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Young entrepreneur fights political thuggery with skills acquisition
Zulaiha Danjuma
A young entrepreneur Ruqayya Adam Shuwa said training youths in skill acquisition program will reduce their involvement in Political thuggery and make them self sufficient
Kano Focus reports she made this statement after the skill acquisition graduation ceremony of 500 youths organized by Women’s Patterns for Progress and Development Initiative.
The five hundred beneficiaries consist of orphans, divorcees and married women
Ms Adam said idleness and joblessness is the major reason for youth involvement in electoral violence and misconduct.
“My interest in seeing youths and women being engaged to reduce joylessness, drug abuse and involvement in political thuggery made me start the skill acquisition programme.
“Involving youths in learning different skills will reduce their interest in wanting to get involved with electoral violence” she said
Ms Adam added that at the graduation ceremony apart from being encouraged to focus on their learned skills graduates were also admonished to be of good behavior during the coming elections
“If the youths that graduated today desist from going into any misconduct during the elections that alone is a great achievement because the number of involvement in political thuggery will reduce” she said .
Abdulmalik Adam Abdulmumin, one of the beneficiaries trained in computer graphic design expressed appreciation and pledged to put into practice what he learned.
He said “Before this training, I was just at home. I wasn’t doing nothing.”
Mr Abdulmumin said it idleness is the main reason behind youth involvement in political thuggery and electoral violence
“Youths usually becomes political thugs or engage in electoral violence because of the little money they get” he said
“I was taught how to do coloring, designing of wedding invitation cards and other designs” he adds
Mr Abdulmumin went on to say now that he has learned this skill he is confident he can work at a cafe creating and designing cards for multiple purposes
“I have something to do know, nobody can lure into political thuggery because money is the motivation, youths are deceived with as little as 1000 thousand naira, I won’t engage in such inn Sha Allah” he said
On her own part, Shamsiyya Dan Sarki Dan Kawo, a 28 year old mother who got training in making essential oils and perfumes said receiving the free training has encouraged her to work towards having a skill acquisition training center
“I have the dream now to open a skill acquisition training center even though I don’t have the capital to start yet I’m making plans to do so in the feature to help other people the same way I was helped” she said
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.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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