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Senator Bukola Saraki Launches Scholarship Programme

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Abuja, Nigeria  – Abba Gwale, media aide to former Senate President Bukola Saraki, reported  on the launch of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation Scholarship Programme at Muhammad Kamaldeen University. Saraki, a staunch advocate for education, reaffirmed his commitment to promoting educational initiatives during a meeting with the Screening Committee.

Saraki expressed his deep-seated belief in the transformative power of education, emphasizing its pivotal role in driving societal progress. “Education has always been the cornerstone of progress for me,” Saraki remarked, highlighting his unwavering dedication to supporting educational initiatives both during his tenure in government and as a private citizen.

During the meeting, Saraki and the Screening Committee convened to review the committee’s report and deliberate on the selection of scholarship recipients. After careful consideration, Saraki approved the disbursement of scholarships to 80 deserving students who had successfully completed the application process.

In commending the committee for its commitment to transparency and diligence in the selection process, Saraki underscored the importance of ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all. “I commend the committee for their dedication to transparency,” Saraki stated, acknowledging the pivotal role of transparency in promoting accountability and fairness in educational initiatives.

Saraki further encouraged all eligible students to avail themselves of the opportunity presented by the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation Scholarship Programme. By providing financial assistance to deserving students, the programme aims to alleviate the financial burden associated with pursuing higher education and empower students to achieve their academic aspirations.

The launch of the scholarship programme at Muhammad Kamaldeen University reflects Saraki’s steadfast commitment to advancing education and empowering the next generation of leaders. Through initiatives like the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation Scholarship Programme, Saraki continues to demonstrate his dedication to fostering educational excellence and nurturing talent in Nigeria.

As the programme unfolds, Saraki remains optimistic about its potential to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and contribute to the development of a more educated and prosperous society. With education as his guiding principle, Saraki reaffirms his commitment to championing initiatives that promote equitable access to quality education for all Nigerians.

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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.

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.

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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