By Aminu Garko
Kano – August 4, 2026 – Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday supervised traffic compliance at Kofar Fanfo Junction for over one hour to ensure motorists obeyed traffic light signals.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The governor was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, commissioners and other senior government officials during the exercise aimed at restoring discipline and order on Kano roads.
Yusuf directed motorists, commercial drivers, tricycle operators and pedestrians to strictly comply with traffic regulations. He said adherence to traffic lights was essential for safeguarding lives and property.
He announced that his administration would reposition the Kano Road Traffic Agency, KAROTA, to function as a professional traffic management agency focused on the safety of road users.
The governor said the agency would be strengthened to improve traffic control, enforce road regulations and promote a culture of compliance across the state.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a safer, more orderly and efficient transportation system for residents.
Yusuf expressed displeasure over the recklessness of road users and their non-compliance with newly installed traffic lights. He said the multi-billion naira infrastructure should not be underutilised.
“Traffic offenders should be closely monitored and punished by the relevant authorities to ensure that the equipment is not relegated to merely a city decoration,” he said.
