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No sacred cows in Kano drug war, task force chairman warns
Ibrahim Khalil
The Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drugs Abuse and Trafficking, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has warned that there will be no sacred cows in the state’s ongoing fight against drug abuse and trafficking.
KANO FOCUS reports that Rimin Gado said anyone involved in the illicit drug trade would face arrest and prosecution, regardless of status or position.
He made the declaration during a phone-in programme, Duniyar Mu a Yau, aired by Freedom Radio, Kano.
The chairman disclosed that the task force had taken some drug-related patients to the Kiru Reformative Centre for rehabilitation, while several suspects had also been charged to court over alleged drug offences.
In a statement signed by Lamara Azare, a member of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drugs Abuse and Trafficking, Rimingado added that a number of drug stores had been sealed for violating regulations governing the sale, handling and storage of medicines.
“There will be no sacred cow. Anyone who engages in the selling or abuse of drugs will certainly be apprehended and prosecuted. There will be no hiding place for such criminals in Kano State,” Rimin Gado said.
He said the task force would continue to engage religious scholars, traditional rulers, civil society organisations, market associations and other stakeholders as part of efforts to tackle the drug menace.
According to him, the fight against drug abuse cannot be left to government and security agencies alone, stressing that communities and institutions must work together to achieve lasting results.
“We are committed to sacrificing everything for this assignment. I would rather die than compromise on this fight,” he said.
Rimin Gado described drug abuse as an increasingly endemic problem that had assumed a worrying dimension, calling for sustained and coordinated efforts to address it.
He commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for establishing the multi-agency task force, saying the initiative demonstrated the administration’s determination to protect young people and address one of the major threats to the state’s social stability.
The chairman also disclosed that he personally visited the state secretariat at Audu Bako Secretariat as part of efforts to rid the public service of activities linked to drug abuse and trafficking.
He said arrests were made during the task force’s operations, stressing that government offices must not be allowed to become safe havens for activities capable of undermining the anti-drug campaign.
Rimin Gado urged residents to support the task force by providing useful information to security and enforcement agencies.
“It is a collective responsibility. We must all join hands to secure our society and protect our young people from the devastating consequences of drug abuse,” he said.
Task force plans youth skills centres
The chairman also disclosed that the task force was working on plans to rehabilitate and revive skills acquisition centres across Kano State, including the Dangote Skills Acquisition Centre.
He said the initiative was aimed at equipping young people with vocational skills and providing productive alternatives that could reduce their vulnerability to drug abuse, trafficking and other forms of criminality.
According to him, youth empowerment would form an important part of the task force’s broader strategy, alongside enforcement, rehabilitation, public enlightenment and stakeholder engagement.
Rimin Gado said the task force would sustain its campaign against drug abuse and trafficking while expanding its engagement with parents, community leaders, religious organisations, traditional institutions, youth groups and other stakeholders.
The chairman urged residents to remain vigilant and support the campaign, stressing that sustained public participation was essential to making Kano State increasingly free from drug abuse and trafficking.
The statement was signed by Lamara Azare, a member of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drugs Abuse and Trafficking.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), Kano State Chapter, has elected Hassan Ibrahim Gama as its new State Coordinator.
KANO FOCUS reports that Gama emerged unopposed during the coalition’s 2026 state election, which was described as peaceful and transparent.
The election was conducted by an election committee chaired by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, who said the exercise marked another milestone in strengthening the coalition’s leadership and its commitment to promoting inclusive and quality education in Kano State.
Other officers elected are Mahdi Abdullahi, Deputy Coordinator; Sunusi Hashim, Secretary; Dr. Abubakar I. Hassan, Assistant Secretary; Ghazali I. U., PRO I; Abdulbaki Mohd, PRO II; and Muhammad Abdullahi, PRO III.
Others are Garba Hamma Dikko, Provost; Rukayya Abdulrahman, Financial Secretary; Saratu Maigida, Treasurer; and Suleiman Zubair, Auditor.
Halilu expressed appreciation to the CSACEFA National Secretariat, represented at the election by its Policy Advisor, Mrs Ordinaka, for the guidance and support provided throughout the electoral process.
He also commended members of the election committee, CSACEFA Kano members and other stakeholders for their cooperation in ensuring the success of the exercise.
