THE Kano State Government has issued a strong directive mandating strict compliance with all traffic laws and regulations across the state, especially in the metropolis, as part of its broader vision to build a safe, modern, and functional city.
The order, which was conveyed in a statement released on Sunday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, follows what the government describes as “worrying levels of disregard” for road safety regulations and public infrastructure by some residents and motorists.
“The administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has invested billions of naira in upgrading Kano’s transport infrastructure in line with global urban planning standards. However, it is disheartening that many still violate the rules and abuse the system,” the statement read.
The government has recently completed the installation of modern traffic infrastructure, including smart traffic lights, road signage, and energy-efficient street lighting systems, all geared towards improving night-time visibility, reducing traffic accidents, and ensuring orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
Despite these efforts, Governor Yusuf expressed dissatisfaction with the growing number of road users who continue to disobey traffic lights, ignore road signs, and undermine the administration’s urban renewal efforts.
In response, the Governor has now ordered the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to begin immediate, city-wide enforcement of all traffic regulations, with an emphasis on compliance with the newly installed traffic lights.
In a notable policy stance, the government emphasized that no category of motorists—public or private—is exempt from obeying traffic laws, except emergency service vehicles such as ambulances, firefighters, and security agencies responding to real-time emergencies.
The statement also carried a strong warning to public officials, noting that any attempt to interfere with traffic enforcement or influence traffic officers on behalf of offenders would be treated as administrative sabotage and dealt with accordingly.
“Any individual or official found sabotaging the efforts of road safety enforcement officers or attempting to shield offenders from due process will face disciplinary action and possibly legal consequences,” it said.
This policy directive is part of the broader commitment of the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration to create a livable, safe, and well-regulated mega city that reflects the aspirations of the people of Kano State.
Governor Yusuf believes that law and order on the roads are fundamental to achieving this vision and that the government will not relent in ensuring full compliance from all stakeholders.
“This administration will not tolerate lawlessness or sabotage. We are committed to restoring discipline, safety, and modernity to Kano’s transport landscape,” the statement concluded.
