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FG Distributes relief materials to 22,658 flood victims in Kano
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
The Kano state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the commencement of the distribution of relief materials to assist 22,658 households affected by devastating floods last year (2022) in Kano.
KANO FOCUS reports that this was contained in a statement Issued by
Press Secretary to the Kano Deputy Governor Ibrahim Garba Shu’aib on Saturday.
The statement said the initiative is part of the Federal Sea Special National Economic Livelihood Emergency Intervention (SNELEI) Programme, aimed at supporting disaster victims and vulnerable populations across the country.
The distribution event took place at the Kano State Grain Store on Maganda Road, Nassarawa Local Government Area, where the Governor’s Deputy, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo represented him.
The relief effort is a collaboration between the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to address the challenges arising from the flood disaster.
Governor Abba revealed that the distribution strategy has been carefully devised, allocating relief to 979 households in each of the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) affected by the floods. Notably, Kano Municipal and Tarauni LGAs received 1520 households each.
“This comprehensive initiative spans the three Senatorial zones and covers 22 LGAs, including Tudun Wada, Karaye, Rogo, Bebeji, Kiru, Garko, Sumaila, Gaya, Kano Municipal, Madobi, Kura, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Gezewa, Gwarzo, Danbatta, Shanono, Bichi, Tsanyawa, Rimin Gado, Kabo, and Dawakin.
“The relief distribution encompasses various forms of assistance to help families rebuild their lives and livelihoods.
Among the items to be distributed are rice seedlings (3624), maize seedlings (3624), groundnut seedlings (3264), 5817 food items, 2404 grinding machines, and 2406 sewing machines.
“Beneficiaries of seedlings will also receive essential tools such as sprayers or water pumping machines to support their agricultural activities” the Governor revealed.
Governor Kabir emphasized that the distribution process follows a specific pattern to cater to the varying needs of different LGAs. Kano Municipal and Tarauni, characterized by non-agrarian societies, will primarily receive food, non-food items, and empowerment materials.
Adding that on the other hand, the remaining 20 LGAs, with their agricultural backgrounds, will be provided with a comprehensive aid package.
He further explained the distribution is being conducted meticulously in phases, with the first phase already underway.
This phase includes LGAs such as Madobi, Gezawa, Garko, Rimin Gado, Sumaila, Karaye, Rogo, Kura, Shanono, and Tsanyawa.
Recall the catastrophic 2022 flood that wreaked havoc in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State, was deemed the worst in Nigeria’s history, leaving a trail of destruction, claiming lives, obliterating valuable properties worth billions of naira, damaging vital infrastructure, and displacing countless families.
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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