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Kano launches Extended Special Public Works Programme

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Kano State Governor Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said despite economic challenges his administration has focused its attention and resources on human development..

The Governor represented by his Deputy Dr.Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna made the statement during the flag off of the Extended Special Public Works Programme at the Kano State level held at the Convocation Arena,Bayero University Kano.

He pointed out that Federal Government under President Muhammad Buhari deserves applaud for initiating and implementing various social investment and intervention programmes aimed at putting succour and alleviating the suffering of its citizens.

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According to the Governor…”we are commending the Federal Government for initiating this extended special public works programme whereby 1,000 citizens from each of the 774 local government areas in the country would be temporarily employed and be paid #20,000 each monthly for 3 consecutive months.”

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While reiterating his commitment towards uplifting the lives of the Kano People, Ganduje further explained that Kano State and Federal Government share the same ideal and introduced numerous social intervention programmes as well as entered partnership with various multi national corporations on skills acquisition training programmes for the teeming youths.

He however urge the participants of the programme to be diligent and hardworking while discharging the responsibility bestowed on them.

Speaking the Minister Of Defence, Retired Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi said the extended special public works programme is a proactive approach to engage the country’s unemployed youths to execute carefully selected projects across the 774 local government areas.

“Each participating local government identified its preferred projects and will be responsible for ensuring that they are executed as planned”

“All tools and equipment required have been provided hence the Federal Government expects strong commitment from all stakeholders in ensuring efficient implementation Magashi said”.

The Minister also called the Federal Government to monitor the implementation of the programme to ascertain the efficient utilization of every resource and material committed to the programme.

In a statement by Hassan Musa Fagge said the Acting Director General Of the National Directorate Of Employment, Mallam Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo represented by Mallam Aliyu Abubakar Bichi while the describing the programme as apt, extolled its significance to winning the war against unemployment in the country.

 

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

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“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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