Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has condoled with the family of late Alhaji Sidi Ali who died Thursday evening at the age of 86.

KANO FOCUS reports that Governor Yusuf described late Ali as a trusted Public Affairs Officer who worked hard to ensure the flow of true stories during the Civil war.

In a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor also noted the positive contributions of the deceased as a Senator in the Second Republic in shaping the Senate and the overall development of democracy in the country.

On behalf of the Government and people of Kano State, Governor Yusuf extend condolences to his family and prayed for Aljannah be his final resting place.

Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

A newly funded project that aims to bridge the access to Girl-Child education has been unveiled by the Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) in Kano.

KANO FOCUS report that the project, Bridging Access to Girls Education (BAGE) is supported by the Malala Fund Education Champion Network according to the Executive Director, BCAI, Sani Muhammad while briefing Journalists.

He said, “BAGE project will seek to improve girls’ access to quality secondary education by addressing issues around access, transition, and completion of secondary education for adolescent girls through advocacy for increased investment in girls’ education within the next three years in Kano State.

“Taking into consideration existing efforts by the Kano state government and other key actors to enhance girls education in the state, BCAI will collaboratively work with the state vernment, critical education stakeholders, and MDAs to co-create sustainable solutions for more efficient governance and transparency in the state’s education sector and towards the achievement of the goal of this project.

“For the past four years, we have continued to focus on creating an enabling environment where every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, his the opportunity to thrive through quality education and reach their full potential. This is evident in the various itiatives and strategies we have employed to realize our vision. It is worth mentioning that part of our advocacy efforts between 2018 and 2023 led to the adoption of a free and compulsory basic education policy in Kano State in 2021, and subsequently, the passage of the Kano State Child Protection Law 2023.”

He added that recognizing that achieving equal and equitable access to education, particularly for the girl-child, required addressing multifaceted challenges, the organisation launched the Nazari Mai Zurfi Podcast in 2021.

“This scalable solution facilitated our policy advocacy for enacting the Kano State Child Protection Law. Its incorporation into the state’s legal framework marked a significant step towards our goal of empowering every girl and boy with quality education.

“Today, as the Founder of BCAI, I am happy to announce that I have been selected to join the Malala Education Champion Network (ECN) as an Education Champion, and my selection is largely attributed to BCAI’s dedication to improving education outcomes, particularly our Advocacies for increased investment in basic and secondary education as well as good governance in education.”

Sani, therefore called on the good people of Kano and all concerned stakeholders in the education sector to join hands towards advancing girls’ educational rights and addressing their specific needs as according to him, “Upon successfully executing this initiative, we hope to see a tremendous increase in investment in girls’ education as this will translate into more access, transition, retention, and completion rates in girls.”

Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

A 16 years old boy, Ja’afar Yusuf, has been allocated free 2024 Hajj seat for his prowess in memorising the complete Qur’an and knowledge of the Holy Book’s contents.

KANO FOCUS reports that the Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Danbappa presented the slot on behalf of Governor Abba Yusuf.

Making the presentation, the Director General said the allocation was motivated by the teenager’s extraordinary talent in memorising the Qur’an which he noted to have “captivated hearts and minds.”

Notably, Danbappa said the boy possesses an exceptional understanding of every word and its location within the Holy Book, demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to his faith and its teachings.

Governor Yusuf, in a statement by the Information Officer of the Board, Sulaiman Dederi, commended young Yusuf for his dedication, perseverance, and mastery of the Qur’an, describing him as a shining example of the rich cultural and religious heritage of Kano State.

He emphasised the importance of nurturing and supporting young talents such as Yusuf, who represents the future leaders and ambassadors of the state.

Young Yusuf hails from Gorondutse quarters, Dala Local Government Area.