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Sha’aban Sharada congratulates new Sarkin Ban Kano
Nasiru Yusuf
The governorship candidate of the Action Democratic party (ADP) in Kano state Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada has congratuled Dr Mansur Mukhtar on his turbanning as Sarkin Ban Kano and King maker.
KANO FOCUS reports that Dr Mukhtar was turbanned by Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero to succeed his father Alhaji Mukhtar Adnan who died at the age of 95.
The Governorship candidate stated this in a release issued to newsmen by the Gubernatorial Campaign Council Spokesperson Abbas Yushau Yusuf in Kano.
The statement reads: “It is with utmost gratitude to Almighty Allah that today Friday the 28th of October, the Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero turbans you as the new Sarkin Bai of Kano to succeed your late father ,Late Adnan Mukhtar who graciously held the stool for 67 years.
“No doubt attaining the position of your late respected father and fore fathers is a testimony to your humility ,diligence and respect you have for your superiors and subordinates in the day to day affairs of your life and the day like this is a reward for you which every patriotic son of Kano is happy with”.
Dr Mansur Mukhtar after turbanning ceremony
Sharada added that Dr Mansur Mukhtars’ outing in the national and international stage made him one of the distinguished Nigerians and a technocrat that contributed immensely in building Nigeria’s and international economy in which millions of people are finding succour in.
“Your impressive resume is a testimony to the fact that it has prepared you well to take over the prestigious title of a King maker “The Sarkin Bai Of Kano”in which your father held sway from 1953 to 2021 till he answered the call of our creator the Almighty Allah, Who is the owner of the heavens and earth”, he noted
Sharada added that the people of Kano and Nigeria in general are happy with this great son of Kano who is currently the Vice President, Country Programs, Islamic Development Bank.
He further noted that when the New Sarkin Bai served as Executive Director on the Board of the World Bank Group (2011-2014) as well as Co-Chair of the UN Inter-Governmental Committee of Experts on Sustainable Development Finance (2013-2014) he performed wonderfully well .
“This was Dr. Mukhtars’ parts of achievement in contributing to the world economy and that of Nigeria and all these was also a testimony since his debut as a lecturer in the Department of economics Bayero University Kano.
“Since I ventured into politics and with my ambition to become Governor of Kano state during the forthcoming general elections and having people like you in the administration which we hope to form and tap from your ocean of Knowledge and make Kano a citadel of economic activities in the African continent which it was known for centuries”, Sharada added.
The federal lawmaker said he will continue to consider him and like minds as role models and take their advice on how to take Kano to greater height restore its lost economic glory.
Sharada said the new Sarkin Bai’s vast experience made him to follow him with kin Interest and use to seek for his elderly advise on how to move Kano forward in the areas of economy nationally and internationally.
“On behalf of myself,family , people of Municipal federal Constituency,our millions of supporters in Kano congratulate you as you attained the position of Sarkin Bai of Kano ,one of the most important King makers in the Kano Emirate council”, said Sharada.
The Governorship hopeful further congratulated the entire Sarkin bai family, his wife Hajiya Hadiza and the entire people of Kano state for the turbanning of these illustrious son of Kano.
Dr Mukhtar, a former Minister of Finance and current Vice President of the Islamic Development Bank is now the ninth Sarkin Bai since the Jihad of Usman Danfodio to present history of Kano emirate.
His father, before his death, was the longest-serving member of the Kano Emirate Council, since the establishment of the emirate in the 19th century.
He served for 63 years as district head, councillor and kingmaker before he died at the age of 95.
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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