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Hon. Badau Introduces Monthly allowances for APC Party Executives

**Hon. Yusuf Ahmad Badau**
**Member House of Representatives Bagwai/Shanono Constituency**

By Sagir A. Kwanar Huguma

Member House of Representatives for Bagwai/Shanono Constituency Hon. Yusuf Ahmad Badau has introduced monthly allowances for APC party executives and other principal officers at local and ward level in Bagwai and Shanono Local Government areas.

Hon. Yusuf Ahmad Badau announced this at the flag-off of the initiative held yesterday in Bagwai Town.

The member represented by his coordinator Alhaji Mahmoud Isah said the initiative was meant to alleviate the current hardship being experienced by Nigerians.

Under the initiative, 74 local government executives comprising party chairmen, secretaries and ex-officio will be receiving an allowance of N50,000.00 monthly while their ward level counterparts will be receiving N10,000.00 each.

He therefore urged beneficiaries to make the best use of the opportunity in taking care of other APC members at the grassroot.

Hon. Yusuf Ahmad Badau pledged to initiate more ways and means to carry all APC members along.

The legislator then announced the appointment of 14 additional aids to facilitate activities at his constituency comprising Bagwai and Shanono Local Government Areas.

AKTH and Wudil LG To Conduct A Medical Survey On Epilepsy

By Aminu A. Rano

A delegation of Medical Consultants from Aminu. Kano Teaching Hospital arrived Indabo town in Wudil Local Government area to conduct a medical survey on Epilepsy disease in the area.

The delegation under a Medical Consultant, Dr Aminu Abdullahi would conduct a house to house survey to identify people with Epilepsy disease for treatment.

Receiving the team, the Caretaker Chairperson of Wudil Local Government, Hajia Bilkisu Yakubu Indabo assured the local administration support and assistance towards the provision of necessary logistics for the smooth conduct of the exercise.

Hajia Bilkisu Indabo enjoined people of the area to cooperate with the medical personnel to enable them succeed in their assignment.

The Caretaker Chairperson assured that the local government would initiate more policies and programs that will improve the socio-economic and healthy wellbeing of the teeming populace in the area.

In his remark, The Head of the Medical Consultants, Dr Aminu Abdullahi enlightened the people on the misconception that Epilepsy is not a curable disease, pointing out that the team had conducted a similar exercise where they identified, treated and cured patients with Epilepsy disease and are now running their normal activities without relapse.

Earlier in a welcome address, the Secretary to the Local government, Alhaji Ahmad Iliyasu described the medical survey as the first of its kind in the area and thanked the team for selecting Wudil local government for the exercise.

In his address the State member house of assembly representing Wudil local Government Alhaji. Ali Abdullahi Manager promise State Government intervention where the need arise and assured the team of the full support and cooperation of the people through out the exercise.

The Northern Nigeria’s Half-baked Towards Global Development——-

By Abbati Bako,psc,bsis Kent-alumni,UK

We are in the “American Centric” of human development. This writing said it time without number that global political, economic and social development is fast moving like a bandwagon and waits for no one. The Asian Tigers realized it was coming and they prepared for it. That’s what Chinese citizens and their leadership realized about 45 years ago and they succeeded in 2018 as the world’s second most viable economy after the United States of America.

The same thing that happened in South Korea after WW11 whereby the leadership of that nation serialized strategic planning based on children in primary and secondary schools to be patriotic citizens and forgetting about whoever is above the age of 18 years. Hence, fifty years after South Korea is now among the 30 economic emerging nations and one of the most developed nations in the entire world.

Why do our people in the North beg, especially child almajiri imbroglio? Why do our children hawk day and night for self economic prosperity? Why is Northern Nigeria region which was supposed to be the most secured region in the world but failed? Why is the region still underdeveloped and becomes one of the world’s ten most poverty areas and number one children out of school areas?

That has been what other global citizens and their leaders did not realize. Nigeria and most African nations failed to move with global development which has started since 1980. The leaders in Nigeria especially the Northern part of the country should have been fully or ready preparing, since the beginning of 1980 for development of the region. Meaning, global economic, political and social development based on innovation, science and technology. But why did the leadership fail within all those years?

The world, having prepared for global changes beginning from 1980 to the year 2030 (50 years) , Northern Nigeria could have been moving together with the global system of development. But why has the region been backwards? Most probably due to lack of qualitative leadership, serialized strategic planning based on calendar time frame.

Had it been that the leaders got ready for the year 2030 the region may have been the most developed and darling area for Foreign Direct Investments (FDR) for the world. Because the region has more potential for rapid development than the other regions of the country. Although the area is landlocked, even central Europe and Central America are landlocked but they are the most developed areas of the world; because they have qualitative and competent leadership. Qualitative leadership is what matters most in global economic and social development. Northern Nigeria has arable land, huge population, peace loving people and is connected to the West and North African Subregions for economic interplay.

*Leadership and good governance is the answer———

No nation will develop without competent, patriotic, visionary and ready to lead leaders. Leadership is a gift confined to very few in any society all around the world. No nation will develop with corrupt practices and lacking patriotism, integrity, dedication, determination, zeal, experience, intellectualism, sincerity, accountability and good governance.

The secret behind every development in the world is excellent and positive leadership of which without that there will never be development. The year 2030 is just around the corner. That year and beyond will be a testing ground for visionary and patriotic leaders in all parts of the world. The world will witness significant changes in innovation, science and technology.

