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Kano Trade Fair: NCC dishes out 10 android phones, 20 recharge cards to mobile subscribers
Nasiru Yusuf
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shared 10 android phones and 20 recharge cards to the fastest fingers.
KANO FOCUS reports that the gesture was part of the activities to mark NCC day at the 43rd Kano International Trade Fair organised by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA).
The beneficiaries were among hundreds persons who joined NCC pavilion to celebrate NCC day at the annual event.
Speaking at the occasion the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the commission, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, said that active internet users in Nigeria are now over 152.2 million, just as active mobile users in the country cross over 210 million.
Danbatta, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs, of the commission, Banji Ojo, also said preparations had gone far for the commercial launch of the fifth generation (5G) network in Nigeria.
He said, “In Nigeria today, the number of active mobile subscription reached about 210 million as at August, 2022, with a teledensity of 109.99 per cent.
“Also, internet subscribers have exceeded 152.2 million, with broadband penetration standing at 44.65 per cent. In this new environment, the competitiveness of Nigeria’s SMEs, for instance, depends on the ability to leverage new technologies by acquiring the necessary digital skills to do business on an international scale.
“As you may be aware, the NCC is driving initiatives for full commercial launch of the fifth generation (5G) network in Nigeria. Already, spectrum licenses for the companies that will roll out services have been issued.”
He also said one of the licences had already kicked off commercial launch in Lagos.
In his address the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami represented by Senior Manager Public Affairs, NCC Malam Sunusi Aliyu said the Federal Government has unfold several policies and programmes to improve telecommunications services in Nigeria.
Earlier, the interim chairman of KACCIMA Alhaji Ahmad Aminu expressed appreciation to NCC for participating in the Trade Fair.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Governor, Yusuf Abba, has approved the formation of mobile courts to ensure prompt prosecution of phone snatchers in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said that the mobile courts would work with the Special Joint Task Force to try people caught.
Yusuf said that major streets in the metropolis had been lit up after eight years of darkness as the lamps were switched off.
“The return of street lights is part of the efforts by the new administration to tackle robbery, phone snatching and other criminal activities, especially in metropolitan Kano.
“The ongoing exercise started penultimate Tuesday and will continue until every part of the state is saved from darkness that provides cover for criminals and political thugs,” he said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has urged petroleum marketers to reverse the prices of petroleum goods to its old rate in order to lessen the current hardship experienced by the general public.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appeal is contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the chief press secretary to the governor.
The governor said he is aware that the marketers still had old products in stock that were supposed to be sold at the previous pricing.
“To reduce the needless hardship on the state’s citizens, the marketers should exercise some restraint and quickly reopen all filling stations with available products in stock to sell at the former price.
“As a concerned Governor, I am disheartened to see our dear People of Kano suffering as a result of an unjustified fuel hike, and the situation must be stopped right away,” the governor said.
Kano, according to governor, is the commercial hub for the country’s northern region as well as certain countries in West Africa, and its bustling populace continues to enjoy favorable business conditions.
The Governor urged the good citizens of Kano state to maintain their composure and uphold the law because the government is always prepared to make sure that people are doing their affairs conveniently.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the appointment of Rahila Mukhtar as executive secretary of the Kano State Healthcare Contributory Management Agency (KCHMA).
KANO FOCUS reports that this is contained in a statement by his chief press secretary Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday.
Yusuf also approved the appointment of Garba Bichi as managing director of the Kano State Water Board, Hassan Danbaffa as managing director of the Kano State Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA), Ibrahim Yakubu as managing director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) and Abdulkadir Abdussalam as the accountant-general.
KANO FOCUS reports that the government said a date for their swearing-in would be announced soon to enable them to assume the new responsibilities.
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