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K-SAFE appeals to Kano Executive Council to pass revised education bill
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has appealed to the Kano State Executive Council to pass the revised Kano State Education Bill into law to strengthen the legal framework for education reforms in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appeal was made by the Co-Chair of K-SAFE (Civil Society Organisations), Dr Auwalu Halilu, at the forum’s 2025 General Annual Meeting held on Sunday at the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) Hall, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Kano. The meeting brought together civil society organisations, education stakeholders, and members of the media.
Dr Auwalu Halilu,
At the meeting, K-SAFE reviewed its education advocacy and accountability activities for 2025 and outlined priority actions for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting transparency and improving learning outcomes across Kano State.
Chairing the session, Dr Halilu said the coalition recorded notable achievements in 2025 through sustained advocacy, strengthened engagement with government, monitoring of education financing and service delivery, and the promotion of school safety initiatives.
According to him, K-SAFE’s collective actions helped to draw increased public attention to education reforms in Kano, particularly in the areas of funding, accountability, and access to education.
Cross section of participants
Participants at the meeting also reviewed challenges encountered during the year, including coordination constraints and emerging policy and implementation issues. They identified strategic priorities for 2026, such as deepening citizen engagement, strengthening data-driven advocacy, expanding partnerships with ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), and consolidating gains in transparency and accountability in the education sector.
Highlighting key achievements, the forum said it had advocated for the adequate release of funds to the education sector and engaged the Kano State House of Assembly, an intervention that reportedly contributed to increased funding for education. K-SAFE also tracked and monitored the utilisation of released funds through a monitoring and tracking template developed by the coalition.
Cross section of participants
Other interventions included advocacy for the reduction of out-of-school children, mobilisation for improved enrolment, retention, and completion of secondary education, as well as community-level engagements. While Kano State was reported to have the highest student enrolment in Nigeria, the forum identified student retention as a major challenge.
K-SAFE further disclosed that two blocks of classrooms were constructed at Maure village in Karaye Local Government Area as a result of its advocacy and intervention.
Cross section of K-SAFE members
Outlining plans for 2026, the forum resolved to intensify advocacy for the provision of instructional materials in schools, support the implementation of the teacher development policy, promote safe school initiatives including the deployment of security guards, and advocate for improved sanitation and personal hygiene, particularly for girl-child education. It also pledged to continue advocating for access to quality education across the state.
Earlier, the Co-Chairperson representing the government, Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri, welcomed participants and thanked members for their commitment to the coalition. He assured them of the Kano State Government’s support and disclosed that the state had compiled its 2026 annual school census, making it the first in the country to do so.
Alhaji Yushau Hamza Kafinchiri
Also speaking, Umma Muhammad Rakana of the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) said the governor had endorsed four education policies, while the Federal Government had adopted Kano State’s Non-State Actors Policy. She added that efforts were ongoing to develop an implementation framework, including plans to organise a retreat on policy implementation.
Umma Muhammad Rakana
Rakana further disclosed that the Kano Education Reform Directorate (KERD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, was translating the approved policies to promote wider understanding and effective implementation.
Members of K-SAFE
The congress resolved to organise an education summit that would bring together key stakeholders to discuss critical education issues and mobilise communities to take ownership of public schools, including the construction of community schools across the state.
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
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
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