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Aviation workers protest residential quarters encroachment by NAF in Kano

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Aviation workers on Saturday in Kano protested over encroachment on their residential quarters land by the Nigerian Air Force.

The protesters with various placard inscriptions accused the Nigerian Air Force of encroaching on their land and attempting to block the entrance gate to their residential quarters by personnel of the Air Force who have started construction on the land.

Speaking during the peaceful protest, Aviation Quarters Welfare Association Chairman, Zakariyyau Dauda, said it was a surprise to them on Friday when the Nigerian Air force personnel started construction on the aviation residential quarters land and tried to block the main entrance gate of the quarters claiming the land belong to them.

‘’We were surprised yesterday when the Air Force personnel started construction on our land and even blocked our entrance gate claiming the land belonged to them.

‘’One of our colleagues was even harassed in the presence of his children and wife when coming back from school, insisting that they would not allow him entrance into the residential quarters,” he explained.

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‘’Immediately we got a message to the airport manager, Gambo Aboki who got in touch with the Nigerian Airforce Commandant but was denied an audience.’’

‘’ We were here before the air force, the residential quarters has been here for over 50 years . That was before the Air Force came here. Incidentally, the airport accommodated the air force by being magnanimous to give part of its land to the Air force. I have never seen where a tenant now claimed to be the landlord,” he said.

The chairman appealed to the Chief of Air Staff to call his men to order so as not to create chaos.

He also appealed to the federal government and the National Assembly to wade into the issue as they would not accept the situation where Nigerian Airforce personnel are harassing their members.

When contacted, the Director Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet , said that he was not aware of the situation but would get back immediately he gets a clear picture of the situation.

Gabkwet appealed to the aviation staff to remain calm and that the issue would be addressed amicably as they have been enjoying a peaceful coexistence for a long time.

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

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The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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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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