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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
The Society for Family Health has appointed Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf as Group Director, Impact Partnership and Engagement, as well as Managing Director of RevoHealth HMO Ltd., in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare access and sustainable health systems across Nigeria and Africa.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointment was announced on the organisation’s official Facebook page on Saturday.
According to SFH, the new leadership appointment signals the beginning of a fresh phase focused on improving impact, expanding access to healthcare services, and advancing sustainable health transformation initiatives across the continent.
The organisation stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to building integrated health systems and promoting innovative platforms in healthcare financing, workforce development, advisory services, and sustainable health interventions.
SFH expressed confidence that Yusuf’s leadership would further strengthen the organisation’s impact and deliver lasting value to communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Yusuf is a seasoned public health professional with more than 18 years of experience in the design and implementation of public health, social marketing, and health systems strengthening programmes in Nigeria.
He is widely recognised as a health systems expert, health economist, programme management specialist, and community engagement practitioner, with extensive experience in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), HIV/AIDS, malaria, child survival, and nutrition interventions.
He has also built strong technical expertise across the family planning and maternal, newborn and child health continuum, while leading large and complex teams on multiple development programmes.
Yusuf possesses strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, having worked closely with senior government officials, lawmakers, and influential traditional and religious leaders to drive institutional and behavioural changes that support effective programme implementation.
A seasoned trainer, Yusuf has trained various cadres of health professionals and is known for his practical expertise in participatory community engagement approaches.
He holds a degree in Microbiology and a Master’s degree in Health Economics from Bayero University Kano, as well as an MSc in Microbiology from University of Abuja.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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