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Bauchi Assembly To Re-Introduce Teachers Colleges

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The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly Abubakar Y Suleiman has revealed that the State legislative arm will work with the Executive Arm to consider coming up with new education policy other than the National Education Policy being used by States in the Country.

He made the statement during the commissioning of the Secretariat of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Chapter, today.

The Speaker who said he was touched with the thought provoking presentation of former Minister of Education Alhaji Dauda Birma in which he explained how national education policy is negatively affecting northern States, assured that they will work jointly with the State Government to see how they can change the policy by reintroducing teachers colleges among other policies which he said are better foundation for quality teaching.

According to him, the abolishing of teachers colleges is one of the reasons secondary schools and tertiary institutions are producing graduates that cannot defend their certificates due to poor teaching quality.

Hon. Abubakar Suleiman commended ASUP Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Chapter for erecting the giant edifice and named it after late Senator Ali Wakili, saying the Late Senator was a worthy son of Bauchi State who has done a lot in the development of education and all sectors during his lifetime.

In his speech, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammad appreciates the Union for honouring Late Senator Ali Wakili with what he described as beautiful monument.

The Governor who was represented by the Chief of Staff Bauchi State Government House Dr. Ladan Salihu described Late Senator Wakili as a leader in all ramifications whose legacies are truly felt though he is absent.

Governor Bala Mohammad reaffirms that education is the cardinal principle and policy of his administration thus in the past one year, the administration has embarked on the total renovation of primary and secondary schools that were left to decay and construct new ones across the State.

According to the Governor, this is in addition to infrastructural development that the Administration embarked across the State.

He added that through stakeholding and partnership, his administration has been able to build a system of administration and governance that respect all, irrespective of party affiliation, thus he found partner in Bauchi State House of Assembly headed by Speaker . Abubakar Y Suleiman and the Members of the Assembly though he is in PDP and the majority members of the Assembly are APC but working together for the interest of Bauchi State and they are succeeding.

In his remarks, the National Chairman of ASUP Comrade explained that the Secretariat was built from deductions from salaries of the members of the Union.

According to the National President the Union decided to name the edifice after Late Senator Ali Wakili in order to honour and immortalize him in recognition of his sponsorship of what he described as revolutionary bill before the 8th Assembly for the amendment of a very obsolete law governing the Nigerian Federal Polytechnics, Federal Polytechnics 2004 which was later passed and assented by President Muhammadu Buhari after the late Senator passed on, as Federal Polytechnics Amended Law 2019.

In his speech, the Chairman of the Occasion who is also the Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Chief Audu Ogbe said that the Secretariat complex built by ASUP is a positive development especially at this time when the northern part of the country needs technical education to defeat its many challenges.

The Chairman who was represented by Dr. Bala Abubakar called on the Union members to train young Nigerians in the Polytechnic to emerge not with paper qualifications joining the already large army of job seekers but as innovators, inventors and solution providers in order to reduce poverty and create wealth in northern Nigeria.

Also speaking, the Guest Speaker of the Occasion Alhaji Dauda Birma, attributed the backwardness of education in northern Nigeria to religiously following of National Education Policy by northern States which he said does not match with the peculiarities of northern Nigeria.

Alhaji Birma who is a former Minister of Education advocated for new education policies across the northern States that can better satisfy the peculiarities and educational needs of northern States.

The Occasion was attended by former senators, politicians and various personalities from across the Country.

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Almajiri Returns Lost Phones Worth Over 2.5 Million Naira

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Haruna Adamu left who found the phones ,right Ibrahim Muhammad Abdullahi the owner

Haruna Adamu, a 37-year-old resident of Kano who recites Quran at Tsangayar Malam Sani, has returned lost phones worth over 2.5 million Naira at Masjidurrahma Mosque in Kano.

The owner of the phones, Ibrahim Muhammad Abu Abdallah, recounted that after prayers, the Muazzin usually cautioned people to take care of their pockets. However, upon checking his pockets after prayers, Abdallah realized his two phones, worth over 2.5 million Naira, were missing. He recalled having visited the mosque’s toilet during that time.

