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Nigerian Youth Parliament , Civil Society brainstorm on security situation in Kano State

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When the frog in the front falls inside the pit, others behind take caution – Ola Rotimi

Irked by the recent EndSars protest that created the dusty atmosphere of insecurity across the major cities like Lagos and Abuja in which several lives and properties were lost, The Nigerian Youth  Parliament, in collaboration with Kano State Youth Coalition for Advocacy and Development (KayCad), and Cconjunctio Civil Society Organisation for Peace and Development on Saturday organised a 1 day summit with the theme “Peace For Development” in the bid to brainstorm on salient issues that could be useful in preempting any form of violence and other vices among the youth of the state.

The summit had in attendance several key stakeholders such as the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Abu A. Sanni, ably represented by ACP Uzaira Abdullahi, the Kano State Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sport, Comrade Kabiru Ado Lakwaya, Professor Adama Hassan, Director, Centre forGender Studies, BUK, Rev. Samaila Joshua Awake for CAN Youth Wing, Comrade Abba Ibrahim, NUJ President, Kano State branch, Dr Baffa Baba Dan Agudi, MD Karota and several other stakeholders.

In his opening remarks, ACP Uzairu Abdullahi who stood in for the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Abu Abdullahi Sanni rued that the commissioner would have honoured the invitation to the summit, but was absent due to some pressing issues. He stated that the message from the Kano State command was that of the appreciation for the organisers of the summit who joined hands with other youth organisations, The Ulamas, traditional rulers, academia and religious leaders, coming together in a trying that the country is having challenges mostly from the youths to discuss issues of maintaining peace.

Uzairu extolled the virtue of peace, reiterating that nothing meaningful can be achieved in the absence, as violence halts and hurts all forms human activities. “Peace, peace, peace, that is what is what we all want to have because it is when you have peace, you have freedom, is only when there is peace, you can go to to your mosque or church to worship your God, it is when there is peace you can go to the market and do other activities “, he emphasised.

The CP representative assured that the cardinal responsibilities of the police is to maintain peace and ensuring lives and properties are protected, and that the force will not botch on carrying out these important responsibities.”It is generally known that the major responsibilities of the police are to ensure lives and properties are protected, and with the recent and current developments across the country, the Kano State Police Command, through the command’s engagement in the community police drive, where all the state’s stakeholders were engaged, was able to ensure all the vices that came with the EndSars protests in states like Lagos, Osun, Ondo and Abuja did not escalate to Kano State, especially when the similar ugly trend was rearing its head in Sabon Gari area of the state”, he boasted.

He concluded by enjoying the organisers to continue preaching the sermon of peace, adding that the youths are the vanguard of peaceful coexistence, and they must live up to such billing.
On his part, The Honourable Commissioner of Youth and Sport, Comrade Kabiru Ado Lakwaya commended the organisers of the summit, stressing that it is commendable that the youths are taking their place as the enforcer of peaceful society devoid of forms of violence and vices, being it ethnic or religious.

Comrade Kabiru therefore commended the Kano State government for identifying and recognising the importance of youth in the state, pointing out that the recent creation of the ministry for Youth and Sport was enough suffice to buttress the state government’s readiness to not only include youth in its administration, but develop them for positive development of the state and the country as whole. ” Kano State government since its return to office for the second time established established a new ministry, which is ministry for Youth and Sport. That alone shows the commitment of the kano state government, led by Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to develop the youth, make them productive and to embrace peace and stability”.

Also speaking at the summit was Professor Kamilu Fagge who pointed out that the youth have great roles to play in promoting harmony, stressing that Nigeria is a multi cultural, multi ethnic and and multi religious, and that this is where the youth would play a very important role in ensuring that the unity in diversity of the country is not compromised. “In the past past, the youth played a very important key role in terms of peace and unity of this country, and as the current security challenges in the country show, if the youth are not united, then there are gloom and doom days ahead of the country”, he cautioned.

He then advised the youth to shun violence and all the vices elements that would put the country in further state of perpetual insecurity, and also that they should refuse to be manipulated by others because of their selfish interests.

