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20 primary schools lock horn in spelling bee competition in Kano
Nasiru Yusuf
No fewer than twenty public primary schools, drawn from four Local Government areas of Kano state participated in the spelling bee competition in the state.
Kano Focus reports that fouty candidates, drawn from Nassarawa, Dawakin Tofa, Wudil and Ungoggo Local Goverment areas took part in the competition, organized by Kano state Deputy Governor, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna.
Speaking at the opening of the contest, held at Nassarawa Local Education Authority (LEA) headquarters in Kano on Monday, the Coordinator of the competition, Shamsuddin Sani said the contesting Local Governments were drawn from the three senatorial zones of the state.
According to him, the Inter-public primary schools spelling bee competition was organized by the deputy governor to compliment the effort of governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s administration to achieve its free and compulsory education policy.
He said the candidates were selected after they were thoroughly trained and contested school level, adding that best two candidates from each of the 20 schools are those participating at the local government level.
“Now, best two candidates in this local government level will go to participate at the state level coming up soon.
” The idea behind this is to fish out talents and brilliant pupils from public schools and engage them to further sharpen their brains through the competition. It is also to complement the free and compulsory education policy introduced by governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s administration,” Mr Sani said
He added that a winner and first and second runners up would be given instructional materials as prizes.
One of the participants, Ibrahim Sani, a 14-year-old from Gawuna Science and Technical Primary School, said they were trained well by their teachers at at school before they participated in the competition.
He said he is optimism to win the ongoing competition and also win the one at state level.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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.
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