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Gurasa bakers stage peaceful protest over increasing cost of flour
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Bakers of local bread, popularly known as ‘Gurasa’ in Hausa parlance, in their numbers have staged a protest against rising price of flour in Kano state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the protesters, mostly women, notably Gurasa bakers, staged the protest at Chediyar Yangurasa, in Dala Local Government area on Friday morning.
The protesters were carrying placards containing different inscriptions written in both Hausa and English that include “High costs of flour is threatening our business”, “High flour prices is unacceptable “, “Flour price is too high in Nigeria; we need help, among others.
Speaking to newsmen during the protest, Chairperson of the Kano State Gurasa Bakers Association, Fatima Auwal, said more than half of the bakers have been rendered jobless as a result of soaring prices of the flour.
According to her, they had been protesting against rising price of the commodity since when it reached N16,000, but now, she said, is N43,000 per 50kg bag.
Though, all flour mills have increased prices, Ms Auwal particularly mentioned IRS as the product they solely use to make Gurasa, calling on the BUA company to consider their plights to make the price affordable to them.
“We are out here on the streets protesting to let the leaders know situation we have found ourselves in at the moment.
“This is business longstanding business but it is facing a great threat due to rise in price of flour.
“More than half of us have been rendered jobless as we can not afford to buy flour at this high price.
” We started protest since a 50kg bag of flour was N16,000, now it is N43,000 and we can not afford it.
“We solely use IRS Flour produced by BUA, because it is the best for our production but the price is too high for us. Whenever we go to purchase flour, we get increase of at least N1,500 on the price of a bag of flour.
“We therefore appeal to BUA, other flour mills and the federal government to intervene and come to our rescue.
“We are in a very difficult situation, we need help. This is a small scale industry mostly run by women. Life is becoming more difficult to us. We hardly feed or send our children to school due to this hardship.
“Many have lost their capital. It is such that only only 25 percent of us are now remaining in the business as many others have closed down due to lack of capital.
“We are calling on the authorities and those concerned to look into this matter because we are running out of business and is affecting our families,” Ms Auwal lamented.
Efforts to contact the BUA company in Kano proved unsuccessful as its major dealers could not be reached as at the time of filing this story.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Society for Family Health has appointed Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf as Group Director, Impact Partnership and Engagement, as well as Managing Director of RevoHealth HMO Ltd., in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare access and sustainable health systems across Nigeria and Africa.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointment was announced on the organisation’s official Facebook page on Saturday.
According to SFH, the new leadership appointment signals the beginning of a fresh phase focused on improving impact, expanding access to healthcare services, and advancing sustainable health transformation initiatives across the continent.
The organisation stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to building integrated health systems and promoting innovative platforms in healthcare financing, workforce development, advisory services, and sustainable health interventions.
SFH expressed confidence that Yusuf’s leadership would further strengthen the organisation’s impact and deliver lasting value to communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Yusuf is a seasoned public health professional with more than 18 years of experience in the design and implementation of public health, social marketing, and health systems strengthening programmes in Nigeria.
He is widely recognised as a health systems expert, health economist, programme management specialist, and community engagement practitioner, with extensive experience in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), HIV/AIDS, malaria, child survival, and nutrition interventions.
He has also built strong technical expertise across the family planning and maternal, newborn and child health continuum, while leading large and complex teams on multiple development programmes.
Yusuf possesses strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, having worked closely with senior government officials, lawmakers, and influential traditional and religious leaders to drive institutional and behavioural changes that support effective programme implementation.
A seasoned trainer, Yusuf has trained various cadres of health professionals and is known for his practical expertise in participatory community engagement approaches.
He holds a degree in Microbiology and a Master’s degree in Health Economics from Bayero University Kano, as well as an MSc in Microbiology from University of Abuja.
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
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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