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Gov. Ganduje presents N245bn 2023 budget to Kano Assembly

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Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje

 

Mamman Muhammad

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has presented a budget of N245 billion for 2023 to the State House of Assembly for approval.

Presenting the budget on Friday in Kano, Ganduje said that it was tagged budget of consolidation and prosperity II, aimed at consolidating and improving the wellbeing of the people of the state.

He said that the budget was made up of N144 billion capital expenditure, representing 59 per cent and N100 billion recurrent expenditure, representing 41 per cent.

The governor said that the education sector has the highest allocation in the budget with N62 billion, representing 27 per cent more than UNESCO and UN recommended, saying that the money would be channelled towards executing policies and programmes aimed at ensuring quality education at all levels.

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He said that part of the money would also be used to enhance the state free and compulsory education programme.

Ganduje said that the health sector was allocated N39.1 billion, water resources N15 billion and the transport sector N8.6 billion, Agriculture sector N19.9 billion.and works and infrastructure N35billion.

He urged the lawmakers to ensure speedy passage of the budget to enable the government continue to provide dividends of democracy to people of the state.

The governor also urged youths to shun all forms of violence especially as the 2023 general elections got nearer.

In his remarks, the Speaker, Alhaji Hamisu Chidari, assured the governor of speedy passage of the budget to enable time for January to December budget circle.

Chidari urged government Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to be ready for budget defence at the House.

The speaker also commended the governor for his stride in infrastructural development, security, health and education sector

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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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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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NNPP Crisis: Assembly Members Deny Factional Differences

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By Salisu Baso

As the crisis erupted within Kano’s ruling party NNPP, with some members calling for the governor to stand independently, the Kano State House of Assembly has denied knowledge of any of its members being involved in the rifts.

The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussain, representing Dala Constituency, revealed this to newsmen in an interview with journalists over the publication of an online newspaper, Daily Nigeria, stating that some members of the NNPP in the House have joined the factional crisis.

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He described the news as a fabricated and mischievous story from unpatriotic elements planning to destroy the peace reigning within the party. He said that as far as the members of the House are concerned, there are no conflicts between the governor and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The Majority Leader therefore assured the party parliament members of their solid support for the leader of the Kwankwasiyya and state governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, adding that the governor considers Senator Kwankwaso his mentor.

On the issue of some party members calling for the governor to be independent (Tsaya da Kafar Ka), Hon. Dala said the governor is operating independently without interference from any person. He therefore accused some opposition politicians from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, of sponsoring unpatriotic people to ignite a crisis in the state with a view to disrupting the government’s development initiatives.

 

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