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NUJ Kano gets new Exco
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A renewed calmness and sense of “Renewed Passion for journalism” now pervert the ancient City of Kano as Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, Mustapha Gambo Muhammad, Abubakar Shehu Kwaru, Nura Bala Ajingi, Hauwa Zahraddeen among others take over the leadership of the Kano state council of Nigeria Union of Journalists with a promise to deliver on all fronts.
KANO FOCUS reports that the newly elected officials assumed office following the completion of two successful terms by the outgoing Executive Council, led by Abbas Ibrahim.
The new executives taking oaths of office.
In his inaugural address, the new NUJ Chairman, Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi, pledged to prioritize professional development for members and enhance their welfare.
Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi
The NUJ Chairman commended the immediate past leadership of the NUJ for their inclusiveness and open door policy as well as ensuring Professionalism.
“As we embark on this new chapter, I am committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, fostering a culture of integrity, and advocating for the rights and welfare of all journalists in Kano State.
“I must acknowledge the exemplary efforts of the outgoing executive. Their dedication and hard work have laid a solid foundation upon which we will continue to build,” he said.
The Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, who welcomed the new leadership, advised them to unite members and be professional in their dealings.
Baba Halilu Dantiye
He also called on the NAWOJ Kano chapter to have formidable leadership for a stronger union.
“The vacuum is there and you need to do something urgently to fill it. It is for the good of the union,” he said.
The President of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Aisha Ibrahim, encouraged the new Executives to live up to expectations and make the council proud.
Outgoing Executives honoured during the ceremony
The former Chairman of the NUJ Kano chapter Abbas Ibrahim, urged the new Executives to take the new responsibility with all seriousness and propel the NUJ Kano chapter to the next level.
Ibrahim thanked Allah for the successful tenures and the support they enjoyed from members.
He enumerated achievements recorded within the two tenures to include the construction of over 20 shops, securing two buses, and renovation of NUJ hall among others.
He identified lack of access to information as a challenge to practitioners, calling on both public and private agencies to always provide journalists with information for the benefit of society
The swearing-in of the new Executives Kano chapter was well attended by state government functionaries and other union leaders.
The new Leadership has Suleiman Dederi (Chairman), Mustapha Gambo Muhammad (Vice chairman), Abubakar Shehu Kwaru (Secretary) and Nura Bala Ajingi (Treasurer).
Others are Hauwa Zahraddeen (Assistant Secretary), Abdullahi Hassan (Financial Secretary) and Salisu Kassim (Auditor).
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The basketball team of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has emerged champions of the Northwest 3×3 Basketball Championship hosted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the victorious team presented the championship trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, following their impressive performance at the tournament, which featured six universities from across Northern Nigeria.
BUK went unbeaten throughout the competition, winning all six matches and sealing the title with a thrilling 20–18 victory over the host institution, ABU Zaria, in the final.
In the group stage, BUK recorded a 10–0 win against Northwest University, Kano, and defeated the Air Force Institute of Technology 33–20. The team also edged the Federal University of Education, Kano, 11–9, before securing another dominant 10–0 victory over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. They capped their remarkable run with the narrow 20–18 triumph in the final.
The victory marks BUK’s second championship title in the history of the competition, reinforcing the university’s growing reputation in collegiate sports.
Receiving the team, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the athletes for bringing pride to the institution and urged them to sustain and surpass their current achievements. He reaffirmed the management’s commitment to strengthening sports development in the university and pledged continued institutional and individual support for the players’ sporting careers.
The presentation ceremony concluded with the formal handover of the trophy and cash rewards to the athletes in recognition of their discipline, teamwork and excellence.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State on Tuesday rolled out the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (KN-SEMSAS) as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and improve access to timely healthcare across the state.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, commended the governor for procuring 20 ambulances for the programme, describing the initiative as a strategic step to align the state with ongoing national emergency health interventions. He noted that a formal inauguration of the scheme would be held at a later date.
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf
Dr. Yusuf said the ambulances would play a critical role in transporting pregnant women to hospitals during labour, thereby reducing maternal and infant mortality. He added that any patient conveyed to a hospital through the scheme would have their transportation costs covered by the government.
He also called on members of the Guild of Medical Directors to support the initiative by procuring additional ambulances to complement government efforts.
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf inspecting the ambulances
According to the commissioner, the vehicles are expected to respond to distress calls within the shortest possible time, ensuring prompt medical attention for residents in need.
Dr. Yusuf further stated that KN-SEMSAS would provide free, coordinated pre-hospital and emergency care services statewide. He described the establishment of the system as a major milestone in strengthening emergency medical response, reducing preventable deaths, and improving access to life-saving care for the people of Kano State.
The event was attended by the Director-General of the Drugs and Medical Consumables Agency, Pharmacist Ghali Sule; the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KASCHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar; and the Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Prof. Mahmoud Adamu Abbas.
Group Picture
Goodwill messages were presented by representatives of various stakeholders, including the Lafiya Project, the Kano State Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM), and the Kano State Fire Service, among others.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has announced the constitution of three high-level committees to oversee its forthcoming State Congress scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
KANO FOCUS reports that the congress is slated to take place at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Kofar Mata, Kano, at 8:00 p.m.
The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Kano APC Spokesperson, Hon. Ahmad Aruwa, on the directive of the outgoing State Chairman, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Abbas Sunusi.
According to the statement, the committees were constituted to ensure a transparent, credible and well-coordinated congress in line with the party’s constitution and guidelines.
Congress and Accreditation Committee
The Congress and Accreditation Committee is chaired by Rabi’u Sulaiman Bichi, with Hon. Muhammad Jamu Yusuf serving as Secretary. Other members include Hon. Baffa Babba, Rt. Hon. Butu-Butu, Hajiya Sa’adatu Algon, Hon. Ali Haruna Makoda, Hon. Abdullahi Rogo, Hon. Baffa Takai, Hon. Lamin Sani, Sani Ma’aruf, Hon. Sani Bala, Khalid Ishaq, Barrister Mannir Rimin Gado and Hon. Hassan Hussain.
Publicity Committee
The Publicity Committee is headed by Muhammad Garba as Chairman, with Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa as Secretary. Members include Lawan Hussaini, Jamilu Danbatta, Yusuf Sharada, Musa Liliyasu, Ghali Sadiq, Binta Spikin, Uba Dan Zainab, Ibrahim Yaro and Ahmad Aruwa.
Security Committee
The Security Committee is chaired by Col. Malami. Other members are Mustapha Bakwana, the Director-General of Special Services, Bala Albasu, CP Balarabe Musa, Group Captain Kura, Dr. Garba Sani Diso and Air Commodore Yusha’u Sulaisu Tudun Wada.
Hon. Aruwa stated that the party leadership has full confidence in the committees’ ability to deliver a peaceful, orderly and successful congress.
He urged party members and stakeholders to cooperate fully with the committees and conduct themselves in a disciplined and responsible manner throughout the exercise.
The APC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening internal democracy and consolidating unity within the party in Kano State.
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