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Doguwa inaugurates K-SAFE Exco
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The commissioner of education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa has inaugurated the newly elected executives of Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE).
KANO FOCUS reports that the executives were inaugurated at Ministry of education, Gidan Murtala on Monday August 12th.
Speaking at the occasion, Doguwa assured of his unflinching support to the newly inaugurated leadership of K-SAFE.
Doguwa told K-SAFE leadership that his door is open for advice on how to take education in Kano state to greater heights.
The Commissioner advised the new leadership to engage their predecessors so as to consolidate on their achievements.
He said the state is looking into the possibility of opening 7-10 boarding schools closed by the previous administration this term.
In his inaugural speech, the chairman of K-SAFE Dr Auwalu Halilu said the forum consists of civil society organisations, civil servants, academics and media
advocating for improved best practices in education in Kano state.
He noted that K-SAFE is supporting Kano state government in education sub sector to ensure accountability and effective service delivery.
The newly inaugurated Exco has Dr Auwalu Halilu as co-chairperson (CSO) and Malam Munzali Mustapha co-chair (government).
Others are 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 are 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.
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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