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Maiduguri Flood: NRO appeal to donors to redeem their pledges
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A Pan Arewa sociocultural association Northern Reform Organization (NRO) has appealed to philanthropists and state governments who announced donations to victims of Maiduguri flood to redeem their pledges.
KANO FOCUS reports that the catastrophic flood that submerged the northeastern city was as a result of breakage and overflow of Alau Dam.
Speaking at a press conference in Kano on Thursday, Secretary-General of the NRO, Abdulkadir Yusuf Gude said such donations would go along way in alleviating the suffering of the victims.
According to him the devastating flood that rocked Maiduguri, Borno state was as a result of neglect to the Alau Dam.
He alleged that the Federal Government had claimed to have committed over N400 million without any trace of critical infrastructural repairs to support the huge expenditure.
According to Gude, experts had attested to the fact that without neglect, the Alau Dam would not have broken and caused the flooding that had claimed lives and displaced millions of Maiduguri residents.
“NRO regrets that the human tragedy as attested to by several experts could have been avoided but for the alleged neglect the Alau Dam suffered over the years.
“This was coming at a time the Federal Government had claimed to have committed over 400 million Naira without any trace of critical infrastructural repairs to support the huge expenditure,” Gude alleged.
He however commended Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for reopening of the IDP camps.
He also lauded the government for establishment of the health emergency committee to address potential outbreaks of flood- related diseases.
“NRO also welcomes the patriotic gestures of well- meaning Nigerians, the Federal and State Governments, Corporate Organizations for their quick intervention in form of mass donations to support relief activities,” he said.
” We fervently appeal to all concerned to speed up the actualization of their various pledges and redeem them in good time to make the relief administration more effective. We call on other good- spirited individuals, groups and organizations to come to the aid of the Maiduguri flood victims.
“Nigerians of all shades and backgrounds should attend to the dire needs of the affected communities badly in want of food, shelter, water, medicines and other means of sustenance. We call on the Federal Government to assist in providing lasting solutions and guard against future breaches of all dams across the country .
” NRO heartily welcomes the wise decision by the Federal Government in setting up a Special Committee to re-assess and review the integrity of Alau Dam and other dams across Nigeria and develop detailed recommendations for the overall reconstruction of the dams for future use. Long Live Borno State, Long Live the Federal Republic Of Nigeria. Thank you and may Allah bless our efforts,” he concluded.
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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