The two phones, both with two terabytes of storage, were essential for Abdallah’s work, and he expressed immense gratitude upon their recovery through Haruna Adamu after forgetting them inside the toilet . He acknowledged that losing the phones could have resulted in a loss of over 20 million Naira due to the valuable data they contained.

The mosque later announced the discovery of the phones, which were found by another worshipperi inside the toilets Mosque , Haruna Adamu , a 37-year-old resident of Tarauni located close to the Mosque. Adamu, who is staying at Tsangayar Malam Sani for Quranic memorization and recitation, returned the phones promptly.

Masjidurrahma is a multi-million Naira Mosque situated along Maiduguri Road,Kano built by renowned businessman AY Maikifi and recently commissioned by Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Saad Abubakar.

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In appreciation, Abdallah later gifted 100 thousand Naira to Haruna Adamu for his honesty. Adamu resides at Tsangayar Malam Sani, where he recites and memorizes the entire Quran in Tarauni local government area.

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Ace Nigerian Journalist and Parliamentarian Dies at 86, Governor Yusuf Offers Condolences

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Late Sidi Ali

 

The First Republic politician and Second Republic parliamentarian reportedly died in Kano on Thursday evening at 86.

Late Sidi Ali was a prolific writer with National dailies and was one of the Nigerian journalist who covered the civil war.

In his later life, he was a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a member of the party’s Elders Committee in Kano State.

The elder statesman spent years serving the Nigerian International Press Centre, Ministry of Information and National Broadcasting Commission, among other critical institutions.

Born in Kano but raised in Ghana, Ali’s wide travels reportedly influenced his love for journalism and communication.

 

In his 2018 birthday message, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari noted that Ali spent most of his life serving the country as a Public Affairs Officer, “most remarkably for ensuring accurate and balanced information on government activities during and after the Civil War.

 

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has condoled with the families of late Sidi Ali who died Thursday evening at the age of 86.

In a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf described late Sidi Ali as a trusted Public Affairs Officer who worked hard to ensure the flow of true stories during the Civil war.

The Governor also noted the positive contributions of the deceased as a Senator in the Second Republic in shaping the Senate and the overall development of democracy in the country.

On behalf of the Government and people of Kano State, Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir extend condolences to his families, prayed for the repose of his soul, Aljannah be his final resting place, the courage and the fortitude to bear the loss.

 

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Nigeria Police Restore Presence to Kano Anti-Corruption Agency, Affirms Chairman Muhuyi Magaji

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Kano, Nigeria –  The Nigeria Police have reinstated their presence at the Kano Anti-Corruption Agency, as confirmed by Chairman Muhuyi Magaji in an address to journalists on Friday morning at his office.

Magaji, while speaking, underscored the importance of the nearly decade-long positive working relationship between the agency and the police. He acknowledged the inherent challenges in combating corruption, emphasizing the vital role of cooperation from security agencies.

“We appreciate their cooperation and the security agencies’ efforts in allaying fears,” Magaji stated, highlighting the ongoing personal audit being conducted. He reassured the public that despite recent developments, critical assignments are being diligently managed by both the police and the agency.

There are cases prone to compromise, but we have remained steadfast in our professionalism, which reflects in our success,” Magaji asserted. He cited instances where states like Bauchi and Benue have expressed interest in emulating Kano’s anti-corruption efforts.

Expressing gratitude to the media for their support, Magaji affirmed the agency’s unwavering commitment to its mandate and vowed not to be swayed from their objectives. “We must be resilient and persistent,” he declared, assuring the government and people of Kano State of their dedication.

Acknowledging the collaborative efforts with the police, Magaji attributed the agency’s success to collective support. “There are those who seek to intimidate us, but we are grateful for steadfast partners,” he remarked.

In conclusion, Magaji affirmed the commission’s determination to uphold justice and accountability, pledging to pursue the right course of action regardless of challenges.

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