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Kano State Tricycle Riders Association Pledges 500,000 votes for Tinubu, Gawuna
Aminu Abdullahi
The Kano State Tricycle Association Forum (KASTAF) has pledged to mobilize its members to deliver 500,000 votes each for the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the APC Kano Gubernatorial candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, in the 2023 Presidential and governorship elections.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Mansir Tanimu, made the promise on Thursday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of Kano State Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) who doubles as Director of Northwest Support Group of Tinubu Campaign Council, Bappa Babba Danagundi, in his office.
He said the move was necessary in order to reciprocate the government’s gesture of listening to the complaints of its members and the promise made by the state government to look into possible ways of supporting them to improve their business.
According to him, “The main reason we are here today is to thank the state government for listening to our complaint on the recent ban and the promise it made to support our members with taxi cabs and buses to enhance their business without necessarily reducing their number and sending them out of business.
He said the Forum would deliver 500,000 votes each to Tinubu and Gawuna because the registered tricyclist operators have the capacity to deliver the votes in view of the fact no tricycle rider has less than 10 persons under him.
“So, if you consider the number of registered tricycle riders in the state, It is possible for them to deliver even more votes than that.
“The tricycle operators had recently participated in the one million man road show for the APC Presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and they have shown to the world that it is the party and the Presidential candidate they are supporting,” he said.
According to him, they are going to conduct another rally as soon as the Governor gives them the go ahead to do so.
He therefore commended their members for not engaging in strike or protest when the government banned them from operating on some major roads in the metropolis which, according to him, were the reasons why the government listened to their complaint and reversed the order.
In his remarks, Dan Agundi commended the officials for the visit and assured them of the state government’s commitment to support them with a view to improving their business.
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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