NIGERIA (Kano)- Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has told the Presidency to stop harassing and embarrassing the Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, over the alleged $10.8 billion missing NNPC fund.

Kwankwaso made this declaration during an interactive session with the newsmen at the Government House Kano State on Saturday. He said the state will never desist from giving Lamido necessary supports as the true son of Kano State.

He also added that the CBN governor is a man of integrity who always uphold the path of truth and this has made huge impact on the economy of the nation.

“The villa should understand that the CBN governor is not only the son of Kano but also an important pillar and a major contributor to the survival of Nigeria’s economy.

"Let me seize this opportunity to warn those in Abuja, especially those in the Villa that they should desist from harassing and embarrassing our citizens, particularly referring to our son, the CBN governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

"I hope they should realize that the CBN governor is not an ordinary citizen and I hope that they should also take note of that. And also let me say that we are very proud of him. He is somebody, who is upright, somebody, who is willing to say it as it is, anywhere and at any time and not minding whose ox is gored.

"Let me tell them that we have seen nothing wrong, anybody, who advises leaders, whether the President should check these figures, so as to confirm whether these figures are correct. Such people that make such statements should not be treated as an enemy but should rather be embraced as friends.

“Let me also seize this opportunity to tell the CBN governor that we are very proud of him and will continue to give him all the support and protection, where necessary,’’ Kwankwaso said.