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FG trains prospective retirees on post retirement life
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms(BPSR) have trained retired and prospective retiring Civil servants as guide to properly utilize their retirement benefits.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Director-General Bureau of Public Service Reforms(BPSR), Alhaji Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, said the five-days pre-retirement training was meant for retiring officers of Federal Parastatals in the country.

Alhaji Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi
Arabi said the essence of the programme is to prepare retiring officers to face the future and to also ensure that the quality of their lives does not depreciate.

“We have virtually picked 110 agencies now and what we have is less than 10 per cent of prospective retirees”
Dasuki-Arabi said BPSR was established to train public servants before they retire to learn some skills that will automatically build them.
” Retirement is a disaster. The most important exercise that an employee can embark upon is to prepare for retirement.
” Retirement which marks another phase in the life of people is an exercise that is worth planning for.
“Many people have had very bad experiences in their retirement life possibly because of their failure to adequately plan for it.
“At the end of this programme, participants would learn new knowledge that could be easily tapped towards the attainment of sustainable life in retirement in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Present Administration” he said
The DG urged the participants to put all they have learnt in practice to ensure that they surmount every obstacle that may come their way while contributing to the growth and development of the nation.
He commended President Bola Ahmed and Secretary to the Federal Government Sen.George Akume, for the support and granting the approval to run this programme.
He reiterate the federal government committement to engagement and provision of employment for citizens.
The participants were given workbook to guide them in whatever business venture they may embark upon after the training exercise.
The were thought on Perspective on Retirement, Management of Small Scale Businesses, Health and Wellness Management among others.
One of the participant, from Bayero University Kano, Prof Sa’id Ahmad-Babura, appealed to the government to revise the PENCOM pension law to enable pensioner’s withdraw up to 75% of their savings.

Prof Sa’id Ahmad-Babura
Another participants, Dr Amina Liman, a retired civil servant from Bayero University Kano commended Federal government for the training.

A Cross Section of Participants
“I have learnt a lot on how to be careful with my investment and health.”
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Majidadin Dambatta congratulates Doguwa on emergence as Kano APC chairman
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Alhaji Aliyu Lawan, popularly known as Majidadin Dambatta, has congratulated Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa on his election as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
In a congratulatory message shared via Facebook, Lawan described Doguwa’s emergence as well deserved and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the party effectively in the state.
He also extended his congratulations to other executive members elected alongside Doguwa into various party offices, noting that their emergence reflects the trust and confidence reposed in them by party members and stakeholders across Kano State.
According to him, the development is a clear testament to the dedication, loyalty and commitment of the newly elected leaders to the unity, stability and progress of the party.
Lawan further prayed that Allah grants the new chairman and his team wisdom, strength and foresight as they assume the responsibility of steering the affairs of the APC in Kano State.
He expressed optimism that the new leadership would promote harmony, inclusiveness and effective leadership within the party, while bringing renewed vigour, unity and success to the APC in the state and beyond.
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Kano Assembly issues impeachment notice to Deputy Governor Gwarzo
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State House of Assembly has issued a notice of impeachment to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo.
KANO FOCUS reports the notice followed the presentation of a report by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, during plenary on Wednesday. The sitting was presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore.
While presenting the report, the Majority Leader explained that the action was taken in line with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which outlines the procedure for the impeachment of a governor or deputy governor.
According to him, the impeachment notice was endorsed by 38 members of the Assembly.
He further stated that once the notice is formally served on the deputy governor, he will have 14 days to respond to the allegations contained in the document.
The development marks the beginning of the constitutional process that could lead to the impeachment of the deputy governor if the procedure continues as stipulated by law.
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Gov. Yusuf mourns former Kano finance commissioner, Prof. Dandago
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.
