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Stakeholders commence validation of revised 2025 Kano Education Law
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Stakeholders have commenced two day engagement with Kano State House of Assembly to validate the revised 2025 Kano Education Law.
Speaking at the occasion, the Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly Jibril Ismai Falgore pledged to ensure speedy passage of the bill into law, as soon as as the legislative chamber receive the Bill from the executive arm of government.
The Speaker represented by his deputy Alhaji Muhammad Bello Butu-Butu said Kano Assembly remains steadfast In its commitment to effective synergy with all relevant institutions to the strengthening of the education law and practices in Kano state.
He Commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for prioritising education sector evident is the allocation of the sector in 2025 appropriation, as well as his support in institutionalising best practices in governance.
In his remarks the commissioner of education Dr Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda recalled that the draft bill has undergone several processes and scrutiny at different levels of legal drafting.
He charged participants to approach the document with an eagle eye while scrutining it’s content, sorting out grey areas that require amendments.
Earlier the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education Alhaji Bashir Baffa said the meeting was to assess the proposed draft bill, with a view to ensure that its relevance and effectiveness aligns with current educational needs and best practices.
Other objectives according to the Permanent Secretary include mapping strategies to ensure speedy passage of the amended Kano Education Law 2024, through executives and legislature engagement, as well as recommendations on next step.
In their goodwill messages Kano State Permanent Secretary ministry of Justice Barrister Mustapha, state team leader PLANE project Nigeria, Alhaji Umar Lawan, Chairman House Committee on Education Alhaji Sulaiman Mukhtar Madobi, and Co-Chairperson of Kano State Accountability Forum on Education K-SAFE Dr Auwalu Halilu described the review as timely.
It would be recalled that the Kano State Government had in June, 2024 commences the review of “Education Law 1964” as part of effort to overhaul education sector in the state.
Edo Killings: Gov Okpebholo visits Kano, pledges compensation for travelers
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Monday Okpebholo, accompanied by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, paid condolence visit to the families of the 16 northern travelers killed in Uromi, Edo State.
KANO FOCUS reports that youths and women on Monday took to the streets in Bunkure Local Government Area, welcoming the visiting governor accompanied by governor of Kano.
At Torankawa, Governor Okpebholo assured the families that compensation would be provided and reiterated his commitment to ensuring that justice is served.
On his part, Governor Yusuf pledged cash assistance and food supplies to the affected families, though he did not specify the exact amounts or quantities.
Both governors reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice and that such incidents do not occur again.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
To harmonise activities of agencies and parastatals under its supervision this year, the Kano state Ministry of education, in collaboration with development partners, organised a ‘3-Day Education Sector 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) Harmonization.’
In his remarks the Permanent Secretary in the state ministry of education Alhaji Bashir Baffa
Bashir Baffa and Yushau Hamza
He urged participants to pay attention in order to comprehend what it is all about.
Director Planning, Research and Statistics in the state Ministry of education Malam Yushau Hamza Saleh said the workshop aim at supporting the development of 2025 AOP for the education sector.
Saleh added that the workshop also build the capacity of the sector planning teams on the preparation and utilisation of the AOP in implementing the annual budget and achieving the expected outcomes.
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
In a fervent Eid-el-Fitr sermon at Kofar Mata Eid Ground the Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, delivered a stern sermon prayer to individuals within Kano collaborating with external forces to destabilize the city’s peace and stability.
He decried such acts of betrayal and disloyalty, urging the populace to remain vigilant and united against these threats.
The Emir condemned those conspiring with outsiders to foment unrest in Kano, asserting that divine justice would prevail upon them. He said.
“There are people among us who have sold their conscience, joining hands with outsiders to threaten the peace of Kano. Let me remind them—Allah (SWT) will deal with them just as He dealt with those who betrayed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in his time.”
These emphatic remarks come amid escalating political tensions, with reports of external interference in Kano’s traditional and governance structures.
The Emir urged citizens to dismiss provocations, remain steadfast in prayer, and stay alert to the machinations of traitors.
He emphasized that Kano’s strength lies in its unity and cautioned that anyone plotting against the state would face both divine and communal repercussions.
Concluding his sermon, the Emir invoked Allah’s protection over Kano and called on the people to remain resolute in faith and resistance.
He implored, “May Allah expose and disgrace those who conspire against our peace. May He strengthen the righteous and silence the voices of division.”
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