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Dokajin Kano turbans Yushau Kafinchiri as Dan Masani, 12 others in Garko
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Dokajin Kano and District Head of Garko, Alhaji Muhammad Aliyu, has turbaned the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Kano State Ministry of Education, Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri, as Danmasanin Dokajin Kano, alongside 12 other prominent individuals.
KANO FOCUS reports that the turbanning ceremony, which took place on Wednesday at the District Head’s Palace in Garko, attracted a large gathering of traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, and well-wishers.
Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri
Speaking shortly after the ceremony, Alhaji Muhammad Aliyu said Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri was selected from among thousands of eligible sons of the area in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of Garko Local Government Area. He charged the newly turbaned titleholder to justify the confidence reposed in him by the district head’s office and the entire Garko community.
Alhaji Muhammad Aliyu
In his remarks, the Chairman of Garko Local Government Area, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, commended Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri for his remarkable contributions to grassroots development, particularly in the education sector. He cited the establishment of a girls’ secondary school by Kafinchiri in his hometown of Kafinchiri as a notable example of his commitment to human capital development.
As a mark of support, the council chairman pledged to construct a block of classrooms in the school. He further urged the new Danmasanin Dokajin Kano to replicate similar development initiatives in other parts of the local government area.
Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri
The ceremony was attended by the Permanent Secretary of the Kano State Ministry of Education, Alhaji Bashir Baffa; the State Chairman of the Parents–Teachers Association (PTA); former President of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria and former Director-General of Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), Hajiya Sa’a Ibrahim; the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education; the Project Coordinator of the AGILE Project in Kano State, Alhaji Mujtapha Aminu Maisalati, among hundreds of dignitaries and well-wishers.
Alhaji Yushau Kafinchiri flanked by well wishers
Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri is a seasoned educationist whose career spans decades of service in both the education and broadcasting sectors. He rose from a classroom teacher to his current position as Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Kano State Ministry of Education. He previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board and later as Director of Programmes and Production at Abubakar Rimi Television Corporation, Kano.
Within the Ministry of Education, Kafinchiri has also served as Director of Monitoring and Evaluation and has participated in several key committees, including the State Steering Committee on Education and the Education Recovery Committee.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
He is currently the Co-Chairperson of the Kano State Accountability on Education (K-SAFE), a collaborative platform involving civil society organisations, government officials, and journalists working to promote transparency, accountability, and development in the education sector.
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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