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Year in Review: Prominent Kano personalities who died in 2019

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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.

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Emir of Rano lauds AGILE for educational intervention

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The adolescent girls initiative for learning and empowerment AGILE has been described as a major catalyst to educational development.

 

KANO FOCUS reports that the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umaru, made the indication while receiving AGILE team in his palace.

 

According to him, Kano has witnessed significant progress in girl child education facilitated by AGILE, hence the need for traditional institutions and relevant stakeholders to contribute their quota to achieve the desired objectives.

 

He noted that, Rano Emirate has been at the forefront of ensuring enrollment retention and completion of girls education through various initiatives.

 

The emir called on the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) to upgrade the girls school in his community.

 

The monarch said, the school, located beside the palace, requires expansion to accommodate a larger number of students.

 

The traditional ruler suggested that AGILE should visit the school to assess its condition, saying that, relocating the school to a bigger location had been earlier considered.

 

In his remarks the permanent secretary Kano state ministry of education Alhaji Bashir Baffa explained that, they were at the palace to seek for support and blessings form the royal father.

 

He said, AGILE has fostered an enabling environment for girls through promoting behavioral changes through communication campaigns engagement with traditional rulers and advocacy.

 

He maintained that, the team has embarked on advocacy visits to all relevant stakeholders at community and state levels on the importance of girls education.

 

Alhaji Baffa hinted that the state government had declared a state of emergency on education, hence the need for the traditional institution to contribute its quota to achieve the desired objectives.

 

He posited that, the team will visit the school to see possible ways of intervening for the development of education.

 

The permanent secretary also used the opportunity to condole Rano emirate over the killing of its indigenes in Uromi.

 

KANO FOCUS reports that, earlier the team has paid a similar visit to Karaye Emirate council as part of efforts to advocate for support from the traditional institution and relevant stakeholders.

 

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Kano AGILE renovates 1,300 schools, enrolls 30,000 girls in three years

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Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim 

 

The Kano State Ministry of Education’s Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, supported by the World Bank, has successfully renovated over 1,300 senior and junior secondary schools in the state in the last three years.  

 

KANO FOCUS reports that the state commissioner for education, Alhaji Ali Haruna Makoda, disclosed this during a visit to the Karaye Emirate on Tuesday.

 

He added that the AGILE program has enrolled more than 30,000 girls through targeted outreach, grants, and its Second Chance education initiative.

 

Makoda further revealed that the state government has finalized plan to construct 130 new schools in rural communities, with over 35,000 girls already benefiting from financial assistance under the scheme.

 

He urged the Karaye Emirate to lend full support to the program and prioritize girls’ education.

 

In his remarks, the Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz, pledged the emirate’s commitment to advancing girls’ education in Kano State.

 

He commended the state government and the commissioner for their dedication to the programme’s success.

 

“It is our collective responsibility to support this initiative,” the Emir stated, calling for measures to ensure beneficiaries complete their education with strong academic outcomes.

 

The commissioner’s delegation consist of the Kano State AGILE Project Coordinator, Malam Mujitapha Aminu and other members of State Programme Implementation Unit (SPIU).

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BUK Faculty of Education celebrates 50 years anniversary, launches Alumni Association

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Bayero University Kano (BUK) on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Faculty of Education and inaugurated its Alumni Association at the Convocation Arena of the university’s new campus.  

 

KANO FOCUS reports that the event was graced by government officials, education stakeholders, and alumni all gathered to commemorate the faculty’s contributions to Nigeria’s educational sector.

 

In her keynote address, the State Minister for Education, Mrs. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad announced the Federal Government’s Sector Renewal Initiative designed to transition Nigeria from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy.

 

She highlighted that the aim of the renewal initiative consists of – Reducing the number of out-of-school children; combating learning poverty; nhancing skills development and human capital for the labor market

 

The minister noted that the initiative prioritizes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET); Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Digital literacy and education quality assurance.

 

Mrs. Ahmad disclosed that the Federal Government had disbursed ₦35 billion to 261 beneficiaries under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), with BUK among the top beneficiaries.

 

“So far, the scheme has received 420 applications, and we are scaling up investments,” she stated.

 

She further confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved ₦120 billion to boost TVET programs, with plans to train 650 youths in technical, vocational, and digital skills over the next two years.

 

Emeritus Professor Sani Ahmad Sufi, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, praised the faculty for its high-quality graduates.

 

“Our pride lies not just in the number of graduates produced yearly, but in their impact across Nigeria and beyond,” he said.

 

He added that the faculty has produced Nigeria’s largest pool of graduate teachers many of whom hold key positions nationally and internationally.

 

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje applauded the faculty for its significant role in advancing education in Nigeria.

 

The event concluded with awards presented to distinguished alumni and supporters of the faculty in recognition of their contributions to its growth.

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