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AGILE, CSACEFA engage Imams on girl child education
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Ministry of Education, Adolescent Girls’ Initiative and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in collaboration with Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) organised a 2 Day workshop with Imams to develop key messages on Girls Education.
KANO FOCUS reports that the workshop was conducted between Tuesday June 4 – Wednesday June 5 at Bayero University, Kano.
Speaking at the event, The state commissioner of education represented by director monitoring and evaluation in the ministry Yusha’u Hamza pointed out that AGILE is working with the ministry to ensure enrollment, retention and completion of girls education.
Yusha’u Hamza Kafinchiri studying the agenda
He stressed that, AGILE is working across 19 local governments but the effect is felt through out the state which has gone a long way in increasing enrollment due to provisions of infrastructure, learning materials among others.
The commissioner stressed that the programme has yielded positive results as many out of school children were reenrolled through AGILE’s second chance component
The AGILE Project coordinator in Kano state Alhaji Nasiru Abdullahi Kwalli explained that the workshop was conducted to bring together Imams and Islamic scholars from Kano North senatorial zone to brain storm and develop key messages for dessimination to communities.
Alhaji Nasiru Kwalli
He stressed that, acceptable messages would be produced and dessiminated at sermons to reach the grassroot via mass media, house to house and community engagements.
The project coordinator described education as the backbone of any meaningful society and urged parents and caregivers to support Adolescent girls education to achieve the desired objectives.
Some participants at the event
Kwalli pointed out that AGILE has trained teachers with digital skills across 100 school in the state, adding that other schools are on the pipeline.
In his remarks the Kano State coordinator, CSACEFA, Dr. Auwal Halilu urged participants to utilize the knowledge gained by cascading it to their families and communities.
Alhaji Nasiru Kwalli addressing the Imams and other participants
He highlighted that CSACEFA would provide all the necessary support to ensure Kano state meets its goals in education sector.
Also speaking a Member Kano council of ulama Malam Ismali Muhammad Wudilawa described the program as apt, saying that the council of ulama would sensitize the public on the importance of girls education during sermons, mosque and community engagements.
Imam making a presentation
Malam Wudilawa advised AGILE to maintain the tempo as the stipend provided to beneficiaries has improved their lives and made them self reliant.
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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