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K-SAFE seeks partnership with Community Aid Connect to boost education in Kano
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has intensified efforts to strengthen collaboration with key education stakeholders following an advocacy visit to Community Aid Connect in Kano.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation, led by the K-SAFE Co-Chair (CSOs), Dr. Auwalu Halilu, was received by the Kano State Team Lead of Community Aid Connect, Malam Surajo Mahe Alkali.
The visit, held on Monday, was part of K-SAFE’s ongoing engagement with development partners working to improve access to inclusive and quality education in the state.
During the meeting, Dr. Auwalu Halilu commended Community Aid Connect for its role in promoting literacy and numeracy through innovative programmes such as the DARASI initiative and the Community Radio Literacy and Numeracy Programme
The Co-Chair noted that the programmes provide flexible learning opportunities, particularly for vulnerable and underserved learners who have limited access to formal education.
The State Team Lead Community Aid Connect, Malam Surajo Mahe Alkali in his presentation, highlighted the impact of the DARASI Programme in supporting foundational learning, as well as the effectiveness of radio-based education in reaching remote and hard-to-access communities.
Both parties emphasised the importance of community participation, stakeholder coordination, and sustained advocacy in addressing learning gaps and improving educational outcomes.
They also identified key areas of collaboration, including joint advocacy campaigns to promote enrolment and retention, partnership on radio-based awareness initiatives, strengthening monitoring and accountability mechanisms, and capacity building for community-based education structures.
Other areas of collaboration include documentation of programme outcomes to support policy dialogue and education sector planning in Kano State.
The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment of both organisations to enhancing access, equity, and quality of education, while promoting innovative solutions to improve literacy and numeracy across the state.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim ANIPR,
PRO, K-SAFE.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the 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.
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