According to Mr Alake, the roadmap will complement the ministry’s seven-point agenda.
He said the request followed repeated denials by the Kano State Sports Commission.
Mr Dawakin-Tofa stated that the gesture was meant to equip the beneficiaries to start their own enterprises, become self-reliant, and contribute to the state’s economy.
Mr Bala stated that the award asserted Mr Yusuf’s dedication to infrastructure touching the lives of millions across Kano State.
He said the payment covered different batches of beneficiaries.
The appointments are part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and service delivery in Kano State.
He said the delegation’s presence in Madina was a mark of respect and appreciation for the late elder statesman’s contributions to Kano and Nigeria.
He said that the state would forever remember the athletes.
Governor Abba Yusuf expressed optimism that the remaining councils would soon attain similar status through sustained efforts and advocacy.
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has condemned the murder of two travellers in the Agan community of Makurdi by hoodlums.
