Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Monday temporarily handed over power to a 14-year-old girl, Atika Abubakar Yankaba as part of activities marking 2021 International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC).
The 14 year old was mandated to serve as acting governor for 1 hour, and she anticipated to make policy pronouncements.
The epoc ceremony tagged “Girls take over governance” was facilitated by UNICEF in concert with donor partners, civil society group in the state.