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VSO Calls For  Full Implementation Of Inclusive Education In Kano

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The Workshop in Kano

Abbas Yushau Yusuf

In efforts to raise the stakeholders and general public awareness on the significance of inclusive education and to support the implementation of the state policy of Inclusive Education, Voluntary Service Overseas Nigeria (VSO), in partnership with Adolescent Health and Information Projects (AHIP) launched a policy book titled Standard and Guidelines for Inclusive Education in Nigeria.

Many personalities who spoke at the one-day event held at Grand Central Hotel Kano including the State Commissioner for Education, Malam Muhammad Sanusi Sa’id Kiru who explained that the State will commence the implementation of its inclusive education for all in the State.

The commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Lauratu Ado Diso noted that the State Government drafted and adopted the policy of inclusive education for all since 2015, adding that to practice inclusive education; the State Government has commenced the building of new classrooms to accommodate its fast-growing population of students at the basic level.

The Programme Manager Education, Voluntary Service Overseas, Christabel Omolade who also took the participants into the overview and concept of inclusive education such as inclusive learning, Accountable Profession, as well as what an inclusive school environment is all about.

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She later appeals to the stakeholders particularly the state actors to do more in ensuring all schools are inclusive for effective learning by children across the state.

However, she noted that VSO has been implementing an inclusive education program in partnership with AHIP, targeting Gwarzo, Bunkure, and Kumbotso local government areas of the state.

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While speaking at the event Director of AHIP, Hajiya Mairo Bello stressed that inclusive education is important in Kano to address the challenges faced due to lack of qualitative education. Stakeholders at the event also called for inclusive education for persons living with a disability, advocating for the establishment of special intervention to all the primary schools for them to benefit from this positive initiative brought to the Kano.

The lunching of the Standard and Guidelines Policy materials for Inclusive Education in Nigeria is well attended by Policymakers from the State House of Assembly, representing the State Ministry of Education, as well as representatives from the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB.

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President Tinubu Promotes Acting Chief Of Army staff To Lieutenant General

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President Bola Tinubu has officially promoted Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to the rank of Lieutenant General.

This announcement, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, has sparked speculation regarding a potential future appointment as the permanent head of the army.

Oluyede, who was previously a Major General, stepped into the role of acting army chief following the illness of former Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja.

NIGERIAN TRACKER learned that since the return to civilian rule in 1999, the tradition is that the Chief of Army Staff wears the rank of a three-star general, while the Chief of Defence Staff wears the rank of a four-star general from whichever section of the armed forces he comes from.

The second Army General to wear the rank of a four-star General who did not also serve as Head of State was General Alexander Ogomudia in 2003 when he was promoted by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

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He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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