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I will not involve my family in running Kano State govt- Abba Kabir Yusuf
Aminu Abdullahi
The Governor-Elect in Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured that he will not allow his family interfere with the running of the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that Yusuf made this known to journalists shortly after collecting his Certificate of Return (CoR) along with 26 members-elect of the House of Assembly from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano on Wednesday.
He assured that there is no way his family would feature in the running of the government as that will be tantamount to a family affair.
“There is no way I will allow my family be involved in my government because the Oath of Office I took, I did it alone without them, meaning they are not part of the government”, Yusuf said.
The Governor-elect, who emerged from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP promised the residents of Kano that he will pay total attention to the state and submit his time to the upliftment of the standard of living of the people.
He said he will boost water production and that education will receive attention, assuring that there will be a total overhaul of governance in Kano State.
He said, we have what it takes to move Kano state to the next level through massive infrastructural development.
The Governor-elect, has pledged to adopt a people-oriented democracy with focus on peace and prosperity of the state.
He appreciated the people of the state for giving him and his running mate the mandate to lead the state.
“We accept this privilege with heavy responsibility; we shall carry out the people democratic directives with focus and unrelenting dedication, we shall govern for all for peace and prosperity of the state,” the governor-elect declared.
He expressed indebtedness to traditional, community and religious leaders who fostered an atmosphere of peace, while appreciating the efforts of NNPP leaders at all levels for their tireless efforts and commitment.
Yusuf also pledged sound programmes to reinvigorate the education sector through the provision of modern learning facilities and conducive atmosphere.
Besides, he promised to prioritise water supply, health, agriculture, security, youth and women empowerment.
He said that already a blueprint had been worked out to end perennial water scarcity in Kano metropolis and other major towns across the state.
“We will expand water supply to all nook and crannies of the Kano city to enable people have access to portable drinking water for human and animal consumption.
“We will utilise dams and provide assorted farming implements at subsidised rate to enhance massive food production for all year farming.
“The NNPP administration will accord priority to the health sector through provision of modern facilities to enhance quality healthcare delivery at the grassroots,” he said.
According to him, a robust economic package geared at driving exponential growth across the state had been designed for implementation.
He said: “We have what it takes to move Kano state to the next level through massive infrastructural development.
”We have development programmes that will scale up production. The time for the industrialisation of our state is now. There is no more time to waste.”
The governor-elect reiterated his commitment to attract new infrastructure development through a blueprint that would concentrate on agro-allied industrialisation, new energy and mineral resources sectors.
He restated his commitment to restore the fortune of the state to the path of progress and prosperity.
Yusuf lauded INEC and security agencies for providing a level playing ground that paved way for the conduct of free, fair and credible election in the state.
“As Governor-elect, I call on all contestants to join hands with me to develop the Kano state of our dreams,” he urged.
He also appealed to residents and friends to team up with the incoming administration to move Kano state dream to the promised land.
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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