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ASUU faults Ganduje over conversion of KUST institute into commercial property
Sabiu Kabuga
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST) Wudil chapter has expressed dismay over plans by the Kano state government to convert the Hospitality and Tourism Institute (former Daula Hotel) into commercial property.
Kano Focus reports that ASUU expressed its dissatisfaction in a press statement issued on Friday by Muhammad Sani Gaya and Murtala Muhammad, the branch chairman and secretary respectively.
It could be recalled that the Kano state Executive Council is considering proposals to convert KUST’s Hospitality and Tourism Institute based in the former Daula Hotel into either a shopping mall or residential estate.
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The ASUU KUST chapter described the government’s action as retrogressive and a breach of the University’s autonomy as enshrined in the University Law and the University Miscellaneous Provisions Amendment Act 2003.
“The general public may wish to note that the facility in question is currently being used by the university running several academic programs including IJMB, pre-degree and diplomas in tourism, hospitality, nutrition and dietetics, accommodating thousands of students.
“Furthermore, the University senate has also approved the commencement of part-time degree programs effective from 2020/2021 academic session in the same premise in addition to a proposed BSc degree in Hospitality, Tourism, and Transportation.” The statement said.
ASUU therefore urged Governor Ganduje to commit more to the funding of education rather than putting public property to private use.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Governor, Yusuf Abba, has approved the formation of mobile courts to ensure prompt prosecution of phone snatchers in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said that the mobile courts would work with the Special Joint Task Force to try people caught.
Yusuf said that major streets in the metropolis had been lit up after eight years of darkness as the lamps were switched off.
“The return of street lights is part of the efforts by the new administration to tackle robbery, phone snatching and other criminal activities, especially in metropolitan Kano.
“The ongoing exercise started penultimate Tuesday and will continue until every part of the state is saved from darkness that provides cover for criminals and political thugs,” he said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has urged petroleum marketers to reverse the prices of petroleum goods to its old rate in order to lessen the current hardship experienced by the general public.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appeal is contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the chief press secretary to the governor.
The governor said he is aware that the marketers still had old products in stock that were supposed to be sold at the previous pricing.
“To reduce the needless hardship on the state’s citizens, the marketers should exercise some restraint and quickly reopen all filling stations with available products in stock to sell at the former price.
“As a concerned Governor, I am disheartened to see our dear People of Kano suffering as a result of an unjustified fuel hike, and the situation must be stopped right away,” the governor said.
Kano, according to governor, is the commercial hub for the country’s northern region as well as certain countries in West Africa, and its bustling populace continues to enjoy favorable business conditions.
The Governor urged the good citizens of Kano state to maintain their composure and uphold the law because the government is always prepared to make sure that people are doing their affairs conveniently.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the appointment of Rahila Mukhtar as executive secretary of the Kano State Healthcare Contributory Management Agency (KCHMA).
KANO FOCUS reports that this is contained in a statement by his chief press secretary Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday.
Yusuf also approved the appointment of Garba Bichi as managing director of the Kano State Water Board, Hassan Danbaffa as managing director of the Kano State Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA), Ibrahim Yakubu as managing director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) and Abdulkadir Abdussalam as the accountant-general.
KANO FOCUS reports that the government said a date for their swearing-in would be announced soon to enable them to assume the new responsibilities.
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