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Dokajin Kano turbans Yushau Kafinchiri as Dan Masani, 12 others in Garko
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Dokajin Kano and District Head of Garko, Alhaji Muhammad Aliyu, has turbaned the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Kano State Ministry of Education, Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri, as Danmasanin Dokajin Kano, alongside 12 other prominent individuals.
KANO FOCUS reports that the turbanning ceremony, which took place on Wednesday at the District Head’s Palace in Garko, attracted a large gathering of traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, and well-wishers.
Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri
Speaking shortly after the ceremony, Alhaji Muhammad Aliyu said Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri was selected from among thousands of eligible sons of the area in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of Garko Local Government Area. He charged the newly turbaned titleholder to justify the confidence reposed in him by the district head’s office and the entire Garko community.
Alhaji Muhammad Aliyu
In his remarks, the Chairman of Garko Local Government Area, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, commended Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri for his remarkable contributions to grassroots development, particularly in the education sector. He cited the establishment of a girls’ secondary school by Kafinchiri in his hometown of Kafinchiri as a notable example of his commitment to human capital development.
As a mark of support, the council chairman pledged to construct a block of classrooms in the school. He further urged the new Danmasanin Dokajin Kano to replicate similar development initiatives in other parts of the local government area.
Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri
The ceremony was attended by the Permanent Secretary of the Kano State Ministry of Education, Alhaji Bashir Baffa; the State Chairman of the Parents–Teachers Association (PTA); former President of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria and former Director-General of Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), Hajiya Sa’a Ibrahim; the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education; the Project Coordinator of the AGILE Project in Kano State, Alhaji Mujtapha Aminu Maisalati, among hundreds of dignitaries and well-wishers.
Alhaji Yushau Kafinchiri flanked by well wishers
Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri is a seasoned educationist whose career spans decades of service in both the education and broadcasting sectors. He rose from a classroom teacher to his current position as Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Kano State Ministry of Education. He previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board and later as Director of Programmes and Production at Abubakar Rimi Television Corporation, Kano.
Within the Ministry of Education, Kafinchiri has also served as Director of Monitoring and Evaluation and has participated in several key committees, including the State Steering Committee on Education and the Education Recovery Committee.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
He is currently the Co-Chairperson of the Kano State Accountability on Education (K-SAFE), a collaborative platform involving civil society organisations, government officials, and journalists working to promote transparency, accountability, and development in the education sector.
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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