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PAGED launches campaign to tackle barriers to girls education
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A Non Governmental Organisation Participatory Communication for Gender Development Initiative (PAGED) has launched a campaign on access for Girls-Child education with particular focus on rural communities.
KANO FOCUS reports that the group said although much has been achieved within the urban area of the state, more needs to be done for large number of girls living in ruralcommunities of the state.
The Program Director and Founder of the Non-profit group, Ummi Bukar stated this on Tuesday in Kano during a one day media summit that brought together dedicated media practitioners and members of Civil Societies to address the barriers to girls education in Kano State.
According to her, ” the situation of girls’ education in Kano is very interesting while you have a well to do number of educated girls in the state, another large percentage of them from the rural communities faces lots of challenges”.
“Some of them don’t have access to education and a few who does drop out so earlier due to so many reasons. A situation I describe as a paradox”.
Bukar lamented that the situation often leave these girls with hawking as an option which exposes them to unimaginable number of dangers.
She said the Initiative is out to address these gap by way of advocacy to the government, relevant agencies and other stakeholders and ensuring that girls who have obtained education become ambassadors of the campaign.
“We want to see every relevant stakeholder get involved in this are efforts for every girl especially in the rural communities attain some level of formal education.
We have also made plans to involve young girls with educational records to champion the campaign for girls child education so that they in turn can sensitize their peers and influence parents on the need to enroll their wards to obtain education”, she added.
Bukar tasked media practitioners in the state to lend their support in the advocacy for girls child education to better their lives and which in turn will lead to great societal development.
On his part, the state coordinator, Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA)Dr. Auwalu Halilu, said the summit was promoted after a research carried out over a year ago on the wide gap recorded between girls in the city and rural communities in terms of education.
He noted that, the media no doubt has a great role to play in the advocacy leveraging on the power of the media expressing optimism that the campaign will achieve its set out objectives with such mechanisms.
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.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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