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Ganduje collaborates with ESIDI to revive educational sector
Education Strategic Investment and Development Initiative (Esidi) in collaboration with Kano state Ministry of Education has organized a public presentation of project development in Kano.
ESIDI is a 5 years project conceived by Cynox IT to facilitate the educational value in the state.
Executive director of ESIDI, Abdulrahman Abubakar Yau, explained the world beyond material resources.
He said; “the world itself is graduating into a society driven by knowledge instead of Material resources, we want to create a consciousness that focus more on what can be created instead of what is given to us by virtue.”
The core objectives of ESIDI
Abdulrahman Abubakar outlined the five key objectives of ESIDI as enhancement, enrollment, retention, transition and completion rates at basic and secondary cadre.
Focusing on the teacher’s competence and learner’s achievement.
Abdulrahman explained that “It can be done through regular evaluation and monitoring development exercises. As well as through a program called Huda Huda leverage”
Enhance quality education through curriculum upgrades.
“We tend to achieve this through establishment of green super labs, technical partnership with advanced education system in Europe and far East as well as creating ICT and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Model of Education”. He said
Good quality prospect for graduate.
“Through entrepreneurship and training schemes for students at all levels to think beyond the box.” He added.
Robust monitoring and evaluation of both administrative and academic structures of the educational system.
Why ESIDI choose Kano
Abdulrahman Abubakar gives reasons why ESIDI chose Kano state.
Population and Location.
“We have the population of 15 to 16million people living in kano which majority are youth, imagining changing the thinking of 5million people and adding values to their lives”
“We choose Kano because of the poor education our children gets compared to other southern states, it’s time to revive our public schools.
“Despite the free education the state gives, there are still areas that need to be adjusted, we need to support the educational sector whether as private entities to produce better societies, produce students to see beyond what government can offer to what they can create after graduating Universities.”
Abdulrahman finally stated ways in which ESIDI can raise funds for the project. He said “We are certain that even when the stategovernment doesn’t give us the 30% we are asking for, we can raise the funds through local and foreign entities and donors like the Dangote group and European Union among many which we are already in the process.
The Commissioner for Education, Muhammad Sunusi explained the commitments Kano is making to ensure the success of the project.
“This project is jointly coordinated between Kano state ministry of education and Esidi which is all about the development of education in the state, to ensure enrollment, retention and completing of Schools at all levels.
“For the benefit of our younger ones, I didn’t not expect the program to be important at first, it was later I realized its importance to people and the state will benefit from the objectives of the program.
“Already the ministry of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding for partnership with ESIDI and I assure you that the educational system in Kano state will receive a new elevation in the nearest future.
“As a state we are responsible and can give the amount of money they are asking for, the state is to give 30% of 500 million dollars, which I will proudly say we can give”. He added.
Kabiru Ado LaKwaya, the commissioner of youths lauds ESIDI and the state government for their efforts on making the educational system more sustainable in the state.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
In a bid to streamline the operation of the telecoms industry and also adequately protect the rights of consumers in the country, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) entered into a partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure speedy growth of the sector.
Speaking on Tuesday while welcoming the team from NCC to his, the Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello
explained that by design, regulations are often interwoven and overlapping.
“The principle behind overlapping regulations is simple: it serves as a mechanism to prevent issues from slipping through the cracks.
“This explains the interwoven relationship between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
“It ensures that if one agency, due to certain limitations, fails to identify or address a consumer issue or regulatory violation, the other agency, potentially with a different perspective, will be able to step in effectively.
“This highlights the importance of Section 105 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, which explicitly provides for cooperation and collaboration between the FCCPC and sector regulators.”
Bello stated that “this synergy is critical to ensuring comprehensive oversight and consumer protection without regulatory conflicts or duplications.
“By this, we are also making life easier for the generality of consumers in dealing with two government agencies on the same issue at the same time.
“The signing of this MoU today symbolises the convergence of two diligent government agencies in compliance with legal requirements to eliminate regulatory gaps in the telecoms industry.”
