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FG feeds 2.1 million primary 1 – 3 pupils in Kano
Nasiru Yusuf
Kano state commissioner of education Muhammad Sunusi Sa’idu Kiru said about 2.1 million primary 1-3 pupils are currently enjoying federal government’s school feeding.
KANO FOCUS reports that Mr Kiru disclosed this at the third stakeholders’ meeting with the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) 2021 held at the ministry on Saturday.
“Before, Kano had 1.2 million primary 1-3 pupils, but during our last annual school census the figure had increased to 2.1 million.
“I decided to constitute a committee to ensure that the new figure is validated and accepted by the Federal Government.
“The ministry has already sent delegates, including a consultant, on a validation of the new data to be submitted to the Federal Government,” he said.
Mr Kiru further explained that all the relevant stakeholders, including education secretary across the 44 local governments, Chairman, Community Promotion committee, Chairman SUBEB, among others, were involved in the conduct of the exercise.
He added that National Orientation Agency (NOA), National Population Commission, National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), UBEC and State Education boards for effective results would be involved in the next census exercise.
“I am very sure that after the exercise is conducted, Kano would have more than 2.1 million pupils, since it is a free and compulsory education.
“I know children are rational when they hear of the school feeding they would love to go to school and learn.
“Kano state has benefited a lot from the federal government and every month about N1.5 billion is allocated to the school feeding programme”, he said.
The commissioner also said that the number of vendors, who cooked for the pupils in schools, had increased from 9,511 to 12,258, due to increase in the number of children in the schools.
He said that they were being paid regularly and a monitoring team went round the primary schools in all the 44 local government areas to ensure that each vendor cooked the food on time.
In the same vein, the programme’s focal person, Baba Aminu Zubairu, disclosed that Kano had the highest number of pupils under the feeding programme, in spite of its suspension last year, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020.
Baba Amin Zubair
“All the relevant stakeholders involved should ensure they sensitise parents who take their wards to help them on the farm to take their education seriously”, he said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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