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SDGs Office collaborates with NYSC on awareness campaign in Kano

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The Office of the Focal person on SDGs in collaboration with the NYSC SDGs CDS Group held an awareness campaign on the role and importance of achieving the SDGs, which underscored the importance participation of individuals at all levels.

The Sustainable Development Goals office in collaboration with National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Thursday embarked on sensitization campaign on the role and importance of achieving the SDGs, that underscored the participation of individuals at all levels.

The Special Adviser to Kano State Governor and Focal Person on SDGs Habib Yahaya Hotoro said the collaboration would be sustained so as to ensure attainment of the goals from the grass root.

Habib Hotoro stated this at a meeting with the NYSC SDGs CDS Group at Tarauni local government area of Kano State.

Solacebase reports that the meeting was attended by relevant stakeholders, including the Chairman of Tarauni LGA, and representatives of the traditional rulers in the local government area,
Habib Yahaya Hotoro emphasized the need to domesticate and cascade the SDGs at local levels and in line with SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals).

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‘’As one of the key elements in achieving the SDGs by 2030 is awareness and collaboration with various tiers of governments at all levels, the Office of the SDGs in Kano intends to continue this very important collaboration with the NYSC SDGs Group,’’ said the Special Adviser.

‘’This is in order to carry out similar projects in all the 44 local govts in Kano state, with the primary aim of ensuring awareness, inclusivity and maximum participation of all in achieving Agenda 2030.’’

The Office of the Focal person on SDGs later distributed 2,000 SDGs Textbooks, Sign post and Face Mask to Unguwar Uku primary school, Tarauni LGA , promising to replicate the initiative across other local governments in the state.

 

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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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

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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.

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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