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Kano Anti Corruption recovers over N100m in 2020
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
TheKano state Public Complaint and Anti – Corruption Commission PCACC says it has recovered over N100 million from January to December, 2020.
Kano Focus reports that the chairman of the Commission Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado revealed this on Wednesday during Public Presentation of Anti – Corruption Strategy and official Commissioning of Kano Anti – corruption Institute.
The event is part of the Commission’s activities to mark this year’s International Anti – Corruption Day.
Mr Rimin Gado said the commission was able to recover the funds through its tireless efforts in keeping the state free from corruption with the support of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
He added that the commission had also settled disputes among warring parties and returned many lands to their real owners.
Mr Rimingado attributed the success recorded by the Commission to non – interference from the state government in it’s activities.
“Kano is the only state in Nigeria that has put in place, robust mechanism to fight corruption in the country.
“And the state government had made anti-corruption law to complement the President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade.” He said.
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He disclosed that the commission would soon launch Anti – Corruption strategy to give way for Open Government Partnership (OGP), aimed at strengthening transparency in governance.
“To further strengthen our anti-corruption fight, we have set up anti-corruption unites in all the 44 Local Government areas of this state.
“We have indeed recorded a lot of successes, courtesy of freedom given to us by governor Ganduje to operate freely without interference,” he emphasized.
In his remarks, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje said his administration would not rest of in the fight against “the cancer militating the progress of Nigeria.”
Ganduje, represented by his deputy, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna said his administration has provided robust strategies to help the fight against corruption.
He restarted the commitment of his administration to support PCACC in a bid to fight corruption in all ramifications.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), Kano State Chapter, has elected Hassan Ibrahim Gama as its new State Coordinator.
KANO FOCUS reports that Gama emerged unopposed during the coalition’s 2026 state election, which was described as peaceful and transparent.
The election was conducted by an election committee chaired by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, who said the exercise marked another milestone in strengthening the coalition’s leadership and its commitment to promoting inclusive and quality education in Kano State.
Other officers elected are Mahdi Abdullahi, Deputy Coordinator; Sunusi Hashim, Secretary; Dr. Abubakar I. Hassan, Assistant Secretary; Ghazali I. U., PRO I; Abdulbaki Mohd, PRO II; and Muhammad Abdullahi, PRO III.
Others are Garba Hamma Dikko, Provost; Rukayya Abdulrahman, Financial Secretary; Saratu Maigida, Treasurer; and Suleiman Zubair, Auditor.
Halilu expressed appreciation to the CSACEFA National Secretariat, represented at the election by its Policy Advisor, Mrs Ordinaka, for the guidance and support provided throughout the electoral process.
He also commended members of the election committee, CSACEFA Kano members and other stakeholders for their cooperation in ensuring the success of the exercise.
The election committee chairman congratulated the newly elected leadership and urged them to build on the achievements of the coalition by strengthening civil society participation, advocacy, accountability and strategic partnerships.
He tasked the new executives with working towards improving education service delivery and advancing the Education for All agenda in Kano State.
The former Kano State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Prof. Muhammad Bello Shitu, and the Kano State Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) Alhaji Tijjani Haladu Baraya, were among the dignitaries who supervised the conduct of the election.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Hausa people as important pillars of Nigeria’s unity and progress.
KANO FOCUS reports that the President said the Hausa language had grown beyond its traditional boundaries to become a major language of unity and commerce across the world.
Tinubu stated this in a message posted on his verified Facebook account on the occasion of Hausa Day, being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace.
“The Hausa people are great pillars that play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria,” the President said.
He added that “the Hausa language, without doubt, has flourished and has become a major language of unity and commerce across the world.”
The President congratulated the Hausa community on the occasion, describing the celebration at Daura Palace as an important event.
“I congratulate the vast Hausa community on the occasion of Hausa Day, which is being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace today,” Tinubu said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged Muslims across the state and Nigeria to emulate the exemplary life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they commemorate Maulud.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor made the call in a statement issued by his spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday.
Yusuf congratulated Muslims on the occasion and urged them to use the celebration to reflect on the life and teachings of the Prophet, particularly his virtues of peace, justice, compassion, honesty, patience and tolerance.
He called on Muslims to demonstrate these values in their daily lives while promoting peaceful coexistence, unity and mutual respect among people of diverse backgrounds.
The governor also urged parents, religious leaders and community elders to intensify efforts to educate younger generations on the teachings and exemplary conduct of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Yusuf prayed for continued peace, stability and prosperity in Kano State and Nigeria, while urging residents to support initiatives aimed at improving the wellbeing of citizens.
The governor also used the occasion to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, wishing them a successful first tenure and a smooth re-election bid in 2027.
He urged Muslims to use the Maulud celebration to pray for peace, progress and unity across the country, and wished the faithful a peaceful and spiritually rewarding celebration.
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