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KILAF24 Concludes Conference With African Indigenous Films Prestigious Awards

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The 6-day Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival (KILAF) concluded yesterday Saturday, wrapping up an exciting week with a grand finale. The 7th edition’s closing ceremony featured the presentation of prestigious awards to exceptional films from across Africa, honoring excellence in multiple categories.

In her speech through a vedio recording from Paris, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, described KILAF as a remarkable events that unites African peoples’ culture and heritage.

The Minister further said KILAF aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed agenda for culture and economics growth.

“Let me use this medium to commend the Founder of KILAF Festival, Mr. Abdulkareem Muhammad and his team for coming up with this great opportunity to promote our culture and values.”

“Film producers uses their platforms and talent to create awareness on certain issues on Government’s policies and other issues affecting society.

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Federal Government is always ready to be part this initiatives.” Barrister Musawa stated.

Similarly in their separate remarks, Ali Nuhu Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation and Kaltume Bulama Gana Artistic Director/CEO of the National Troupe of Nigeria said KILAF served as an avenue that promotes cultural identities in a multilingual Africa and developing world.

They further said KILAF is beyond making a celebration alone but provides Africans to showcase their talent.

Also speaking, the Commissioner Internal Services, ECOWAS, Dr. Nazifi Darma expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for supporting the Festival.

He maintained that the the theme for this encapsulate with African journey to development

He stressed that Language is a soul of the people, where knowledge is being transmitted, noting that cultural films is no doubt decolonising Africa.

He added that ECOWAS prioritizes cultural values of every member nation.

Earlier speaking, the Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by Commissioner Tourism and Culture, Hajiya Ladidi Ibrahim Garko urged film producers to focus more on issues bedeveiling the society such drug abuse, Child Abuse.

Governor Abba called youths to be self-reliant rather than depending on Government’s Job.

People coming from different parts of the world and country and are making it in Kano.

He noted that Kano State Government is making a good efforts towards reviving cultural heritage.

Kano State Government is planning to revive Annual Cultural Event title Kalankuwa that is being conducted after the harvest of farm produce.

The event involved every body in hausa society across 44 LGAs this year. And next we will do it across the 19 Northern States and the following year 2027 we will sponsor it across the country.

In a remark, Professor Emmanuel Okhai, Chairman Jurors Committee, explained that the 6 Jurors were directed to proceed with the job on the 15th July, 2024.

He further explained, “We received 511 films entries from 35 African 66 all over the Countries. We were unbiased and unitimidated by the work load.

During our job we did not consider tribes but professionalism in custume, culture, attire, cinematography and other features of film production.

Earlier in his welcome address, Alhaji Abdulkareem Muhammed the Founder of KILAF Festival and Managing Director of Moving Image expressed his appreciation to Federal Government, Ministry of Arts and Culture, ECOWAS, Kano State Governor, ACF, Bayero University Kano and other stakeholders for supporting his mission to enhance African Identity and Heritage.

There no way you see opportunity coming your way you look other way round, the stakeholders have no choice than to join the caravan.

“This is not the evening for entertainment alone but encourage our youth to produce indigenous film languages.”

Some of the Films honoured in different categories, include: Kaka from Nigeria, Mukola from

During the 6 day event some of the activities conducted, including: KILAF Master Class, African Kitchen.

Kilaf Conference ’24, Master Classes, African Kitchen and Panel Discussion

Other activities include: Arts Crafts and Products Exhibition, ACF Kano Chapter Lunch, Nominees Dinner, Kano City Tour, Films Screening and Award Night

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Assistant Commissioner Daniel Amah Converts to Islam

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An Assistant Commissioner of Police in Kano, ACP Daniel Amah, has converted to Islam.

In a post on his verified Facebook page, popular broadcast journalist in Kano, Nasiru Salisu Zango, made the announcement.

Nasiru Zango, who made the post in Hausa, said our trusted friend ACP Daniel Amah has accepted Islam.

Nasiru Zango describes ACP Daniel Amah as a kind person. Every detainee will understand that during his days as DPO in Bompai, he used to provide mattresses for detainees and even built a mosque in the division.

