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ICYMI: Here’s How Maltina Spun the Happiness wheel Last Ramadan & Eid-el-Fitr Seasons
We hope it’s not too late to say, “Eid Mubarak!”
The last Ramadan and Eid-el-fitr celebration was an extraordinary experience that muslim faithfuls cannot forget in a hurry because maltina shared and ignited happy moments that sparked up the celebrations. Woosh!!! We’re still trying to hold onto our hijabs and catch our kufis from the whirlwind of fun, excitement and thrills of it all. It was an experience muslim consumers cannot forget in an hurry. Why?! Because Maltina shared Happiness!
The impact of the season was felt on & offline as consumers nominate their favourite mosques for an iftar with Maltina and shoppers enjoyed juicy offers and branded items from Maltina.
Young Muslim faithfuls were not left out of the excitement as Maltina in conjunction with some islamic schools organized a quaranic quiz completion in 4 states to engage the young minds and rewarded them for their efforts and devotion.
Then came the EID Celebration! If you were at the Folawiyo Eid ground at the Teslim Balogun stadium, Lagos, Eid ground at Sabon Gari stadium Kano, and 12 other EID grounds across the country to pray, you’ll probably have an idea of what we are talking about.
What’s more? The Sallah celebrants indeed got their choice refreshment as Chilled Maltina Drinks were available for sale at the prayer grounds. A great number of Muslim faithfuls could be seen sipping chilled cans of the Happiness drink while some took home Maltina drinks of different flavors in packs of 6 and 12 respectively.
In the true spirit of Ramadan, Maltina kept up the tradition of giving and sharing love to the less privileged with its visits to the FOMWAN orphanage, Ibadan and Heritage Home, Abuja in partnership with Foodco & SPAR. The brand extended wide open arms of love to the orphanages’ children by celebrating Eid-el-fitr with them and donating valuable items, gifts, and of course, packs of Maltina to the homes.
After a long period of fasting, what should Muslim faithfuls look forward to? Party of course!!!
Maltina wrapped up Ramadan with a bang, with its massive sponsorship of the Arewa Sallah Festival held in Gidan Zoon, Kano State. The festival was a week-long, mega event full of pomp, fanfare and of course thrills and excitements for family and friends who gathered to celebrate the end of the holy month. Attendees could be seen sipping chilled cans of the happiness drink as they were greatly entertained by foremost Northern Artistes including the popular Yakubu Mohammed, Nura Sharif, Adam Zango, Maryam among others. Indeed, it was an experience that will linger for so long!
At each touchpoint, Maltina’s Ramadan and Eid initiatives were a most pleasant surprise to the Muslim faithfuls who had gathered to pray with no previous idea that they would be recipients of the brand’s generosity. For the brand, it was a fulfilling exercise putting smiles on the faces of its consumers and making every moment shared during the season.
That’s not all! Maltina brand will be spreading some more region-wide happiness this Eid-el-Kabir celebration during the Durbar Festival in Kano! Be on the lookout for all the latest updates regarding this event.
As Nigeria’s number one malt brand, Maltina continues to top the charts in running events and initiatives that deliver on the brands’ values of sharing happiness and giving consumers that extra special dose of extravaganza.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nafisah Yusuf Hassan, a magistrate in Kano State, has been recommended for appointment as a judge of the Kano State High Court by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
KANO FOCUS reports that Hassan is among four judicial officers from Kano State recommended for elevation to the High Court bench out of 28 candidates selected nationwide.
The other nominees are Halima Yahuza Ahmad, Abdullahi Abdulsalam Bature and Musa Ibrahim Umar.
The NJC disclosed the recommendations in a statement issued by its Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, following its consideration of candidates for judicial appointments across the country.
The council said all recommended candidates were expected to be sworn in by their respective state governors without delay.
Hassan’s recommendation follows her years of service in the Kano State judiciary, where she has reportedly distinguished herself through diligence, professionalism and careful handling of cases.
She has been commended for her commitment to judicial ethics, diligence and fairness in the discharge of her responsibilities, achievements that contributed to her career progression within the judiciary.
Her elevation is part of a broader development in the Kano State judiciary, with four magistrates from the state successfully scaling the selection process for appointment to the High Court.
