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.

The Kano civil society forum has urged the state government to expedite action in establishing people with disabilities commission.

At a press conference on Wednesday, president of the forum Muhammad Bello emphasized the importance of establishing the commission in order to ensure inclusiveness and good governance.

Muhammad Bello called the attention of the government to fellow suites with states like Plateau and Yobe states who already established similar commissions.

He commended the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for acknowledging the relevance of people living with disabilities in it’s policies.

According to an estimation by association of people living with disabilities in Kano chapter, there are 43,418 people with disabilities in the state as of 2022″

Muhammad Bello said, establishing the commission will help in acquiring adequate data for the people living with disabilities in the state, for proper budgeting and policy formulation.

He said, non implementation of the commission will create room for abusing their rights and depriving them opportunities to get employment.

The IJMB 2002 set held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at the Darud Tauhid Event Center, behind Jifatu Departmental Stores, in a joyous and reflective atmosphere. Members from various walks of life gathered to celebrate the association’s achievements and pledge support to the families of deceased members.

The Chairman of the Association, Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Abdullahi, highlighted the group’s notable achievements, particularly the financial support of ₦50,000 each to 32 children of deceased members. He also acknowledged the challenges faced by the group over the past year.

In a poignant moment, the association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the families of deceased members. The association’s President emphasized the group’s dedication to standing by its own, even in times of grief and loss.

“We will do everything possible to support the families of our deceased members and ensure they are not left behind,” the President said.

The members applauded and appreciated the association’s gesture, visibly moved by the commitment to their welfare.

The President announced the establishment of 8 members of Trustees to serve as an advisory committee for the smooth running of the association.

The IJMB 2002 set has a long history of camaraderie and support. This pledge reinforces the group’s dedication to its members’ well-being.

As the AGM concluded, members departed with a renewed sense of purpose and solidarity, knowing they were part of a community that truly cared for its own.