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Kano Inaugurates 2024 Ramadan Feeding Committee

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In a significant move towards boosting unity and support, the Kano State Government inaugurated a high-powered committee on Wednesday for the upcoming 2024 Ramadan Feeding Programme (RFP).

The Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalan Gwarzo, leading the inauguration at his office, emphasized that the program aims to assist all residents of the state, transcending political affiliations.

This was contained in a press statement issued to newsmen by the Deputy Governor’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu on Wednesday.

The Deputy Governor urged the committee to strategize the distribution of food across designated areas in the state, highlighting the importance of completing their task within five days.

He emphasized the need to review previous reports, ensuring tangible results to address existing gaps.

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The committee’s terms of reference include identifying key distribution spots within the 8 metropolitan local governments and 36 local government areas of the state, recommending breakfast menus for the targeted Muslim ummah during Ramadan, and identifying individuals or groups deserving of government goodwill as a Ramadan gesture.

Expressing gratitude to the people of the state for their ongoing support, the Comr. Gwarzo underlined the commitment of the administration led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Ahmad Tijjani Auwal, speaking on behalf of the committee, thanked the state government for entrusting them with this crucial Ramadan feeding task. He assured that the committee would work diligently to fulfill its mandate.

Auwal also called on philanthropists in the state to support the program, ensuring its success and widespread benefits during the Holy Ramadan month.

Other members of the committee includes Aisha Lawan Saji (Commissioner of Women Affairs), Amina Abdullahi (Commissioner of Special Duties), Umar Haruna Doguwa (Commissioner of Education), Baba Halilu Dantiye (Commissioner of Information), among others.

 

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Kano State Government Welcomes Court of Appeal Judgment on Emirate Council Dispute

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The Kano State Government has expressed profound satisfaction with the recent judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, regarding the Emirate Council matter involving His Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II and other parties. This was announced during a press conference jointly addressed by the Hon. Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Hon. Commissioner for Information, Kano State, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the NUJ Press Centre, Kano.

“On behalf of the Kano State Government, we express our profound satisfaction with the Judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, regarding the Emirate Council matter involving His Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II and other parties,” stated the Hon. Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice.

The verdict overturns earlier decisions by the Federal High Court and validates the government’s lawful actions regarding chieftaincy appointments and reforms in the state’s traditional institutions. “This ruling reaffirms the government’s commitment to justice, fairness, and adherence to due process in our efforts to modernize traditional structures while preserving the cultural heritage of Kano State,” added the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

The judgment further clarifies the rightful jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters, underscoring the constitutional boundaries of the courts in such affairs. “The decision by the appellate court to void previous judgments that questioned the state’s lawful appointments underscores the correctness of our actions and strengthens our resolve to continue reforms for equitable representation and inclusive governance,” emphasized the Hon. Commissioner for Information.

For the avoidance of doubt, all decisions, pronouncements, and orders made by the Federal High Court Kano have been quashed and set aside by the Court of Appeal. “Furthermore, the law enacted by the Kano State House of Assembly relating to Emirates and all actions taken by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State pursuant to that law have been fully upheld and legalized by the Court of Appeal,” the Hon. Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice clarified.

The Kano State Government extended its appreciation to the Judiciary for upholding the principles of justice and fairness. “We extend our appreciation to the Judiciary for upholding the principles of justice and fairness. The Kano State Government remains committed to working with traditional institutions, ensuring harmony, and fostering development across all emirates,” stated the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

The government urged all parties to respect the court’s judgment and join hands with the government to promote peace, unity, and progress in Kano State. “We urge all parties to respect the court’s judgment and join hands with the government to promote peace, unity, and progress in our beloved state. Let us continue to prioritize the collective good of Kano State above all individual interests,” concluded the Hon. Commissioner for Information.

 

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Governor Yusuf set to disburse N3bn to flood victims

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Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has completed arrangements to flag off distribution of three billion naira (N3b) to victims of flood in last rainy season in the affected areas.

Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this while declaring opened the 23rd State Executive Council Meeting held at Kano Government House today.

A statement issued by Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday said, Governor Yusuf revealed that the amount was donated by the Federal Government to the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory as intervention for the 2024 flood disaster.

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The governor further revealed that the money was remitted to the state treasury few months ago in preparation for onward distribution the the affected victims.

He added that the administration kept the money appropriately to identify the real victims who will benefit from the gesture of the Federal Government and ensure produnce, accountability and responsiveness in the process.

“Now that we are ready, we have all the lists of the victims, we know how much each victim will collect, so the distribution will commence,” the governor assured.

He said already a main and sub committees for the distribution of the donation were set up and would go accross the 44 local government areas to disburse amount to real victims. Gov. Yusuf affirmed

It could be recalled that National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) with support from Intentional donor organisations have tracked the areas and people affected by the flood in Kano state.

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Censorship organised First Hausa Novels Competition among authors  

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By Salisu Baso

An author of Bahaushiyar Al’adu, Malam Zubairu Musa Baban Naji has emerged the winner of the first Kano State Censorship Board Hausa Novels Writing Competition organised by the Board in collaboration with the Association of Nigeria Authors (ANA).

The chairman organising committee of the competition, Alhaji Ado Ahmad Gidan Dabino announced the outcome of the result in a grand celebration to mark the first historic competition at the presentation and awards ceremony to the winners and participants of the occasion.

He further said the runner up was Danladi Zakariyya Haruna, the author of Gado Gida da horo who came second while a female author, Hauwa Shehu written Bahaushe Mai Arziki took third place to clinch N200, 000, while the winner and his runner ups received N500,000 and N300,000 respectively.

In his welcome address the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Censorship Board, Alhaji (Dr) Abba Al-Mustapha said the competition amongst the novelists was to revive the reading culture and also to encourage the young writers and improve their wealth talents.

He assured the readiness of the administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf to continued its efforts in restructuring the film production and publication of novels towards changing the society according to moral values.

In his remarks, Professor Abdallah Uba Adamu called on the film producers to seize opportunity of utilizing the novels into the scripts writing for films production.

He charged the Senior Special Assistant to Governor on Youth and sports and film producer to lead the film producers to sponsor the first ten novels and produce a series of films.

Also speaking Alhaji Sani Danja commended the Executive Secretary of the State Censorship Board Abba Al-Mustapha for his effort to improve the relationships between the members of Kannywood and Authors in the state, adding the two parties have the same goals of educating and entertaining the society as wee as promoting culture and tradition of the Hausa cultural heritage.

Those attended the occasion includes the representative of Commissioner of Tourism and Culture, representative of Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Executive Secretary History and Culture, Managing Director Kano State Tourism Board, Managing Director Radio Kano as well as Chairman, El Samad, Alhaji Sammani Ahmad and Shehu Hassan Kano.

 

 

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