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Concerned citizen urges Kano Govt to halt plan to merge science schools examination
Nura Abdullahi
A petition has been submitted to the Kano State Government, urging authorities to suspend a proposed plan to harmonize the Kano Educational Resource Department (KERD) with the qualifying examination system of the Kano State Science and Technical Schools Board.
KANO FOCUS reports that the petition, addressed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, follows an Executive Council meeting reportedly held on March 12, 2026, where the harmonization proposal was discussed. The petitioner, Dr. Umar Hadi Tijjani, expressed concern that the move could undermine decades of progress recorded by the Science and Technical Schools Board.
According to the petition, the board was established with a specific mandate to identify and nurture academically gifted students in science and technology. Over the years, it has built a reputation for excellence, producing graduates who have excelled as doctors, engineers, and researchers both within Nigeria and internationally.
The petitioner argued that the success of the science schools is largely due to their specialized curriculum, structured academic environment, and merit-based system, which distinguish them from conventional schools.
He warned that merging the system under KERD could dilute these standards, weaken the curriculum, and disrupt the administrative framework that has sustained the schools’ performance.
The petition outlined potential consequences of the proposed policy, including a decline in academic standards, reduced capacity to support gifted students, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and a possible loss of the institutions’ identity and legacy.
It also highlighted the contributions of past education advocates, including Sani Bello and Ibrahim Ayagi, noting that their efforts helped establish and strengthen the science and technical schools system in the state.
Rather than merging the institutions, the petitioner recommended increased funding, expansion of facilities, and improved staffing for the Science and Technical Schools Board to sustain and grow its achievements.
The petition further suggested that the Ministry of Education should continue managing separate curricula and examination systems for the broader student population to maintain diversity and effectiveness in the education sector.
Dr. Tijjani urged the state government to reconsider the proposal in order to preserve what he described as a critical investment in the future of Kano State and Nigeria.
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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