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People with disabilities will participate in future elections with ease–INEC
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is taking measures to allow persons with disabilities (PWDs) to vote during elections across the country.
KANO FOCUS reports that Residents Electoral Officer, Zamfara state Hajiya Asma’u Maikudi disclosed this at a one-day meeting on capturing dis-aggregated data of persons with disabilities in the country held on Tuesday in Kano.
She said the unavailability of dis-aggregated data of PWD’s in the country has limited the commission’s plan for inclusive and effective participation of PDWD’s in the electoral process.
Mrs Maikudi, who read a speech on behalf of the commission’s national commissioner and chairman outreach and partnership committee, Dr Adekunle Ladipo said data on the size, location type and gender of PWD’s is needed to provide the required service effectively.
She added that data on the literacy level amongst PWD’s is also needed.
“Those who are required brailed need to be educated on how to use, same before they can effectively use it in making their choices on Election Day.
“In August 2019, the commission organized a national strategy meeting to develop a strategy of collecting the dis-aggregated data of PWD’s across the country.
“The meeting developed a harmonized formant to be used to ensure uniformity in collection of the dis-aggregated data of PWD’s in the register of voters across the nation,” she said.
In a remark the deputy director civil society organization division of the INEC Lakunuya Dorothy Bello, said full participation of persons with disabilities in the electoral process is one of the underlining principals of the United Nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities adopted in 2016.
She added that in line with this, the commission demonstrated commitments toward ensuring participation of peoples with disabilities in the electoral process.
However she noted that inclusion of PWD’s in the electoral process required accurate data, hence ensuring that relevant statistic and research data are made available to the policy makers.
“There is an urgent need to capture the dis-aggregated data of PDW’s across the country.
“This will assist the commission towards knowing the concentration of voters with disabilities, number, gender and type of assistive aid to procure and deploy.
“The database of eligible PWD’s dis-aggregated by type of disabilities and gender will help the commission in inclusive planning,” Mr Bello said.
On his part the executive director Center for Citizens with Disabilities David Anoyaele commended INEC for involving persons living with disabilities in electoral process.
He said “INEC is really building inclusive with the release of the PWD active participation in Electoral process document which has become a motivating factor and power for every disabled person.”
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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