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FCDO-PACE engage citizens, brainstorm on Kano’s climate change
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Stakeholders on climate change in Kano State convened for an interactive session with FCDO representative,Dr. Juliana Stoyanova, to review technical support received under the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) initiative.
KANO FOCUS reports that the session brought together a diverse group of participants including civil society organizations (CSOs), media professionals, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), members of academia, and representatives of traditional institutions.
Discussions centered on the Kano State Climate Change Policy Implementation Plan, which is supported by the FCDO through the PACE program.
Stakeholders strongly advocated for the speedy execution of the policy, emphasizing the need for:
Dedicated budget lines,Adequate budgetary allocation,Timely release of funds and Broad-based community implementation.
They also called for clear demarcation of roles and responsibilities among ministries, agencies, and parastatals involved in climate-related interventions in the state.
Participants warned that overlapping mandates could lead to conflicts, information hoarding, and duplication of efforts.
“Defining a clear structure for climate governance is essential. Each ministry or organization has a distinct role under the implementation plan. Avoiding both horizontal and vertical conflicts is critical to ensuring transparency and accountability,” Professor Aliyu Baba Nabegu stressed.
The event also featured insights from the private sector, with Muhammad Najeeb Abdullahi from Green Legacy outlining climate-resilient interventions, particularly in tree planting, aimed at promoting a greener and more sustainable Kano.
The issue of waste management was also discussed, where efforts by the state government and private sector in ensuring effective waste management,
Media and civil society stakeholders including Nafisa Murtala Ahmad, Isiyaku Ahmed, and Akibu Hamius shared their advocacy experiences.
They highlighted the ongoing efforts in climate change awareness, supported by PACE, through radio programs, expert interviews, and public campaigns.
“While advocacy efforts are not always quantifiable, the public is increasingly informed about climate-related issues thanks to continuous media engagement,”
A representative of the PWD community, Rabi Gezawa emphasized the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable groups including women, children, the elderly, and people with special needs.
She called for inclusive policies that address their specific challenges.
The role of traditional and religious institutions was also acknowledged as pivotal in championing climate action across communities in Kano.
In her opening remarks,the Governance Adviser at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO),Dr. Juliana Stoyanova explained that the PACE program is a successor to the earlier PERL initiative and remains a vibrant FCDO-funded effort to strengthen climate governance at subnational levels.
She noted that stakeholders were carefully selected based on their expertise and passion for environmental sustainability.
“Climate change is a global phenomenon, but its solutions must be local. FCDO remains committed to supporting Kano State through strategic programs and partnerships that can drive lasting climate resilience,” Dr. Stoyanova stated.
The session concluded with stakeholders sharing success stories and reaffirming their dedication to the full implementation of the climate change policy for a safer, greener Kano.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is visited Kano to discuss with PACE partners across its delivery locations, gather feedback and perceptions on the technical support received from PACE’s interventions, and identify challenges and opportunities.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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