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BUK lecturer saves Kano-Abuja trees from Julius Berger
Maude Rabiu Gwadabe
The company reconstructing the Kano – Abuja dual carriageway, Julius Berger has agreed to protect the ancient mahogany trees along the road following a plea from a Bayero University Kano (BUK) lecturer.
“We have taken note of the mahogany trees in question and have sort (sic) the consent of our client not to cut down any one of them except where they will interfere with the new road alignment because of the ongoing redesigning.” The company stated.
Julius Berger also committed to filling all borrow pits excavated to during the project.
KANO TODAY reports that Aliyu Salisu Barau, an associate professor in the department of Regional & Urban Planning, BUK had written a letter to the construction company regarding the trees.
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Mr Barau, who missed a flight from Abuja to Kano became worried about the fate of the mahogany trees as he was he was being driven along the road.
“I was unhappy that the remnants of the mahogany trees planted (in the early 1960s) by the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, His Excellency, Sir Ahmadu Bello (the Sardauna of Sokoto) will give way. I was disturbed that soil excavations will trigger land degradation in many places.” He posted on his Facebook timeline.
“My mind is not dry. I have to try salvaging the trees. I scripted a green sermon to the Julius Berger. The giant responded very positively. The trees will live. Everyone can change the world with good words. This is my revolution.” He added.
Edo Killings: Gov Okpebholo visits Kano, pledges compensation for travelers
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Monday Okpebholo, accompanied by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, paid condolence visit to the families of the 16 northern travelers killed in Uromi, Edo State.
KANO FOCUS reports that youths and women on Monday took to the streets in Bunkure Local Government Area, welcoming the visiting governor accompanied by governor of Kano.
At Torankawa, Governor Okpebholo assured the families that compensation would be provided and reiterated his commitment to ensuring that justice is served.
On his part, Governor Yusuf pledged cash assistance and food supplies to the affected families, though he did not specify the exact amounts or quantities.
Both governors reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice and that such incidents do not occur again.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
To harmonise activities of agencies and parastatals under its supervision this year, the Kano state Ministry of education, in collaboration with development partners, organised a ‘3-Day Education Sector 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) Harmonization.’
In his remarks the Permanent Secretary in the state ministry of education Alhaji Bashir Baffa
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He urged participants to pay attention in order to comprehend what it is all about.
Director Planning, Research and Statistics in the state Ministry of education Malam Yushau Hamza Saleh said the workshop aim at supporting the development of 2025 AOP for the education sector.
Saleh added that the workshop also build the capacity of the sector planning teams on the preparation and utilisation of the AOP in implementing the annual budget and achieving the expected outcomes.
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
In a fervent Eid-el-Fitr sermon at Kofar Mata Eid Ground the Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, delivered a stern sermon prayer to individuals within Kano collaborating with external forces to destabilize the city’s peace and stability.
He decried such acts of betrayal and disloyalty, urging the populace to remain vigilant and united against these threats.
The Emir condemned those conspiring with outsiders to foment unrest in Kano, asserting that divine justice would prevail upon them. He said.
“There are people among us who have sold their conscience, joining hands with outsiders to threaten the peace of Kano. Let me remind them—Allah (SWT) will deal with them just as He dealt with those who betrayed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in his time.”
These emphatic remarks come amid escalating political tensions, with reports of external interference in Kano’s traditional and governance structures.
The Emir urged citizens to dismiss provocations, remain steadfast in prayer, and stay alert to the machinations of traitors.
He emphasized that Kano’s strength lies in its unity and cautioned that anyone plotting against the state would face both divine and communal repercussions.
Concluding his sermon, the Emir invoked Allah’s protection over Kano and called on the people to remain resolute in faith and resistance.
He implored, “May Allah expose and disgrace those who conspire against our peace. May He strengthen the righteous and silence the voices of division.”
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