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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
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.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
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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