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It was not our members that booed Pantami–Kwankwasiyya
By Nazifi Dawud
Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano has denied reports that members of the Kwankwasiya group, loyal to former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, were responsible for humiliating Sheikh Isa Ali Pantami, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications at the Kano airport.
Kano Focus recalls that Pantami was booed, heckled and jostled on Tuesday by Kwankwaso’s supporters at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), while he was returning to Abuja after paying a condolence visit to Sha’aban Sharada, a member of the House of Representatives, who lost his father.
Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, National Leader of the Jama’atul Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), in his condemnation of the incident asked Rabiu Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya group to call his supporters to order and to apologize publicly to Mr Pantami, who is also an Islamic scholar.
“Our members are peace-loving people who would not cause any breach of peace. But we have opponents who use our identity to cause trouble in order to tarnish our image,” Mr Bichi told BBC Hausa on Thursday.
“We were only at the airport to see off the students we sponsored for postgraduate studies. It was not our members that booed the minister. In fact, it was our supporters that rescued him from the angry youths,” he added
But, a police spokesperson Alabi Josoph, who is in charge of security at MAKIA, contradicted Mr Bichi, insisting that it was Kwankwasiyya members that booed and jostled Mr Pantami.
Mr Alabi, a deputy superintendent of police, told the BBC that it was the police, assisted by other security agencies at the Kano airport, that brought the situation under control.
“About 2:30 pm on 24 September (2019), a group of Kwankwasiyya supporters booed the minister of communications (Mr Pantami), who was at the Malam Aminu Kano airport on his way to Abuja,” he said.
“The minister was at the airport at the same time with the Kwankwassiya members who were also there to see off about 200 students that were traveling for studies abroad. That was when they booed the minister until security agents intervened and promptly brought the situation under control,” Mr Alabi added.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, KACCIMA, has said it is making plans to name a proposed Trade and Convention centre after the President/CE, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.
“The new Council of KACCIMA plans to name the centre, Aliko Dangote Trade and Convention Centre after its completion in 3 years’ time,”
KANO FOCUS reports that the President of KACCIMA, Garba Imam, made the pronouncement in Kano on the sideline of the ongoing 44th Kano International Trade Fair edition themed, ‘Economic Diversification, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development’
Dangote Industries, DIL, is a major sponsor of the 2023 fair.
Imam told newsmen that Mr. Dangote has contributed enormously to economic development of Nigeria and the Sub-Saharan Africa through his highly acclaimed Conglomerate.
“Nigerians are now waiting eagerly for Dangote Refinery for a sigh of relief.
“By partnering Dangote, we hope to drive economic development of Kano and restore its past glory as the largest commercial hub in Northern Nigeria.
“Apart from infrastructure development, the new Council of KACCIMA is also working with the Nigeria Gas project- the gas pipeline from Obajana, to Kano, Katsina and Maradi to know how Kano Industries would benefit.
As well as Kano, KADUNA railway line because it will reduce freight of raw materials and other products.
Imam said that the major concern of the Chamber is to drive economic growth and manufacturing rebound following the collapse of many factories in Kano state.
Imam disclosed further that the project was approved by the Kano state government in 2021.
He expressed the belief that Dangote, as a son of the soil will impact its execution and implementation and assist KACCIMA achieve self-sufficiency and sustainability.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering Qur’anic recitation competitions among students and bolstering Islamic education in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed this commitment during the opening ceremony of 38th annual Qur’anic recitation competition held at the Conference Hall of the School for Arabic Studies in Kano.
Represented by the State Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, Governor Yusuf emphasized that his administration considers the enhancement of Islamic education, particularly Qur’anic recitation and memorization across all educational levels, as a pivotal responsibility.
Highlighting Kano’s longstanding prominence in national and international Qur’anic recitation, Gov. Yusuf noted the state’s continuous leadership in this realm.
The State Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, represented by Director of Arabic Education and Islamic Studies, Alhaji Bashir Mu’azu, announced the government’s plan to construct toilets and implement solar systems in Tsangaya schools across the state.
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, represented by Wazirin Kano Alhaji Sa’adu Shehu Gidado, lauded the state government and the organizers of the Qur’anic recitation competition.
He commended their unwavering dedication to uplifting the sanctity of the Holy Qur’an, citing the competition as a testament to their commitment.
The Emir emphasized the competition’s profound impact on engaging youth in the study and memorization of the Holy Qur’an.
Acting Chairman of the Kano State Qur’anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board, Comrade Bala Baba Sha’aibu, expressed gratitude for the state government’s sponsorship of the Qur’anic recitation competitions.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved with immediate effect, the appointment of Alhaji Abdullahi Musa as the new Head of Civil Service.
KANO FOCUS reports that The appointment followed the recent voluntary resignation of the former Head of Service, Alhaji Usman Bala Mni who was retained by the present administration from its inception in May, 2023.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor Sanusi Bature Dawakintofa said the new Head of Service is a seasoned civil servant who served in various government Ministries, departments and agencies in Kano for over three decades.
An indigene of Kiru Local Government area, Abdullahi Musa served as the Permanent Secretary Kano Government House, Council Affairs Directorate, Administration and General Services of Cabinet Office, Ministry of Special Duties, and Servicom Directorate.
He is a graduate of BSc. International Relations from prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and bagged a Masters degree in Public Policy and Administration from Bayero University, Kano and another Masters degree in Strategy and Security Administration from Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.
Governor Abba Kabir urged the new Head of Civil Service of the state to discharge his responsibility within the confines of the civil service rules and regulations.
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