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Economic Concerns Dominate IIUM Alumni Nigeria Chapter’s 5th Annual Conference and AGM

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

In the spirit of unity and national development, the International Islamic University (IIUM) of Malaysia Alumni Association Nigeria Chapter recently held its 5th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM). Founded in 2017, the association, boasting about 750 members, primarily composed of PhD and Master’s holders, convened to address pressing issues under the theme, “Nigeria’s Economic Conditions: Realities and Remedies.”

In a statement signed by the chairman Local organizing committee Dr Aliyu Dahiru Muhammad said The conference, which took place Via Zoom featured distinguished speakers, including Senator Mal. Ibrahim Shekarau, represented by Dr. Muhammad Sagagi, and His Highness Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa, the Emir of Keffi, Nassarawa State. The President of the Association, Prof. Bashiru Adeniyi Omipidan, and lead paper presenters, Shaykh Prof. Abdul Razzaq Abdul-Majeed Alaro and Prof. Ganiyat A. Adesina-Uthman, contributed to the discussions.

According to Dr Aliyu the conference noted several challenges affecting Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape, with security concerns at the forefront. The recent tragic bombing in Kaduna raised questions about the capacity and willingness of security personnel to address national security challenges. Youth unemployment, inflation reaching 26 percent in November 2023, poor infrastructure, and inconsistent government policies were among the key issues highlighted.

Aliyu said the conference proposed recommendations aimed at steering the nation toward economic stability and prosperity. Urging the government to prioritize security, provide humanitarian aid to victims of the Kaduna bombing, and implement effective job creation policies to tackle youth unemployment were key focal points. The empowerment of women and youth, investment in human capital development, and measures to curb inflation were also highlighted.

Dr Aliyu and the organising secretary Dr Maryam Abimbola Mikail said the conference emphasized an Islamic perspective on higher education, considering it an investment rather than a right or service. The call for the integration of Zakat, an Islamic form of almsgiving, into poverty reduction schemes was particularly stressed. The role of well-to-do individuals in providing social and economic assistance to the poor was highlighted, drawing parallels with the successful implementation of Sukuk for road construction in Nigeria.

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They said the Association expressed gratitude to participants, speakers, and partners for contributing to the success of the conference. The signed communiqué, issued at the end of the event, calls for concerted efforts in addressing economic challenges and integrating Islamic principles for sustainable development.

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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.

 

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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