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Scouting for Competent MCs to Enhance the Kano Government House PR Department

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

 

Abbas Yushau Yusuf

Recently, an online news medium in Kano(Not NIGERIAN TRACKER) reported on the challenges faced by the Kano State Government House Public Relations Department. Upon Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s inauguration on May 29, 2023, the department underwent a complete overhaul, and new personnel were assigned to manage it.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf appointed Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, a public relations practitioner, as the Chief Press Secretary and spokesperson. However, just a month before Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s inauguration, complaints arose regarding the department’s lack of a competent and eloquent Master of Ceremony (MC) for events at the Government House.

The issue became evident during the recent Traditional Hawan Nassarawa, when the Emir of Kano visited Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Since then, the Governor has been actively searching for a capable MC who can make occasions at the Government House captivating without any public embarrassment.

During the administrations of Malam Ibrahim Shekarau and Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Malam Aminu Kabir Yasar served as the MC at the Government House for over 14 years. However, when Governor Ganduje was about to leave the Government House, Malam Aminu Kabir Yassar also departed.

Even if the current Kano State Government decides not to reappoint the former DG Aminu Yassar as the MC at the Government House, there are other competent public relations practitioners in the state who can serve as MCs anywhere in the world. Some potential candidates are:

Alhaji Ahmad Aminu

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A veteran broadcast journalist from Kano, Alhaji Ahmad Aminu gained recognition in the early 70s at Radio Nigeria Kaduna and the BBC. He previously served as the Permanent Secretary in the Kano State Ministry of Information. Alhaji Ahmad Aminu has experience as an MC during various significant events, including the swearing-in ceremonies of Governor Kabir Gaya in 1992, Governor Kwankwaso in 1999, Governor Ibrahim Shekarau in 2003, and the coronation of Emir Muhammad Sunusi II on February 7th, 2015.

Farouk Umar Othman

Another notable figure in broadcast journalism from Kano, Alhaji Farouk Umar Othman, is a retired Permanent Secretary from the state-owned television station, Abubakar Rimi Television. He completed his master’s degree at the University of Ohio in the United States. With his extensive experience, he is well-suited to serve as an MC.

Bello Sani Galadanchi

Alhaji Bello Sani Galadanchi is a retired broadcast journalist from Kano. He is known for his competence as well as his skills as a motivational speaker, much like Malam Ahmad Aminu and Farouk Umar Othman. Bello Sani Galadanchi is renowned for making occasions attractive and can do so anywhere in the world.

Muhammad Musa Muhammad Inya

Muhammad Musa Muhammad Inya is an energetic and competent MC from Kano who recently retired from the state’s radio corporation. He is sought after for various events within and outside Kano.

Malam Aliyu Yusuf,

A Mass Communications graduate from Bayero University, Class of 1998, currently serves as the Director of Public Enlightenment at the state’s Ministry of Education. With his experience as a former Kano state Government House correspondent for triumph newspapers.

Abbas Ibrahim,

Is the current chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists in Kano state, is a seasoned journalist with years of experience. He is currently associated with Radio Kano and is widely recognized for his eloquence and ability to thrive in any occasion.

 

Ahmad Rufai Bello

Ahmad Rufai Bello, popularly known as RB Junior, is a highly competent and eloquent Master of Ceremony (MC) that Kano is fortunate to have.

With nearly three decades of experience, Ahmad Rufai Bello has become a household name among radio listeners in Kano.

He began his career at Radio Kano FM before transitioning to the first indigenous Northern private FM station, Freedom Radio.

Ahmad Rufai Bello consistently delivers energetic and passionate performances as an MC at every event he is invited to.

In addition to his MC work, he also serves as a media consultant and currently holds the position of Media Coordinator at Dala Inland Dry Port.

All eyes are now on the Kano State Government to get the service of a new state orator, who will not only boast the image of the government, but saves the state from public embarassment.

 

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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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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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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.

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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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