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Press Secretary is the most governor’s confidant – Sule Yau Sule
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The former director press to former governor Malam Ibrahim Shekarau Dr Sule Yau Sule has described Chief Press Secretary as the most governor’s confidant among all political appointees.
KANO FOCUS reports that Dr Sule revealed this on Sunday at a reception organised by Dawakin Tofa community in honour of Chief Press Secretary to the governor Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Dr Sule Yau Sule
Dr Sule also said the governor confides to the CPS his close secret being the most trusted and honest appointee.
He said the job is equally dangerous as it exposes the governor’s spokesperson to unwarranted attack and criticism.
Sule, a senior lecturer with department of Mass Communication Bayero University Kano (BUK) called on people of Dawakin Tofa to continue to pray to God to guide Sanusi Bature to perform creditably.
According to him , ” the position of Press Secretary is very sensitive and is given to someone who is trusted and a confidant because he is privy to confidential and classical information about his boss and he need to be careful in the conduct of his undertakings”
The revered Public relations czar assured his readiness to render helping hands to the newly appointed Chief Press Secretary to deliver on the herculean task resting on his shoulders as the mouthpiece of the state Governor.
Another communication scholar and the head of department of Mass Communication of BUK, Professor Mainasara Yakubu Kurfi, said he wasn’t surprised with the appointment of Dawakin Tofa as the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor as a he is equal to the task.
Professor Mainasara Yakubu Kurfi
In his remarks Prof. Auwalu Arzai of the department of Biological sciences, BUK called on the appointee to work hard to be, beneficial to the people of his immediate community, Kano state and Nigeria in general.
Professor Arzai went extra mile to quote a hadith of the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him which says “the best among mankind is the one that people benefits from him” adding that Dawakin Tofa has produced prominent people of high calibre that excelled in so many fields of human endeavour and are positively contributing in the development of the nation.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and village head of Dawakin Tofa
The representative of the state office of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Hamisu Sadi Ali, thanked Governor of Kano Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf for appointing Sanusi Bature as his Press Secretary, a position that is well deserved looking at the commitment, hardwork and passion the celebrant has been exhibiting in the discharge of his duties and expressed optimism that the appointee will perform above board.
A childhood friend of the celebrant, Ibrahim Yaro Dawakin Tofa extolled the virtues of the chief Press Secretary whom he described as trustworthy, patient, easy- going, committed and a knowledge seeker in his life whose penchant for seeking knowledge took him to so many schools within and outside the shores of the country.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and village head of Dawakin Tofa
Yaro said the occasion was organised to rejoice with Sanusi Bature and appreciate his contribution towards the development of Dawakin Tofa and Kano state expressing his optimism that Sunusi’s appointment will benefit all.
Responding, the appointee who was visibly elated appreciated people of the old Dawakin Tofa for the gesture and pledged to work hard to justify the confidence repose in him by Kano state government and people of his community.
He also thanked Kano Governor for the appointment ” I want to use the opportunity to send my sincere appreciation to my boss His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf for finding me worthy of appointment into the position of Chief Press Secretary, a position that I have served for over five years when he was a candidate of our party and movement Kwankwasiyya”
To the people of his community, Sunusi Bature urged them, ” what i require from you for the moment your is sincere prayers, encouragement and whatever you can do to make sure that we succeed in this journey to destiny and insha’Allah you Will find me a good ambassador worthy of emulation”.
Other personalities who spoke at occasion include; Dr Kabiru Ado Zakirai, Alh Sani Abdulkadir Dembo, Chairman of Kano state Board of Internal Revenue and an elder statesman, Alhaji Mahmud Baffa Yola.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Daneji community, under the auspices of the Daneji Amintacciyya Foundation has honoured ACGN Abubakar Idris Ahmad, former Strategic Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano, for his outstanding service in the fight against drug trafficking and related crimes.
KANO FOCUS reports that the foundation commended Ahmad’s dedication, perseverance and unwavering commitment to combating illicit drug activities across Kano Municipal and the wider Kano State during his tenure.
The chairman of the foundation Alhaji Ahmad Idris (Ajiyan Hausa) made the commendation at a special Iftar organised in honour of the former commander at Daneji quarters.
The community noted that under his leadership, enforcement mechanisms were strengthened, community collaboration was enhanced and operational strategies were improved, leading to significant gains in public safety and youth protection.
Ahmad, who currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Kano State Chapter, has now assumed a new role in Abuja as a Director.
The foundation expressed confidence that his experience, integrity and professionalism would continue to yield positive results at the national level.
Daneji Amintacciyya Foundation, alongside its partner associations, congratulated him on his new appointment and wished him continued success, describing his career as one defined by dedication to national service and the pursuit of a drug-free society.
Responding, ACGN Abubakar Idris Ahmad thanked the Daneji Amintacciyya Foundation for the honour and pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him by the community throughout his service career.
ACGN Ahmad was accompanied at the event by the Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Dr. Aminu Usman Jibrin, and the Publicity Secretary, Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Police Command has announced the suspension of the traditional Tashe performance usually held during the month of Ramadan, citing security concerns.
KANO FOCUS reports that in a public announcement issued on Saturday, the Command said the decision was taken in liaison with the Kano State Government to safeguard public safety and prevent criminal elements from exploiting the festivities.
The statement noted that the annual Tashe event has, in recent times, been used by some individuals to perpetrate crimes such as thuggery, handset snatching and drug abuse. According to the police, adequate security measures have been put in place to curb such activities and ensure a peaceful Ramadan period across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, urged parents, guardians and members of the public to cooperate with security agencies by cautioning their children and wards against engaging in activities that could disrupt law and order. He warned that anyone found violating the law would face the full consequences.
The Command, however, extended its best wishes to residents of Kano State for a successful and peaceful Ramadan fast.
For emergencies, the police advised residents to contact the Command through its designated helplines or use the “NPF Rescue Me” application available on the Google Play Store.
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.
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