The four nominees were reportedly assessed during the selection exercise and demonstrated strong professional competence, while their service records were found to be free of adverse remarks.
Their recommendation marks a significant step in their judicial careers and is expected to strengthen the judicial workforce in Kano State upon their formal appointment.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) says it has tracked nearly 1,000 education projects across the state as part of efforts to promote transparency, accountability and effective service delivery in the education sector.
KANO FOCUS the coalition’s Co-Chair, Dr Auwalu Halilu, disclosed this on Wednesday during an advocacy visit to the Kano State Ministry of Public Procurement and Project Monitoring.
Dr Halilu said K-SAFE had monitored projects in more than six local government areas, covering interventions implemented by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Kano State Senior Secondary Education Management Board and Local Education Authorities (LEAs).
He explained that the monitoring exercise involved physical inspections and documentation of projects through photographs, videos and geographical locations.
According to him, reports of the findings had been submitted to relevant ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), highlighting projects that met required standards and those requiring further attention.
He cited Rimin Gado Local Government Area, where the coalition tracked more than 80 education projects, adding that it planned to extend the exercise to all 44 local government areas of the state.
The K-SAFE Co-Chair said the visit was aimed at presenting the coalition’s activities to the ministry and exploring areas of collaboration in procurement and project monitoring.
He called for the inclusion of civil society organisations in procurement and monitoring processes, particularly tender board activities and field inspections, to strengthen independent oversight and provide them with firsthand information on government projects.
Dr Halilu also requested the ministry’s support in organising capacity-building programmes for civil society organisations on procurement procedures, due process, project standardisation, monitoring and evaluation.
He said such training would enhance civil society organisations’ understanding of procurement regulations and the technical requirements guiding project implementation.
Responding, the Commissioner for Public Procurement and Project Monitoring, Dr Nura Iro Ma’aji, welcomed the delegation and acknowledged the coalition’s contributions to supporting the state government’s efforts in the education sector.
He expressed the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with K-SAFE through information sharing and other relevant engagements to strengthen accountability and ensure compliance with due process.
“From our side, we are ready to work together because we know what they have been doing to support Kano State Government in the education sector,” he said.
Dr Halilu further disclosed that the coalition and its partner organisations had carried out the monitoring exercise without financial sponsorship, describing it as a demonstration of their commitment to transparency and accountability.
He reaffirmed K-SAFE’s commitment to sustaining engagement with relevant government agencies, civil society organisations and the media to strengthen oversight of education projects across Kano State.
Ibrahim Khalil
Government Secondary School (GSS) Army Day Bukavu has emerged champion in both the male and female categories of the maiden Kano State Secondary Schools Tug of War Competition.
KANO FOCUS reports that the school clinched the double victory at the competition, which ended on Wednesday at the Kano Pillars Stadium, Sabon Gari, Kano.
Governors College finished as runners-up in the male category, while Government Girls College (GGC) Kano secured second position in the female category.
The competition was organised by the Kano State Tug of War Association in collaboration with the state Ministry of Education, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Kano State Sports Commission.
The maiden championship brought together secondary school students to promote teamwork, discipline, unity and sportsmanship, while raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Vice Chairman of the Kano State Tug of War Association, Jamilu Uba Adamu, described the competition as a successful initiative that had achieved its objectives.
He commended the Ministry of Education, Sports Commission, NDLEA, Gongoni Company Limited and MAGZO Pharmaceutical for supporting the event, particularly through the provision of T-shirts and Pocari Sweat drinks.
Also speaking, the Secretary of the Kano State Tug of War Association, Bashir Muhammad Sulaiman, who represented the Executive Chairman of the Sports Commission, Muhammad Tukur Babangida, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to developing grassroots and school sports.
He said the initiative would help identify and nurture young sporting talents across the state.
The closing ceremony was attended by a member of the Kano State Football Association Board, Rilwanu Idris Malikawa Garu, representatives of the Ministry of Education, NDLEA, the Sports Commission and other stakeholders in the sports sector.
The organisers congratulated the winning schools and commended all participating institutions and partners for contributing to the success of the maiden edition.
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