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Kano Sets To Establish Anti-Street Begging Agency

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3 years ago

September 29, 2021

As calls from different quarters to the Kano state government to effectively checkmate long-held behaviour of street begging gathers momentum, the state government sets to establish Anti-Street Begging Agency, with strong ties with civil society organisations and other stakeholders.

This was disclosed by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, while receiving the leadership of amalgamation of civil society organizations in the state, during the state Executive Council meeting held yesterday, at Africa House, Government House, Kano.

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The delegation was under the team lead of Malam Ibrahim Waiya, who led other leaders from different civil society groups, to further strengthen many calls for streamlining the fight against street begging.

Governor Ganduje said, “An agency will be put in place with the full staff to look into this issue of street begging. We just cannot fold our hands and see the life of innocent kids being wasted away through this menace of street begging.”

Reiterating that, street begging is an abuse of children, which, he observes “…prevents them from learning the religion and modern education system.”

While appreciating the concern shown by civil society groups, he assured that the state government would carry them along for the successful implementation of state policy against street begging. And for sustainability purposes.

“We are happy to receive you and we are thankful for your unrelenting concern. It is true also that, we must evolve new strategy in dealing with this issue,” he explained.

Earlier the organized civil society groups sent a letter to the governor intimating him on the need to partner with them in the effective implementation of the government’s Law against street begging.

The letter was sent under the platform of Kano Civil Society Forum, dated 23rd September 2021, captioned, “Urgent Call to Ensure Total Enforcement of the Law Banning Street Begging in Kano State,” and was duly signed by Ibrahim Waiya and Peter Hassan Tijjani.

As governor encouraged that, “Your letter is in conformity with our intention.”

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Breaking: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Reinstate Sunusi II

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13 hours ago

May 23, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf signing the bill into law being flanked by his Deputy Aminu Abdussalam

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has reinstated 14 th Emir of Kano Muhammad Sunusi II.

The Governor made the announcement after signing the bill into law at Kano Government House.

The Governor directed the former Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye are to vacate thier palaces within 48 hours from 5pm today and handover all properties in thier possession to Commissioner for Local Government/Deputy Governor.

– after signing the Kano Emirates Bill into law, repealing the previous law enacted by former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Governor Yusuf signed the bill this evening at the Government House following a closed-door session with state lawmakers led by Speaker Jibril Ismail Falgore.

The law, passed by the state assembly today after its first, second, and third readings, abolishes the four Emirates created by former Governor Ganduje on May 8, 2019.

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Kingmakers Arrive at Govt House, Governor Yusuf in Closed-Door Meeting with Kano Assembly

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14 hours ago

May 23, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Madakin Kano being led by Shehu Wada Sagagi

Kingmakers in Kano have arrived at the Kano State Government House in anticipation of the announcement of the new Emir of Kano following the sacking of five Emirs appointed by former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

At the time of filing this report, two of the kingmakers were seen by Nigerian Tracker being led to the Governor’s office by Alhaji Yusuf Nabahani, the Madakin Kano and head of the kingmakers, along with Alhaji Sarkin Abdullahi Ibrahim Malaman Kano.

An impeccable source informed Nigerian Tracker that Governor Abba Yusuf has entered into a closed-door meeting with Kano legislators who repealed former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s laws that appointed the five Emirs for Kano.

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Breaking :Kano Assembly Abolishes 4 Emirates created By Ganduje

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20 hours ago

May 23, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Speaker Kano Assembly Falgore

Kano State House of assembly has passed a law which repealed 4 Emirates created by former Governor of Kano state Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje .

According to an impeccable and credible source told NIGERIAN TRACKER that any time from now the state Governor will assent to the law.

Reports says that the Assembly repeale the Emirates Law on Thursday during its plenary session amidst tight security.

It is understood that the assembly is expected to submit the decision to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for assent.

There are speculations that the dissolution of the four Emirates was done to pave way for the return of deposed 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi.

Already, the current Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayeo and his Bichi counterpart Nasiru Ado Bayero have travelled out of the state.

Recall that Mr Sanusi was dethroned in March 2020 by former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, following a protracted political dispute.

Mr Ganduje had then created the four new Emirates to reduce the influence of the Once powerful Kano Emirate.

All eyes are now on the modalities and process the State Government will make to pave way for the return of the 14th Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammad Sunusi Lamido Aminu Sunusi.

Only time will tell on this assertions and hope it will be of the developmental interest of the residents and the nation at large.