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Schools Renovation:Kano Embarks On Public Private Partnership

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Kano State Government has embarked on public private partnership to renovate schools across the state.

The Managing Director ,Kano state urban planning and Development authority  (KNUPDA) Arch. Suleiman Ahmed Abdulwahab announced this on Wednesday during an inspection of some of the schools undergoing renovation.

Suleiman said the initiative was to ensure that teaching and learning are conducted in a conducive atmosphere.

You see this initiative was sequel to complaints by the school authorities over the past six years on the security challenges of miscreants hibernating in most of the schools , poor infrastructures due to paucity of fund for maintenance and increasing population of students.’’

He explained that the complaints were from the School Based Management Committee (SBMC) and the Parent Teachers Associations.

The managing director said as part of the mandate of the agency and collaboration with the state ministry of education, the state assembly was approached for amendment of law guiding activities around schools to give room for the renovation and remodeling.

 

He explained that under the program, 21 public schools have been selected as pilot scheme within the metropolis as a measure to address insecurity facing most of the schools due to activities of miscreants and source of income for the schools management for maintenance.

‘’The renovation being carried out across the selected schools is a public private partnership (PPP) with the construction of shops by the perimeter fence of the schools which will be providing fund for the schools management and in which the ownership of the shops will eventually be the same school after a period of time by the investors who are embarking on the construction,’’ the KNUPDA Managing Director said.

Similarly, the security threat of miscreants hibernating around the schools posing dangers to the teachers and students would be address with the securities that would be provided by the shop owners.’’

He added that with the support of the lawmakers and the state governor, the law was amended and this gave opportunity to fashion out ways in which the schools with the renovations and adequate security provided through the initiative can as well generate fund for their maintenance so as to improve conditions for teaching and learning.

Arch. Suleiman Ahmed Abdulwahab said during the inspection that more than 85% of the renovations have been completed in the first phase of the exercise on eight secondary schools and one primary school.

SOLACEBASE reports that the pilot schools in the first phase of the renovation include, G.S.S Stadium, G.G.S.S Dabo, G.S.S Kwakwachi, G.S.S Bachirawa, G.S.S Kofar Nasarawa, G.G.S.S Dukawuya, G.S.S Goron Dutse, G.G.S.S Chiranchi and Chiranchi Primary School.

Speaking to journalists during the inspection, Chairman of SBMC, G.S.S Stadium, Alhaji Muhammad Lawal said for over six years they have written several letters of complaints to the state government on, over stressed infrastructures and insecurity with activities of miscreants who have been stealing and vandalizing property of the school and dangers of the activities.

‘’ Succor came our way with the initiative of the public private partnership that has led to construction of one block of 7 classrooms, construction of perimeter fence , construction of one block of 15 toilets, renovation of laboratory and repair of leaking roof in some classrooms, Muhammad noted.

He noted that all these have been completed 100% except for the renovation of the laboratory which is ongoing.

Also, Principal Director, G.G.S.S. Dabo, (France road) , Hajia Binta AbdulHamid, said the major challenges facing the school is security threat by drug addicts and miscreants from Sabo Gari.

Honestly since the school does not have wall fence it makes it easy for the miscreants to walk into the school to steal and destroy our property. At times they break into offices through the ceiling.

‘’Hence in 2015 we had joint meeting of PTAs of schools in Sabon Gari and laid our complaints to the governor.’’

‘’We suggested the construction of shops by the fence of the schools which will provide security for us as shop owners will engage securities which will check activities of thieves and miscreants due to our proximity to Sabon Gari market.’’

The initiative of the public private partnership is of much benefit to us as it has led to construction of perimeter fence , construction of two blocks of ten toilets, renovation of classroom blocks and renovation and conversion of our admin block to entrepreneur centre and examination hall.’’

Similarly, the Principal, G.S.S Kwakwachi, Malam Auwalu Ado said the school that was established in 1983 has never witnessed any renovation that led to dilapidated classroom structures and roofs .

The initiative of the public private partnership is of much benefit to us as it has led to construction of perimeter fence , construction of two blocks of ten toilets, renovation of classroom blocks and renovation and conversion of our admin block to entrepreneur centre and examination hall.’’

Similarly, the Principal, G.S.S Kwakwachi, Malam Auwalu Ado said the school that was established in 1983 has never witnessed any renovation that led to dilapidated classroom structures and roofs .

Ado said the wall fence of the school gave way long ago due to a very large pond beside the premises that led to flooding mostly and the place also turned to refuse dump.

‘’ The collapse of the perimeter fence exposed us to serious security threats from miscreants who mostly invade the school to steal the roofing sheets, windows and doors with several other properties,’’ the principal said.

He said the school SBMC, PTA and management have been writing letters of complaints since 2007 and calling for this renovation.

Auwalu Ado said recently the school authorities later approached KNUPDA on the renovation and surprisingly the authority is presently carrying out renovation of classroom blocks and construction of perimeter fence.

Similarly,  SBMC Chairman, G.S.S Kofar Nasarawa, Malam Habibu Dauda Yakasai while appreciating the initiative said KNUPDA has renovated 5 blocks of 6 classrooms, constructed 6 number of students toilets to address issue of open defecation and two staff toilets.

Committee Chairman on school maintenance, G.S.S Kofar Nasarawa, Comrade Ismaila Ammai Maizare commended KNUPDA managing Director and the state governor on the initiative of the public private partnership that he described as opportunity that will give the school more money to improve on its infrastructures.

