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Women’s Day: Cultural bias keeps women away from politics – Maijama’a
Nasiru Yusuf
A renowned female politician in Kano, Aisha Yakubu Maijama’a, has attributed continue bias against women in governance to male counterparts in politics, who feel women are less equal in the scheme of governance.
KANO FOCUS reports that Maijama’a stated this on Tuesday while addressing various women groups as part of series of programmes marking International Women’s Day in Kano.
Maijamaa worried that despite intellectual and resourcefulness of female gender in Kano, many women who had shown interest in participating in politics are being defeated by cultural and societal biases.
She also regretted that women electorates have never shown equal bond and support to female contestants.
In his address the Manager, Governance at ActionAid Nigeria, Celestine Okudili odoh, asked the Federal Government to implement Beijing declaration of 35 percent affirmative action on women inclusion in governance.
Mr Odoh declared that no nation can progress with over 50 per cent of its population excluded in the scheme of development.
Worried that despite the huge number and population of women and youth in Nigeria, Odoh lamented that such strategic proportion has not translated to women participation and representation in political leadership positions.
The ActionAid manager reminded that inclusive governance is only possible when women sit at decision making tables and contribute to planning and national development while finding solution to the many national challenges.
Odoh, however, assured ActionAid campaign on We-You Project, will strengthen the relationship between citizens, government and politicians with the aim of engender inclusive and responsive democratic process in Nigeria.
He said the project intend to mobilise the critical mass of younger people and women engaging campaign towards translating citizens action into policy action in Kano and Kaduna.
“For our emerging democracy in Nigeria to be sustainable, all groups within the population must be actively involved in the governance process. Their voices must be heard and their experiences and expertise utilised for the optimal growth and development of the country.
“Therefore, we must break the bias that limit women’s active participation in politics and governance process.
“On this occasion to mark the 2022 International women’s Day with the theme ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’, the campaign for inclusion of women and young people, in political and governance processes We-You Pro call for greater participation of women in politics and governance,” Odoh said.
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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