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Minister Applauds Kano On Scientific Innovation
Kano State Government has been applauded over the laudable and quantum number of viable innovative projects displayed at the 2021 Annual Science and Technology EXPO.
The applause was stated by the Minister Federal Ministry of Science and Technology Dr Ogbonnaya Onu during the National Science, Technology and Innovation Exposition which was held from 15th to 19th March 2021 at Eagle Square in Abuja.
The Honorable Minister called on the State Government to complement the efforts of those Entrepreneurs and Innovators/ Inventors to ensure such laudable Innovations are supported and utilized.
In his recommendation Dr. Ogbonnaya told the Kano State Permanent Secretary to extend his call to the Executive Governor of the state Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR to instruct the producers of Pulley Pump machine, fuelless generator and seed planter to produce in thousands as showcased in the exposition because they are of the best products brought to this year’s EXPO for the benefit of the people of the state.
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In her remarks the Permanent Secretary Kano State Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Dr Binta Umar Bala said the National Science Technology and Innovation Exposition is an annual event organized by Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, where by Science and Technology Researches/ innovators and Entrepreneurs in the field of Science and Technology showcased their products with a view to collaborate, synergise and to promote indigenous Science and Technology products in Nigeria.
The Permanent Secretary added that the theme of this year’s exposition which is harmonizing Science and Technology for socio economic recovery amidst Covid 19 is apt and expressed that the ministry will continue to make progress in a way to make the state to be Technology and Innovation driven, and also showed that Kano has the capacity to attain greater improvement that can help accelerate economic growth and development. This can give way to create more jobs, wealth, reduction in poverty aimed at achieving self reliance and the Millennium Development Goal.
Dr. Binta also pointed out that the state was evenly represented by a strong delegation from the State Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kano State Polytechnic, Saadatu Rimi College of Education, Yusuf Maitama Sule University under Ministry for Higher Education, talents from secondary schools including SSS D/ Kudu, Governor’s College Kano, Day Science, Ahmadiyya Secondary School, Intercontinental College and a host of independent entrepreneurs and Innovators.
She further commended the researchers and Innovators and the students from the state for their remarkable efforts and courage to showcase the reflection of their hard work in their products.
However, Kano State pavilion received quite number of interesting review and commendation from various participants and Government dignitaries among them were three members of House of Representatives from the state which included Engineer Sani Bala member representing Kunchi/ Tsanyawa Federal constituency, Engineer Muhammad Ali Wudil member representing Wudil/Garko and Honorable Musa Garo member representing Kabo/Gwarzo. A member representing Kafin Hausa/Auyo constituency from Jigawa State was also present. Others included Director General NABDA Professor Abdullahi Mustapha and Director General National Technology and Innovation Center Engineer Dr. Muhammad Jibrin.
Lastly, Dr. Binta stated that the overwhelming support and commitment of this administration led by the Executive Governor of Kano State Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in the development and propagation of Science and Technology was what contributed to the success of the exposition.
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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach
Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.
Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.
The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.
The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.
Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.
“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.
“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.
“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”
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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
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
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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