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Kano receives N2.1 billion ecological funds in one year – NBS
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Kano state received N2.1 billion as ecological fund allocations from June 2023 to June 2024 from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).
KANO FOCUS reports that the ecological fund is part of the federal government revenue allocation aimed at addressing various environmental challenges nationwide, including desertification, erosion, flooding, oil spills, and drought
Established in 1981, the fund is drawn from the federation account at a rate of two per cent, with the primary objective of assisting all tiers of government in tackling ecological problems. The fund’s disbursement process is managed by the Ecological Fund Office, under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
Over the past year, the federal government distributed N39.62 billion among the 36 states. The disbursements reflect the varying degrees of environmental challenges faced across Nigeria, with funds allocated based on the severity of these challenges.
Kano State received the highest allocation, totaling N2.1 billion, averaging N175million per month. Borno State, which is dealing with environmental damage linked to the insurgency, received N1.68 billion (averaging N140million per month), the second-highest allocation.
Other top recipients of the ecological fund include Lagos with N1.81 billion (averaging N150.83million per month), Kaduna with N1.4 billion (averaging N124.17million per month), and Sokoto with N1.49 billion (averaging N124.17million per month).
Conversely, the states with the lowest allocations include Kwara, receiving N602.3million (averaging N50.20million per month), Bayelsa with N598.79million (averaging N49.90million per month), and Ondo with N629.42 million (averaging N52.45 million per month).
Edo received N632.8million (averaging N52.73million per month), and Abia received N633.68million (averaging N52.81million per month).
Adamawa received N1.24 billion (averaging N103.33million per month) to address issues such as erosion and flooding. Anambra was allocated N1.35 billion (averaging N112.50 million per month).
Benue, affected by desertification and flooding, received N758.97million (averaging N63.25million per month). Cross River received N680million (averaging N56.67million per month), with the funds targeted at managing deforestation and erosion.
Enugu received N1.36 billion (averaging N113.33million per month) for its ecological interventions.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kano State Commissioner of Finance and renowned academic, Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.
Governor Yusuf described the late Prof. Dandago as a dedicated public servant and accomplished scholar whose contributions to education and governance left lasting footprints in Kano State.
He noted that the former finance commissioner served the state with integrity and commitment and was widely respected for his professionalism, humility and passion for knowledge.
According to the governor, Kano State has lost a valuable son whose experience and wisdom greatly enriched both public service and the academic community.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the academic community and the people of Kano State over what he described as an irreparable loss.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the late Prof. Dandago, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, is dead.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Dandago, a renowned Professor of Accountancy at Bayero University Kano, died on Wednesday evening. His passing has thrown the academic community and associates into mourning.
In a message shared on GATCOSA’s WhatsApp platform, a Director at the Kano State Ministry of Higher Education, Alhaji Nura Dandago, announced that the funeral prayer for the late professor would be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.
Until his death, Prof. Dandago served as the National President of GATCOSA and was widely respected for his contributions to education and public service. He previously served as Commissioner for Finance in Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Just last Saturday, the late academic presented a paper on economic challenges in Northern Nigeria at a Ramadan Lecture organised by the Islamic Forum of Nigeria, where he spoke passionately about strategies for economic reform and regional development.
Colleagues and admirers described Prof. Dandago as a dedicated scholar and public servant who was deeply committed to building a prosperous and self-reliant nation. His death marks the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The basketball team of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has emerged champions of the Northwest 3×3 Basketball Championship hosted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the victorious team presented the championship trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, following their impressive performance at the tournament, which featured six universities from across Northern Nigeria.
BUK went unbeaten throughout the competition, winning all six matches and sealing the title with a thrilling 20–18 victory over the host institution, ABU Zaria, in the final.
In the group stage, BUK recorded a 10–0 win against Northwest University, Kano, and defeated the Air Force Institute of Technology 33–20. The team also edged the Federal University of Education, Kano, 11–9, before securing another dominant 10–0 victory over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. They capped their remarkable run with the narrow 20–18 triumph in the final.
The victory marks BUK’s second championship title in the history of the competition, reinforcing the university’s growing reputation in collegiate sports.
Receiving the team, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the athletes for bringing pride to the institution and urged them to sustain and surpass their current achievements. He reaffirmed the management’s commitment to strengthening sports development in the university and pledged continued institutional and individual support for the players’ sporting careers.
The presentation ceremony concluded with the formal handover of the trophy and cash rewards to the athletes in recognition of their discipline, teamwork and excellence.
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