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BUK graduates 68 medical doctors
Nasiru Yusuf
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) on Thursday inducted 68 new medical doctors at its 19th induction ceremony.
Kano Focus reports new doctors comprise 47 males and 21 females from the Faculty of Clinical Sciences.
Speaking at the occasion, Vice Chancellor of BUK Professor Muhammad Yahuza Bello, who was
represented by the Director, Academic Planning, Professor Bala Sidi Aliyu, congratulated the
new doctors.
Mr Bello urged the doctors to practice their profession with high ethical standard, competence and professionalism in dealing with human life.
He called on the graduates to “abide by the code of ethics of the medical
profession and desist from any act capable of jeopardizing them into legal tussle.”
The VC also charged them “to be ready to offer medical services to people irrespective of ethnic and religious backgrounds.”
Administering the oath of allegiance on the new medical doctors, the Registrar, Medical
Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Dr. T.A.B Sanusi, charged the inductees to exhibit a
high level of doggedness, competence and confidentiality, as well as abide by the oath they
took.
On his part, Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Professor Abdulrahman A. Sheshe said after the induction, the new doctors would go for their internship, calling on them to always seek guidance from their senior colleagues.
Similarly, Professor Mu’utasim Ibrahim challenged the graduates to consult medical
library and visit the internet regularly in search of knowledge that will keep them abreast of
the dynamics of health challenges.
Prof Mu’utasim also cautioned them to use communication skills effectively in dealing with
their patients, saying that it would ease the way in addressing many health challenges and
distancing them from being found wanting.
The Provost College of Health Science, Professor Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, who was
represented by Deputy Provost Academic, Professor Aliyu Abdu, congratulated the new
doctors for reaching this milestone in their career. He commended their teachers and parents
for their enormous sacrifice.
Dr. Sadik Faruk Haladu, who spoke on behalf of the new doctors commended the
management of the university under the leadership of Vice Chancellor; the Provost College
of Health Science, Dean, Faculty of Clinical Science, Prof Mahmoud Umar Sani and all staff
for contributing significantly during their study. They also commended their parents for
sponsoring them throughout their study.
Sa’adatu Abubakar Tanimu emerged as the overall best graduate.
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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