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Gwaram Community commends Gov Namadi for good governance
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Gwaram Community Assembly, Inuwar Al’ummar Karamar Hukumar Gwaram, has commended the Governor of Jigawa state, Malam Umar A. Namadi for his unwavering commitment to the development and progress of their area.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Pro-tem-Chairman, Gwaram Community Assembly Alhaji Yunusa Hamza who doubles as Tafidan Farin Dutse made the commendation in a statement issued on Sunday.
The statement described the genuine, remarkable and transformative projects and interventions implemented by Namadi’s administration in less than a year, as a major catalyst to the significant improvements in the lives of residents and the Gwaram landscape.
“The intervention in Gwaram has begun by committing over N500,000,000 in the 2024 budget for the construction of the township at Basirka town coupled with the provision of an additional N 1,000,000,000, for the continuation of the Gwaram-Basirka roads”
He pointed out that, the rehabilitation of bridges, drainages, culverts and erosion control at Sara, Farin Dutse, Tsangarwa, Jingino, Gwaram and Kila would improve transportation networks and accessibility within the local government area.
“It is also a history in making as the current administration has made adequate provisions and even commenced a feasibility study on revamping and reengineering the Electricity power supply of the entire Fagam”
Hamza stressed that, the administration’s investment in water supply projects such as repairing and the reticulation and conversion of essential water facilities, in addition to the drilling of more boreholes and water treatment facilities has addressed the long-standing issue of water scarcity in the area.
“We did also appreciate the powerful delegation of His Excellencies’ under the leadership of the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Higher Education who led the Federal Ministry of Education officials for sightseeing of the proposed temporary and permanent site of the NEWLY assigned Federal University of Health Sciences”
The statement said the commissioning and the visit to Gwaram General Hospital by the governor, where he ordered relevant authorities to put modalities in place to ensure proper staffing, adequate facilities and utilities are provided for improved access to quality healthcare for residents would no doubt yield positive results.
“One major area that we so much commend His Excellency’ effort is the in the intervention on Healthcare services and uptake Gwaram General Hospital and the commissioning of a private Health institution”
He maintained that Agriculture remains a vital aspect of the economy, and the current administration’s attention and intervention have revitalized the sector through youth empowerment programs, skills acquisition initiatives, and vocational training.
“Farmers in Gwaram have experienced increased productivity and improved livelihoods and have boosted farming activities and enhanced confidence to our local farmers that the mantra for obtaining maximal food security in our communities is guaranteed.
Hamza noted that the Gwaram Community Assembly also used the opportunity to appreciate the inclusive governance and grassroots engagement by Governor Umar Namadi coupled with the appointment of qualified indigenes of Gwaram Local Government Area into various key government and political positions.
” demonstrates his Excellencies dedication to promoting local talent and leadership”
The statement urged and invited all residents and well-meaning sons and daughters of Gwaram and stakeholders to contribute to celebrating the achievements made possible through Governor Namadi’s intervention.
Aminu Abdullahi
The adolescent girls initiative for learning and empowerment AGILE has been described as a major catalyst to educational development.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umaru, made the indication while receiving AGILE team in his palace.
According to him, Kano has witnessed significant progress in girl child education facilitated by AGILE, hence the need for traditional institutions and relevant stakeholders to contribute their quota to achieve the desired objectives.
He noted that, Rano Emirate has been at the forefront of ensuring enrollment retention and completion of girls education through various initiatives.
The emir called on the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) to upgrade the girls school in his community.
The monarch said, the school, located beside the palace, requires expansion to accommodate a larger number of students.
The traditional ruler suggested that AGILE should visit the school to assess its condition, saying that, relocating the school to a bigger location had been earlier considered.
In his remarks the permanent secretary Kano state ministry of education Alhaji Bashir Baffa explained that, they were at the palace to seek for support and blessings form the royal father.
He said, AGILE has fostered an enabling environment for girls through promoting behavioral changes through communication campaigns engagement with traditional rulers and advocacy.
He maintained that, the team has embarked on advocacy visits to all relevant stakeholders at community and state levels on the importance of girls education.
Alhaji Baffa hinted that the state government had declared a state of emergency on education, hence the need for the traditional institution to contribute its quota to achieve the desired objectives.
He posited that, the team will visit the school to see possible ways of intervening for the development of education.
The permanent secretary also used the opportunity to condole Rano emirate over the killing of its indigenes in Uromi.
KANO FOCUS reports that, earlier the team has paid a similar visit to Karaye Emirate council as part of efforts to advocate for support from the traditional institution and relevant stakeholders.
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim
The Kano State Ministry of Education’s Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, supported by the World Bank, has successfully renovated over 1,300 senior and junior secondary schools in the state in the last three years.
KANO FOCUS reports that the state commissioner for education, Alhaji Ali Haruna Makoda, disclosed this during a visit to the Karaye Emirate on Tuesday.
He added that the AGILE program has enrolled more than 30,000 girls through targeted outreach, grants, and its Second Chance education initiative.
Makoda further revealed that the state government has finalized plan to construct 130 new schools in rural communities, with over 35,000 girls already benefiting from financial assistance under the scheme.
He urged the Karaye Emirate to lend full support to the program and prioritize girls’ education.
In his remarks, the Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz, pledged the emirate’s commitment to advancing girls’ education in Kano State.
He commended the state government and the commissioner for their dedication to the programme’s success.
“It is our collective responsibility to support this initiative,” the Emir stated, calling for measures to ensure beneficiaries complete their education with strong academic outcomes.
The commissioner’s delegation consist of the Kano State AGILE Project Coordinator, Malam Mujitapha Aminu and other members of State Programme Implementation Unit (SPIU).
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim
Bayero University Kano (BUK) on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Faculty of Education and inaugurated its Alumni Association at the Convocation Arena of the university’s new campus.
KANO FOCUS reports that the event was graced by government officials, education stakeholders, and alumni all gathered to commemorate the faculty’s contributions to Nigeria’s educational sector.
In her keynote address, the State Minister for Education, Mrs. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad announced the Federal Government’s Sector Renewal Initiative designed to transition Nigeria from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy.
She highlighted that the aim of the renewal initiative consists of – Reducing the number of out-of-school children; combating learning poverty; nhancing skills development and human capital for the labor market
The minister noted that the initiative prioritizes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET); Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Digital literacy and education quality assurance.
Mrs. Ahmad disclosed that the Federal Government had disbursed ₦35 billion to 261 beneficiaries under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), with BUK among the top beneficiaries.
“So far, the scheme has received 420 applications, and we are scaling up investments,” she stated.
She further confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved ₦120 billion to boost TVET programs, with plans to train 650 youths in technical, vocational, and digital skills over the next two years.
Emeritus Professor Sani Ahmad Sufi, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, praised the faculty for its high-quality graduates.
“Our pride lies not just in the number of graduates produced yearly, but in their impact across Nigeria and beyond,” he said.
He added that the faculty has produced Nigeria’s largest pool of graduate teachers many of whom hold key positions nationally and internationally.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje applauded the faculty for its significant role in advancing education in Nigeria.
The event concluded with awards presented to distinguished alumni and supporters of the faculty in recognition of their contributions to its growth.
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