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Emir of Rano tasks village heads on promoting girls education
Nasiru Yusuf
The Emir of Rano, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa has charged district heads under the emirate to promote girls education.
KANO FOCUS reports that the emir gave the charge while receiving members of Partnership to Engage Reform and Learn (PERL) under it’s Girls Education Partnership (GEP), during an advocacy visit to his palace.
Members entering the palace
He also reiterated Rano Emirate’s dedication to collaborate with relevant stakeholders in uplifting the standard of girls education to international standard.
According to him, traditional leaders in the emirate council are working assidiously in ensuring that girls are enrolled in schools.
Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa
The Emir pointed out that girls trek long distances to attend schools in neighbouring villages, while some parents procured bicycles for their children to encourage them due to the long distance of schools.
The monarch explained that in Rano emirate girls population in schools is quite higher than that of boys, which he said is a clear indication of parents commitment to educating their female children.
He noted that the state government had provided free and compulsory education to achieve the desired objectives.
“I commend the committee for the visit as the emirate council has done a lot in terms of education”
Earlier in his remark, leader of the delegation, Dr. Auwal Halilu said they were at the palace to solicit for assistance and cooperation of the emirate to support GEP in moving girl child education forward.
Dr. Auwal Halilu
He maintained that Rano Emirate council was at the fore front of moving education forward in the state.
Also speaking, a member of Girl Education Partnership, Hajiya Ladidi Fagge maintained that a research conducted by the group indicated that, insecurity, poverty, lack of potable drinking water, stigmatization, unhealthy cultural practices, seasonal migration and other societal issue are some of the challenges facing female education in Kano state.
Members of the entourage
She observed that, lack of scholarship, from government and philanthropists on girl child education was also a major catalyst to the under development of girls education.
Hajiya Ladidi Fagge appealed to Rano Emirate council to direct it’s education committee to prioritize girls education as well as seek assistance of philanthropists in supporting female students.
“I hope that the education committee would continue to educate parents and relevant stakeholders in the importance of girls education,” Fagge said.
KANO FOCUS reports that, GEP had earlier organized a town hall meeting across selected local government areas to find out challenges bedeviling girls education in the area and proffer lasting solutions.
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.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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