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Emir Bayero seeks operations of more airlines in Kano
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has called on all stakeholders in tourism industry to educate the public on the importance of domestic tourism and to also create more engagement in airline operations especially in Kano.
Kano Focus reports that the Emir made the call at the North-West Stakeholders forum held in Kano,
Emir Bayero commended the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), for upgrading the tourism sector in the country.
In his remarks the Director-General of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Chief Folorunsho Coker said digitisation of the Nigerian tourism industry, has brought flexibility into the tourism business in Nigeria.
Coker said th
at the digitalisation, had also brought about more competitiveness into the industry, thus, creating opportunities for the digitally savvy, to earn high income.
Represented by Fibi Ikilama, Head of the National Travel Bureau, Coker said the forum aimed at stimulating ideas to drive further growth of the tourism industry.
According to him, “The digital marketing and e-commerce space, had created access to new markets for many Nigerian companies and youths, many of whom have an online presence.”
He stressed that the contributions of digital companies in Nigeria to job creation, value addition and the economy had been salutary.
At the corporation, it is believed that to become a tourism hub in Africa, there was need to develop domestic tourism first.
The development of domestic tourism he explained, would increase the country’s attraction to sponsors and investors.
“They will in turn develop the industry, develop our tourism assets, leading to further infrastructural development that will let loose the huge potentials of the industry,”
On his part the state Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Alhaji Ibrahim Karaye pledged continuous support of the Ganduje administration in boosting tourism in Kano and the country at large.
Karaye, represented by the Executive Secretary of Kano Tourism Board, Alhaji Yusuf Ibrahim Lajawa, said the administration had invested much in the sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State House of Assembly has issued a notice of impeachment to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo.
KANO FOCUS reports the notice followed the presentation of a report by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, during plenary on Wednesday. The sitting was presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore.
While presenting the report, the Majority Leader explained that the action was taken in line with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which outlines the procedure for the impeachment of a governor or deputy governor.
According to him, the impeachment notice was endorsed by 38 members of the Assembly.
He further stated that once the notice is formally served on the deputy governor, he will have 14 days to respond to the allegations contained in the document.
The development marks the beginning of the constitutional process that could lead to the impeachment of the deputy governor if the procedure continues as stipulated by law.
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.
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