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Kano inaugurates coalition for climate action, inclusive governance
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Government has inaugurated a coalition for climate action and inclusive governance in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the coalition is a multi-stakeholder platform committed to advance good governance and address pressing climate change issues.
The inauguration ceremony was held at the Office of the state Head of Civil Service, Audu Bako Secretariat on Wednesday, was chaired by the state Head of Civil Service himself, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa.
Alhaji Abdullahi Musa.
Inaugurating the coalition, the Head of Civil Service, expressed delight with the formation of the coalition in the state.
He recommended the formation of Elders Committee within the coalition to provide it with oversight function and guidance.
He also recommended the appointment of deputies for both co-chairs.
Members of the coalition
He then used the opportunity to urge the coalition to consider emerging challenges, such as youth restiveness and to adopt best practices from other countries in climatesmart governance.
Alhaji Abdullahi Musa and on. Musa Ali Kachako,
On his part, the chairman of the state House of Assembly Committee on Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Musa Ali Kachako, pledged the Assembly’s full support.
Hon. Musa Ali Kachako,
Hon. Kachako stressed the urgency of joint action to combat climate change in the state.
Speaking at the event, the co-chair of Open Government Partnership (OGP), Comrade Abdurrazak Alkali, outlined the coalition’s journey so far.
He noted that it was born out of a series of consultations and issue-mapping exercises supported by Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement nited Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (PACE FCDO -UK).
Members of the coalition
The coalition would be co-chaired by the state Commissioner for Public Procurement and Monitoring, Dr. Nura Iro Ma’aji, representing the government side and the Coordinator of Musaf Center for Awareness on Good Governance and Development (CAGDeV), Malam Muhammad Inuwa Shu’aibu, representing civil society organizations in the coalition.
Members of the coalition
Two priority areas were identified during the event as: Critical citizen engagement, which aimed to strengthen governance accountability and Curbing indiscriminate tree felling, which aimed to address deforestation and climate impacts.
Members of the coalition,
Resolutions adopted during the inauguration included the creation of the Elders Committee and the appointment of Alhaji Abba Danguguwa (from government side) and Malam Safiyanu Bichi (from civil society side) as deputy co-chairs respectively.
The event was concluded with a formal inauguration of the steering committee by the Head of Service on behalf of the state government, with high expectations for impactful, issue-based and inclusive action.
Members of the coalition
A total of 22 persons drawn from various organisations would serve in the steering committee of the coalition.
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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