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Gaya Emirate pledges support for girl-child education
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Gaya emirate has pledged to support girls education to address the menace of female dropouts in its domain.
KANO FOCUS reports that the district head of Ajingi who doubles as Madakin Gaya, Alhaji Wada Aliyu made the pledge during an interactive session with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), case management team at in Ajingi local government areaarea.
Alhaji Wada Aliyu Gaya
He xplained that the Gaya emirate council would provide all the necessary support and cooperation towards successful implementation of AGILE project.
He described the initiative as an innovative approach to the reform of public schools for the advancement of education in the entire nation.
In his remarks the deputy coordinator AGILE Kano Alhaji Salisu Idris Dakata, explained that available statistics show that, Ajingi and Makoda local government areas have the highest number of female dropouts.
He said they were in the local government area to seek cooperation from parents and stakeholders to address the challenge.
Also speaking the principal of government girls secondary school Ajingi, Malam Jamilu Toranke stressed that the percentage of students attending the school has significantly dropped in the last few months.
He emphasized the need for AGILE to expedite action to enable students to access the conditional cash transfer (CCT).
Toranke pointed out that, the lack of some basic learning structures and support for the students played a vital role in increasing the number of dropouts in Ajingi.
Other stakeholders who spoke at the occasion described poverty, and lack of books and uniforms as contributing factors to the setback in the retention in completion of girls’ education in the community.
The stakeholders comprising parents, teachers community members and leaders explained that the current economic hardship has contributed immensely to the drop in retention and completion of girls’ education.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, (AGILE) Project is a World Bank-assisted project of the Federal Ministry of Education geared at improving secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls aged between 10 and 20.
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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