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PCRC Dala holds stakeholders meeting to contain insecurity
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
In an effort to contain the growing insecurity challenges, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Dala Area Command in collaboration with the other security agencies in the area Wednesday held a broad meeting to augment the security improvement of the area.
KANO FOCUS reports that the event led by the PCRC Chairman Dala area Command, Suleiman Umar Dala, was distinct by a large attendance of key stakeholders, traditional rulers, community leaders, youth representatives, market associations, local vigilante groups, and representatives from llama’s across the area and beyond.
The guest speakers, including Prof Garba Shehu, Al-Shiehk Ibrahim Khalil, Prof Tijjani Muhammad Nanayi, Dr Ibrahim Musa Kurna spoke extensively about various critical security challenges faced by the community and the steps needed to address them with a view to discouraging youth from engaging in illicit activities for the sustainability of peace.
In their separate comments, the speakers have a common view that security challenges are a collective responsibility of all in society, stressing that justice, fairness, improving youth education and empowerment drive, drug abuse awareness and advocacy are some of the measures that should be focussed by the authorities to curb criminal acts among youth.
The speakers acknowledged the bid of security agencies, vigilant groups and volunteers in the maintenance of peace and order. Still, they emphasized the need for them to strengthen the utmost effort with community leaders and the general public to maintain the unflinching support for the command.
On his part, the Commander Dala Police Area Command ACP Nuhu Muhammad Diggi thanked all the guests and participants, as well as the PCRC Executives led by Hon Suleiman Umar Dala for timely organising stakeholder meeting and fruitful discussion, deliberated upon and decisions adopted during the meeting.
He attributed the prevailing insecurity in certain areas of the state to the lukewarm attitude of some parents and community in general for being sympathetic to perpetrators of social vices, pointing out that dangerous youth groups which at the moment turn out to be trouble makers generally are addiction influence.
ACP Nuhu Muhammad therefore advised all youth to get themselves engaged in meaningful ventures instead of terrorising the people in society, warning that the Police would not rest on its drive in the fight against insecurity until all criminals are brought to book and ensure peace, security of life and property in the area and the state at large.
A statement issued by Abdullahi Othman on Wednesday said the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Dala Area Command drew its members from the metropolitan local government areas which include Fagge, Ungogo, Gwale, Municipal and Dala Local government respectively.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kano State Commissioner of Finance and renowned academic, Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.
Governor Yusuf described the late Prof. Dandago as a dedicated public servant and accomplished scholar whose contributions to education and governance left lasting footprints in Kano State.
He noted that the former finance commissioner served the state with integrity and commitment and was widely respected for his professionalism, humility and passion for knowledge.
According to the governor, Kano State has lost a valuable son whose experience and wisdom greatly enriched both public service and the academic community.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the academic community and the people of Kano State over what he described as an irreparable loss.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the late Prof. Dandago, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, is dead.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Dandago, a renowned Professor of Accountancy at Bayero University Kano, died on Wednesday evening. His passing has thrown the academic community and associates into mourning.
In a message shared on GATCOSA’s WhatsApp platform, a Director at the Kano State Ministry of Higher Education, Alhaji Nura Dandago, announced that the funeral prayer for the late professor would be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.
Until his death, Prof. Dandago served as the National President of GATCOSA and was widely respected for his contributions to education and public service. He previously served as Commissioner for Finance in Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Just last Saturday, the late academic presented a paper on economic challenges in Northern Nigeria at a Ramadan Lecture organised by the Islamic Forum of Nigeria, where he spoke passionately about strategies for economic reform and regional development.
Colleagues and admirers described Prof. Dandago as a dedicated scholar and public servant who was deeply committed to building a prosperous and self-reliant nation. His death marks the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.
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.
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