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Kano sets agenda for improved revenue administration
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening revenue generation and fiscal sustainability with the official opening of the 2026 Target Setting and Retreat for revenue administration stakeholders.
KANO FOCUS reports that the retreat, themed “Tax Reform, Law Implementation, and the New Normal: Converting Challenges into Opportunities for Improved Revenue Administration,” was declared open by the Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Dr Ismail Aliyu Danmaraya, who delivered the keynote address at the strategic gathering.
In his remarks, Dr Danmaraya described the retreat as a critical roadmap for the 2026 fiscal year, noting that it would guide the state’s approach to revenue administration through strict enforcement of existing tax laws and the deployment of innovative technologies suited to the realities of the modern economy.
According to him, the state’s objective is to transform prevailing structural and economic challenges into opportunities for sustainable revenue growth, thereby strengthening Kano State’s fiscal resilience and capacity to meet its developmental responsibilities.
The Commissioner emphasised that the reform agenda aligns with broader efforts to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in public finance management, while boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
Dr Danmaraya attributed the success of the ongoing fiscal reforms to the leadership and political will of the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, whose support, he said, has created an enabling environment for deep-rooted tax and revenue reforms.
He commended the Governor’s commitment to the “New Kano” project, noting that the administration’s focus on good governance has provided the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development with the leverage needed to implement policies that ensure public funds are judiciously utilised for the socio-economic empowerment of the people.
The retreat brought together key officials and stakeholders in the state’s revenue administration system to set targets, review strategies and align priorities for the 2026 fiscal year.
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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