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Kano group calls for the extension of IG’s tenure
By Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A group of Civil Society Organizations in Kano have appealed to president Muhammadu Buhari to extend the tenure of Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris till after 2019 general elections.
The call came few days after president Muhammad Buhari said he will act on the retirement of Inspector General Ibrahim Idris.
The Kano state chairman of Eminent Persons Forum, a group created by Mr Idris shortly after his appointment, Mukhtar Gashash who led the group appealed to the Nigeria Police Service Commission and the National Assembly to approve the elongation of the service term of the Inspector General in view of his track record.
He said the Inspector General has succeeded in instilling discipline, zero tolerance to corruption and promoting rule of law among police officers.
“Among his track of record are: conveying of National Security summit to look and proffer solution into rampant cases of farmers/Pastoralist clashes, kidnapping and other forms of banditry in the country.
“He has to his credit establishment of Eminent Persons Forum at National, state and local government levels with a view to consolidate members of the communities into policing matters,” Mr Gashash said.
According to him Mr Idris has contributed in conducting successful governorship and re-run elections in Edo, Ondo, Anambra, Rivers and Kogi states.
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In his address Kano state chairman of police community relations committee Sale Jili said the IG has demonstrated good leadership skills in managing the security of the country through the creation of police rapid response unit which enable citizens to report crimes through phones and social media platforms.
He added that the IG has established anti-kidnapping unit to handle kidnapping cases and X-squad to check corrupt practices and excesses of police officers across the country.
He recalled that former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru ‘Yaradua have extended the tenure of former Inspector Generals Mike Okiro and Sunday Ehindero.
He therefore appealed for the extension of Inspector General’s tenure till after 2019 elections.
In his address the Regional Coordinator of West African Institute for Legal Aid Ma’aruf Yakasai said there is no law that prevents the president from extending the tenure of the IGP.
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The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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