The election committee chairman congratulated the newly elected leadership and urged them to build on the achievements of the coalition by strengthening civil society participation, advocacy, accountability and strategic partnerships.
He tasked the new executives with working towards improving education service delivery and advancing the Education for All agenda in Kano State.
The former Kano State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Prof. Muhammad Bello Shitu, and the Kano State Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) Alhaji Tijjani Haladu Baraya, were among the dignitaries who supervised the conduct of the election.
Nura Abdullahi
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called for the repositioning of Home Economics education as a strategic tool for innovation, entrepreneurship, job creation and sustainable development in Nigeria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor made the call at the opening of the 52nd Annual National Conference and Workshop of the Home Economics Teachers Association of Nigeria (HETAN), held in Kano.
In a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government Musa Tanko the governor, said the conference theme, “Repositioning Home Economics Education for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Nigeria,” was timely and aligned with the country’s aspiration to build a skilled, self-reliant and economically empowered population.
The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, said Home Economics had evolved beyond traditional household management to encompass food and nutrition, fashion, textiles, hospitality, family resource management and entrepreneurship.
Yusuf urged stakeholders to reposition the discipline from being viewed merely as an academic subject to a practical platform for skills development, innovation, enterprise and wealth creation.
He stressed that graduates should be equipped not only to seek employment but also to create jobs.
The governor also called for the integration of digital technology, artificial intelligence, e-commerce and modern production techniques into Home Economics education.
According to him, technical skills must be complemented with entrepreneurship, branding, financial management, digital marketing and access to markets to enable graduates turn their knowledge into viable businesses.
He urged HETAN to strengthen collaboration among educational institutions, industries, financial institutions, government agencies and development partners to provide modern equipment, practical training, mentorship, internships and opportunities for young people.
On environmental sustainability, Yusuf said Home Economics could provide practical solutions to challenges such as food waste, environmental degradation, rising household costs and climate change.
He identified responsible consumption, recycling, energy conservation, sustainable food practices and environmentally friendly production as areas where the discipline could contribute to sustainable development.
The governor also called for urgent and collective action against drug addiction among young people, describing the menace as a serious threat to the nation’s future.
He said the challenge required coordinated efforts involving government, families, schools and society.
Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to initiatives promoting skills acquisition, employability, entrepreneurship and innovation.
He noted that Kano’s longstanding traditions of commerce, craftsmanship, textile production, tailoring and food processing provided a strong foundation for linking education with modern enterprise and technology.
He charged participants to go beyond adopting resolutions and develop practical strategies capable of producing measurable impacts in schools, communities and the wider Nigerian economy.
Earlier, the National President of HETAN, Mrs Onothoja Evelyn, commended the Kano State Government for providing a hospitable environment for participants from across the country.
She said HETAN had grown beyond an association focused solely on teaching Home Economics, noting its relevance to hospitality, healthcare, fashion, food and beverages, entrepreneurship and the general wellbeing of society.
Evelyn said the conference theme and sub-themes were selected to address contemporary challenges, proffer solutions and contribute to policy formulation suited to Nigeria’s peculiar needs.
The conference also featured a welcome address by the Chairperson of HETAN, Kano Chapter, Hajiya Halima Abubakar.
Among dignitaries at the event were the Accountant General of Kano State, Hajiya Jamila Magaji Abdullahi, who represented the First Lady of Kano State; the Permanent Secretary, Kano Educational Resource Department, Hajiya Rabi Inuwa Hussain; Dr Zainab Shehu Hussain; and HETAN executives from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The conference is expected to strengthen professional collaboration and generate practical ideas for repositioning Home Economics education as a catalyst for skills development, entrepreneurship, job creation, improved livelihoods and sustainable national development.
Ibrahim Khalil
Justice Abdullahi Mahmud Bayero of the Court of Appeal has died in Cairo Egypt.
KANO FOCUS reports that Justice Bayero was elevated from the Kano State High Court to the Court of Appeal in 2018.
He took the oath of office as a Justice of the Court of Appeal on June 22, 2018.
His death has since elicited condolences and prayers, with well-wishers praying for Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him the highest rank in Jannatul Firdaus.
Prayers were also offered for his family and loved ones, with appeals to Allah to grant them strength and comfort to bear the loss.
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