Ibrahim Khalil

Government Secondary School (GSS) Army Day Bukavu has emerged champion in both the male and female categories of the maiden Kano State Secondary Schools Tug of War Competition.

KANO FOCUS reports that the  school clinched the double victory at the competition, which ended on Wednesday at the Kano Pillars Stadium, Sabon Gari, Kano.

Governors College finished as runners-up in the male category, while Government Girls College (GGC) Kano secured second position in the female category.

The competition was organised by the Kano State Tug of War Association in collaboration with the state Ministry of Education, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Kano State Sports Commission.

The maiden championship brought together secondary school students to promote teamwork, discipline, unity and sportsmanship, while raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Vice Chairman of the Kano State Tug of War Association, Jamilu Uba Adamu, described the competition as a successful initiative that had achieved its objectives.

He commended the Ministry of Education, Sports Commission, NDLEA, Gongoni Company Limited and MAGZO Pharmaceutical for supporting the event, particularly through the provision of T-shirts and Pocari Sweat drinks.

Also speaking, the Secretary of the Kano State Tug of War Association, Bashir Muhammad Sulaiman, who represented the Executive Chairman of the Sports Commission, Muhammad Tukur Babangida, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to developing grassroots and school sports.

He said the initiative would help identify and nurture young sporting talents across the state.

The closing ceremony was attended by a member of the Kano State Football Association Board, Rilwanu Idris Malikawa Garu, representatives of the Ministry of Education, NDLEA, the Sports Commission and other stakeholders in the sports sector.

The organisers congratulated the winning schools and commended all participating institutions and partners for contributing to the success of the maiden edition.

Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has nominated his spokesperson, Alhaji Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and Hon. Balarabe Sa’idu Gani for appointment as commissioners.

KANO FOCUS reports that their names have been forwarded to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

The Speaker of the House, Jibril Isma’il Falgore, announced the nominations during plenary on Monday after reading a letter from the governor conveying their names for consideration.

Falgore said the nominees would undergo screening in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa currently serves as the governor’s spokesperson.

The latest nominations come barely a week after the Assembly screened and confirmed six commissioner nominees, including former commissioners Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa and Professor Sani Lawan, a former chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission.

The two nominees are expected to appear before the Assembly for screening before their confirmation.

Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

The National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD), Kano State Chapter, has affirmed a new nine-member state executive through consensus for a four-year tenure.

KANO FOCUS reports that the new leadership emerged at the association’s General Congress meeting held on Sunday, at its state secretariat in Kabuga, Kano.

Mustapha Usman Jibril emerged as the new chairman, while Bilkisu Ado Zango was affirmed as vice chairman.

Other members of the executive include Sulaiman Zubairu, Secretary; Rabi’u Isah Yahaya, Treasurer; Ibrahim Abubakar, Financial Secretary; Abana Danladi, Organising Secretary; Sulaiman Musa, Public Relations Officer; Idris Muhammad, Auditor; and Zubairu Muhammad, Ex-officio member.

The meeting was attended by members of the congress, the North-West Zonal Coordinator, stakeholders, ex-officio members and local government area executives from across the state.

In a statement issued by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Musa, the new executive emerged following consultations among members and stakeholders, during which eligible and capable members were identified for the various positions.

The statement said the outgoing Chairman, Yahaya A. Yahaya, the outgoing Secretary, Abdullahi Idris, and Fatima Abubakar Hassan were nominated to coordinate the proceedings and oversee the nomination, deliberation and affirmation processes.

It added that the nominees were confirmed to have accepted the responsibilities before receiving the endorsement of at least two-thirds of members present.

The congress consequently resolved that the new executive should assume office with immediate effect and administer the affairs of the association for four years in accordance with its constitution.

It also emphasised the need for financial accountability, transparency, unity and responsible leadership in advancing the welfare and interests of persons with physical disabilities in Kano State.

The congress called on members to support the new leadership and work collectively towards the growth and development of the association.

It also appreciated its partners, stakeholders, media organisations and security agencies for their continued support and cooperation, while acknowledging the outgoing executives for their dedication and contributions to the association.