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Buhari’s ex-ministers to defect to SDP

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There are strong indications that some former ministers of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari will move en masse to the Social Democratic Party.

A senator in the ninth Assembly, who spoke  on condition of anonymity, said at least 10 former members of the Buhari cabinet were moving to the SDP.

“What they’re waiting for is the finalisation of the party structure in their respective states,” the source said.

There are strong indications that some former ministers of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari will move en masse to the Social Democratic Party.

A senator in the ninth Assembly, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said at least 10 former members of the Buhari cabinet were moving to the SDP.

“What they’re waiting for is the finalisation of the party structure in their respective states,” the source said.

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Governor Abba K. Yusuf Establishes State Private Sector Employment Policy Committee

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In a significant move to promote equitable employment practices, Governor Abba K. Yusuf Of Kano state has announced the formation of the State Private Sector Employment Policy Committee. This initiative is aimed at domesticating the Federal Character Partial Principle within Kano State, ensuring that private sector organizations adopt fair and inclusive employment policies for both citizens and residents.

The newly constituted committee has been tasked with drafting a comprehensive state policy that will serve as a framework for equitable employment practices. This policy is expected to address disparities and foster inclusivity in the private sector, aligning with the broader goals of social justice and economic development.

The committee comprises a diverse group of experts and stakeholders from various sectors, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration. The members include:

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-Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhd, Special Adviser to the Governor on Human Resources, who will serve as the Chairman.
– Hon. Lawan Hussaini, Member of the State House of Assembly.
– Alh. Zubair Kuliya, Permanent Secretary, Manpower.
– Mustapha M. Nuraddeen, Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice.
– Comrade Ado Salisu Riruwai, Chairman, Organized Private Sector Union.
– Alh. Hussaini Umar, Retired Director, Federal Character Commission.
– Comrade Mubarak Buba Yerima, Chairperson, Trade Union Congress, Kano.
– Alh. Nura Safiyanu Madugu, Chairperson, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
– Alh. Sabiu Yola*, Managing Director, KACCIMA.
– *Barr. Junaidu Muhammad Zakari, Chairman, Singer Market Development Association.
– Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali, Director General, Kano State Debt Management Office.
– Dr. Sanaa Abdullahi Muaz*, Bayero University Kano.
– Barr. Sani Salihu, Legal Practitioner.
– Abdulrazak Alkali, Civil Society Activist.
– Alh. Mahmud Bala, Director, Industry and Cooperatives, Kano State Ministry of Commerce.
– Abba Danguguwa, Permanent Secretary, Science and Technology.
– Nasiru Salisu Zango, Journalist.
– Dr. Murtala Aminu Ibrahim, Bayero University Kano.
– Ibrahim S. Ahmad, Desk Secretary, Office of the Special Adviser on Political Affairs.

The committee’s diverse composition underscores the administration’s commitment to inclusivity, drawing expertise from academia, civil society, legal practitioners, and industry leaders. Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhd, the committee’s chairman, expressed optimism about the initiative, emphasizing its potential to create a more equitable and dynamic workforce in Kano State.

This development has been lauded as a progressive step towards addressing employment inequalities and fostering a more inclusive private sector. The committee’s recommendations are eagerly anticipated, as they are expected to set a precedent for other states to follow.

The announcement was made by Ibrahim Adam, Special Adviser on Information, Government House, Kano.

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Dep. Sen. President Received Kano SSG, Commissioner Sacked By Gov. Yusuf

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Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin and Dr Baffa Bichi

 

Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin has received Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi and Muhammad Gambo Diggol, former SSG and Commissioner of Transport, recently sacked by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

The Deputy Senate President thanked them for the visit.

Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin ,middle flanked by former Commissioner of Transport from right Muhammad Gambo Diggol and Abdullahi Baffa Bichi from right the former SSG

Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin ,middle flanked by former Commissioner of Transport from right Muhammad Gambo Diggol and Abdullahi Baffa Bichi from right the former SSG

Their discussion remains sketchy at the time of filing this report.

Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, the sacked Secretary to the Kano State Government, was a staunch supporter of the Kwankwasiyya movement who ensured the victory of the NNPP.

 

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