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Criminals Take Over Public Schools in Sabon Gari – Investigation

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By Salisu Baso

Three public schools in the Sabon Gari area have been taken over and turned into hideouts for criminals and thugs. The schools in question are Maikwatashi Secondary School, Zawa’i Junior Secondary School, and Government Girls Secondary School Maikwatashi, all located along Igbo Road in Sabon Gari quarters.

These schools have been occupied by criminals wielding dangerous weapons, threatening the safety of students and staff, and disrupting the learning environment. The situation has led many parents and guardians to withdraw their children, severely affecting student enrollment. Currently, only four students are attending Zawa’i Junior Secondary School due to the security risks.

Our reporter, who visited the schools, observed that they have become hideouts for criminals and thugs. The schools are in a state of complete disrepair, with no roofs, windows, or doors, and the buildings themselves are cracked and crumbling.

When contacted, school authorities, the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSMB), and the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) said that several letters had been sent to the concerned authorities about the security and infrastructural issues affecting the schools.

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Mr. Samuel Mbadwe, a member of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) at GSS Maikwatashi, expressed concern over the critical condition and insecurity facing the school. He stated that the SBMC had tried its best to intervene but had failed due to the overwhelming security challenges.

He called on the state government to come to the aid of the school by rehabilitating the facilities and providing security.

The situation has caught the attention of the State House of Assembly, which directed its education committee to investigate the motion brought by Hon. Yusuf Bello Aliyu, the member representing Nassarawa Constituency. The motion called for the relocation of the schools to Kaura Goje Ward, as most of the students come from neighboring areas like Brigade, Tudun Wada, and Gwagwarwa.

The committee’s findings, submitted to the house, revealed that the schools lack proper security, with cases of vandalism, including the theft of windows, washbasins, and the destruction of toilet facilities. Out of ten classroom blocks, only three are currently in use, while criminals and thugs have occupied the remaining space.

The committee recommended that the government address these critical issues and ensure the safety and proper functioning of Maikwatashi Secondary School.

In a related incident, it was reported that the ceilings of the classrooms were being used to store weapons. On January 25, 2024, police recovered an AK-47 rifle from the premises, along with live ammunition.

After receiving the final report and recommendations, the House reassigned the education committee to investigate why the state government was unaware of the dire situation.

It was understood that one of the major issues affecting the schools is the lack of student enrollment. The schools fall under Fagge Zonal Secondary Education, while most of the students come from Nassarawa Zone.

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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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November 20, 2024

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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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