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EXCLUSIVE:Unpaid 5 Month Allowances For Govt House Press Raise Concerns Over Kano State Government’s Commitment to Media

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Abbas Yushau Yusuf

The failure of the Kano State Government to disburse government house press crew allowances since the inauguration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has ignited concerns regarding the erosion of the government’s commitment to the media.

This investigative news report delves into the alleged negligence and sheds light on the consequences faced by journalists assigned to cover the Kano State Government’s activities.

The government house press crew, comprising reporters, photojournalists, and videographers, plays a pivotal role in ensuring transparent and accountable governance by covering public affairs in Kano.

Shielded from political interference, their role is essential in keeping citizens informed about government policies, actions, and decisions.

However, since Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s inauguration on May 29, 2023, the government has repeatedly failed to honor its obligation of paying the press crew’s monthly allowances.

Numerous journalists within the press crew, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that their allowances have remained unpaid for five months, despite their persistent appeals to the government.

This failure has led to severe financial consequences for the affected journalists, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet. Several journalists have resorted to borrowing money to cover transportation and other expenses essential for their professional responsibilities.

Such financial hardships create an environment in which journalists are vulnerable to compromise, potentially hindering the impartiality and objectivity of their reporting.

The delayed payments raise concerns about potential fears within the Kano State Government.

Sources within the government have cited inadequate budgetary allocation, bureaucratic red tape, and administrative inefficiencies as possible reasons for the delayed disbursements.

However, these explanations fall short in justifying the prolonged lack of payment, which undermines principles of transparency and accountability that the government is expected to uphold.

The press crew’s role in raising awareness, informing the public, and holding elected officials accountable cannot be understated. Neglecting their welfare sends a troubling message about the government’s respect for journalistic integrity and hampers the ability of media professionals to perform their duties effectively.

In response to these allegations, it is imperative for the Kano State Government to take immediate action to rectify this issue. The failure to pay government house press crew allowances in a timely manner raises questions about the government’s commitment to the media and its ability to provide the public with accurate and unbiased information.

When contacted, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Chief Press Secretary, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, declined to comment on the matter

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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November 21, 2024

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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.

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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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November 21, 2024

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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.

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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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November 20, 2024

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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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