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Imam Urges Governor Yusuf to Urgently Address Acute Water Scarcity in Kano
By Sabiu Mustapha
The Chief Imam of Sheikh Ja’afar Mosque in Samegu, Sheikh Abba Abdallah Gwale, has called on the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to urgently address the acute shortage of potable drinking water affecting residents across the state.
Kano Focus reports that the Imam made the call on Friday while delivering a sermon as a visiting Imam at Abdullahi Ibn Mus’ud Mosque in Kabuga during the weekly congregational Jumu’ah prayers.
Lamenting the severe water shortage in both urban and rural areas of the state, Sheikh Gwale said he had personally witnessed the suffering of people struggling to access water for their daily needs.
“It is well known that Governor Abba is a man of compassion. He recently settled all withheld entitlements of former councillors in the state, and he should be commended for this gesture,” the Imam said.
“I want to use this platform to urge the governor to address the critical potable water shortage affecting Kano. I know an area in Gwale where women and children spend the entire night in queues just to fetch water from a borehole.”
He further recounted visiting a rural community in Kano where residents rely on a single pond for their water needs.
“When the pond dries up, they wait patiently for it to refill. People come from neighbouring villages to draw water from this lone source,” he said.
The Imam also expressed concern that the same water source is shared by both humans and animals.
“We all know the religious position regarding dogs. Unfortunately, in that village, people are forced to fetch water from the same source used by dogs,” he lamented.
Sheikh Gwale warned that the lack of access to clean drinking water poses a serious threat to public health, daily life, and religious observance.
He urged the state government to act swiftly, suggesting that immediate relief does not have to come solely from the central water supply system.
“The government can drill solar-powered boreholes in communities affected by the crisis to provide immediate and lasting relief,” the Imam said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has commenced a preliminary investigation into allegations linking a person reportedly identified as one of its students to acts of online impersonation and financial misconduct circulating on social media.
In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, on behalf of the Registrar, the university said it had taken note of the claims being discussed in public commentary and across various online platforms.
The statement noted that BUK maintains strict standards of conduct, discipline, and character for all students throughout the duration of their studies, adding that any behaviour capable of bringing the name and reputation of the institution into disrepute is treated with the utmost seriousness.
According to the university, the alleged actions of an individual student should not be seen as a reflection of the values or character of Bayero University Kano as an institution.
“In view of the allegations, the University has commenced a preliminary inquiry to ascertain the facts surrounding the matter. The appropriate University authorities are reviewing the issue in line with the institution’s established rules and disciplinary procedures governing students’ conduct,” the statement said.
The management also commended the public-spirited efforts of Professor Farooq Kperogi and other individuals who provide financial assistance to students in need, particularly by supporting registration fees and other educational expenses.
The university noted that such acts of generosity continue to play an important role in expanding access to education and supporting deserving students.
BUK assured members of the public that if the allegations are substantiated, appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken in accordance with the university’s regulations and relevant laws.
The institution also urged the public to allow the investigative process to run its course and to refrain from speculation or the spread of unverified information.
Ibrahim Khalil
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved the State Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, of his appointment with immediate effect.
KANO FOCUS reports that the development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday evening by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the decision forms part of the ongoing efforts of the current administration to reposition the state civil service for greater efficiency, discipline, and improved service delivery across government institutions.
Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the outgoing Head of Service for his contributions and dedication to the service of Kano State during his tenure.
“We wish him the best in his future endeavours and pray for his continued success in all aspects of life,” the governor said.
The governor also directed that Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, Permanent Secretary, Administration and General Services at the Cabinet Office, should serve as Acting Head of Service pending the appointment of a substantive replacement.
The statement further directed the outgoing Head of Service to hand over the affairs of the office to the acting Head of Service no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Board Chairman of Belraados Limited and Kano State Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Dr. Goni Faruk Umar, on Saturday met with the former President of Brazil, Mr. Michel Temer, during the opening dinner of the 26th Expodireto Cotrijal in Brazil.
KANO FOCUS reports that Dr. Umar was seen exchanging a handshake with the former Brazilian leader at the event held in Não-Me-Toque, a city in the southern part of Brazil hosting the annual international agribusiness exhibition.
The Expodireto Cotrijal is one of the largest agricultural trade fairs in Latin America, attracting policymakers, agribusiness investors, researchers and stakeholders from across the globe to discuss innovations and opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Participants at the event are expected to explore partnerships and share ideas aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening international cooperation in agribusiness.
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