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ACF Kano inaugurates new executives, pledges to support northern agenda
The Kano State chapter of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has inaugurated a new executive committee to steer its affairs for another three years, pledging to deepen its role as a unifying voice for northern Nigeria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the swearing-in ceremony, held during the Forum’s state congress in Kano, drew a distinguished audience of political leaders, elder statesmen and community stakeholders.
Re-elected Chairman Dr. Goni Faruk-Umar will lead the 12-member team, which includes Hajiya Aishatu Yakubu Maijamaa (Deputy Chairman), Alhaji Abubakar Idris-Ahmad (Vice Chairman) and Dr. Aminu Usman Jibrin (Secretary).
Other key officers are Alhaji Lawan Garba Namakka (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Mairo Bello (Treasurer), Hajiya Binta Rabiu (Assistant Treasurer), Comrade Hadiza Kishimi (Auditor) and publicity secretaries Alhaji Bello Sani Galadanchi and Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim, alongside members of the Board of Trustees and Ex-Officio representatives.
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Chairman of the occasion, Gen. Haliru Akilu (Rtd.), described the meeting as “more than a statutory gathering,” calling it a reaffirmation of collective commitment to regional unity, purposeful leadership and national progress. He urged the new executives to consolidate on existing gains while championing peace and dialogue across the North.
The ACF’s National Board of Trustees Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Muhammad Dalhatu (Wazirin Dutse), commended the Kano chapter’s “exemplary strides” in poverty alleviation, youth empowerment and participation in trade fairs and conferences.
He challenged the leadership to sustain momentum by completing a permanent state secretariat, finalising the long-awaited ACF Kano Book, and empowering 1,000 youths through the Akhuwat Empowerment Centre.
National Secretary-General Alhaji Murtala Aliyu clarified that while state chapters cannot speak for the national body, earlier misunderstandings had been resolved.
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He commended the Kano team for its achievements and urged them to scale up their efforts.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Goni Faruk Umar pledged to build on past successes and expand the forum’s reach beyond Kano metropolis.
“Our focus will be the completion of the ACF Kano Book, construction of a permanent secretariat, and the creation of sustainable livelihoods through the Akhuwat Empowerment Centre,” .
The event also featured the presentation of awards to six individuals for outstanding service, including Mr. Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, the Kano State NDLEA Commandant, for his commitment to combating drug abuse.
Stakeholders such as former Kano Commissioner for Commerce and Industries Alhaji Ahmad Rabiu lauded the chapter’s leadership and urged a redoubling of efforts to tackle poverty, insecurity and other socio-economic challenges facing northern Nigeria.
KANO FOCUS reports that Arewa Consultative Forum ACF, founded in 2000, remains one of the region’s most influential socio-political groups, advocating unity and development across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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