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Insecurity: Sha’aban Sharada to create identification number for Kano residents
In order to curb the growing insecurity affecting many parts of the federation, the Kano state ADP Gubernatorial Candidate, Honorable Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada OON, said part of his blueprint for addressing insecurity is to create an identification number for every Kano resident.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governorship candidate dropped the hint while participating in an interactive session for Kano State 2023 Gubernatorial Candidates on Education, Health, Security, Infrastructure, Governance, Commerce and Industry, Agriculture, Environment, Women, Children, and Youth Development.
The interactive session, which was organized by a medical practitioner, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, in conjunction with civil society organizations and NGO’s, was an opportunity for the ADP Governorship candidate to showcase his blueprint to the general public on what he intends to do if he emerges as Governor of Kano State in the March 11th general elections.
The ADP governorship candidate said for insecurity to be a thing of the past, his government will synergize with critical stakeholders to identify and track every Kano resident.
According to him, this can be accomplished by collaborating with traditional rulers at the local level, which include ward heads, village heads, and district heads.
The ADP Governorship hopeful added that traditional rulers have the capacity to trace any individual and identify him, provided he is living within their domain.
“I will encourage community policing in collaboration with international and local partners, including security personnel, and at the same time create a Kano State Security Trust Fund to ensure adequate funding of security issues.”
Another brilliant submission made by the candidate that captivated the audience of technocrats and heads of civil society in attendance was his pledge to create a Kano state ministry for internal security that would coordinate intelligence gathering and partner with all heads of security agencies resident in Kano.
In a statement by ADP Gubernatorial Campaign Council Spokesperson Abbas Yushau Yusuf, the ADP candidate, who is currently a member of the House of Representatives for the Municipal Federal Constituency and chairman of the House committee on security and intelligence, said that in order to tame excessive leakage of government funds, he will abolish security votes, which are being used by the executive arm of government to siphon government funds.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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.
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