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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
Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has commended Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf for allocating the largest share of 2025 budget to education sector.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Co-chair of the coalition Dr. Auwalu Halilu made the commendation during 2025 budget public hearing organised by state House of Assembly.
It will be recalled that Gov. Yusuf had allocated the sum ₦168.4 billion to education sector representing 31% of ₦549.16 billion proposed 2025 budget.
However, Dr. Halilu appealed to Kano state government to expedite the approval and implementation of girls education policy, teacher development policy, non state schools policy and the ECCD policy.
K-safe advocated for speedy passage of the revised Kano education law, expediting engagement with UBEC for timely release of counterpart funds as well as restoring free education funding.
The coalition also advocated for the creation of budget line for annual operational plan, expanding girls transportation and enhancing oversight on MTSS/AESR.
Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) is a coalition of civil society organizations, professional associations, academia, media, and government entities working collaboratively to support education in Kano State.
In his address the speaker of the House Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore represented by Bello Muhammad Butu-Butu pledged to treat the submissions with utmost respect.
He expressed appreciation to all those who participated in this year’s budget public hearing in the Assembly.
Butu-Butu used the medium to extend condolences to CSOs over the death of I. G Maryam and Prof. Jibrin Isa Diso.
Also speaking the chairman House committee on appropriation, Alhaji Aminu Sa’adu Ungoggo reiterated the assembly’s commitment in passing a-citizens-oriented budget.
He stressed that the house will scrutinize the inputs for possible inclusion into the budget to align with the yearnings and aspirations of the public.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has sacked the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, along with five commissioners, and scrapped the office of the Chief of Staff.
KANO FOCUS reports that those removed include the Commissioner for Information, Halilu Baba Dantiye; Ibrahim Jibril Fagge of the Finance Ministry; Ladidi Ibrahim Garko of Culture and Tourism; Shehu Aliyu Karaye of Special Duties; and Abbas Sani Abbas of Rural and Community Development.
In a major cabinet reshuffle announced in a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf reassigned the portfolios of seven commissioners, including the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, who was moved from Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to the Ministry of Higher Education.
According to the statement, Governor Yusuf said the reshuffle of the state executive council is meant to effect a pragmatic political realignment of his administration.
Those who retained their positions include the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi; Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Danjuma Mahmoud; Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran; Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Hon. Abduljabbar Mohammed Umar; Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Musa Suleiman Shannon; and Commissioner for Works and Housing, Engr. Marwan Ahmad.
Also retained are the Commissioner for Solid and Mineral Resources, Sefianu Hamza; Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sheikh Ahmad Tijani Auwal; Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso; Commissioner for Investment and Commerce, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya; and Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Major General Mohammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd).
According to the statement, those reassigned include Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, who is moved from the Ministry of Local Government to Higher Education; Hon. Mohammad Tajo Usman, who moved from Science and Technology to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; and Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim K/Mata, from Higher Education to Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Others reassigned include Hon. Amina Abdullahi, who moved from Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation to the Ministry for Women, Children, and Disabled; Hon. Nasiru Sule Garo, from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to the Ministry of Special Duties.
Hon. Ibrahim Namadi, Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, is now moved to the Ministry of Transport, while Hon. Haruna Doguwa of the Ministry of Education is moved to the Ministry of Water Resources. On the reassigned list are Hon. Ali Haruna Makoda, moved from Water Resources to the Ministry of Education; Hon. Aisha Lawal Saji, from the Ministry of Women, Children, and Disabled to Tourism; and Hon. Muhammad Diggol, from Transport to the Ministry of Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
Meanwhile, Governor Yusuf has dropped five members of his cabinet, including Ibrahim Jibril Fagge of the Finance Ministry; Ladidi Ibrahim Garko of Culture and Tourism; Baba Halilu Dantiye of Information; Shehu Aliyu Karaye of Special Duties; and Abbas Sani Abbas of Rural and Community Development.
Additionally, the Governor has directed the Chief of Staff and the five commissioners who have been dropped to report to the Governor’s office for possible reassignment.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, formally received the accreditation report for the Early Childhood Education and Primary Education programs on Wednesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that the report was presented by the accreditation team from the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The team, led by Professor Bashir Maina of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, commended BUK for its substantial investment in e-library resources, which significantly enhance learning and research for both staff and students.
Professor Maina also praised the university’s impressive achievements in the development of physical infrastructure.
In his remarks, Professor Abbas expressed appreciation for the accreditation team’s visit, emphasizing the importance of such evaluations in fostering continuous improvement across all aspects of the university’s operations.
He reaffirmed BUK’s commitment to upholding quality and standards in all its programs, aligning them with global best practices.
The Vice Chancellor assured the team that their recommendations would be addressed promptly.
Other members of the accreditation team included Professor Amos Isiaka Gambari from Federal University, Minna; Professor Markus Zira Kamkwis from Adamawa State University, Mubi; and NUC representative, Nuruddeen Musa Umar.
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