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BUK’s Best Student, Usman Gezawa Passed Away

I first know Usman during his days in Crescent Int’l School. He is handicapped and his mum drops him off every morning at Crescent with his wheelchair in the trunk (boot) of her car

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Usman Gezawa

By Abubakar Sadiq Dauda

I woke with the sad news of the death of Usman Gezawa, a level 400 student in the Faculty of Computer Science and IT, Bayero University Kano.

I first know Usman during his days at Crescent Int’l School. I use to catch a glimpse of him almost every morning when I drive my kid sister to school. I learnt that he has been physically challenged right from when he was a child as a result of a chronic disease called spinal muscular atrophy.

My admiration for Usman began when I was in my final year at the university, then he was in level 200. I was confiding with one of my friend that I pity the state and condition in which Usman finds himself in, my friend responded by telling me that Usman has a Grade Point Average of 5.00 in all the semesters he has passed through, making his CGPA to be 5.00 in his 4th semester to be specific. I was stunned and I was glad at the same time. I said to my friend, “let me pity myself for having a point lesser than his”, we laughed and proceeded to where we were heading to.

Back at home, I was marvelled with the news I heard about Usman in campus, I called my kid sister and ask her more about Usman, she told me how brilliant and gifted Usman was during their secondary school days, she told me he got all A’s in his WAEC. She added that he won all the academic prize awarded by the school during the graduation of his set. I was really overwhelmed with joy and tears of happiness rolled down my cheek while she was narrating everything she knows about Usman Gezawa. Indeed, His story was amazing and inspiring in soo many ways.

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In one of a short clip that went viral last year, the deposed Emir of Kano, in the person of His Highness Muhammad Sunusi II, honoured him by walking to where he (Usman) was seated (on his wheelchair) to present the certificate of graduation (in the slate form), as it is done by Islamic schools.

Traditionally, when its a student turn to receive his slate, the student shall walk to where the Emir is seated, kneels and the Emir will award the slate (certificate) to him or her. When it was the turn of Usman to follow the same protocol, the Emir stood from his chair, walked to where Usman was seated (on his wheelchair) and presented him his slate of graduation. The chants of “Allahu Akbar” rented the air as the emir displayed an act of respect and honour to the handicapped, at that moment Gezawa was the recipient of such Grand Honour from a highly respected Emir in the country.

Indeed, what a life well lived by Usman Gezawa. Now that you have departed this world to meet with our Creator, may the Angels in heaven honour you, shield you and preserve your soul till we meet again in the hereafter. May Allah (SWT) grant you the highest rank of Jannah.

At this juncture, I will like to pass my sincere condolence to his mum, she motivated Usman by driving him to school in her car. Am sure she must be devastated by his death. My other condolence goes to his siblings for having to live without their ‘genius brother’ and to the people of Kano state. Indeed, Kano has lost an asset.

May Allah bestow his peace and mercy to Usman, our loved ones, and to all Muslim ummah.

assadiq.aldaud@gmail.com

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Breaking: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Arrested Over Endbadgovernance Protest

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

President Tinubu Orders release of all minors who participated in the Endbadgovernance protest .

 

The minister of information and national orientation Muhammad Idris stated this to state House correspondents.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday.

The Minister was flanked by the Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy; Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and orientation.

Idris stated that the President has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to begin the process of securing the minors’ release without delay.

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“The President has directed that all minors be released on the and also reunited with their families anywhere they are in the country. A committee has been set up to look at the issues surrounding their arrest, detention and release. All the law enforcement agents related to the case will be investigated and anyone found wanting will be brought to book,” he said.

 

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76 Detained Children: Northwest Youth-Students Forum hails Senator Barau, AGF’s prompt intervention

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The Northwest Youth and Students Forum (NWYSF) has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for their prompt intervention in the detention of minors by the Nigeria Police Force, following the End Bad Governance Protest.

The forum in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Abubakar Isyaku Balan said the swift action by the leaders will brings hope to the affected families and demonstrates a commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable citizens nationwide.

He said “The giant move of the Deputy President of the Senate and the Attorney General of the Federal is no doubt a commendable one. We are proud of this and look forward to the release of the children courtesy of this movement.”

According to the statement, the NWYSF, as a forum comprising of talented youth and students, deemed it necessary to protectively initiate awareness programs that will enlighten the teeming youth on human rights and activism.

“We acknowledge that the minors actions were driven by ignorance and a lack of proper orientation, underscoring the need for civic education and sensitization in the Northwest region. Addressing the underlying issues that led to this situation is crucial, rather than simply punishing the minors. This approach will foster a more informed and empowered youth.

“Considering the economic situation in the North, we urge the Federal Government to show compassion and release the detained minors, taking into account their age and circumstances. We also call on the government to provide support for their rehabilitation and education.

“In partnership with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders, NWYSF will develop sensitization initiatives focusing on empowering youths with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, promoting understanding and respect for human rights and teaching alternative dispute resolution methods.

“In view of the above, by working together, we can prevent similar incidents and foster a more informed, peaceful, and inclusive society,” the statement added.

 

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ICPC Arraigns Provost, Lecturer for Certificate Forgery in Sokoto

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Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu ,ICPC Chairman

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Hauwau Gimbiya Mukhtar Abdulkarim, the serving Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) (FCET), Gusau, alongside Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer with the Sokoto State College of Education (SSCE), on alleged certificate forgery.

The duo were arraigned on a six-count charge, registered as charge No. SS/213c/2024, before Hon. Justice Muhammad Aliyu Sambo at the Sokoto State High Court. ICPC accused the two defendants of forging an appointment letter and using it to apply for the position of Provost at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Zamfara State.

The defendants were also accused of making false statements to ICPC officers during the investigation, which is an offence under Section 25(1)(a) and punishable under Section 25(ii)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. “Both defendants, however, pleaded ‘not guilty’ to all six charges when read to them by the Court’s Registrar,” the ICPC revealed in a statement.

Counsel for the defendants, Dr. Muhammad Mansur Aliyu and Mr. M.S. Diri SAN, moved for bail applications on behalf of their clients. They requested the court to consider reasonable bail terms, citing the defendants’ “established positions and cooperation during the investigation.”

Counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Suleiman Ahmad, did not oppose the bail applications. Following the consideration of the applications, Hon. Justice Sambo granted bail under specific conditions designed to ensure the defendants’ continued presence throughout the trial proceedings.

The bail conditions require each defendant to provide two sureties who are permanent residents of Sokoto State, with each surety signing a bond of one million naira (₦1,000,000). After granting bail, the ICPC prosecutor requested a date for the trial to commence, emphasizing the Commission’s preparedness to present witnesses and evidence in support of the charges.

Hon. Justice Sambo adjourned the matter to November 21, 2024, when the hearing is set to begin. The prosecution is expected to call witnesses and introduce material evidence to substantiate the allegations.

The ICPC press release was signed by Demola Bakare, Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, and Spokesperson for the Commission.

 

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