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Gurasa bakers stage peaceful protest over increasing cost of flour
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Bakers of local bread, popularly known as ‘Gurasa’ in Hausa parlance, in their numbers have staged a protest against rising price of flour in Kano state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the protesters, mostly women, notably Gurasa bakers, staged the protest at Chediyar Yangurasa, in Dala Local Government area on Friday morning.
The protesters were carrying placards containing different inscriptions written in both Hausa and English that include “High costs of flour is threatening our business”, “High flour prices is unacceptable “, “Flour price is too high in Nigeria; we need help, among others.
Speaking to newsmen during the protest, Chairperson of the Kano State Gurasa Bakers Association, Fatima Auwal, said more than half of the bakers have been rendered jobless as a result of soaring prices of the flour.
According to her, they had been protesting against rising price of the commodity since when it reached N16,000, but now, she said, is N43,000 per 50kg bag.
Though, all flour mills have increased prices, Ms Auwal particularly mentioned IRS as the product they solely use to make Gurasa, calling on the BUA company to consider their plights to make the price affordable to them.
“We are out here on the streets protesting to let the leaders know situation we have found ourselves in at the moment.
“This is business longstanding business but it is facing a great threat due to rise in price of flour.
“More than half of us have been rendered jobless as we can not afford to buy flour at this high price.
” We started protest since a 50kg bag of flour was N16,000, now it is N43,000 and we can not afford it.
“We solely use IRS Flour produced by BUA, because it is the best for our production but the price is too high for us. Whenever we go to purchase flour, we get increase of at least N1,500 on the price of a bag of flour.
“We therefore appeal to BUA, other flour mills and the federal government to intervene and come to our rescue.
“We are in a very difficult situation, we need help. This is a small scale industry mostly run by women. Life is becoming more difficult to us. We hardly feed or send our children to school due to this hardship.
“Many have lost their capital. It is such that only only 25 percent of us are now remaining in the business as many others have closed down due to lack of capital.
“We are calling on the authorities and those concerned to look into this matter because we are running out of business and is affecting our families,” Ms Auwal lamented.
Efforts to contact the BUA company in Kano proved unsuccessful as its major dealers could not be reached as at the time of filing this story.
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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