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K-SAFE elects new exco, develops strategic plan
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has elected a new executive committee to pilot the affairs of the forum for the next two years.
KANO FOCUS reports that the new exco members were elected during the Annual General Meeting of the forum which took place at the Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, Friday.
Dr Auwalu Halilu was elected co-chairperson CSO while Malam Munzali Mustapha retained his position as co-chair government.
Others elected were Dr Abdussalam Muhammad Kani, Secretary; Maryam Garba Usman, Assistant Secretary (CSO); Surajo Mahe Alkali, Assistant Secretary (Government); Abubakar Abdullahi, Treasurer; Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim, Public Relations Officer l and Nafisa Murtala Ahmad, Public Relations Officer ll.
The rest were Hassan Ibrahim Gama, chairman advocacy committee;.Rukayya Abdulrahman, secretary of advocacy committee; Akibu Hamisu, chairman Resource Mobilization committee; Hafsat Ibrahim secretary of Resource Mobilization committee; Abdulrazaq Ado Zango, chairman evidence committee CSO; Suleiman Umar Ismail, secretary evidence committee CSO; Suyudi Isa Jibrin, chairman Knowledge Management Committee and Aisha Yanleman as secretary of Knowledge Management Committee.
The immediate past Co-chairperson CSO Professor Muhammad Bello Shittu was returned as ex-officio.
The outgoing Co-chairperson CSO, Professor Muhammad Bello Shitu, in his valedictory speech, expressed gratitude to the members for the support, dedication and commitment extended to him throughout his tenure, saying the passion for their collective cause had been the driving force behind the achievements and success thus far, adding that he was deeply honoured to have had the opportunity to lead the coalition.
In his acceptance speech, the chairman of K-SAFE Dr Auwalu Halilu pledged to work assiduously to take the forum to greater height.
He called for more unity, dedication and sense of purpose among members to move the forum forward, saying the coalition needs more efforts to actualise its goals, and every member should strategise for it in earnest.
The reform facilitator Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria PLANE Umma Muhammad Rakana assured of FCDO PLANE support to K-SAFE.
She hinted that PLANE has contracted two consultants to support K-SAFE on developing strategic planning on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th July.
Kano State Accountability Forum (K-SAFE) is a coalition of civil society organisations, civil servants and journalists advocating for improved quality and access in education sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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