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Danbatta tasks Nigerians on reading culture for better knowledge

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Nasiru Yusuf

Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has urged Nigerians to imbibe reading culture for a better knowledge and information.

KANO FOCUS reports that Mr Danbatta, a professor, said this at the 2021 Library/Museum Day on Thursday in Abuja.

He described library as a learning resource assessed by its level of currency in its quality, quantity and variety of the stocks.

Mr Danbatta said that an important component of the library resource is the e-section, which allows electronic link-up and access to more databases and information.

He called on the commission to continue to seek ways to maximise the library resource in meeting its mandate and expanding knowledge and information.

“The library is a learning resource. The stock of a library is normally assessed by its level of currency, what is the quality, quantity, variety of the stock. We must be able to embark on assessing the whole thing.

“An important component of the library resource is the e-section. The e-section is the section that allows you to link up and access more data bases for information.

“When we assess the library, we pay careful attention to the ability of users to access more data bases electronically.

“The most importantly thing is for you to be able to sight a reference that is credible. The library is a component of the entire learning process.

“I believe the outcome of today’s event will help change our reading culture, if you don’t have a reading culture, please try and acquire one, it is very important to read. It will motivate us to have a critical look of innovations,” he said.

Speaking further, Mr Danbatta said that the theme: “The Future of Museum, Recover and Re-Emerging” captured the purpose of the commission’s special museum dedicated to the telecommunications industry.

He said that it was important to collect exhibits and conserve telecommunications items to enlighten and educate stakeholders.

“Museums generally play important roles in the society by observing the past and appreciate the future through providing insight into the history of a people and educating a future of generations,” Mr Danbatta said.

Abba Isa -Tijani, Director General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Nigeria (NCMM), said Museums play crucial role in preserving local culture with careful documentation and artifact preservation of institutions and sectors.

Mr Isa-Tijani, represented by Kilba Zainab-Uche, assistant director, museums, said that the museum sector must move with new trends of technology development , adding that the traditional roles of museums in development could not be underestimated.

He applauded the commission for setting the standard for other institutions and pledged to support the museum whenever the need arises.

“The NCC has a museum where significant and historical telecommunications objects are exhibited, this is historic.

“So the new role of museums in the digital era is till emerging. The museum is not yet completely digital because there is the need to converge both the new and traditional.

“If the traditional role is completely phased out, it will create a problem because from time to time you will have to go back to your past in order to know where you are in the present and to forge ahead,” he concluded.

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Kano SSG assumes duty, pledges to operate open door policy

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The newly appointed Secretary to the State Government of Kano State, Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim has assumed office on Monday. 

KANO FOCUS reports that his arrival ignited jubilations and enthusiastic reception by entire staff of the Cabinet Office.

A statement sent to KANO FOCUS on Monday by information officer cabinet office, Musa Tanko said some associates as well as other well wishers assembled at the cabinet office to welcome the new SSG.

The statement added that the staff described Ibrahim’s appointment as a homecoming, owing to the fact that he had served in the office in different capacities.

Receiving the SSG on behalf of the Cabinet Office community, the Permanent Secretary, Research, Evaluation and Political Affairs (REPA) Directorate, Alhaji Umar Muhammad Jalo, expressed delight for the appointment and stated that the choice of Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim was a welcome development and highly befitting.

He further stated that, the SSG knows the terrain of the job very well and expressed hope that Kano State is heading towards positive turn around at the state engine room and bringing the divident of democracy to the general public.

In a similar development, members of the Payroll Standing Committee led by their Deputy Chairman, Alhaji AbdulMalik Rogo, paid a solidarity visit to the newly appointed SSG, Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim.

Alhaji AbdulMalik Rogo stated that, immediately after the announcement, both conventional and social media platforms were agog with praises and well wishes were flowing in from different angles. This alone was a clear indication, that the appointment was well deserved.

He added that, this was part of the reason the committee members took the lead to celebrate the SSG. He pray to God to guide him to succeed in the newly assigned task.

Expressing his appreciation for the visit, the SSG stated that he has made a vow to Governor Yusuf, that he will put in his best to serve the state.

He also revealed that “Anybody or groups with meaningful ideas to further develop our dear state is welcome.” he assured that, he would operate an open door policy which has been his guiding principle during his civil service career.

“I am profoundly gratitude to Almighty Allah. As I appreciate His Excellentcy, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for reposing his confidence in me. To serve the state in this capacity. And I promise not to disappoint him,” he concluded.

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Dala community commends Gov Yusuf for appointing Waiya as commissioner

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Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

 

Kan Tudu Community in Dala local government area of Kano state has applauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for appointing Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya as commissioner of information and internal affairs.

KANO FOCUS reports that elders, youth, women groups as well as politicians in the community gathered on Sunday evening to honor the commissioner for his well deserved appointment.

Alhaji Dayyabu Maiturare, the chairman NNPP in Dala local government, commended the foresight of Governor Yusuf for appointing the right person as the government spokesperson.

On this part, Kan Tudu ward chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) Alhaji Abdulkadir Danladi Nasidi said, the event was organized to express appreciation to Governor Yusuf for appointing their Son into his cabinet.

He said Waiya is known in Kano and beyond for his struggle to protect the interest of the common man, and demonstrated capacity to represent his people.

Responding, Waiya expressed gratitude to Kan Tudu Community for honoring him, assuring that he will contribute his quota to provide development programme including youth empowerment and job creation through a foundation.

He assured of Governor Yusuf and national leader of the NNPP Engineer Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of unshakable support from Dala local government area.

The commissioner asked his constituents to direct his critics who are saying he is not a politician, to the house of Alhaji Uba Jigo, his political mentor.

The event was attended by representatives of business community, women, academics, youth groups, politicians among others.

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GSS Garko class 88 holds AGM, appoints Sabo Isa Garko interim chair

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Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

 

Class 1988 of Government Secondary School Garko has appointed Alhaji Sabo Isa Garko as the interim leader of the association for one year, pending the election of the new executive members. 

 

KANO FOCUS reports that the Garko was elected on Saturday during its annual reunion held at the main conference hall of Rumfa College, Kano.

 

The gathering brought together former classmates of the association to reconnect, reflect on shared experiences and discuss the future of the association.

 

Garko’s leadership is expected to guide the association through this transitional period, ensuring continuity and progress in its activities.

 

In his address Garko pledged to bond members and give a purposeful leadership within his interim period of leadership.

 

The event featured discussions on key initiatives to strengthen the bond among members, contributing positively to the Alma matter.

 

The reunion also provided a platform for members to deliberate on future engagements and community development programs.

 

The association appreciates the efforts of all attendees and looks forward to continued unity and progress.

 

 

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