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Kano State Establishes Debt Offices Across 44 LGAs to Enhance Fiscal Management

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In compliance with the Kano State Debt Management Office Law, 2021, specifically section 4, the Kano State Debt Management Office (DMO) has established debt offices across the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. This initiative aims to enhance the collation, recording, analysis, and reporting of LG debt data to the state DMO.

The establishment of these offices followed a three-day workshop held from January 10th to 13th, 2025, at B. Nakowa Modern Guest Lodge, Dutse, Jigawa State.

The workshop aimed to build the capacity of the appointed debt officers. Participants included the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government, represented by his Permanent Secretary, Director of Training from the Ministry for Local Government, Director General of the Public Debt Management Office, directors from relevant MDAs, CSOs, and media.

In his welcome address, Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali, the DG of the State DMO, emphasized the importance of debt as an integral part of government fiscal policy. “Debt is an integral part of government fiscal policy,” stated Dr. Hamisu. He cited Section 4 (c, g, and n) of the Kano State Debt Management Office Law, 2021, to justify the creation of the debt offices in the 44 LGAs. Dr. Hamisu also highlighted the successful servicing of N63 billion in loan obligations by the Kano State Government from January to June 2024. He further announced the creation of a Special Unit by the State DMO to coordinate the affairs of the debt offices across the LGAs.

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The Director of Training from the Ministry for Local Government appreciated the initiative, stating, “I am happy that those who will serve as debt officers across the 44 LGAs were selected based on merit and competence.” The Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, represented by his Permanent Secretary Malam Misbahu Ahmad Badawi, commended the DMO’s efforts and urged participants to organize stepdown training in their respective senatorial zones.

During the workshop, six papers were presented by scholars with extensive experience. Prof. Garba Ado from ABU Zaria discussed the theoretical and conceptual review of debt in developing countries. Prof. Aminu K. Kurfi from Bayero University, Kano, presented on Islamic Finance as an alternative to conventional finance. Dr. Nura Abubakar Gwadabe from Northwest University, Kano, discussed Waqf-based loan (Qard Al Hassan) financing preferences in Kano State. Other presentations included computer appreciation and Microsoft Excel Basics by Prof. Ibrahim Magaji Barde, enhancing debt management expertise by Prof. Isma’il Tijjani, and sustainable financing for infrastructural development by Prof. Aliyu Dahiru Muhammad.

At the end of the workshop, certificates and appointment letters were presented to the 44 LGA debt officers. The resourcefulness of the facilitators was commended, and the presence of all debt officers throughout the workshop demonstrated their commitment to the task.

The 44 LGA debt offices will collate, record, analyze, and report LG debt data to the state DMO. They will conduct annual Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) and quarterly reports on debt service obligations. The debt offices will also liaise with treasurers and accounting officers to conduct annual audits, ensuring compliance with the Kano State Debt Management Law, 2021.

At the workshop’s conclusion, a communique was issued detailing participants’ commendations, observations, and recommendations. The DG of the Debt Management Office emphasized the Kano State Government’s commitment to fiscal sustainability and prudent debt management. “Continued collaboration among stakeholders is essential to achieving these goals and securing a prosperous future for the people of Kano State,” concluded Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali.

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JUST IN: FG Files 13 Count Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Among those named in the suit are a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects.

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According to security sources, the coup was scheduled to be executed on Nigeria’s Independence Day. However, the plot was uncovered after preparations and plans were leaked, leading to its successful disruption.

The development prompted the Federal Government to cancel the Independence Day programme—a move described as highly unusual by political observers.

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BIKOBA Mourns EX-NFA Chairman, Ibrahim Galadima

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The leadership, and the entire members of Birnin-Kudu Old Boys Association (BIKOBA) mourn the passing of the former president of the Association, and former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, who died Saturday, the 18th of April 2026, after a protracted illness.

Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, who died at the age of 78, was the fourth president of BIKOBA, having served two consecutive terms between 1993-1997, and being a member of ’71 class chapter of the Association.

Remarking on the passing of the elderstateman, President of BIKOBA, Alhaji Ja’afar Usman Muhammad (Turakin Gaya), described him as an astute football administrator and one of the most influential figures in Nigerian sports.
He said, after diligently serving BIKOBA as it’s fourth president, late Ibrahim Galadima had also served in various capacities at national and sub-national levels, as one time Commissioner of Information, Kano State while noting that his tenure as Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (2002–2006), was full of success stories, culminating to the growth and develpoment of sporting sub sector in Nigeria.

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He similarly served with distinction as the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, where he played a vital role in promoting sports at both grassroots and elite levels, said BIKOBA President.

“Being one of the founding fathers of Kano Pillars FC, late Galadima also laid a solid foundation for the club’s growth into a dominant force in Nigerian football, adding that, his legacy, leadership, and passion for the game will continue to be remembered in the history of the club”

The president, on behalf of the executive committee and entire members of BIKOBA, extends heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, his friends, the government, the good people of Kano State, as well as the entire Nigerian football community over the irreparable loss.

In a statement signed by National publicity secretary of the association Malam Mahmud Ibrahim Kwari said BIKOBA also prays that Almighty Allah grants late Ibrahim Galadima Aljannatul Firdaus, Ameen.

 

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President Tinubu Counters Police Academy in Kano, Establishes New Campus in Ogun

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area in Ogun State.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President,
Information & Strategy, says President Tinubu also approved a special take-off grant of N15billion for the college.

The President’s approval was in fulfilment of the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021, particularly with respect to the expansion of the Police Academy based in Wudil, Kano state, into multiple campuses across the country.

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The intervention fund will be sourced from the TetFund 2026 allocation to finance priority infrastructure, academic facilities, student accommodation, and core training assets.

A high-level consultative meeting involving the Minister of Police Affairs, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, the Inspector-General of Police and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) recommended the siting of the new campus in Erinja.

The meeting considered student intake capacity, funding realities, academic quality assurance, and the long-term needs of the Nigerian Police Force, which is currently recruiting more men.

President Tinubu believes the expansion will strengthen institutional governance, modern policing education and national security.

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