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Kano Govt to establish libraries In 44 LGAs
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Government has expressed its determination to provide befitting and well-equipped public libraries in all 44 local government areas of the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Acting Executive Secretary of the State Library Board, Malam Suleiman Hodi Adamu, disclosed this during an interview with Journalists in his office.
Adamu said the project aims to revive reading culture and research among students and researchers with a view to enhancing effective learning processes.
He said that the agency had already conducted a tour of public library facilities in 23 out of the 44 local government areas of the state.
He said the tour was part of efforts of the State Government to revive the existing public libraries and put them to use for further development of education in the state.
The Acting Executive Secretary said at the end of the tour, the agency would submit a report to the Ministry of Education to fine-tune modalities of the possibility of establishing public libraries across the 44 local government areas of the state.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the present administration in the state to uplift the standard and quality of education geared towards having a bright future for the youths.
“The Kano State Government has supported our board to conduct an inspection tour of our existing public libraries in 23 local government areas.
“We went there with the view to reviving and putting them to use. This project will indeed revive the reading culture among our students.
“It will also help our researchers to conduct research and our youths would learn how to research. In fact, the overall benefit of this project is to further enhance the quality of education in our dear state.
“Kano State Government, under the able leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is ready to support any initiative and moves towards education development in the state.
“The board would submit the report to the Ministry of Education with a view to fine-tuning modalities and see the possibility of establishing public libraries, not only in the 23 local governments but across the entire 44 local government areas of the state,” Adamu said.
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.
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.
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