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APC appoints Abdulrahman Haske Youth Advisory Committee Chair
– Haske visits, applauds NSA’s exceptional leadership
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the appointment of Abdulrahman Bashir Haske as Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee for the August 16, 2025, Ganye, Adamawa State Assembly Constituency by-election.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointment, signed by the APC’s National Vice Chairman, North-East, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, underscores the party’s commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive leadership.
Members of the National Campaign Council Sub-Committee, which Haske will work closely with, comprises Hon. Nuruddeen Hamanyero, Barr. Dedan Pwadi Hoki, Dr. Tahir Abubakar Girei, Musa Terrang (PhD), Lamido Hamza Abdullah and Salihu Mohammed Harbingiwa.
Other members include Huzaifa Sanusi, Idris Zubairu Numan, Sa’adu Adamu Namtari, Hon. Khalil Sajo, Dauda Kushu, Isah Garba Mayo, Lukman D. Wise, Shehu Baba-Jacob and Hon. Yakubu Bello Bashir.
Following his appointment, Haske has paid a courtesy visit to National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, also APC leader in Adamawa State.
Key issues discussed during the visit ranged from the by-election, party matters, and strategies to strengthen political ties and support, with Haske commending the NSA’s leadership style, inclusivity, and achievements.
Meanwhile, the APC has reaffirmed its commitment to a peaceful, transparent, and successful by-election, while urging all party members, supporters, and the public to rally behind Haske and other members of the Youth Advisory Committee towards delivering on the assigned national assignment.
Abdulrahman Bashir Haske was born in Yola, Adamawa State and has developed interest in contributing his quota to the socio-political and economic developments of Nigeria.
As a promising young leader and active advocate for youth development through sports, skills development, education and many more, Haske is a founding member of the AB Haske Foundation, which has carried out several philanthropic activities across Adamawa state.
Haske attended the prestigious American University of Nigeria where he obtained his first degree. He is also an alumnus of the Manchester Business School and Lagos Business School, where he obtained post graduate certificates and a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Nigeria.
Early in his young age, he delved into business and has successfully run various mega projects notable amongst them is the state-of-the-art 48-ton-a-day rice processing mill in Adamawa. The first of its kind in the entire Northeast region of Nigeria.
His business interests include construction, agriculture, and Information Technology (IT). Abdulrahman is a keen, passionate polo player and has contributed massively to the development of the game within and outside of Nigeria.
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
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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