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Kano Peace Committee Urges Youth to Shun Planned October 1 Protest in the Interest of Peace

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The Kano Peace Committee (KPC) has urged youths in Kano State to avoid participating in a planned protest scheduled for October 1, 2024, citing concerns over the potential destruction of public and private property. The KPC released a statement on Monday, warning against the protest and emphasizing the importance of preserving peace and security in the state.

“We beseech Kano youths to stay away from the 1st October planned protest in the interest of peace, security, and integrity of our dear state,” said Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, the convener and head of the KPC Secretariat.

Waiya expressed concern about a sponsored campaign allegedly mobilizing youths to participate in the second phase of an anti-government protest, which had seen violent episodes earlier in August 2024.

The committee referenced the devastating impact of the August protests, during which Kano experienced significant economic, social, and commercial setbacks. “Kano State experienced one of its worst nightmares, more than any other state in the country,” the statement read. The committee noted the losses incurred during the previous protest, including the destruction of properties worth billions and the loss of lives.

Many of those who participated in the previous protest are still rotting in jail, while those who instigated them have abandoned them,” the statement added, highlighting that some of the youth who were involved have been left to deal with the consequences alone. The committee urged the youth to think critically about their involvement in protests and to avoid being manipulated by “selfish politicians.”

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The KPC also criticized political actors whom they accused of using vulnerable youths for their own gains, while ensuring a brighter future for their own children. “It is high time to emancipate ourselves from the clutches of political manipulation,” the statement said, adding that youths should focus on building a better future for themselves rather than serving the interests of others.

The committee reminded residents that Kano State remains their home, and as such, they have a responsibility to protect its integrity and prevent any further destruction. “We have a duty to protect and preserve its integrity, honour, and respect against all evil plans,” the statement said.

In its conclusion, the KPC commended the efforts of security agencies in maintaining order during previous protests and urged them to continue upholding the law in their efforts to safeguard the state. “It is time to join our hands to salvage our dear state and our country from any evil plans that may destroy our peace and peaceful coexistence.”

The statement from the KPC comes amid heightened tensions and growing calls for protests nationwide against bad governance, with some fearing a repeat of the violence that characterized earlier demonstrations.

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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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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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