He said the journey to this milestone has been both challenging and rewarding. “I am pleased that with Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, we have successfully achieved this milestone.
“Guided by our shared vision, this partnership will benefit both operators and consumers. It will foster harmonious collaboration between our organisations, streamline operations for telecom operators through a one-stop-shop approach in many instances, and ensure robust consumer protection, fair competition, and the eradication of exploitative practices.
“Given the importance of this legal requirement, today’s event should inspire other sector regulators to establish similar collaborative frameworks with the FCCPC, as mandated by Section 105 of the FCCPA. This will ensure that consumers across all sectors enjoy the benefits of coordinated and comprehensive regulatory oversight,” the EVC noted.
In his address, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida said, “this occasion is one that I would describe as long coming. It is the outcome of healthy engagements and events that have strengthened the resolve of both our institutions to protect the Nigerian consumer, especially in the communications industry.
“Today, we celebrate the beginning of a strategic partnership between two critical regulatory institutions, each committed to advancing the welfare of the Nigerian people through fair competition and robust consumer protection frameworks” he stated.
The EVC further emphasized that in an era of rapid technological advancements, the significance of collaboration between regulatory bodies cannot be overstated. “The telecommunications sector, in particular, has become the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic and social development.
“This makes it imperative that we ensure a level playing field for all stakeholders while protecting consumers who depend on reliable and affordable communications services.
“By aligning our efforts, the NCC and FCCPC aim to avoid regulatory uncertainty and create clarity for the benefit of all stakeholders in the communications sector and in furtherance of their joint responsibility to ensure the realization of the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business objectives.
“Our partnership also highlights the importance of synergy in regulatory oversight. The challenges we face today—whether they relate to market abuses, consumer rights violations, or the complexities of a digital economy—demand a united front and a consistent approach to policy implementation.
“This MoU will ensure that our respective mandates are harmonized to achieve maximum impact” Maida stated.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has introduced waste disposal bins in the state’s public transport system to ensure a cleaner environment.
KANO FOCUS reports that the initiative targets placing waste bins in Tricycles, buses, and at strategic points in the state, such as markets, bus stops, and motor parks.
Kano Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahir Muhammad Hashim, unveiled the initiative on Monday in a ceremony titled
“Kano State Waste Management and Refuse Disposal Initiative.”
Dahir while speaking at the event stressed the importance of a clean and healthy environment in the state.
Dr Dahiru Muhammad Hashim flagging off the campaign
He stressed that the bins were put in place by the Kano State government for proper trashing of waste for a healthy society.
“These bins are designed to help commuters dispose of trash responsibly while on the move,” he said.
Street Sweepers on duty
“The government is taking a firm stance against littering and we are working closely with the Ministries of Transportation and Commerce to tackle waste management challenges across the state effectively.”
He called on transport workers, traders, and residents to ensure their environment is clean as the government has provided the waste bins for proper disposal.
Female Street Sweepers on duty
“While the government is committed to providing the necessary infrastructure, we need the cooperation of all stakeholders, including community leaders, traditional rulers, and religious institutions to raise awareness and foster a culture of cleanliness,” he said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to flag-off the distribution of school uniforms for Primary 1 pupils across the state on Monday 13th January 2025 as part of the administration’s commitment to addressing the problem of out-of-school children in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that an estimated number of over 789,000 male and female pupils in 7,092 public schools across the 44 Local Government Areas in the state are to receive sets of uniforms under the program.
A statement sent to KANO FOCUS on Sunday by commissioner of information Comrade Ibrahim Waiya said the initiative is aimed at promoting school enrollment and ensuring that every child of school age is given the opportunity to access quality education, thereby reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.
The statement added that in addition, the gesture will support indigent parents who may face financial challenges in meeting the educational needs of their children and further demonstrates that education remains the cornerstone of the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration’s agenda for even development across the state.
“By prioritizing the needs of young learners, the government seeks to empower the next generation with the tools they need to succeed and contribute positively to society.
“The official launch event will take place by 1:00 pm at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf personally overseeing the distribution process,” the statement concluded.
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