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Emir of Kano advocates 50% of state appropriation to education
Nasiru Yusuf
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has advocated for allocating 50% of state appropriation to education sub-sector.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Emir made the appeal on Tuesday in Kano at the unveiling of charter demands developed by citizens under the auspices of Hasken Kano.
Represented by Alhaji Habib Bello Dankadai (Fagacin Kano) the emir The monarch lamented the poor state of education in Nigeria ranging from primary to university.
The monarch cited example with how Rwanda excelled among it’s African peers due to its commitment to education.
“Go to Rwanda, the teachers salary is far better than that of President,” the Emir said.
The Emir urged politicians to eschew politics of bitterness and violence.
He said that violence does not do anybody any good, but only causes destruction and retrogression.
Bayero also advised the PERL to use the media in enlightening people on the project.
In his address, PERL State Team Leader in charge of Kano and Jigawa states, Isa Surajo said that it is a non partisan platform expanding citizens’ influence in governance.
This, he stated was being done by setting agenda for the engagement of candidates.
“The document highlighted pre and post election engagement plans on education, health, agriculture and environment.
”Other areas are commerce, women and people with special needs, digital economy and justice, among others.
“It is meant to expand citizens’ influence around the governance processes to improve service delivery.
“The agenda setting is one of priorities in ensuring that the citizens are being supported and organised to prioritise their demands and develop charters.
“They will engage the candidates to show them their needs when elected into offices and how best they can meet these needs in governance,” he said.
Earlier, one of the advocates who developed the charter Dr Auwalu Halilu, said that about 60 associations took part in developing the document.
Dr Halilu said that the document comprised general and specific needs across the 44 local government areas of the state and suggestions on how to achieve them.
KANO FOCUS reports that on education, some of the problems highlighted included inadequate teaching and learning materials, high students’ population, inadequate teachers and structures, among others.
On health, the issues include deficit of personnel, non release of funds for health programmes as well as shortage of equipment, among others.
Similar problems were also identified in other sectors while solutions were proffered on how best they could be addressed by the political office holders after the election.
Some of the participants included representatives from the five emirate councils, associations, political parties’ representatives, civil society organisations, people with special needs and professional groups, among others.
KANO FOCUS reports that the document, tagged “Hasken Jihar Kano Project”, was supported by the Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) under the United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
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.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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