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Emir of Karaye lauds CSACEFA for taking education campaign to rural areas
Nasiru Yusuf
The Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar II has lauded Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) Kano for reaching out to rural communities.
KANO FOCUS reports that Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar ll stated this while receiving members of CSACEFA, who were in his palace as part of activities to commemorate global action week for education (GAWE) 2022.
He expressed happiness that this year’s activities will be conducted in his domain and charged others to emulate their kind gesture.
He told the entourage that his doors will remains open for any meaningful development brought by any organizations local and international for positive development of Karaye Emirate.
The monarch reaffirmed the Emirate’s readiness to partner with relevant stakeholders in uplifting the standard of education according to global standards.
In his remarks the CSACEFA patron and immediate past focal person Professor MB Shitu, said they were in the palace to seek for the blessings and support of the Emir for a successful advocacy.
Sensitisation at Turawa village
At Turawa village, the entourage met with the residents under the leadership of the village head Malam Sulaiman Ibrahim.
Speaking at the event Professor M.B Shitu called on the general public to contribute their quota to the development of education.
He described education as the back bone of any meaningful society as such there was the urgent need for government and relevant stakeholders to work asidiously to achieve the desired objectives.
Also speaking the state focal person CSACEFA Dr. Auwalu Halilu Tudunkaya called on the people to attach priority to to girl child education.
He also stressed the need for investing in education by strengthening their School Based Management Committees (SBMCs).
The academic called on them to establish a Community Child Protection Committee (CCPC) that will safe guard children from Gender Based Violence (GBV).
The village head of Turawa Malam Sulaiman Ibrahim thanked CSACEFA for choosing his community to celebrate this year’s global action week for education (GAWE) 2022.
Highlights of the event include presentation of learning materials to some students as Wella as questions and answers session.
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.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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