The Nigerian Democracy Working Group has praised the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Prof. Sani Lawan Malumfashi, for his commitment to conducting inclusive and transparent local government elections in the state

The Democracy Working Group, comprising civil society organizations, academics, and activists across Nigeria, has closely monitored KANSIEC’s efforts. They specifically lauded Prof. Malumfashi’s compliance with a recent court ruling from Abuja, which ordered the reduction of nomination form fees for candidates. This move was seen as a vital step towards promoting fairness and inclusivity in the election process.

In addition, the group’s convener, Dr. Vincent Okpara Innocent, highlighted Prof. Malumfashi’s outreach to opposition parties, ensuring that all political entities participate in the elections. The commission’s open dialogue and transparent policies were described as model practices for other states to follow.

The group expressed confidence in the Chairman’s leadership and commitment to democracy, emphasizing that KANSIEC’s inclusive approach would lead to credible and widely accepted elections. Prof. Malumfashi’s experience, having managed similar elections before, was seen as a key factor in the process.

Dr. Okpara Innocent concluded the statement by pledging the group’s support to KANSIEC and wishing Prof. Malumfashi and his team success in conducting fair and peaceful elections in Kano State.

The President of MAAUN Group of Universities Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo has congratulated PR guru Yushau Shuaib on the wedding of his Son Saad Yushau and Maryam Aminu Gwadabe the daughter of the Chairman of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria Muhammad Aminu Gwadabe.

Professor Gwarzo who was in Lagos on Saturday attended the wedding which took place at the Syrian Mosque, in Victoria Ireland.

He was accompanied by his Executive Assistant and Manager of PRNigeria Centre Adnan Mukhtar, Chief Executive Officer of FORTE GCC Innovative Solutions Limited Engineer Khalil Sagir Koki and Muntasir Hassan Imam.

The marriage ceremony, which took place was solemnized in the presence of several notable media figures, including a former NGE General Secretary, Hakeem Bello, the Editor, of Saturday Tribune, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju and a celebrated columnist, Barr. Festus Adedayo.

Kano State Government has shifted resumption date for all day public/private primary and post-primary schools in the state to Tuesday 17th September, 2024.

While pupils and students in boarding schools across the state will resume on Monday 16th September, 2024.

A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru quoted the state Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explaining that the adjustment follows declaration of 16th Sept, 2024 as public holiday to celebrate Eid-el Maulud.

” The adjustment is therefore to allow students to celebrate this holy date which marks the birth of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

” While congratulating Muslim ummah, I wish to call on them to embrace the values of patience, sacrifice, and patriotism and continue to pray for the state and nation at large ” he said.

The statement therefore urges parents/guardians of students to take note of the new resumption date to ensure complete compliance

It wished both students, pupils, and their teachers a successful Maulud celebration and new academic session.

Signed
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
Director Public Enlightenment
Ministry of Education
14-09-2024