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Year in Review: Prominent Kano personalities who died in 2019
Nasiru Yusuf
In the year 2019, Kano state lost a number of prominent personalities who made contributions to the state, country or their respective communities. Below are some of the deceased personalities:
Umar Sa’id Tudunwada, former MD Radio Kano
On Sunday 30th June former Managing Director of Radio Kano Umar Said Tudunwada died in an auto crash at Kura town, along Zaria to Kano road.
Until his death, he was the deputy president of Nigerian Guild of Editors.
During his life time Umar Said Tudunwada worked with Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and CTV 67 before he voluntarily resign and joined DW Hausa service.
Late Umar Tudunwada had also worked with Voice of America (Hausa service), Freedom Radio and Dandal Kura Radio, Maiduguri, Borno state.
He had also served as media aide to former governors of Kano state Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Ibrahim Shekarau as well as Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
Alhaji Shehu Azare, businessman
On January 8th, 2019 Kano state lost a famous businessman Alhaji Shehu Muhammad Azare of Fagge quarters, Fagge local government area.
Alhaji Shehu Azare was born in 1927 in Galdimari village, Giade local government area of Bauchi State. He came to Kano in 1941 and settled in Fagge quarters where he married his first wife.
He left behind two wives, 21 children, 50 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
Alhaji Idris Abubakar
On July 18th of famous businessman in Kano and owner of Mudatex Mudassir and Brothers Alhaji Mudassir Idris Abubakar lost his father Alhaji Idris Abubakar.
Alhaji Idris Abubakar died in India where he had traveled for medical treatment.
Alhaji Shehu Ringim
A seasoned bureaucrat Alhaji Shehu Ringim of Kwalli quarters died on Thursday October 17th at the age of 89.
The chief Imam of Kano, Professor Muhammad Sani Zahradden led his funeral prayer at Kofar Kudu, Emir’s Palace.
He left behind a wife and six children.
Late Shehu Ringim was one time Resident Electoral Commissioner(1976-1979) and Resident Commissioner at National Population Commission in charge of Kano (1981-1984).
He had also served as member of Kano state House of Assembly election petition tribunal and Senate and House of Representatives Election Petition Tribunal in Delta state in 1992.
Alhaji Salisu Buhari
Alhaji Salisu Buhari, father of a former speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ibrahim Salisu Buhari died on Monday April 1st.
The late business tycoon died in an Egyptian hospital at the age of 83 after undergoing medical treatment.
Late Mr Buhari’s funeral prayer was led by the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, in company of Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Muhammad Sani Zahradeen, Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, members of the Kano Emirate council, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and his Deputy, Alhaji Nasiru Gawuna.
Alhaji Salisu Buhari was a chairman of Kano APC elders committee and Nassarawa local government Community Reorientation Committee.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kano State Commissioner of Finance and renowned academic, Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.
Governor Yusuf described the late Prof. Dandago as a dedicated public servant and accomplished scholar whose contributions to education and governance left lasting footprints in Kano State.
He noted that the former finance commissioner served the state with integrity and commitment and was widely respected for his professionalism, humility and passion for knowledge.
According to the governor, Kano State has lost a valuable son whose experience and wisdom greatly enriched both public service and the academic community.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the academic community and the people of Kano State over what he described as an irreparable loss.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the late Prof. Dandago, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, is dead.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Dandago, a renowned Professor of Accountancy at Bayero University Kano, died on Wednesday evening. His passing has thrown the academic community and associates into mourning.
In a message shared on GATCOSA’s WhatsApp platform, a Director at the Kano State Ministry of Higher Education, Alhaji Nura Dandago, announced that the funeral prayer for the late professor would be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.
Until his death, Prof. Dandago served as the National President of GATCOSA and was widely respected for his contributions to education and public service. He previously served as Commissioner for Finance in Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Just last Saturday, the late academic presented a paper on economic challenges in Northern Nigeria at a Ramadan Lecture organised by the Islamic Forum of Nigeria, where he spoke passionately about strategies for economic reform and regional development.
Colleagues and admirers described Prof. Dandago as a dedicated scholar and public servant who was deeply committed to building a prosperous and self-reliant nation. His death marks the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The basketball team of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has emerged champions of the Northwest 3×3 Basketball Championship hosted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the victorious team presented the championship trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, following their impressive performance at the tournament, which featured six universities from across Northern Nigeria.
BUK went unbeaten throughout the competition, winning all six matches and sealing the title with a thrilling 20–18 victory over the host institution, ABU Zaria, in the final.
In the group stage, BUK recorded a 10–0 win against Northwest University, Kano, and defeated the Air Force Institute of Technology 33–20. The team also edged the Federal University of Education, Kano, 11–9, before securing another dominant 10–0 victory over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. They capped their remarkable run with the narrow 20–18 triumph in the final.
The victory marks BUK’s second championship title in the history of the competition, reinforcing the university’s growing reputation in collegiate sports.
Receiving the team, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the athletes for bringing pride to the institution and urged them to sustain and surpass their current achievements. He reaffirmed the management’s commitment to strengthening sports development in the university and pledged continued institutional and individual support for the players’ sporting careers.
The presentation ceremony concluded with the formal handover of the trophy and cash rewards to the athletes in recognition of their discipline, teamwork and excellence.
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