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BUK Hosts National Conference on Youth, as VC Cautions Students Against Being Misled by Politicians
Nasiru Yusuf
The Centre for Economic, Social and Population Research (CESPOR), Bayero University, Kano has conducted a national conference with the theme: The Future is Youth.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Conference was organized to x-ray the myriad challenges bedeviling the Nigerian youth with a view to proffering far-reaching recommendations that should be adopted by government and all other relevant stakeholders to address those challenges.
The Chairman of Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrashid Bawa, warned the Nigerian youth to desist from committing financial crimes and other related vices that will jeopardize their future. He said more than 50% of the world’s population constitutes the youth and that the figure in Nigeria has reflected this percentage.
The Chairman, who was represented by the Head of Research in the commission, Abiodun Adebanji, emphasized that it has been projected that by 2050 the world population would be dominated by the youth and because of this increasing population, the United Nations came up with many programmes targeting the youth in order to address the challenges facing them.
The EFCC Boss, who presented a keynote speech, expressed worry that the National Bureau of Statistics has released its statistics in the last quarter of 2021 which indicates that 38.5% of the Nigerian youth are unemployed.
This he said has generated a lot of concern giving that majority of the yahoo boys and inmates at correctional facilities are the youth.
He clarified to the gathering that the recovered loot by the EFCC is being kept at the Recovery Account domiciled at the Central bank, pointing out that the commission does not keep a single kobo after the discovery.
He advocated the need for government to take pro-active measures through reorienting the youth at all levels and that entrepreneurship programmes should be strengthened in schools from primary to tertiary institutions so that they will be occupied with entrepreneurship mindset. He said when they become employed; the crimes will be drastically reduced.
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, who was represented by the Chief of Staff in the Ministry, Abba Yola, said the conference was apt in view of what the Ministry is doing, saying that it is the belief of the President that investing in the youth and positioning them to be patriotic, productive and selfless citizens is worth the effort.
He said sports development is another area where the Nigerian youth are making the country proud.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Sagir Adamu Abbas cautioned the students against being used by money bag politicians especially that the elections come up in next year. He charged them to desist from jeopardizing their future and concentrate on their studies.
The Vice Chancellor explained that the future of any nation depends on the youth, stressing that no policy or programme will succeed without involving the youth.
He commended the Ministry for successfully hosting the National Youth Conference which will go down in the annals of history.
Abbas called on the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to collaborate with CESPOR in order to critically analyze the proceedings of the conference with a view to formulating blue print that will address the challenges of the youth.
Chairman of the occasion, Ismaila Zango admonished the participants to take the advantage of the conference proceedings and use the advantage extensively.
Earlier in his remarks, the Director CESPOR, Nu’uman Habib said the workshop is expected to interrogate the challenges facing the Nigerian youth with a view to proffering workable solutions for the better future of the youth.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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