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Gov. Yusuf Calls for Repositioning of Home Economics Education for Job Creation
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.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Hajiya Binta Ibrahim, mother of former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, Comrade Abbas Ibrahim, has died at the age of 91.
KANO FOCUS reports that she died on Friday, after a protracted illness.
Abbas Ibrahim was the Labour Party’s deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 Kano State governorship election.
Among the deceased’s surviving children are Salamatu Saminu, a retired director in the Kano State Government, Halima Ibrahim and Comrade Abbas Ibrahim.
The funeral prayer is scheduled to hold on Friday at Sahaba, Kundila, immediately after the Juma’at prayer.
May Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings, grant her Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort the family she left behind.
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Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned a Quick Response Squad of the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, alongside operational equipment worth hundreds of millions of naira, as part of efforts to intensify the fight against drug abuse, thuggery and illicit trafficking.
KANO FOCUS reports that the commissioning took place on Thursday, marking another step in the state government’s efforts to tackle substance abuse through enforcement, rapid response, rehabilitation, skills acquisition and reintegration of affected persons into society.
Speaking at the ceremony, Gov Yusuf expressed satisfaction with what he described as progress recorded in the fight against drug abuse across the state.
“I am the happiest man in Kano today as we continue to push drug abuse down to the barest minimum,” he said.
The governor said the newly established squad would strengthen the operational capacity of the task force by enabling it to respond promptly to reports, drug-related incidents and emerging threats associated with illicit trafficking.
He explained that the provision of operational equipment was part of his administration’s commitment to equipping relevant agencies with the necessary tools to address the drug menace.
Gov Yusuf, however, stressed that the campaign should go beyond arrest and prosecution, noting that rehabilitated persons must be given opportunities to acquire skills and engage in legitimate economic activities.
He said the government would sustain skills acquisition and apprenticeship programmes to keep rehabilitated persons meaningfully engaged and reduce the risk of relapse into drug use and other criminal activities.
The governor commended the chairman and members of the task force for their dedication and commitment, saying the achievements recorded within a relatively short period demonstrated the importance of collaboration among government agencies and other stakeholders.
Accompanied by the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Ismaila Falgore, and other senior government officials, Gov Yusuf inspected the newly commissioned facility and the equipment procured for the task force.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barr Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, said the Quick Response Squad and the newly acquired equipment would enhance the agency’s capacity to respond effectively to drug-related challenges.
He reaffirmed the task force’s commitment to sustaining its operations against substance abuse and illicit trafficking, assuring the governor that it would not relent in carrying out its mandate.
Barr Rimin Gado expressed appreciation to the governor for providing political and operational support, which he said had strengthened the task force’s activities.
He noted that tackling drug abuse required collective responsibility, involving government institutions, security and regulatory agencies, traditional and religious leaders, parents, communities and educational institutions.
The chairman pledged that the task force would sustain its preventive, enforcement, rehabilitation and reintegration programmes while strengthening collaboration with relevant stakeholders to reduce substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nafisah Yusuf Hassan, a magistrate in Kano State, has been recommended for appointment as a judge of the Kano State High Court by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
KANO FOCUS reports that Hassan is among four judicial officers from Kano State recommended for elevation to the High Court bench out of 28 candidates selected nationwide.
The other nominees are Halima Yahuza Ahmad, Abdullahi Abdulsalam Bature and Musa Ibrahim Umar.
The NJC disclosed the recommendations in a statement issued by its Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, following its consideration of candidates for judicial appointments across the country.
The council said all recommended candidates were expected to be sworn in by their respective state governors without delay.
Hassan’s recommendation follows her years of service in the Kano State judiciary, where she has reportedly distinguished herself through diligence, professionalism and careful handling of cases.
She has been commended for her commitment to judicial ethics, diligence and fairness in the discharge of her responsibilities, achievements that contributed to her career progression within the judiciary.
Her elevation is part of a broader development in the Kano State judiciary, with four magistrates from the state successfully scaling the selection process for appointment to the High Court.
The four nominees were reportedly assessed during the selection exercise and demonstrated strong professional competence, while their service records were found to be free of adverse remarks.
Their recommendation marks a significant step in their judicial careers and is expected to strengthen the judicial workforce in Kano State upon their formal appointment.
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