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Kano State expends over N7billion on basic education delivery

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Kano State Governor Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said the State Government has fulfilled its own obligation in ensuring quality basic education delivery, as of up to 2021 it has accessed its matching grant from Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), and also as part of its responsibility of ensuring quality teaching and learning in its schools has expended over Seven Billion Naira in providing conducive learning environment.

He pointed out that tackling the challenges caused by out of school phenomenon is one of the driving force that made Kano State to come up with the Law on Free and Compulsory Basic and Secondary Education particularly on girls and vulnerable children with special needs despite the high number of pupils and students enrolment in the country.

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The Governor represented by his deputy Dr.Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna stated this on tuesday while declaring open the quarterly meeting of UBEC Management with the Executive Chairmen of SUBEB’s at the Africa Hall,Government House Kano.

According to him, the policy is geared towards addressing issues of access and pre-entry of adolescence girls to school in the State,adding that the policy of implementing Free and Compulsory Basic Secondary Education came with huge financial commitment to the State and in that regard the government established Education Trust Fund to compliment the financial commitment.

The Governor acknowledged the contribution of the Federal Ministry of Education, Universal Basic Education Commission and other key stakeholders for their support to Kano State towards achieving quality Education.

The Minister of Education Mal.Adamu Adamu represented by the Executive Secretary of UBEC Dr.Hammid Bobboyi emphasized that the Federal Government places high premium on the education of the Nigerian child also assures that it will continue to address all aspects of education.

He however stated that the Federal Government came to the aid of States Governments through the World Bank supported Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) to address the out of school phenomenon.

On his part, the Executive Secretary of UBEC represented by Prof.Bala Zakari explained that the quarterly meeting has helped UBEC and SUBEB to remain focused in their primary assignment of providing access to quality basic education for school age children in the country.

In a statement by Hassan Musa Fagge the Deputy Governors CPS said Gawuna mentioned that the meeting provides the platform for regular discussion of issues around basic education implementation in the country, and however hoped that the participants will use the meeting to offer suggestions on how to address the challenges of out of school children 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.

“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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