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AHIP and Christian Aid Launch Program to Empower Adolescent Girls’ Education in Kano

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KANO, NIGERIA – Non-governmental organization, Adolescent Health and Information Projects (AHIP), in collaboration with Christian Aid, has initiated a groundbreaking project called Gender Empowerment and Development Organizing Resource (GEADOR).

In an official statement released by Hajiya Mairo Bello, Director and Project Coordinator of AHIP, the project, titled ‘Inclusive Action for Adolescent Girls’ Education in Kano State,’ will be implemented in girls’ schools across two pilot local government areas, Nasarawa and Kano Municipal.

The primary objective of the intervention is to improve school retention and completion rates among adolescent girls, with the aim of achieving long-term developmental goals.

Bello emphasized that the ‘Inclusive Action for Adolescent Girls’ in Kano State represents a mechanism to ensure the active participation of vulnerable and marginalized groups. The initiative seeks to include these groups in decision-making processes that directly affect their lives, particularly in terms of education and opportunities for improved well-being.

Furthermore, Bello revealed that the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSMB) has approved the project’s implementation in seven schools: GGSS Festival Road, GGSS Hassana Sufi, GGSS Sharada, GGASS Gama, GGASS Gwagwarwa, GGSS Giginyu, and GGSS Gandun Albasa.

The implementation process involved thorough consultations with religious leaders, community representatives, traditional rulers, and other relevant stakeholders in Kano to ensure effective execution and support from all sectors of society.

AHIP, established in 1989, has been actively engaged in development programs for young people and women since 1992, with a particular focus on addressing health, social, and economic challenges faced by these groups, especially in Northern Nigeria.

The launch of the ‘Inclusive Action for Adolescent Girls’ Education in Kano State’ project marks a significant step forward in empowering young girls and promoting gender equality in education within the region

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YPP Chairman Commends Kano Governor for Intervening in Two Remote Villages

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The Chairman of the Young Progressives Party in Kano, Barrister SS Umar, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for intervening in two remote villages, Danshayi in Rimin Gado Local Government and Gishiri Wuya in Warawa Local Government Area, due to the lack of schools and roads in the area.

The YPP Chairman made the commendation while addressing newsmen in Kano.

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He said, “I learned that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf heard the plight of the two communities over Arewa Radio regarding the lack of schools and good roads. The governor’s prompt intervention was timely.”

When the governor heard the information, he immediately dispatched the state commissioner of education to assess the place, which is a commendable initiative.

Barrister SS Umar added that the allocation of 31 percent to education for the 2025 fiscal year is a welcome development.

 

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Sarkin Shanono Confers Traditional Title of Giwar Shanono to Dr. Amina A. Sadiq

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Dr Amina Al Sadiq

 

The Sarkin Shanono in Kano North, Northwestern Nigeria, has conferred the title of Giwar Shanono to Dr. Amina Al Sadiq, a philanthropist and founder of the non-governmental organization Captain Guidance and Counseling Foundation (CGC’p).

The ceremony, which took place at Shanono town in the palace of Sarkin Shanono on Friday, was attended by dignitaries from many parts of Kano State, including Dr. Amina’s friends, on Friday, November 9, 2024.

Apart from heading the foundation, Dr. Amina is a veteran journalist and a university lecturer, which enables her to offer philanthropic gestures.

Sarkin Shanono said Dr. Amina was chosen due to her diligence and steadfastness in doing what she stood for, especially doing good for society.

In her remarks, Dr. Amina thanked Sarkin Shanono for the gesture and vowed to continue doing her best in serving humanity.

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Part of her engagement is public enlightenment for people across the world related to their lives. This includes marriage counseling, lifestyle advice, community projects, public enlightenment programs, catering services programs, personal hygiene counseling, and interior decoration ideas.**

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Gov. Yusuf, Falana SAN, Secure the Release of 71 Kano Minors Arrested During August Protest

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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been unwavering in his commitment to securing the release of the teenagers, vowing to pursue all legal avenues to ensure their freedom.

In a statement, issued by governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, governor Yusuf expressed gratitude for the collective efforts of human rights advocates, including renowned lawyer Femi Falana SAN, and others who fought tirelessly to secure the minors’ release.

“The Federal Government has today withdrawn the treason charges against the minors, who were primarily from Kano State.

“This is a victory for justice and human dignity,” said Barr. Suleiman Dantsoho, one of the human rights lawyers representing the teenagers.

He went on to praise Governor Yusuf for his dedication to the cause, noting that the Governor’s leadership and advocacy had been instrumental in ensuring the teenagers’ freedom.

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“We commend Governor Abba Yusuf for his unwavering support and commitment to human rights and the dignity of his people,” Dantsoho added.

The teenagers are set to be formally handed over to Governor Yusuf by Vice President Kashim Shettima later today, before being flown back to Kano via Max Air.

This landmark decision underscores the importance of safeguarding the rights of individuals, especially minors, and demonstrates the power of legal advocacy in the face of injustice.

 

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