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We Will Equip Our Markets With Modern Security Gadgets,’ Says Gov. Ganduje

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3 years ago

March 27, 2021

In an effort to enhance and consolidate the security situation in Kano markets, which eventually helps in making businesses safer in the state, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje reveals that, “Modern security gadgets will be installed in our markets.”

“The security gadgets could easily and sharply identify those taking weapons, if there are, and other dangerous items- as the case may be – to markets. In case that could happen, May Allah forbid. They will be identified from the entrance,” he explains.

He made the disclosure as he declared opened Seven-Day Retreat for the Development of Draft Sectional Titling (ST) and Systematic Land Titling and Registration (SLTR) Law, for Kano State, held at Manpower Development Centre, Dutse, Jigawa state, Thursday.

The Retreat was organised by Kano State Bureau for Land Management in collaboration with ITC System Global Nigeria Limited. It was attended by the Speaker, Kano State House of Assembly, House Leaders, other legislators, Commissioners, Permanent Secretary, Bureau for Land Management, Directors from the Bureau, among others.

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Jigawa state governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, was represented by his Deputy, Umar Namadi, during the opening ceremony.

While appreciating the peace being enjoyed by the state in the last couple of years, he wishes that, “All we need to do is to stand up and make our state safer and safer at all times. May Almighty Allah continue to see us through.”

“Our markets need to be secured at all times also. We thank Allah that Kano is the one of the most peaceful states in the country.

As investors troop to the state and many more people for their legitimate businesses, it is therefore incumbent upon us to create more conducive atmosphere for businesses to continue thriving,” he said.

On the ST and SLTR governor Ganduje said “This idea is only complying with the global best practice. After all the deliberations and a final Draft is ready for legislative process, when it finally being passed into Law, our revenue generation drive will increase. And land management would be most effective and efficient.”

Adding that, “With the composition of those attending this Retreat, it is very clear for all, to understand that, the effort is meant for the development of the state. Not only development, but sustainable development of the state.”

Jigawa State Deputy Governor extended the well wish of the Jigawa state government on behalf of the governor, who was unavoidably absent, as he was attending other crucial engagements outside the state.

In his brief remarks Speaker Chidari commends the governor for the initiative of this magnitude, “We are assuring His Excellency the Governor that, we at the House, will do the needful in passing this Bill you are developing here, into Law,” he assured.

“This will improve the revenue drive of the state. So that more developmental projects will come to our people at all levels in the state. Your Excellency take our words that, we will do our best to see that, this good initiative sees the light of the day,” he said.

Dr Zainab Ibrahim Braji, who is the Permanent Secretary of the State Land Bureau, said the aim of the Retreat was to prepare a working document that would be transmitted to the State Assembly for onward passage into Law.

In a statement by Abba Anwar the governors CPS said the entire programme, SLTR is a programme that is aimed at enlightening the public on the importance and benefits of land registration. Parts of the areas it wants to achieve are, “…making faster and easier registration of property, providing better land information, increase economic empowerment through enhanced access to financing, improve transparency of process, among others.”

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Babangida’s Military Contemporary, Lt. General Garba Duba, Passes On at 82

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4 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

A military contemporary of Nigeria’s former military President, Lieutenant General Garba Duba, has died.

General Garba Duba died at the age of 82. A native of Kontagora, Niger State, Duba held several positions during his military career, including serving as Governor of Bauchi State in 1978 and as Governor of Sokoto State during Buhari’s regime.

An impeccable source told NIGERIAN TRACKER that the funeral prayer for the late Duba was held today, Friday, after Jumuat prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja.

Governor Muhammad Umar Bago of Niger State and legislators from the state attended the funeral prayer.

He joined the army as a Cadet Officer at the Nigerian Military Training College Zaria in 1962, presumably a course mate of Ibrahim Babangida. At the beginning of his career, he was at the Indian Military Academy. Duba was one of the northern officers who participated in the Nigerian counter-coup of 1966 which led to the death of General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi. During the Nigeria Civil War, he was a Captain, commanding a squadron of armored vehicles. As military governor of Bauchi state, he provided infrastructure in the form of residential accommodation and offices, including secretariats for the newly-created 16 local government areas.

In 1993, he retired from the military and went into private businesses where he held positions like chairman, New Nigerian Development Company (NNDC), chairman of SGI Nigeria Limited, director in First Bank of Nigeria, non-executive director of Honeywell Flour Mills Plc and chairman of the board of Leadway pension fund.

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ECOWAS Parliament to hold Second Extraordinary Session in Kano

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8 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

All arrangements have been concluded for the Second Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to be held in Kano, Nigeria.

The Second Extraordinary Session, according to the ECOWAS Parliament, will be held at the Bristol Hotel in Kano, the Commercial Centre of the country, between the 20th and 25th May, 2024.

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attended the inaugural session of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament held on April 4, this year.

The Deputy President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Barau I Jibrin, emerged as the First Deputy Speaker of the assembly during the inauguration.

The event, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, will attract parliamentarians from Nigeria, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote D’ Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Republic of Togo.

The ECOWAS Parliament, also known as the Community Parliament, is one of the institutions of the ECOWAS. It is the Assembly of Peoples of the Community, serving as a forum of dialogue, consultation and consensus for representatives of the people of West Africa to promote integration.

In a statement signed by special adviser to Senate President on Media and publicity Ismail Mudassir said the ECOWAS Parliament which was established under Articles 6 and 13 of the ECOWAS revised treaty of 1993, is composed of 115 seats.

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Breaking: Man Sets Mosque Ablaze During Subhi Prayers

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2 days ago

May 15, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

A disturbing incident unfolded in Laraba Abasawa, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State as an unidentified man set fire to a mosque during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The arson attack occurred while worshippers were observing the ‘Subh’ prayer, resulting in harm to members of the community.

According to reports from the Daily Trust, the assailant used petrol to ignite the fire, trapping approximately 40 worshippers inside the mosque. The perpetrator then locked the mosque, exacerbating the situation and hindering the victims’ escape.

A member of the community, who preferred to remain anonymous, recounted the harrowing ordeal, stating that it took some time for people outside to become aware of the incident and rescue those trapped inside. Eventually, bystanders managed to break open the mosque’s doors and rescue the worshippers.

Tragically, at least 20 worshippers sustained serious injuries in the attack and were promptly rushed to the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano for medical treatment.

This reprehensible act of violence against worshippers has shocked the community and raised concerns about the safety and security of religious institutions in the region.

Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and apprehend the perpetrator to ensure justice is served and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Daily Trust