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Children preside Kano Assembly, advocate for skill acquisition training into basic education
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Jabrill Ismail Falgore on Wednesday, honoured children in plenary by vacating his seat for a child.
KANO FOCUS reports that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kano Field Office has organised advocacy visits to the Assembly to mark this year’s World Children’s Day.
During the plenary the Speaker’s seat was occupied by a 15-year-old school boy, Muhammad Isa, who conducted a special session commemorating the World Children Day.
The kid speaker with sergeant at arms
Isa presided over the plenary with several school children drawn from various schools in the state. The children commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Speaker of the House for facilitating policies and programmes that led to the increased enrollment of children in schools.
Children in the Assembly
Isa said it’s the dream of every child to have quality education and economic independence, access to good health, well-being, leadership skills and digital literacy.
The session commended both the executive and the legislative arms for their commitment to promoting childrens’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their rights.
Children in the Assembly
The children asked the government to increase education funding. “Beyond funding, we request that you keep monitoring for timely release of the allocation and judicious utilization.
The kids who were selected from different government schools across the state also demanded free medical services at government hospitals for children under 15 years.
The students highlighted major factors responsible for school drop out including high rate of poverty, insecurity and financial constraints.
Children in the Assembly
They also advocated for introducing skills acquisition training in nine-year basic education. They cited example that students from Kano municipal should be be taught how to make leather shoes and bags while those from Dawakinkudu local government area could be engage in pottery.
The kids also appealed to Kano state government to renovate public schools, equipped them with instructional materials and qualified teachers.
Kid speaker and Clerk of the House
The children also advocate for reviving Teacher Training College to fill the gap of shortage of professional teachers.
During the session the students demanded that the should appoint professional teachers to head ministry of education and its parastatals such as State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB).
The students also appealed to Kano state government to stopped unnecessary deductions of teachers salary.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Society for Family Health has appointed Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf as Group Director, Impact Partnership and Engagement, as well as Managing Director of RevoHealth HMO Ltd., in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare access and sustainable health systems across Nigeria and Africa.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointment was announced on the organisation’s official Facebook page on Saturday.
According to SFH, the new leadership appointment signals the beginning of a fresh phase focused on improving impact, expanding access to healthcare services, and advancing sustainable health transformation initiatives across the continent.
The organisation stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to building integrated health systems and promoting innovative platforms in healthcare financing, workforce development, advisory services, and sustainable health interventions.
SFH expressed confidence that Yusuf’s leadership would further strengthen the organisation’s impact and deliver lasting value to communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Yusuf is a seasoned public health professional with more than 18 years of experience in the design and implementation of public health, social marketing, and health systems strengthening programmes in Nigeria.
He is widely recognised as a health systems expert, health economist, programme management specialist, and community engagement practitioner, with extensive experience in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), HIV/AIDS, malaria, child survival, and nutrition interventions.
He has also built strong technical expertise across the family planning and maternal, newborn and child health continuum, while leading large and complex teams on multiple development programmes.
Yusuf possesses strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, having worked closely with senior government officials, lawmakers, and influential traditional and religious leaders to drive institutional and behavioural changes that support effective programme implementation.
A seasoned trainer, Yusuf has trained various cadres of health professionals and is known for his practical expertise in participatory community engagement approaches.
He holds a degree in Microbiology and a Master’s degree in Health Economics from Bayero University Kano, as well as an MSc in Microbiology from University of Abuja.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
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.
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