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Former governor Hamza Abdullahi to be buried in Kano
By NAN
Late Hamza Abdullahi, retired Air Vice Marshall and former military governor of Kano State, will be buried in Kano, according to the Hadejia Emirate Council in Jigawa.
Abdullahi, 73, who hails from Hadejia, died on Wednesday in a German hospital after a brief illness.
Spokesperson of the Emirate Council, Garba Mohammed-Talaki, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Hadejia.
He said after deliberations between the council and Abdullahi’s immediate family, it was resolved that the deceased be buried in Kano, according to Islamic rites.
Talaki said the decision was for convenience, given that the deceased’s immediate family members were largely based in Kano.
The spokesman said already, paperwork had commenced between the Nigerian Embassy and the German authorities to repatriate the corpse within the week.
He said Abdullahi was an indigene of Hadejia and a pillar in the council.
“He was a bosom friend to the father of the current Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar-Maje.
“In 1984, it was late Abdullahi as a military governor of Kano, that presented staff of office to the late Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Abubakar Maje-Haruna, the father of the present Emir.
“It will interest you to know that Abdullahi and Maje-Haruna were friends who hail from Kasuwar Kofa area in Hadejia.
“So, the present Emir maintained that good relationship when he was installed in 2002, involving Abdullahi in critical palace matters.
“He (Emir) considered him not only a close confidant but also a mentor,” he said.
NAN reports that the deceased was a military governor of old Kano State from 1984 to 1985.
He was appointed the Minister of Works and Housing from 1985 to 1986 and became the FCT Minister from 1986 to 1989.
Meanwhile, the Jigawa Government has expressed its shock over the death.
This was expressed in a statement by Alhaji Bello Zaki, the Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to Governor Mohammed Badaru.
According to the statement, the state and the country have lost a rare gem.
“The deceased was a complete gentleman and an elder statesman who was instrumental to the emergence old Kano State,” it said.
The statement prayed God to give Abdullahi’s immediate family, the state and the country the fortitude to bear the loss.
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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