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CAJA to sue Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado over FOI request
Maude Rabiu Gwadabe
A non-governmental organization, Centre for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA) says it will sue the co-chair, Kano Open Government Partnership (OGP) Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado over failure to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
KANO TODAY reports that CAJA Executive Director, Kabiru Sa’idu Dakata disclosed this at a press conference in Kano on Wednesday.
Mr. Dakata said CAJA had used the FOI act to request for information on income and expenses of the Kano state OGP.
He said the request was made on August 1, 2019 while the OGP secretariat responded on August 9 without answering CAJA’s specific request.
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The request seeks to find out the amount of fund received by the OGP from Kano state government and donor organizations, as well as details of expenditure dating from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.
Mr Dakata explained that Mr Rimin Gado assumed that CAJA was accusing him of corruption.
CAJA therefore sent a clarification letter to the OGP stating that its request is aimed at “promoting transparency and accountability which is the oxygen upon which OGP depends” said Mr Dakata.
The letter requested the OGP to provide the information by August 20, 2019, added Mr. Dakata.
“With Access to Information Working Group as one of the six thematic working groups in the OGP, one will be forced to wonder why information on the finances of the OGP should be difficult to access.” He said.
The Executive Director therefore gave the OGP secretariat an ultimatum to provide the required information by August 23, 2019 or face court action.
What is OGP?
Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a multilateral initiative that aims to secure concrete commitments from national and subnational governments to promote open government, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance.
In the spirit of multi-stakeholder collaboration, OGP is overseen by a steering committee including representatives of governments and civil society organizations.
Nigeria joined the OGP in 2016 while three states including Kano joined the platform in 2017.
Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado chairman Kano state Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission was appointed as the government co-chair of the platform in the state.
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UNICEF applauds Kano State for enacting Child Protection Law, calls for effective implementation
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) has commended the Government and citizens of Kano State for the recent enactment of the Child Protection Law, signed into law by former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
KANO FOCUS reports that the commendation was contained in a statement issued by Samuel Kaalu UNICEF spokesperson in Kano.
The statement quoted Mr. Rahama R.M. Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office Kano, saying “The Kano State Child Protection Law is a remarkable achievement that benefits the children and people of Kano. It establishes a legal framework to ensure the protection of children’s rights within the state.
“Now that the law has been established, it is crucial to allocate the necessary resources and establish mechanisms for its effective implementation. We urge the new administration in Kano State to take this vital step and provide adequate resources to ensure the comprehensive enforcement of the law.
Mr. Farah added that with the enactment of this law, Kano State joins other states that have successfully incorporated the Nigeria Child Rights Act, originally enacted by the National Assembly in 2003, into their legal frameworks.
He said “It is important to note that this Act is derived from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), of which Nigeria is a signatory. Extensive consultations were conducted with key stakeholders, including faith-based and community leaders, during the development of the bill.
“This collaborative effort ensured that the law reflects the values and aspirations of the people of Kano.”
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Aminu Abdullahi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has implored the victims of the recent demolition exercise embarked upon by the Kano State government to seek legal redress while describing the action of the new NNPP administration as barbaric and unacceptable.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Ag. State Chairman of the opposition party, Shehu Maiagari made the condemnation while Speaking at a press conference held on Tuesday at the NUJ Press Centre, Kano.
The politician condemned the spate of demolition of business interests and property across the state by the Governor, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf.
“The action of the state government has brought unnecessary chaos, rampant vandalism, daylight robbery and grabbing of property belonging to innocent members of the Kano society” he lamented.
The opposition party insisted that the demolition has destroyed the means of livelihood of the people of the state while lamenting that it has equally tarnished the reputation of the state as a safe commercial centre for secured business investment.
The APC appealed to security agencies in the state to step up action and restore the people’s confidence in light of the shock they had experienced while imploring parents and guardians to caution their children against being used as agents of destruction by the state government.
“We assure the good people of the state of our prayers and support in this trying period; we also implore those affected directly or indirectly, to seek redress in the court of law,” they stated.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the appointment of Alhaji Habu Muhammad Fagge as Executive Chairman, Kano State Pension Board Trustee.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointment takes effect immediately as the governor directed for handing over and taking over within 24 hours.
A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the governor Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said Alhaji Habu Fagge, a holder of Bsc Finance from Abraham Lincoln University, served two terms as Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services.
The statement added that the new appointee had served Kano State as director finance, director planning, research and statistics and director other taxes.
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