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Kano Assembly recalls pension, KAROTA, laws for review
Kano State House of Assembly has recalled Kano state pension and gratuity law, Kano house of assembly service commission law, and Kano state road traffic law, for subsequent review and approval.
KANO FOCUS reports that this was sequel to a motion, of urgent public importance, sponsored by the majority leader Alhaji Labaran Abdul Madari, during Monday’s plenary session presided over by the speaker Alhaji Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari.
Madari argued that,the review of Kano pension and gratuity law, would go a long way in curtailing problems encountered by retirees and families of deceased, while claiming their entitlements.
The majority leader highlighted that, the amended law would also pave way for extension of retirement age, for civil servants from 60 to 65 years, while year of service would be upgraded from 35 to 40 years.
Madari maintained that, the issue of governors borrowing funds from the pension trust fund, would be addressed to ensure timely release to beneficiaries.
Other laws, recalled by the Kano House of Assembly include, Kano state Assembly Service Commission law, and Kano State Road Traffic law.
Similarly, the House had received two letters from the executive arm, seeking for the amendment of Kano state and local governments revenue administration, codification and consolidation amendment no. 2, and draft bill of kano state emirate council law 2019.
Reading the letter on the floor of the house, the Speaker pointed out that, the correspondence said, the amendment of the revenue law would ensure improved revenue generation, transparency and accountability.
The letter further highlighted that, the executive council proposed the review of the Kano state council of emirs, according to section 4 sub- section 2 of Kano state emirate council law 2019.
The House committed the bills to the relevant committees for further legislative action.
The House adjourned it’s sitting to Tuesday 20th December 2022, in a motion filed by the majority leader Madari.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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