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GGC Gezawa clinches 1st position at 2024 Model Science Quiz
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
As the Model Science Quiz Competition 2024 reached the final stage, Goveenment Girls College Gezawa has attained the 1st position which gives it an automatic ticket to represent Kano state in the next inter state Quiz competition.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Competition tagged ‘Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa Model Scuence Quiz Competition’ organized by the Kano State Senoir Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSMB) covered science subjects including English, Mathematics, Physic, Chemistry and Biology.
Participants of the competition were drawn from 24 schools across the state out of which 10 schools were screened at the first round while 5 out of the 10 were also screened during the second round and that made them to proceed to the final round of the competition.
The five schools that reached the final round were Government Girls Secondary School Audu Mariri, Government Girls College Gezawa, Government Girls Secondary School Duka Wuya, Government Secondary School Gwale and Government Secondary School Minjibir.
Final result of the competition showed that Government Girls College Gezawa emerged winner of the 1st position followed by Government Girls Secondary School Audu Mariri that took the 2nd position while Government Secondary School Gwale became 3rd.
Speaking while closing the competition at Government Girls College Dala, the State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa emphaszed that Kano State Government is committed towards bringing new strategies that improve the quality of education in the state.
Doguwa maintained that it is higher time for the agencies supervising schools under the ministry to revive quiz and debate competition, which he said had been one of the annual event that encourage students performance.
“I want to categorically direct all our head of parastatals present here to make sure that they make quiz and debate competition compulsory in all their schools so as to encourage students performance especially on sciece subjects ” he said.
Regarding the ministry effort to improve students performance in NECO and other examinations, Doguwa explained that….” the Principal position and promotion will henceforth be on his school’s record in NECO and WAEC results.
“We are ready to better the life of these kids as we all believe that the future of our dear state depends on them. Therefore, this government will do everything possible to make sure that these children succeed in life, and that is why we will start measuring the Principal position on the performance of his school in NECO ”
The Commissioner further urged all students and the participating schools of the competition to be dedicated in their studies, stressing that the present administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is willing to help them acquire the best education.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Vocational Training Alhaji Habib Hassan El-Yakub said quiz competition is not just about winning prizes but it is a way of encouraging the students to come out and compete on ideas relating to their field of studiy.
Habib Hassan therefore commended the effort of the Ministry, Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board and the participating schools in making the programme a success.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board Dr. Kabir Ado Zakirai disclosed that the Model Science Quiz Competition was organized to provide ulternative to parents and encourage students on science and technical courses.
Dr. Kabir Ado said it was obvious the confidence of the students who participated in the competition showed that there is significant change in the quality of education given to them.
“As SS 3 students are now writing their NECO examination, I want to inform you that we are determined to increase the quality not nust the quantity of the stidents that are going to graduate this year 2024 and by God grace, they are graduating with fly color ” he asured.
He then thanked the teachers, principals and Kano State Miinistry of Education for their support and commitment in ensuring that the students grow up to live a better life.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has awarded contracts worth over ₦23.1 billion for the construction of 49 new junior and senior secondary schools across the state’s 44 local government areas under the AGILE Project.
KANO FOCUS reports that the development, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is aimed at strengthening educational infrastructure and improving access to quality education across the state.
The contract signing ceremony was held on Friday, where contractors received official approval documents to commence work on the projects in their respective locations.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam.
According to the statement, the schools to be constructed under the AGILE Project comprise both Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), strategically distributed across the state to address infrastructural deficits in the education sector.
Speaking during the ceremony, the Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, reiterated the administration’s commitment to revitalising the education sector and creating a conducive learning environment for students.
He said the initiative would significantly reduce classroom congestion, expand access to education, and improve teaching and learning conditions in schools across the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the AGILE Project is part of broader efforts by the Kano State Government to enhance educational development, particularly in improving infrastructure and supporting increased school enrollment and retention.
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.
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