On his part, KNUPDA Director of Architecture and Chairman Schools Renovation Committee, Arch. Salisu Bello said the first phase of the renovation is almost 90% completed and the second phase with 12 other schools as beneficiaries of the scheme will commence in earnest.

Salisu said the renovations are carried out with schools’ authorities carried along so as to ensure that work done are in line with approved specification.

 

 

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Kano State Government Welcomes Court of Appeal Judgment on Emirate Council Dispute

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The Kano State Government has expressed profound satisfaction with the recent judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, regarding the Emirate Council matter involving His Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II and other parties. This was announced during a press conference jointly addressed by the Hon. Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Hon. Commissioner for Information, Kano State, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the NUJ Press Centre, Kano.

“On behalf of the Kano State Government, we express our profound satisfaction with the Judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, regarding the Emirate Council matter involving His Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II and other parties,” stated the Hon. Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice.

The verdict overturns earlier decisions by the Federal High Court and validates the government’s lawful actions regarding chieftaincy appointments and reforms in the state’s traditional institutions. “This ruling reaffirms the government’s commitment to justice, fairness, and adherence to due process in our efforts to modernize traditional structures while preserving the cultural heritage of Kano State,” added the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

The judgment further clarifies the rightful jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters, underscoring the constitutional boundaries of the courts in such affairs. “The decision by the appellate court to void previous judgments that questioned the state’s lawful appointments underscores the correctness of our actions and strengthens our resolve to continue reforms for equitable representation and inclusive governance,” emphasized the Hon. Commissioner for Information.

For the avoidance of doubt, all decisions, pronouncements, and orders made by the Federal High Court Kano have been quashed and set aside by the Court of Appeal. “Furthermore, the law enacted by the Kano State House of Assembly relating to Emirates and all actions taken by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State pursuant to that law have been fully upheld and legalized by the Court of Appeal,” the Hon. Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice clarified.

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The Kano State Government extended its appreciation to the Judiciary for upholding the principles of justice and fairness. “We extend our appreciation to the Judiciary for upholding the principles of justice and fairness. The Kano State Government remains committed to working with traditional institutions, ensuring harmony, and fostering development across all emirates,” stated the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

The government urged all parties to respect the court’s judgment and join hands with the government to promote peace, unity, and progress in Kano State. “We urge all parties to respect the court’s judgment and join hands with the government to promote peace, unity, and progress in our beloved state. Let us continue to prioritize the collective good of Kano State above all individual interests,” concluded the Hon. Commissioner for Information.

 

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Governor Yusuf set to disburse N3bn to flood victims

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January 8, 2025

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Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has completed arrangements to flag off distribution of three billion naira (N3b) to victims of flood in last rainy season in the affected areas.

Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this while declaring opened the 23rd State Executive Council Meeting held at Kano Government House today.

A statement issued by Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday said, Governor Yusuf revealed that the amount was donated by the Federal Government to the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory as intervention for the 2024 flood disaster.

The governor further revealed that the money was remitted to the state treasury few months ago in preparation for onward distribution the the affected victims.

He added that the administration kept the money appropriately to identify the real victims who will benefit from the gesture of the Federal Government and ensure produnce, accountability and responsiveness in the process.

“Now that we are ready, we have all the lists of the victims, we know how much each victim will collect, so the distribution will commence,” the governor assured.

He said already a main and sub committees for the distribution of the donation were set up and would go accross the 44 local government areas to disburse amount to real victims. Gov. Yusuf affirmed

It could be recalled that National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) with support from Intentional donor organisations have tracked the areas and people affected by the flood in Kano state.

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Censorship organised First Hausa Novels Competition among authors  

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January 2, 2025

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An author of Bahaushiyar Al’adu, Malam Zubairu Musa Baban Naji has emerged the winner of the first Kano State Censorship Board Hausa Novels Writing Competition organised by the Board in collaboration with the Association of Nigeria Authors (ANA).

The chairman organising committee of the competition, Alhaji Ado Ahmad Gidan Dabino announced the outcome of the result in a grand celebration to mark the first historic competition at the presentation and awards ceremony to the winners and participants of the occasion.

He further said the runner up was Danladi Zakariyya Haruna, the author of Gado Gida da horo who came second while a female author, Hauwa Shehu written Bahaushe Mai Arziki took third place to clinch N200, 000, while the winner and his runner ups received N500,000 and N300,000 respectively.

In his welcome address the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Censorship Board, Alhaji (Dr) Abba Al-Mustapha said the competition amongst the novelists was to revive the reading culture and also to encourage the young writers and improve their wealth talents.

He assured the readiness of the administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf to continued its efforts in restructuring the film production and publication of novels towards changing the society according to moral values.

In his remarks, Professor Abdallah Uba Adamu called on the film producers to seize opportunity of utilizing the novels into the scripts writing for films production.

He charged the Senior Special Assistant to Governor on Youth and sports and film producer to lead the film producers to sponsor the first ten novels and produce a series of films.

Also speaking Alhaji Sani Danja commended the Executive Secretary of the State Censorship Board Abba Al-Mustapha for his effort to improve the relationships between the members of Kannywood and Authors in the state, adding the two parties have the same goals of educating and entertaining the society as wee as promoting culture and tradition of the Hausa cultural heritage.

Those attended the occasion includes the representative of Commissioner of Tourism and Culture, representative of Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Executive Secretary History and Culture, Managing Director Kano State Tourism Board, Managing Director Radio Kano as well as Chairman, El Samad, Alhaji Sammani Ahmad and Shehu Hassan Kano.

 

 

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