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Kano govt inaugurates committee to review education policies
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Following the recent declaration of a State of Emergency on Education, the Kano State Government has inaugurated a 14-member committee to review existing policies in its education sector.
KANO FOCUS reports that this initiative follows the recent declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, highlighting the government’s commitment to reform.
The State Commissioner of Education, Dr Ali Haruna Makoda, represented the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, at the inauguration ceremony held at the Kano Educational Resource Department Conference Hall.
According to the Ministry of Education’s Director of Enlightenment, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, the committee’s terms of reference include evaluating and aligning existing policies with the state’s cultural and religious values. The committee will also assess the feasibility of policy implementation and recommend measures to strengthen the education system.
Kiru identified four key policies under review: the Kano State Girls’ Education Policy, the Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Policy, the Non-State School Policy, and the Teacher Development Policy.
Dr Makoda stressed the importance of the committee and urged its members to utilise their expertise in producing actionable recommendations within the three-week timeframe.
Chaired by Malam Abdullahi Muhammad Dutse, the committee includes prominent scholars, government officials, representatives from civil society organisations, and the Emirate Council.
Other members are former vice chancellor of National Open University (NOUN):Prof. Abdallah Uba Adamu, Executive Chairman, Zakka and Hubsi Commission Habibu Dan Almajiri, former permanent secretary in the state ministry of education Alhaji Danlami Garba, Kano State Commissioner for Women, Children, and Disabled Affairs Amina Abdullahi (HOD), Tijjani Muhammad Naniya, Special Adviser to the Governor on Emirate Council and kabiru Sani Hanga.
Prof. Abdallah Uba Adamu, receiving appointment letter from Dr Ali Haruna Makoda
The remaining are Malam Munzali M. Mustapha, Prof. Auwal Halliru Arzai, Special Adviser to the Governor on Higher Education, Bashir Aliyu Umar, Chief Imam of Alfurqan Jumma’at Mosque, a representative of the Emirate Council, a representative of Civil Society Organizations, Nura Ja’afar Kura and Ibrahim Bawa, Director of Archives and Publication (Secretary of the Committee).
Dr Makoda, who gave the committee three weeks to complete its assignment and submit its report, enjoined them to use their vast experience to come up with recommendations that would enhance the quality of education in the state.
Responding, the Chairman of the committee, Abdullahi Muhd Dutse, assured that they were resolved to work as a team to justify the confidence reposed in them.
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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