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Women’s Day: BUK, CITAD celebrate with policy brief presentation, book launch
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Center for Gender Studies (CGS), Bayero University Kano (BUK) and Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) Wednesday celebrated the 2024 International Women’s Day with public presentation of policy brief and book launch.
KANO FOCUS reports that the event was held at New Campus, Bayero University, Kano.
Speaking at the occasion, the Director Center for Gender Studies (CGS), Dr Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad appealed to people to support women to attain their fullest potential.
According to her, supporting women in all aspects would go a long way in developing their life, family and society to achieve their desired objectives.
Dr Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad
She pointed out that, the center is a knowledge based for the improvement of the situation of men, women and girls by analyzing their specific problems, needs and interest.
“It is a multidisciplinary in nature and the center works with other centers, various departments in the University for teaching, research and training of students and members of the society on issues related to gender,” she said.
Dr Ahmad hinted that, the 2024 International women’s day celebration was marked with a book launch on perspectives on gender digital marginality in Nigeria.
In her presentation titled: The imperative of mainstreaming gender for national development, a lecturer with the department of public law BUK, and a former Nigerian Ambassador to Romania, Ambassador Safiya Nuhu explained that, a research by world bank found out that only 47% of Nigerian women are represented in the work force.
She enumerated some of the benefits of empowering women to include economic, social, poverty reduction, improved health and education, peace and security, as well as achievement of sustainable development
In her keynote address,chairperson of the occasion who doubles as the executive director Adolescent health and information projects (AHIP), Hajiya Mairo Bello advised women to build their personal assets and skills.
She decried over lack of resilience by some women where they are often relegated to the back for being afraid to be labelled as educated.
The gender technical officer CITAD, Hajiya Zainab Aminu pointed out that the center trained 25 women on gender digital analysis.
She said the policy recommends that government ICT related agencies and civil society organisations should come up with digital inclusion agenda, develop and implement organisation gender policy as well as champion gender equality and collaborate with legislators to advance the five gender bills proposed to the 10th assembly.
Some of the participants who spoke to KANO FOCUS Professor Sulaiman Yar’adua, Dr. Auwal Halilu, Maryam Ibrahim and Fatima mahmud described the event as apt.
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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