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Patriots appoints Northern elder Hamisu Sharifai Committee member for Nigeria’s Political Reform
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Emeka Anyaoku-led group of eminent Nigerians, popularly known as The Patriots, has appointed Alhaji Hamisu Isa Sharifai of Northern Reforms Organisation (NRO) as a member of Northwest Advocacy Committee towards the Actualisation of a new Peoples Constitution for Nigeria.
KANO FOCUS reports that other members of the Northwest subcommittee includes Dr Ben Dikki, Hon. Mark Jacobs, Hon Charity Stephen Shekari, Hon. Baffa Saleh Hadejia and Prof Ibrahim Garba.
The Patriots confirmed this historic development in a statement co-signed by the national chairman of Patriots’ Strategy and Advocacy Committee on constitutional reform of Nigeria, Prof Anthony Kila and the National Secretary of the committee, Dr Bilikisu Magoro that the Advocacy has been devolved to the six geo political zones of Nigeria in each geopolitical zones with members from each state and diverse groups in each zone of Nigeria.
According to the statement, the task of the zonal committees will be to engage and mobilise major stakeholders and peoples of Nigeria across the six geo political zones of the country.
While inaugurating the People’s Constitution STRATEGY & ADVOCACY Committee of The Patriots in August, the Chairman of The Patriots, Chief Emeka Anyaoku (former secretary general of the Commonwealth of Nations) said the committee would be reaching out to various sectors of the peoples and citizens of the country for buy in and support towards actualising the agenda.
It will be recalled that the Patriots visited President Bola Tinubu in August to make a firm case for a legitimate democratic people’s constitution that would make Nigeria work for all.
The zonal committees have also been given powers to co-opt members, who may be find useful to their terms of reference.
Members of the newly initiated zonal committees beside Northwest are as follows:
North Central has Barr Abubakar Ibrahim Azara, Dr Olubunmi Usim-Wilson, Dr Helen Adebakin, Hajiya Amina Saleh Jambo, Dr Mike Omeri, Amb Muhammad Abdullahi Mabdul, Chief Segun Olawoyin and Gen Jon Temlong
North East has Dr Tafawa Balewa, Dr. Umar Bindir, Mallam Samaila Karagama, Sen George Anthony Manzo, Alh. Yakubu Musa Damagun, Alhaji Salihu Lukman Abubakar and Engr. Sa’ad Abdullahi.
South – South has Barr. Affiong L. Affiong Prof Prosper Ayawei, Obongawan Barbara Etim James, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, Chief Paul Omoijiade, Madam Anniko Briggs, Chief Fafaa Dan-Princewill, Barr. Ejiro Ofoye, Mr Denzil Kentebe
South-East has Mr Madu Bright O. Alwell, Mr Ikechukwu Amaechi, Chief (Mrs) Ify Ezenwa, Barr Joe Atuyi, Mr Malizu Chwudum Paul, Engr. Chike Igbokwe, Dr Sam Amadi, Barr Joe Nwokedi, Hon Uche Onyeagocha, Barr Monday Ubani, Chief Loretta Aniagolu.
South West Prof Remi Sonaya, Dr Akin Fapohunda, Dr. Sina Fagbenro-Byron, Dr Yinka Olarinmoye, Hon. Jellili Amusan, Hon. Oke-Are Aina, Mr Semiu Okanlawon, Mr Habib Aruna and Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Society for Family Health has appointed Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf as Group Director, Impact Partnership and Engagement, as well as Managing Director of RevoHealth HMO Ltd., in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare access and sustainable health systems across Nigeria and Africa.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointment was announced on the organisation’s official Facebook page on Saturday.
According to SFH, the new leadership appointment signals the beginning of a fresh phase focused on improving impact, expanding access to healthcare services, and advancing sustainable health transformation initiatives across the continent.
The organisation stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to building integrated health systems and promoting innovative platforms in healthcare financing, workforce development, advisory services, and sustainable health interventions.
SFH expressed confidence that Yusuf’s leadership would further strengthen the organisation’s impact and deliver lasting value to communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Yusuf is a seasoned public health professional with more than 18 years of experience in the design and implementation of public health, social marketing, and health systems strengthening programmes in Nigeria.
He is widely recognised as a health systems expert, health economist, programme management specialist, and community engagement practitioner, with extensive experience in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), HIV/AIDS, malaria, child survival, and nutrition interventions.
He has also built strong technical expertise across the family planning and maternal, newborn and child health continuum, while leading large and complex teams on multiple development programmes.
Yusuf possesses strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, having worked closely with senior government officials, lawmakers, and influential traditional and religious leaders to drive institutional and behavioural changes that support effective programme implementation.
A seasoned trainer, Yusuf has trained various cadres of health professionals and is known for his practical expertise in participatory community engagement approaches.
He holds a degree in Microbiology and a Master’s degree in Health Economics from Bayero University Kano, as well as an MSc in Microbiology from University of Abuja.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
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.
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