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Kano introduces employment skills in tertiary institutions
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano state government plans to introduce contemporary advanced courses at higher institutions in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the initiative was to provide opportunities for graduates to secure employment in both private and international organizations, ultimately reducing youth unemployment.
Professor Auwalu Halliru Arzai, the Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Higher Education, disclosed this during a familiarization visit to the Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso College of Advanced and Remedial Studies (CARS) Tudun Wada on Monday.
A statement issued by his spokesperson Aminu Bello said the visit was part of the government’s commitment to promote rapid development across all levels of education in the state.
Professor Arzai emphasized that education is a top priority for Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, as outlined in the government’s blueprint.
He further mentioned that the Governor directed his office to visit all 12 higher institutions in the state to gather firsthand information about their challenges, achievements, and prospects, to intervene to foster meaningful development.
Expressing concern about the state of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso College of Advanced and Remedial Studies (CARS), Professor Arzai pledged to revitalize the college to achieve greater heights.
Arzai announced that Kano State government plan to follow the trend of advanced countries by introducing courses such as industrial physics, industrial mathematics, forensic science, metrology, and similar programs.
These courses are expected to absorb a significant number of graduates and reduce unemployment rates in the state.
Dr. Yusuf Musa Kibiya, the provost of the college, commended the incumbent government of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for the ongoing construction of an 800-capacity student hostel, currently at 55% completion. However, he highlighted challenges including the lack of office accommodation, operational vehicles, healthcare clinics, and the need for enhanced wall fencing.
Dr. Kibiya also urged parents to consider sending their children to the college, as it ranks among the best IJMB institutions in the country.
Highlights of the visit include interactions with the colleges’ management, the Academic Staff Union, and the students.
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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