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2019 HAJJ: Stranded pilgrims, tour operators accuse NAHCON of sabotage

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About 487 stranded pilgrims in Kano and their tour operators have accused the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) of sabotaging their bid to perform the Hajj, an allegation the commission has denied.

KANO TODAY reports that the pilgrims from various states of Nigeria have been waiting at the airport for about  10 days till Thursday afternoon when they learnt that their flight had been cancelled.

The pilgrims allege that Abdullahi Mukhtar, NAHCON chairman had advised Saudi authorities to cancel their approved flight accusing them of being illegal immigrants.

They also accuse Mr Mukhtar of imposing stringent financial conditions on the tour operators causing delays in their operations.

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In an interview with journalists on Thursday, a representative of the tour operators, Usman Hassan Darma accused NAHCON of sabotaging them due to its financial ties with Fly Nas – a Saudi Arabian airline.

Mr. Darma, vice president of the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA) lamented that tour operators have paid non-refundable fees to service operators in Saudi Arabia.

He therefore called on the federal government to come to their rescue and sanction the NAHCON chairman.

However, NAHCON has denied all the allegations.

Fatima Sanda Usara, spokesperson of the commission told KANO TODAY that NAHCON had offered to address any challenges facing licensed tour operators two weeks before they started airlifting pilgrims but none of them responded.

The spokesperson also denied that NAHCON had accused the stranded pilgrims of being illegal immigrants.

She therefore urged the stranded pilgrims to report the tour operators to the commission for compensation and disciplinary action.

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Gov. Yusuf empowers Kano women with N2.3 billion on livestock business

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The Executive Governor of Kano State His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the second phase of women empowerment on livestock entrepreneurship.

A statement from the office of the Governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed that the women beneficiaries were given three small ruminants (goats) across the 44 Local Government areas of the state.

The iniative was championed under the State’s Livestock Fattining Programme of Kano Agro-Pastoral Development (KSADP).

While flagging off the second phase of programme, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said as part of his administration’s commitment to fighting abject poverty, it has been resolved to coordinate a multi-dimensional approach to supporting the plight of women and youth for self-reliance.

He said under this iniative, the state is distributing seven thousand one hundred and fifty eight (7, 158) goats to two thousand three hundred and eighty six women beneficisries.

The Governor further stated that the programme will include the distribution of one thousand three hundred and forty two (1, 342) cows to women and youth and also one thousand eight hundred and twenty two rams.

While distributing the empowerment, the Governor issued a stern warning on diversion of the animals other than the purpose it was meant for.

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Gov Yusuf inaugurates N4bn Dawakin Kudu road

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has inaugurated a 7.3 kilometer rural road equipped with solar-powered streetlights valued at over N4 billion in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. 

 

KANO FOCUS reports that the project which was launched Sunday, was originally initiated by Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration in 2012 but was Abandoned by the immediate past governor in state.

Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Yusuf expressed joy at fulfilling one of his campaign promises.

 

“Today, we witness the realisation of a commitment made to the people of Dawakin Kudu,” he said.

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“I am delighted to commission this project, which will significantly enhance the socio-economic well-being of the community.”

 

The road project was revalidated last year under an agreement with H&M Nigeria Limited, the contractor, to complete and deliver it within the first quarter of 2025.

 

Sani Ahmad Mairago, Chairman of Dawakin Kudu Local Government, commended the governor for prioritizing and completing the project, describing it as a vital development for the local community.

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Rural Development: Gov. Yusuf Commissions N4 Billion Road Project in Dawakin Kudu Abandoned by Ganduje

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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned a 7.3km road and solar-powered streetlight project worth over four billion naira in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area.

The governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, revealed this in a statement right to journalists on Sunday.

According to the statement, the project was originally initiated by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration in 2012 but was left incomplete by the immediate past governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, during his eight-year tenure.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Yusuf expressed joy at fulfilling one of his campaign promises.

“Today, we witness the realization of a commitment made to the people of Dawakin Kudu.

“I am delighted to commission this project, which will significantly enhance the socio-economic well-being of the community,” he said.

The road project, valued at over four billion naira, was revalidated last year under an agreement with H&M Nigeria Limited, the contractor, to complete and deliver it within the first quarter of 2025.

Hon. Sani Ahmad Mairago, Chairman of Dawakin Kudu Local Government, commended the governor for prioritizing and completing the project, describing it as a vital development for the local community.

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