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Kano civil servants protest ‘unannounced’ postponement of promotion exam
By Mukhtar Yahya Usman
Kano State civil servants, on Sunday staged a protest against what they called, unannounced postponement of promotion examination tutorial.
The workers, drawn from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), expressed their anger over abrupt postponement of the promotional examination tutorial, scheduled to take place Sunday, at Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies, in the Kano metropolis.
KANOTODAY gathered that the workers, drawn from the 44 Local Government areas of the state, thronged the premises of the college in anticipation for sitting for the tutorial, but to their dismay, found the gate of the proposed examination hall sealed with a postponement notice.
Our correspondent, who was at the scene, saw the notice of the postponement boldly written and pasted on the gate, but without giving another time for the examination.
The participants, also expressed dismay over the failure of the state Civil Service Commission to notify them about postponement of the examination, lamenting that the commission did not consider the fact that most of them came from far places.
Speaking, one Kabiru Shehu, said the examination was supposed to take place since last year, but the commission has been postponding it to different times and locations.
’’It is almost a year now when government scheduled the examination at different venues but cancels it. I don’t know why, but it confirmed to us that today will be the final day for the tutorial before the grand examination. We paid almost N7, 000 for tutorial materials, but unfortunately they canceled it again to unknown place.
“Another problem is that, despite the money we paid, we hired cars from our respective villages and towns to attend the examination. We spent a lot of money for nothing. Why couldn’t they inform us for any development regarding the matter before inviting us?” he asked rhetorically
The aggrieved civil servants also suggested that, instead of gathering people at one place to write the tutorial and grand examinations, government should organize it to take place at their respective MDAs as practiced before.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer, office of the Head of Civil Service, Mustapha Muhammad Fagge, denied the allegation of receiving N7, 000 from the workers, admitting that, the commission charged N1,000 from each staff for the tutorial manual as they need it before taking the promotional examination.
He added that, the examination was cancelled due to some reasons, as the office of the head of civil service would soon announce the next day for the examination.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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