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GATCOSA President Laments Poor Alumni Commitment to GATC Gwale
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, has expressed concern over what he described as the unpatriotic attitude of many alumni of the institution toward their alma mater.
KANO FOCUS reports that Professor Dandago made the remarks during the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of GATCOSA, held on Sunday at the premises of Government Arabic Teachers College (GATC), Gwale, Kano.
Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago
He observed that a significant number of former students of the college are reluctant to be identified with the institution, despite its role in shaping their careers. To illustrate his point, Professor Dandago recalled that he obtained his Grade II (GR II) Certificate from GATC in 1984 and went on to become a Chartered Accountant and a Professor of Accountancy and Taxation at Bayero University, Kano.
The GATCOSA President lamented that despite invitations extended to several prominent alumni of the college, none attended the AGM nor sent apologies, a situation he described as discouraging.
In his remarks, a 1971 graduate of the college and retired judge, Justice Nuhu Yahaya Galadanchi, also decried the neglect of the institution by its old students. He expressed regret that many alumni have abandoned the college and no longer associate with it through donations or participation in alumni activities.
Justice Nuhu Yahaya Galadanchi
Justice Galadanchi recalled his efforts to mobilize old students of the college during his tenure as Principal of GATC Gwale about forty years ago. He stressed the urgent need for alumni to come to the aid of the institution and commended the current leadership of GATCOSA for the successful organization of the AGM.
Also speaking at the event, the Co-Chairperson of the Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE), Dr. Auwalu Halilu, emphasized the importance of alumni giving back to their alma mater. He highlighted the critical role old students’ associations play in strengthening the education sector.
Dr. Auwalu Halilu
According to him, active alumni engagement through mentorship, advocacy, and resource support remains one of the strongest pillars for advancing education. He added that when former students support their schools, they inspire younger generations and help nurture a culture of responsibility, excellence, and lifelong commitment to education.
A cross section of alumni of GATC Gwale.
Government Arabic Teachers College, Gwale, has produced several prominent personalities across different sectors, including the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan; the Commander-General of Hisbah, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa; Professor Muhammad Sani Umar Rijiyar Lemo; the late Sheikh Ja’afar Mahmud Adam; Sammanin Fatihu; and Alin Dubai, among others.
Highlights of the AGM included the unveiling of the association’s new constitution, as well as the introduction of membership cards and car stickers.
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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