By Abbas Yushau Yusuf

The ongoing power outage affecting northern Nigeria for over a week due to alleged vandalism has brought operations to a standstill in most industries in Kano and the region.

Sani Hussein, a national council member of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), stated this in an exclusive interview with a NIGERIAN TRACKER correspondent.

According to Sani Hussein, many factories cannot afford the cost of diesel. Even those that can are counting losses as they cannot shut down operations.

The national council member, who was a former chairman of MAN Kano Jigawa, said maintaining production is a nightmare as 30 percent of operating factories are struggling to meet orders.

Sani Husseini warned that if the situation continues, northern-based industries could lose 500 billion naira due to the power outage in a month.

The industry chief further said many industries have asked their staff to take temporary leave until power is restored. He added that if the power issue is not resolved, it could lead to layoffs and serious unemployment.

Ahmad Kawu Rosy, former Special Adviser to the Kano state governor on youth and sports, and former hairman of Nigeria’s Nationwide League One, has praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mallam Shehu Dikko as the chairman of the National Sports Commission.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, Kawu Rosy expressed confidence in Dikko’s ability to elevate sports in Nigeria, describing him as an astute and innovative administrator.

“President Tinubu has provided the right blueprint, the right appointment, and the right person at the right time. We, the stakeholders, have long advocated for the return of the National Sports Commission, and with the appointment of Mallam Shehu Dikko, our hopes have been renewed. Dikko has consistently proven his ability to raise standards through creative solutions in every role he has taken on,” Kawu stated.

On Wednesday, October 23rd, the presidency unveiled a new blueprint for Nigeria’s sports development, including the revival of the National Sports Commission and the appointment of Mallam Shehu Dikko as its chairman.

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah has approved the sum of 80,000 Naira as the minimum wage for Enugu workers, effective immediately.

Governor Mbah announced this at the Lion Building, while receiving the report of the committee setup to look into the minimum wage issue in the state.

Today, I’m happy to announce a new minimum wage for workers in Enugu state, reflecting our fidelity to their welfare in regard of which we’ve been resolutely committed.

“We’ve approved the sum of 80,000 Naira to take immediate effect as the new minimum wage in Enugu State.”

He added that the move is hinged on his administration’s believe that the labour is a creator of wealth and if well taken care of, will grow wealth for the state.