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Kano to Collaborate with NGOs for Sector Development

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

 

Kano State Government has pledged to collaborate with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Societies for the development of various sectors in the state.

 

The State Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibrin (Provost), made this commitment when members of an NGO under the aegis of Partnership To Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) paid him a congratulatory visit in his office.

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Alhaji Jibrin (Provost) also assured to collaborate with development partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and civil societies to enhance the development of many sectors in the state.

He emphasized that the present administration in the state is ready to partner and work in synergy with NGOs, whom he described as tools for development. The government of Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf will utilize all the potentialities of non-governmental organizations for positive development across the state.

He emphasized that the state government will not hesitate to accept ideas that will enhance working synergy among the MDAs and 44 Local Government Areas for effective and efficient benefitting the entire people of the state.

Earlier in his remarks, the Partnership State Facilitation Manager, Malam Auwalu Hamza, disclosed that the team was in the commissioner’s office to deliver a congratulatory message on behalf of the entire staff of PERL in the state. Malam Hamza maintained that “we are here also to intimate you on the role of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development as a coordinator in all reforms and laws supported by PERL”.

He added that the PERL supported reforms and laws which include Kano State being among the top 25% of states in the World Bank SIFTAS program in the country and the establishment of the Public Debt Management Office (DMO) with an accompanying implementation plan for DMO law among others.

In a statement by Bashir Habib Yahaya, Director of Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, those in attendance during the visit included the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Lawan Shehu Abdulwahab, State Focal Person of SIFTAS, Malam Imam Inuwa Gwale, and some of the management staff of the ministry

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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.

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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.

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.

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“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.

“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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