Kano govt earmarks N1bn for issuance of ID cards to residents

Kano -  The Kano State Government announced on Friday that it
had earmarked N1 billion for the issuance of identity cards to
residents of the state.
Gov. Rabi’u Kwankwaso said in Kano at the launching of the
programme that issuance of the cards was part of measures by
government to monitor the influx of people into Kano city.
He said that the project, which included registration of
residential houses, would cover the eight local government areas
in  Kano metropolis.
He listed the areas to include Gwale, Tarauni, Kano Municipal,
Kumbotso, Dala, Fage, Nasarawa and Ungoggo.
Kwankwaso said the exercise would enhance security, through
close identification, in addition to providing the government with
reliable demographic data for development planning.
He said the cards would be issued free of charge.
He warned the public that residents who refused to obtain the ID
cards at the initial stage would pay for it later.