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AGILE project set to construct 130 standard Secondary schools in Kano
Mukhtar Yahaya Usman
Kano state will get about 130 standard junior and secondary schools in many parts of the state, under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), a World Bank assisted project.
KANO FOCUS reports that Halima Sadiya Tukur, State Team Lead on Social Norms and Communication for the project made this known on Tuesday at a townhall meeting held at Warawa local government area.
She said that the project, a collaboration of the Federal Ministry of Education and the World Bank, has vital components to improve girls education.
Mrs Tukur explained that the project has already obtained lands where the schools will be built at many locations approved by them project.
“The schools will be built and be well equipped in 24 local government areas with 75 of the schools being Junior Secondary and 55 to be Senior Secondary schools respectively.
“The five year project will also rehabilitate over 600 schools and many schools have already benefitted.” She said.
The aim of the project according to the Team Lead, is to reduce the challenges of girls education which was noticeable in the overall schools attendance of girls.
“It is a provision of the project, that we have to embark on awareness campaign to let communities know of the project and to highlight individual roles in the project.” She said.
She added that the project has also mandated identified non governmental organisations to engage on advocacy in order to achieve the aims of the project.
Also speaking the meeting, Malam Sanusi Hashim, said about 28,602 girls are receiving a Conditional Cash Transfer under the project.
The monthly stipend according to him, is meant to cater for uniforms, reading materials and hygiene for the schools girls registered under the project.
He task the Schools Based Management Commitees and household heads to ensure proper utilization of the cash for the benefit of the girls.
According to him, “Only girls with aboutb 80 percent schools attendance will continue to benefit from the transfer, under close monitoring to ensure utilization. “
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), was introduced in 2021.
It is a collaboration between the Federal and state governments of Borno, Ekiti, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi and Plateau states, with support from the World Bank.
The aim of the $500 million project is to support girls education from enrolment to completion of Junior to Senior Secondary school.
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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