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Kano Academics join tax justice campaign
Nasiru Yusuf
The Kano office of Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn PERL in collaboration with Fiscal Discipline and Development Advocacy Centre (FIDAC) has take tax justice campaign to Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education.
KANO FOCUS reports that the academics said they would embark on advocacy for tax justice to bridge the gap between tax payers and tax collectors.
The dialogue held Weekend, was to promote dialogue in tax justice matter and demystifying the proposed Kano state Medium Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS).
The Head of Economics Department of the College, Aminu Harbau in an interview, disclosed that the academia has a vital role to play in taxation matters.
Dr Aminu Harbau
He explained that lack of information and sustainable advocacy created a lot of misunderstanding on the subject matter.
Harbau stressed that the dialogue was a wake up call for the academia to wake into the issue to bridge the communication gap.
On his part, the Chairman Joint Consultative Forum of Tertiary Institutions Kano Chapter, Kamal Sulaiman, said it was obligatory for the union to begin educating citizens on the taxation.
Dr Kamal Sulaiman
Sulaiman said, “At a time when the world economy faces a lot of challenges, there is absolute need for collective responsibility to economic diversification and through taxation.”
Also speaking at the dialogue, the Chairman Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, Sa’adatu Rimi branch, Inuwa Ishaq said the academia is a bedrock in the society.
Dr. Inuwa Ishaq
He said, “Tax is all about governance without which no government can survive, being the major source of revenue generation.”
He sighted an example with the inability for governments to pay salaries at states’ level without depending on Federal government subvention.
He pledged the union’s commitment to assist the government in advocating to citizens to pay tax, and also to follow up on the government to ensure tax for service.
Abdussalam Kani also of Economics Department if the College, highlighted on the role of the academia in changing the narratives around taxation for governance.
Dr. Abdussalam Muhammad Kani
He said academia is all about research to provide facts and the department would intensify efforts to ensure quality research to be used for advocacy.
Kani said, “Our basic responsibility in the academia is research, teaching and offering community services.”
“We are expected to give much attention to research than teaching because its only with research new knowledge can be established and gaps can be bridged.”
In a presentation, Saied Tafida of the National Team Lead Follow Taxes, highlighted on the need for corporate responsibility in accounting for tax.
He explained the need for tax payers to pay taxes on time and to follow up on what the tax they paid was utilised for.
Tafida further advocated for people to identify their rights as citizens and as tax payer and be responsible in paying their dues.
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Kano State Chapter, heartily congratulates Yusuf Ibrahim Sharada on his well-deserved elevation from Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT to Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Economy.
This strategic appointment reflects the Kano State Government’s commitment to leveraging digital innovation to drive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance public service delivery across the state.
In his new role, Sharada will lead key aspects of the state’s digital transformation agenda, including policy formulation, digital infrastructure development, innovation ecosystems, and ICT-driven governance frameworks.
His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, commended Hon. Sharada for his unwavering dedication and the remarkable impact of his service in his previous capacity.
“Ibrahim Yusuf Sharada has demonstrated exceptional vision, leadership, and technical expertise in advancing the state’s digital initiatives. His elevation is both a recognition of his performance and a strategic investment in the future of Kano’s digital economy,” the Governor stated.
Notably, Hon. Sharada has also been a committed and impactful member of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). Over the years, he has actively contributed to various NCS programmes, policy dialogues, and professional development initiatives within the Kano Chapter and beyond. His engagement has consistently reflected a passion for using technology as a tool for inclusive development, youth empowerment, and public sector innovation.
Hon. Sharada brings with him a wealth of experience in technology policy, digital capacity-building, and youth empowerment. Under his leadership, the state is expected to deepen collaboration with key technology stakeholders, expand access to digital skills development, and implement innovative solutions that will enhance economic resilience and inclusion.
In his remarks, Hon. Sharada expressed profound appreciation to the Governor for the confidence reposed in him.
“I am deeply honoured by this opportunity to serve at a higher capacity. Together, we will continue building a digitally inclusive Kano where innovation fuels prosperity for all,” he said.
This elevation marks a significant step forward in Kano’s journey toward becoming a leading hub of digital excellence in Northern Nigeria.
The Adolescent Girls Initiative
for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, Kano, Sunday commenced the assessment of 100 girls with cognitive and development disabilities in Government Grls Secondary School Zawaciki, Kumbotso local gernment area.
The move was to appropriately place the students identified into the pilot 35 inclusive education schools under AGILE Project.
Ibrahim said the Social Support Officer (SSO) in the AGILE Project Kano Malam Yakubu Muhammad, while addressing the students and their teachers, said the assessment was to provide school material support including uniforms, notebooks, stationery, backpacks, and any specialized learning aids tailored to individual needs.
He said at the end of the assessment AGILE Project will develop Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) outlining necessary accommodations, assistive devices and instructional strategies.
Also speaking the lead consultant Dr Samira Ali said they have so far identified students with cognitive and physical disabilities among the students assessed.
Some of the disabilities identified according to her include cerebral palsy, austism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, behavior maladjustment and speech defect.
Also commenting the principal of Government Girls Secondary School Panshekara who doubles as All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) Hauwa Hussain commended AGILE for this intervention which she said will go a long way in ensuring inclusive education.
The assessment was conducted under Environmental and Social Safeguard Unit of AGILE Project, Kano.
The AGILE Project is a World Bank-assisted initiative implemented through Federal and State Ministries of Education, aimed at improving secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls in Nigeria.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a comprehensive package of developmental projects and interventions valued at over ₦69 billion, targeting critical sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, energy, and humanitarian support.
KANO FOCUS reports that this was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday.
During its 29th meeting held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025, the Council granted landmark approvals aimed at improving service delivery and raising the living standard of citizens.
Among the biggest investments is the expansion of Katsina Road, covering the stretch from Baban Gwari Roundabout to Mil Tara, which includes the construction of five reinforced concrete pedestrian bridges at a cost of ₦24.7 billion.
Additionally, the Council approved the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of RMK Flyover, IBB Road, Kofar Mazugal Junction, and Katsina Road with a budget of ₦7.8 billion, and the construction of 10 new concrete pedestrian bridges at strategic locations, valued at ₦3.8 billion.
In the education sector, approvals include the renovation of 13 closed boarding schools earlier shut down by the previous administration at ₦3 billion.
The Council also approved general renovation of dilapidated structures in Government Technical College Dambatta, Government Technical College Ungogo, Government Girls Secondary School Balan Tsanyawa, and Government Secondary School Guringawa, totaling over ₦1.2 billion.
Other approvals include the establishment of a new primary school in Gishiri-Wuya community, Warawa LGA, at ₦190 million, renovation of the French and Chinese Bilingual Colleges in Kwankwaso at ₦158 million and ₦349 million, respectively, the conduct of 2025 internal examinations (BECE/BEICE & SSQE/SAISQE) at ₦300 million, and the settlement of outstanding boarding school feeding liabilities for three weeks at ₦718 million.
The health sector interventions approved by the Council include counterpart funding of ₦180 million for the Free Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health programme, ₦240 million for the procurement of a brand-new Toyota Coaster bus for the School of Health Technology, Bebeji, ₦107 million for operational needs of the Kano Ultra-Modern Specialist Hospital (KUSH), and ₦344 million as counterpart funding for routine immunization for the second quarter of 2025.
The Governor, during the session, reiterated his administration’s resolve to turn Kano into a hub of modern infrastructure, inclusive development, and educational excellence.
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