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Why I support LG autonomy – Kano Lawmaker
Nasiru Yusuf
The Member representing Bunkure local government area, Alhaji Muhammad Uba Gurjiya has described Local government autonomy as a major catalyst to eradicating insecurity and banditry.
KANO FOCUS reports that Gurjiya stated this in an interview with journalists in Kano.
According to him, insecurity and banditry activities in the nation was promoted by poverty, unemployment and inadequate means of livelihood in some communities.
The lawmaker noted that, most local government areas are managing funds received from state governments, which leads to enroachment of grazing reserve, and other relevant means of survival, thereby increasing poverty and unemployment.
Gurjiya said, the National Assembly had granted administrative and financial autonomy to all local governments across Nigeria, which would pave way for more developmental projects and dividends of democracy.
He said, both chambers of the National Assembly during voting on the constitutional amendment, voted in favour of local government administrative autonomy, as a tier of government and guarantee their democratic existence and tenure.
The lawmaker however stressed that, legislative, judicial and local government autonomy are vital to the development of the state and nation in general.
He attributed the slow pace of implementing the local government autonomy to the attitude of some state governors.
The legislator appealed to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to expedite action on the speedy implementation of the local government autonomy to move the state forward.
KANO FOCUS reports that, in June 2022 during a one day media engagement, on the proposed local government administrative financial autonomy supported by PERL/ECP, the head of legislative services, Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Garba Bako Gezawa said the passage of local government autonomy bill into law, would enhance socio economic viability of the people and address insecurity.
Edo Killings: Gov Okpebholo visits Kano, pledges compensation for travelers
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Monday Okpebholo, accompanied by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, paid condolence visit to the families of the 16 northern travelers killed in Uromi, Edo State.
KANO FOCUS reports that youths and women on Monday took to the streets in Bunkure Local Government Area, welcoming the visiting governor accompanied by governor of Kano.
At Torankawa, Governor Okpebholo assured the families that compensation would be provided and reiterated his commitment to ensuring that justice is served.
On his part, Governor Yusuf pledged cash assistance and food supplies to the affected families, though he did not specify the exact amounts or quantities.
Both governors reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice and that such incidents do not occur again.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
To harmonise activities of agencies and parastatals under its supervision this year, the Kano state Ministry of education, in collaboration with development partners, organised a ‘3-Day Education Sector 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) Harmonization.’
In his remarks the Permanent Secretary in the state ministry of education Alhaji Bashir Baffa
Bashir Baffa and Yushau Hamza
He urged participants to pay attention in order to comprehend what it is all about.
Director Planning, Research and Statistics in the state Ministry of education Malam Yushau Hamza Saleh said the workshop aim at supporting the development of 2025 AOP for the education sector.
Saleh added that the workshop also build the capacity of the sector planning teams on the preparation and utilisation of the AOP in implementing the annual budget and achieving the expected outcomes.
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
In a fervent Eid-el-Fitr sermon at Kofar Mata Eid Ground the Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, delivered a stern sermon prayer to individuals within Kano collaborating with external forces to destabilize the city’s peace and stability.
He decried such acts of betrayal and disloyalty, urging the populace to remain vigilant and united against these threats.
The Emir condemned those conspiring with outsiders to foment unrest in Kano, asserting that divine justice would prevail upon them. He said.
“There are people among us who have sold their conscience, joining hands with outsiders to threaten the peace of Kano. Let me remind them—Allah (SWT) will deal with them just as He dealt with those who betrayed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in his time.”
These emphatic remarks come amid escalating political tensions, with reports of external interference in Kano’s traditional and governance structures.
The Emir urged citizens to dismiss provocations, remain steadfast in prayer, and stay alert to the machinations of traitors.
He emphasized that Kano’s strength lies in its unity and cautioned that anyone plotting against the state would face both divine and communal repercussions.
Concluding his sermon, the Emir invoked Allah’s protection over Kano and called on the people to remain resolute in faith and resistance.
He implored, “May Allah expose and disgrace those who conspire against our peace. May He strengthen the righteous and silence the voices of division.”
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