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Barau’s Achievements in Kano North Surpass Kwankwaso’s-SLA Balan

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Comrade Isyaku Abubakar Balan, a Senior Legislative Aide to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has asserted that Senator Barau’s achievements in human development and community projects in Kabo Local Government and Kano North surpass those of former Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso during his time in the Senate.

Speaking to journalists in Kano, Balan highlighted Senator Barau’s numerous contributions, describing them as unprecedented.

“Barau has done so much for Kabo and Kano North that no sensible person can oppose him and support Kwankwaso.”

He emphasized that Senator Barau’s efforts in creating job opportunities are unprecedented, citing an instance where the senator facilitated jobs for 12 individuals in a single day, a feat he claims remains unmatched by Kwankwaso.

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The legislative aide also praised Barau’s instrumental role in bringing the Federal Polytechnic to Kabo, which is now on course to be upgraded to a university.

He contrasted this with what he described as Kwankwaso’s lack of significant contributions to educational infrastructure in the area.

In terms of security, Balan noted that Senator Barau has made significant strides, including establishing a Police Service unit in his senatorial zone and providing vehicles and motorcycles for security personnel.

“These initiatives have directly enhanced community safety, while Kwankwaso has not done anything in the security sector.”

According to Balan Senator Barau’s developmental initiatives extend beyond security and education, with his efforts in ICT infrastructure, housing projects, and empowerment programs earning him widespread praise from residents.

The statement reflects the deep political rivalry between supporters of Barau and Kwankwaso, further intensifying debates over leadership and development in Kano State.

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Gov. Yusuf assigns new commissioners with portfolios

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Kano State Governor, Alh.Abba Kabir Yusuf has assigned new portfolios to the seven newly appointed Commissioners.

Shortly after taken oath of office and allegiance, Governor Yusuf urged the new appointees to serve with dedication, integrity and humility to salvage present administration’s high expectations from the state citizens.

A statement issued by Governor’s spokesman Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday said 13 Special Advisers and 6 Permanent Secretaries also took oath of office.

According to the release, Governor Yusuf tasked the Commissioners to foster team spirit and work in synergy to deliver expected results.

He explained that the choice of the new set of state executive council members were duly considered to accelerate his administration’s vision centred on good governance, sustainable development, and well-being of the citizens.

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“I remain fully committed to fulfiling my campaign promises. These appointments therefore reflect our determination to identify and empower individuals who will help us implement policies and programmes that make a tangible difference in the lives of our citizens.”

“Over the past months, we have worked tirelessly to address pressing issues, including infrastructure development,
education, healthcare, security, empowerment and employment
generation for the citizens.

“Today’s appointments and the creation of the Local Government Service Commission further demonstrate our resolve to build a more efficient and people centred government,” Governor Yusuf maintained.

He further charged the appointees to serve the citizens with their
best abilities via working hand in hand with each other to ensure effective service delivery.

He assured the present administration would do everything possible to transform the lives of its citizens positively.

In the new portfolios, the former Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, is assigned to Ministry of Investment, Commerce and Trade; AbdulKadir Abdulsalam, former Accountant General now commissioner in charge of Rural and Community Development while Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiye is deployed to Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs.

Governor Yusuf further directed Dr. Gaddafi Shehu Sani to manage the newly established Ministry of Power and Sustainable Energy; Dr. Dahiru Hashim commissioner for Environment; and Dr. Ismail Aliyu DanMaraya now in charge of Finance while Nura Iro Ma’aji assumed the ministry of Procurement and Project Monitoring.

On the Special Advisers, Governor Yusuf said Yusif Jibrin Oyoyo appointed as Students matters., Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Naniya (Emirates Council), Sani Musa Danja (Youths and sports), Barr. Aminu Husaini Sagagi (Justice and Constitution matters) Sani Adamu Yola (Local Government Projet) and Dr Ibrahim Musa (Health Services and personal physician to Governor).

Earlier, the state Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi administered the Orth of Office for the appointees before the state governor.

In their separate vote of thanks, Commissioner Sagagi, Special Adviser, Dr. Ismail Lawal Sulaiman and Permanent Secretary, Aminu Bashir promised to institutionalised government policies in their respective offices to ensure the vision and mission of Governor Yusuf led NNPP administration are achieved.

 

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