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Civil Society Situation Room Applauds KANSIEC for Peaceful Conduct of Elections

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The Kano Civil Society Election Situation Room has applauded the Kano State Government and the State Electoral Commission, KANSIEC for conducting a well organized Local Government Election.

The Coordinator of the situation room and Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education, Amb. Ibrahim Waiya made this known to news men after receiving updates about the ongoing LG Poll from across the 44 LGA Areas of the State.

According to him, reports being received so far have been wonderful considering impressive turn out of voters, peaceful conducts and compliance with the movement restriction order during the election hours.

He said despite the absence of security officials around election areas, the state has remained calm and peaceful which he described as a sign the people are in tune with the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

“We must commend the state government and KANSIEC under the able leadership of Prof. Sani Lawal Malumfashi for a well organized election.

For the first time we are seeing a large number of people coming out to vote during local government election and despite withdrawal of security personnel there has been no report of any security threat.

This shows the people are solidly behind their governor and willing to defend democracy despite some deliberate unsuccessful obstructions from some quarters”, he said.

Waiya, further described Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf a dogged leader with a meek appearance but very meticulous and wouldn’t let any task half done which has resulted in the success of the election.

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Ambassador Ibrahim also commended the media for upholding professionalism at ensuring credible reportage encouraging them to maintain the tempo even after the election.

He said, as critical stakeholders the government rely on them to disseminate it’s laudable human development policies and achievements for the consumption of the populace.

The Coordinator expressed optimism the elections will be concluded peacefully setting aside all plot to blackmail Kano state government from accessing Local Government Grants from the Federal Government by some enemies of the state.

The Kano Civil Society Election Situation Room has applauded the Kano State Government and the State Electoral Commission, KANSIEC for conducting a well organized Local Government Election.

The Coordinator of the situation room and Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education, Amb. Ibrahim Waiya made this known to news men after receiving updates about the ongoing LG Poll from across the 44 LGA Areas of the State.

According to him, reports being received so far have been wonderful considering impressive turn out of voters, peaceful conducts and compliance with the movement restriction order during the election hours.

He said despite the absence of security officials around election areas, the state has remained calm and peaceful which he described as a sign the people are in tune with the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

“We must commend the state government and KANSIEC under the able leadership of Prof. Sani Lawal Malumfashi for a well organized election.

For the first time we are seeing a large number of people coming out to vote during local government election and despite withdrawal of security personnel there has been no report of any security threat.

This shows the people are solidly behind their governor and willing to defend democracy despite some deliberate unsuccessful obstructions from some quarters”, he said.

Waiya, further described Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf a dogged leader with a meek appearance but very meticulous and wouldn’t let any task half done which has resulted in the success of the election.

Ambassador Ibrahim also commended the media for upholding professionalism at ensuring credible reportage encouraging them to maintain the tempo even after the election.

He said, as critical stakeholders the government rely on them to disseminate it’s laudable human development policies and achievements for the consumption of the populace.

The Coordinator expressed optimism the elections will be concluded peacefully setting aside all plot to blackmail Kano state government from accessing Local Government Grants from the Federal Government by some enemies of the state.

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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.

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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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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

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.

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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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