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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
Political allies and loyalists of former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Arc Aminu Dabo, have begun resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State following his withdrawal from the ruling party.
KANO FOCUS reports that the supporters, operating under the political group Dabo Alheri Ne, reportedly include members across Kano State’s 44 local government areas.
Barely two days after Dabo announced his resignation from the APC, a prominent stakeholder of the group, Garba Zakiru Dambatta, said members had welcomed the decision and were showing solidarity by submitting their resignation letters to their respective ward party chairmen.
Dambatta, a former APC chairman in Dambatta Local Government Area, said the group’s members were disappointed with what they described as the prolonged marginalisation of Mr Dabo and his supporters within the party.
According to him, despite Mr Dabo’s contributions to the APC and efforts to strengthen the party and manage disagreements among its members, some key stakeholders had continued to sideline him and his loyalists in party activities.
Dambatta reaffirmed the group’s commitment to standing by Mr Dabo’s political decisions and supporting his future political journey.
He also urged the former NPA managing director not to succumb to political pressure or reverse his decision to leave the party.
“This step you have taken, we have the conviction that it is the beginning of a new chapter of goodness in your life,” Dambatta said.
Among the prominent members of the group identified as supporting Mr Dabo’s decision are Abba Rabee’u, a former Senior Special Assistant on Political Awareness; Almustapha Jilani Danmalam, a former Senior Special Assistant on Education; Jamilu Abdullahi Zangon-Mata, a former Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneurship; and Fahd A. Dabo, a former Special Assistant on Youth Mobilisation.
The individuals reportedly served during the second term of former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The group also said several other party loyalists and supporters were backing Dabo following his resignation.
However, the statement did not provide the number of members who had formally resigned from the APC or indicate whether the party leadership had responded to the development.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Five players of Kano Pillars Amputee Football Club have been invited to the national camp of Nigeria’s Special Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.
KANO FOCUS reports that invited players are Isah Yusuf, Abba Musa, Habu Friday, Emanuel Betel and Usman Ahmed. They are currently in Abuja with the national team as preparations intensify for the global tournament.
The Team Manager of Kano Pillars Amputee Football Team, Jamilu Uba Adamu, disclosed this in an interview with Ashiru Rabiu Gidan Tudu, Information Officer of the Kano State Sports Commission.
Adamu described the invitation as recognition of the players’ dedication, discipline and outstanding performances.
He expressed confidence that the players would represent Kano State and Nigeria with honour at the championship.
According to him, the call-up also demonstrates Kano Pillars’ commitment to nurturing talented amputee footballers and contributing to the development of the sport in Nigeria.
The 2026 Amputee Football World Cup is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 22 in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. A total of 24 countries, including seven African nations, are expected to participate.
The Executive Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Muhammad Tukur Babangida, congratulated the five players on their invitation, describing it as well deserved.
Babangida expressed confidence that they would justify the confidence reposed in them by the national team selectors.
He assured the players of the commission’s continued support and urged them to remain focused, disciplined and committed to making Kano State and Nigeria proud on the international stage.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Professor Muhammad Ahmad Makarfi of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has identified inclusive microfinance as a critical tool for addressing food insecurity and poverty in Nigeria.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Makarfi, of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, made the recommendation while delivering the university’s 64th Professorial Inaugural Lecture on Thursday, October 14, 2026, at the CBN Centre of Excellence.
The lecture, titled *“Innovative Options for Nigeria’s Food Security and Poverty Alleviation: The Microfinance Pathway to Sustainable Development,”* examined how improved access to affordable financing could boost agricultural production and strengthen rural livelihoods.
The professor said that despite Nigeria’s vast agricultural resources, food production and rural livelihoods continued to face challenges, including limited access to affordable finance, insecurity, climate change, inadequate infrastructure and low agricultural productivity.
He argued that expanding access to agricultural finance, particularly for smallholder farmers, would encourage investment, improve productivity and strengthen the country’s food security.
Prof. Makarfi reviewed Nigeria’s agricultural financing policies and interventions, highlighting the need for innovative credit delivery systems that would make funding more accessible, affordable and sustainable for farmers.
He identified microfinance institutions and Islamic finance models as potential avenues for improving access to agricultural credit.
In his recommendations, the professor said sustainable food security and poverty reduction required policies that prioritised increased domestic agricultural production through better access to finance, modern technologies, quality farm inputs and markets.
He also called for stronger microfinance institutions, expanded farmer-friendly financing mechanisms and an enabling environment to attract investment across the agricultural value chain.
According to him, such measures would improve agricultural productivity, enhance livelihoods and accelerate Nigeria’s sustainable development.
Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of BUK, Professor Haruna Musa, who chaired the lecture, was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Professor Ahmad Muhammad Tsauni.
Prof. Musa commended the lecturer for choosing a topic that addressed critical issues surrounding food insecurity, livelihoods and agricultural development.
The Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Professor Aminu Sulaiman, who presented the lecturer’s citation, said Mr Makarfi had published more than 150 local and international publications, contributed 10 book chapters and authored eight books.
Professor Mahmoud Ibrahim Daneji, who represented the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, delivered the vote of thanks.
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