Kano News
Housing Corporation Collaborates With FCCPC On Advocacy
The managing director, Kano state housing corporation Alh Abdullahi Rabiu, has assured the Kano office of the federal competition and consumer protection commission his maximum support and cooperation towards realising their set objectives.
The managing director,gave the assurance when the management team of the commission led by it’s head of kano office Alh Hassan Abdulhamid Hassan, paid an advocacy and sensitisation visit to the kano state housing corporation.
Alh Abdu Rabi’u, noted with appreciation,the zeal and enthusiasm of the federal competition and consumer protection commission here in Kano toward it’s advocacy drive campaign, and pledged that KSHC would support them in that direction.
He said, Kano state housing corporation is bedeviled with alot of challenges including the inability of its tenants to settle their outstanding fees, which resulted to the current financial hardships in the corporation.
Alh Abdu Rabi’u, expressed hope that when the bilateral collaboration between the two organizations beefed up, Kano state housing corporation would have its financial tension at eased.
He however, commended the federal competition and consumer commission for their advocacy visit, and prayed to almighty Allah to guide them accordingly.
Earlier speaking, the leader of the team who is also the head of kano office of the commission Alh Hassan Abdulhamid Hassan, told the managing director, that they were at the corporation as part of their advocacy visit to various organisations to sensitise the staff of the corporation on the numerous task of the commission.
He noted with serious concern on the lack of awareness from teaming consumers on how best to protect themselves and fight for their rights on many goods and services rendering to them by individuals and corporate bodies.
In a statement released to newsmen by the Director public relations and enlightenment Muhammad Dahiru Idris said Alh Abdulhamid Hassan emphasized that Kano state Housing corporation has a great role to play towards ensuring successful sensitisation among its staff, and called for more collaborations between the corporation and the commission for realization of the desired goals.
Kano News
YPP Chairman Commends Kano Governor for Intervening in Two Remote Villages
The Chairman of the Young Progressives Party in Kano, Barrister SS Umar, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for intervening in two remote villages, Danshayi in Rimin Gado Local Government and Gishiri Wuya in Warawa Local Government Area, due to the lack of schools and roads in the area.
The YPP Chairman made the commendation while addressing newsmen in Kano.
He said, “I learned that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf heard the plight of the two communities over Arewa Radio regarding the lack of schools and good roads. The governor’s prompt intervention was timely.”
When the governor heard the information, he immediately dispatched the state commissioner of education to assess the place, which is a commendable initiative.
Barrister SS Umar added that the allocation of 31 percent to education for the 2025 fiscal year is a welcome development.
Kano News
Sarkin Shanono Confers Traditional Title of Giwar Shanono to Dr. Amina A. Sadiq
The Sarkin Shanono in Kano North, Northwestern Nigeria, has conferred the title of Giwar Shanono to Dr. Amina Al Sadiq, a philanthropist and founder of the non-governmental organization Captain Guidance and Counseling Foundation (CGC’p).
The ceremony, which took place at Shanono town in the palace of Sarkin Shanono on Friday, was attended by dignitaries from many parts of Kano State, including Dr. Amina’s friends, on Friday, November 9, 2024.
Apart from heading the foundation, Dr. Amina is a veteran journalist and a university lecturer, which enables her to offer philanthropic gestures.
Sarkin Shanono said Dr. Amina was chosen due to her diligence and steadfastness in doing what she stood for, especially doing good for society.
In her remarks, Dr. Amina thanked Sarkin Shanono for the gesture and vowed to continue doing her best in serving humanity.
Part of her engagement is public enlightenment for people across the world related to their lives. This includes marriage counseling, lifestyle advice, community projects, public enlightenment programs, catering services programs, personal hygiene counseling, and interior decoration ideas.**
Kano News
Gov. Yusuf, Falana SAN, Secure the Release of 71 Kano Minors Arrested During August Protest
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been unwavering in his commitment to securing the release of the teenagers, vowing to pursue all legal avenues to ensure their freedom.
In a statement, issued by governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, governor Yusuf expressed gratitude for the collective efforts of human rights advocates, including renowned lawyer Femi Falana SAN, and others who fought tirelessly to secure the minors’ release.
“The Federal Government has today withdrawn the treason charges against the minors, who were primarily from Kano State.
“This is a victory for justice and human dignity,” said Barr. Suleiman Dantsoho, one of the human rights lawyers representing the teenagers.
He went on to praise Governor Yusuf for his dedication to the cause, noting that the Governor’s leadership and advocacy had been instrumental in ensuring the teenagers’ freedom.
“We commend Governor Abba Yusuf for his unwavering support and commitment to human rights and the dignity of his people,” Dantsoho added.
The teenagers are set to be formally handed over to Governor Yusuf by Vice President Kashim Shettima later today, before being flown back to Kano via Max Air.
This landmark decision underscores the importance of safeguarding the rights of individuals, especially minors, and demonstrates the power of legal advocacy in the face of injustice.
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