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Kano gov’t constitutes task force to enforce slash of 25% school fees
Nasiru Yusuf
Kano state government has constituted a task force to enforce compliance with its directive for the reduction of school fees by 25% to cushioning the effects of the economic hardship brought about by the covid-19 pandemic.
The Commissioner of education Muhammad Sunusi Sa’id Kiru announced this on Monday at a Press Conference to mark his one year in office.
Kano Focus reports a conflicting revelation from two groups of proprietors of private schools on the fees reduction. While the state branch of Association of Private School Owners of Nigeria (APSON) agreed to comply with government directive, the Joint Committee of Private and voluntary Schools Association later issued a statement rejecting the proposed discount.
Mr Kiru revealed that a significant number of private schools in Kano state have complied with the government’s directive to reduce the fees by 25 %.
He noted that, despite government’s mandate to enforce mandatory slash of school fees, but for its own magnanimity decided to consult proprietors.
He observed that Federal Capital Territory has cancelled the third term, while the Kogi state government enforced slash of 30% of school fees to all private schools operating in the state.
“I have prerogative as commissioner of education to cancel third term as done by other states, and I hope that will not be our last option.
“But if it warrants doing that, I will have no problem, we are going to cancel it. And we are going to wait for new session to take off in January, like many other states.
“It doesn’t even make sense to say you must collect school fees for that third term, and just few months to come in January, we are resuming another new session, and you also collect another fee,” Mr Kiru.
The Commissioner warned that, henceforth, the government will not fold it arms watching proprietors of private schools exploiting parents of students.
Mr Kiru who attributed the disagreement by some proprietors to politics, said negotiations will still continue to reach amicable solutions.
He revealed that, he will soon commence introducing radical changes in education sector mainly to check excesses of proprietors of private schools, part of which including mandating parents to buy uniform and text books from them.
According to him henceforth zonal education directors will start supervising private schools to ensure full compliance with government as contained in their certificates.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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