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AGF Idris donates vehicles to police, Vigilante in Kano
Nasiru Yusuf
the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) Ahmad Idris has donated operational vehicles to police and vigilante group to enhance community policing in Kano State.
KANO FOCUS reports that the AGF, who handed over the vehicles to the Commissioner of Police in the state, Samaila Shuaibu Dikko, said security business was a responsibility of all and sundry in the society.
Alhaji Ahmad Idris
“Security agents have a very clear mandate, but the security initiatives in terms of giving them information and enhancing their surveillance operations should come from us.
“This is because we are the ones living in the society, so there is the need for wealthy individuals to complement government efforts, by supporting them with operational facilities.
“That is what we are doing, and I want to use this opportunity to call on others to contribute in enhancing the operations of security agents in the society,” he said.
He said that the gesture would assist to boost their morale for effective service delivery.
“We are doing it for ourselves. They are sacrificing their lives to give us comfort, we should do whatever we can to motivate them to deliver on their mandate,” he said.
Vehicle donated to Mandawari divisional Police station
Vehicle donated to Kano Municipal Vigilante
Idris also pledged to fuel and service the vehicles for one year.
Earlier, the state commissioner of police, Dikko, thanked Idris for the gesture, noting that as the commercial nerve centre of some West African countries, Kano needed peace and stability for socio-economic activities to continue to thrive.
CP Muhammad Shuaibu Dikko
Dikko urged the people to intensify efforts in encouraging security agents to deliver on their mandate effectively, by supporting them with operational facilities.
He assured that the vehicles would be used for the purpose they were given.
Guests at the occasion
Also speaking, the commander of the vigilante, Imam Abdulkadir, thanked the AGF for the gesture and assured of the judicious use of the vehicles.
In his remarks the former permanent secretary in Kano state ministry of health and Abubakar Rimi Television, ARTV, Kano Umar Faruk Usman said the Accountant General has earlier made similar gesture to Gezawa divisional Police office and Ladanai Vigilante group.
Others who spoke at the occasion include the ward head of Daneji quarters Abba Lawan, Dalhatu Daneji and Chairman of Daneji Amintacciyya Youth Association Salisu Abubakar Mai Manja Daneji.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kano State Commissioner of Finance and renowned academic, Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.
Governor Yusuf described the late Prof. Dandago as a dedicated public servant and accomplished scholar whose contributions to education and governance left lasting footprints in Kano State.
He noted that the former finance commissioner served the state with integrity and commitment and was widely respected for his professionalism, humility and passion for knowledge.
According to the governor, Kano State has lost a valuable son whose experience and wisdom greatly enriched both public service and the academic community.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the academic community and the people of Kano State over what he described as an irreparable loss.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the late Prof. Dandago, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, is dead.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Dandago, a renowned Professor of Accountancy at Bayero University Kano, died on Wednesday evening. His passing has thrown the academic community and associates into mourning.
In a message shared on GATCOSA’s WhatsApp platform, a Director at the Kano State Ministry of Higher Education, Alhaji Nura Dandago, announced that the funeral prayer for the late professor would be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.
Until his death, Prof. Dandago served as the National President of GATCOSA and was widely respected for his contributions to education and public service. He previously served as Commissioner for Finance in Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Just last Saturday, the late academic presented a paper on economic challenges in Northern Nigeria at a Ramadan Lecture organised by the Islamic Forum of Nigeria, where he spoke passionately about strategies for economic reform and regional development.
Colleagues and admirers described Prof. Dandago as a dedicated scholar and public servant who was deeply committed to building a prosperous and self-reliant nation. His death marks the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The basketball team of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has emerged champions of the Northwest 3×3 Basketball Championship hosted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the victorious team presented the championship trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, following their impressive performance at the tournament, which featured six universities from across Northern Nigeria.
BUK went unbeaten throughout the competition, winning all six matches and sealing the title with a thrilling 20–18 victory over the host institution, ABU Zaria, in the final.
In the group stage, BUK recorded a 10–0 win against Northwest University, Kano, and defeated the Air Force Institute of Technology 33–20. The team also edged the Federal University of Education, Kano, 11–9, before securing another dominant 10–0 victory over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. They capped their remarkable run with the narrow 20–18 triumph in the final.
The victory marks BUK’s second championship title in the history of the competition, reinforcing the university’s growing reputation in collegiate sports.
Receiving the team, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the athletes for bringing pride to the institution and urged them to sustain and surpass their current achievements. He reaffirmed the management’s commitment to strengthening sports development in the university and pledged continued institutional and individual support for the players’ sporting careers.
The presentation ceremony concluded with the formal handover of the trophy and cash rewards to the athletes in recognition of their discipline, teamwork and excellence.
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