The president performed the ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, virtually.
Bandits seeking to pillage resources have ruined many communities across Kaduna State in recent years, leaving residents to live in fear amidst a lack of state protection.
The commissioner further revealed that the ministry would also go to Islamic schools and repatriate the Almajiris to their homes.
The state government had on February 4, banned Nasir-Kabara for inciteful preachings.
It is not immediately clear what consequences await civil servants who may flout this directive and if the Kano State Government will adopt this dictatorial proposal by the party.
Abdulaziz Yari was nicknamed the ‘loaded governor’ for his flamboyant waste of public funds, even as he led one of the most deprived states in Nigeria.
The convict pleaded guilty to being in possession of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis and public nuisance.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has expressed worry over the security challenges faced in the state.
“We are still conducting headcount of the community members, and from what we have so far, there are concerns that more people may have lost their lives following the incident.”
Meanwhile, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has welcomed the first batch (100) of the female soldiers to Kaduna.
