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YOSPIS celebrates silver jubilee anniversary, unveils leadership fellows
Nasiru Yusuf
Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) has celebrated silver jubilee anniversary with a public lecture and award presentation to deserving individuals
KANO FOCUS reports that the YOSPIS leadership fellows were also unveiled at the ceremony attended by Alhaji Abdulkadir Yusuf Maitama Sule (Danmasanin Kano), former Executive Directors, friends and well wishers of the organisation.
Speaking at the occasion the former commissioner of commerce Pharmacist Ahmed Ibrahim Yakasai commended the leadership of YOSPIS for their selfless service to humanity.
He attributed the feat attained to credibility and integrity of the founders of YOSPIS and advised other civil society organisations to emulate.
Yakasai who received the distinguished maiden Patron Award during the ceremony, commended the Trustees, team members and the volunteers who contributed to the success of the association.
Also speaking the founder of the YOSPIS Dr Aminu Magashi Garba recalled that the association was established in 1997 to fight infectious disease and social vices such as drug abuse among youth.
In her address the Executive Director of YOSPIS Zainab Naseer Ahmad pledged to sustain the good work of her predecessors.
She appealed to Kano state government to repair dilapidated metropolitan roads, empower youth with enterprenurship skills and support them with soft loans.
Others who spoke at the occasion include Executive Director of OCCEN Comrade Abdulrazak Alkali.
The YOSPIS leadership fellows are Rukayyah Adam Shuwa, Nura Ahmad Muhammad, Khalifa Muhammad, Umar Faruk Musa, Musa Sani Aliyu and Zulaiha Danjuma.
Others are Mubarak Baba Ahmad, Maureen Aggie Alor, Juliet Nwobodo, Favour Christiana Ogbuagu, Hannatu Suleiman Abba and Saadatu Garba Umar,
The remaining are Khadija Lawal Tudunwada, Aisha Habib, Muhammad Salisu Abdullahi, Dahiru Mohammed Lawal and Ayeesha Danpullo.
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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