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Kawu Sumaila sponsors 550 students in different tertiary institutions
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South, on Saturday, interacted with the 550 students studying under his scholarship scheme.
KANO FOCUS reports that the beneficiaries are currently studying Medicine, Nursing, Public health, Political Science, Sciences and other related course under Senator Sumaila’s sponsorship at Al-Istiqa University Sumaila, Dan Sharif College of Nursing and Midwifery and Rawafid College of Health and Midwifery.
Other institutions are Iqra College of Nursing and Sciences, Aminu Dabo College of Nursing and Sciences, Pyramid College of Health and Sciences and Jamilu Imperial College of Health and Technology.
Under the scheme, each benefiting student is enjoying a scholarship of not less than N450,000 annually in addition to the N10,000 monthly allowance per student.
It would be recalled that during the launching of the scholarship scheme, the senator had promised constant supervision of the beneficiaries’ performances.
Speaking at the interactive meeting, Sen. Sumaila commended the students for their commitment to studies, saying “I am meeting you today for the first time since the commencement of your studies under my sponsorship. You will recall that during the launching of the scheme I promised effective supervision of your performance.
“We are meeting today to share our views and analyse the scheme to identify its successes and challenges inn order to make it a success. You were selected for the scholarship from the 171 wards within Kano South. I am, therefore, urging you to be good ambassadors of your localities and Kano South wherever you find yourselves in the future,” he said.
At the end of meeting, Sen. Sumaila was conferred with various awards of honour by the managements of some of the institutions for offering scholarship to constituents from less privileged families across his senatorial district.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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.
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