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World Disability Day: Stakeholders, AHIP Call for an End to Stigma ,Timely Release of Funds

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Amidst the global commemoration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, Hajiya Mairo Bello, the head of the Adolescent Health Information Project (AHIP), addressed the prevalent issue of stigma faced by individuals with disabilities. Speaking passionately during the World Disability Day celebration, Bello emphasized the immense work ethic exhibited by the physically challenged, challenging stereotypes.

Highlighting a broader perspective, Bello drew attention to violence against all individuals, not just girls, including minors. She underscored the significance of recognizing and upholding the rights of every individual, regardless of their abilities. Bello emphasized the need to address social issues and explore collaborative solutions, stating that AHIP is actively seeking ways to work together to tackle these challenges.

In a call to action, Bello urged people with disabilities (PWDs) to build resilience and embrace their own values and self-worth. She emphasized utilizing one’s physical abilities and not succumbing to mental disabilities, promoting a message of empowerment for individuals facing various challenges.

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During the discussion, Abba Bello Ahmad raised the question of investments to prevent violence against women. He advocated for the establishment of a commission specifically for PWDs, recognizing the enormity of the task at hand.

Barrister Fatima Ahmad presented a historical overview, citing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 1966.

Exploring the Disability Act, Ahmad stressed the importance of recognizing a commission specifically for PWDs, outlining the rights that would be acknowledged. The act emphasized the right to education for every child and advocated for inclusion rather than exclusion when the disability law is passed. Ahmad expressed concern about children with disabilities resorting to begging and stressed the need to address this issue, preventing a cycle of dependence on begging certificates.

In conclusion, the International Day of People with Disabilities served as a platform not only to acknowledge the challenges faced by PWDs but also to advocate for inclusivity, the protection of rights, and collaborative efforts to eliminate societal stigmas.

Stakeholders also decried inability to release funds to uplift PWDs by concerned agencies.

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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.

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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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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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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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