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Abba Kabir Yusuf : The Next Governor Kano Deserves
Hisham Habib
Democracy is just about numbers and that translates to the manifestations of popular view over suppressive manipulation.
The 2023 general election draws closer and Kano people would go to the polls as with other states to vote for candidates for the various positions contested for at the national and states level.
The NNPP gubernatorial candidate in Kano Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf has endeared the hearts of more eligible voters than all other candidates and it is no longer news that he is poised to win the election with a resounding victory.
This is substantiated by opinion views gathered in the state by outstanding radio stations social media platforms including Freedom Radio and Aminci FM.
The enthusiasm by women and children whenever Abba comes out tells you more of the preferential signals coming from the owners of the mandate themselves.
It is pertinent to also note that as a candidate with diverse experience in governance and community development he stands out in his plans for a greater Kano.
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His Marshall plan on education which is a scion from what Engineer Rabiu Kwankwaso did in the state will accelerate development of that crucial sector when given the mandate and will restore the crippled system the present administration had made to efforts by governor Kwankwaso in 2015.
The healthcare sector should expect a robust intervention when NNPP comes on board as it is a personal priority of Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf to rejuvenate the hospital management in the state for a more prudent and efficient services using the most up to date facilities and the abundant manpower we are underutilizing.
Kano s position as a center of commercial activities will positively transform into a global hub considering the prominence Abba will give to the promotion of business, his meticulous approach will revitilize the business sector making it attractive to investors within the continent and globally.
The agitation by the citizens for a change from a bastardized system where nepotism and gross misconduct prevail to a disciplined and consistent government,will usher in competent and Target driven hands that would help the administration of NNPP in Kano project the local government administration to greater heights.
Gone will be the days when resources meant for developmental works will be diverted to selfish hands and the government officials will be accountable to all transactions in line with global best practices.
Not only will the NNPP government under Abba Kabir cater for the citizens well being it will also prioritize the promotion of agriculture being the occupation of many people in therural parts of the state,through tangibel programs that can be seen and utilized covering the accessibility of inputs by the farmers and the enhancement of modern skills in the sector.
The good story is that the candidate palms to encompass urban renewal policies, environmenal protection measures and the special consideration to issues like security,welfare and disability rightsamong others.
When he finally unveils a trustworthy blueprint and launch a carefully coordinated campaign the good people will be smiling in March when the y go to the polls knowing fully well the fruits in the basket will be their choice.
Hisham Habib is of the Media and Strategic Communication unit Abba Kabir Yusuf Campaign office
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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
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
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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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar
The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.
The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.
Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.
He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.
“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.
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