But the question is what will happen in the Northern part of Nigeria at that time of global political, economic and social changes? Meaning, the time for revolutionary global changes beginning soon based on “Globalization Policy”; research on DNA, robotics, AI, electronics, technological developments, possibility of total disappearance of currencies and Dolarization of global economic interplay may become an old system. What will happen not only in Northern Nigeria but in the entire African Continent?

To be continued, InshaAllah

Abbati Bako,psc,bsis,Kent-alumni,political strategist and analyst in International Politics and PhD,.scholar@Skyline University, Nigeria.

Kano Unveils Plan To Establish Special Schools For Orphans

By :Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru

Kano State Government has unveiled it’s plan to establish special schools that would cater the need of Orphans and less privileged children in the state.

The State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Duguwa who made this known today Thursday while receiving management of Ulul Albab College Zaria that paid him a courtesy visit in his office.

Doguwa maintained that students of the school would be drawn from the 44 local government areas of the state and would be given free education.

” The present administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is very keen and passionate in supporting Orphans and the children of less privileged to acquire qualitative education. This explains our plan to come with idea of establishing school Orphanage to be part of our timeline agenda.

” With this development, Kano State Government will be ready to offer hands of collaboration with Ulul Albab Education College and any other organizations that will complement it’s effort towards promoting the education sector ” he said.

Umar Doguwa noted that establishment of the college has come at the right time when the administration is designing new strategies of reviving the state education.

The Commissioner lamented that the level of damage done to the sector in the previous time needed concerted effort and commitment by the administration to revive and put things in to order.

” In 2015, the state had about 45,000 Boarding School Students both Boys and Girls but due to the policy of the previous administration on Boarding School closure, we now have only 9000 Boarding Students across the state ” he stated.

On the documents presented by the college to the state, Commissioner Doguwa said government would study and come out with possible ways of working together to promote education in the state.

Earlier, the Chairman Board of Trustees of the college Alhaji Mahmoud Tauhid said thay were at the Commissioner’s office to intimate him about the school and seek for new areas of collaboration.

He said the college has over 650 students who are Orphans and the children of the less privileged receiving virtually free education.

Alhaji Mahmoud stated that a part from the islamic education offered at the college, there is a program on youth rehabilitation where youth who engaged on drugs abuse are rehabilitated in the college.

” This college ficuses on the Northern states and by the next 10 years, we hope to cover not only the North, but the whole nation and some part of the West African Countries.

” Based on this development, we find it imperative to come and intimate Kano State Government about the school and seek for possible collaboration to improve the education sector ” he stressed.

PRESIDENT TINUBU OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS, HOUSING TO FAMILIES OF SLAIN SOLDIERS

President Bola Tinubu says the federal government will provide scholarships up to the university level for all the children, including the unborn, of the Nigerian Army personnel killed in action at Okuama community in Delta State.

The President, who announced this at the funeral of the personnel at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, on Wednesday, directed the military authorities to ensure that the benefits of the departed are paid to their families within 90 days.

The President also declared that the federal government would provide a house in any part of the nation to each of the families of the four officers and thirteen soldiers.

At the solemn event attended by some state governors, the military hierarchy, and families of the deceased, the President bestowed posthumous National Honours on the 17 fallen heroes.

Lt Col Ali, Major D.E Obi, Major S.D. Ashafa, and Captain U. Zakari were accorded the award of Member of the Order of Niger (MON).

Staff Sergeant Yahaya Saidu, Corporal Danbaba Yahaya, Corporal Kabir Bashir, Lance Corporals Abdullahi Ibrahim, Bulus Haruna, Sole Opeyemi, Bello Anas, Private Alhaji Isah, Clement Francis, Abubakar Ali, Adamu Ibrahim, Hamman Peter, and Ibrahim Adamu, were awarded the Officer of the Federal Republic Medal (OFR).

“On the 14th day of March, Lt. Colonel A. H. Ali, the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious Battalion, led three other officers and 13 soldiers to the Okuama Community to mediate in the lingering dispute with Okoloba Community.

“They went as peacemakers and peacekeepers respectfully seeking to bring an end to the hostilities between the two communities.

“They did not go with tanks, machine guns, and other weapons. They were on a mission of peace.

“Before the dastardly attack, Lt. Colonel Ali, as the Chief of Army Staff narrated to me, achieved great operational exploits; fighting terrorists and insurgents in the North East and North West before his deployment to the Niger Delta.

“Ali kept faith with his military calling until the end.

“On behalf of a grateful nation, we honour the sacrifice of Ali and the other gallant patriots who died that day. They will forever be remembered as heroes who answered the call of duty and paid the ultimate price,” the President said.

Reaffirming government’s commitment to justice, President Tinubu vowed to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to account.

While commending the military for not embarking on a reprisal attack on the community, the President declared: “I want to make it clear, once more, that those who committed this heinous crime will not go unpunished. We will find them, and our departed heroes will get justice.

“The elders and chiefs of Okuama also must help the military in fishing out the gunmen who committed the barbaric crime against our men.

“I wish to commend our Armed Forces for their restraint in choosing not to carry out any reprisal attacks on Okuama or its neighbouring communities. We must all ensure that the innocent people of Okuama are not made to bear the punishment of the guilty and wicked among them,” the President stated.

President Tinubu, while commiserating with the families of the fallen heroes and the entire Armed Forces, prayed God Almighty to comfort the bereaved.

“It is worth restating the debt of gratitude we owe these valiant soldiers and their families.

“As Commander-In-Chief, I do not take the contributions of members of our Armed Forces for granted. I recognize your valour and bravery. I honour your unflinching commitment to making our country safe from criminals, bandits, kidnappers, and insurrectionists.

“While we continue to grieve for the courageous men we lost that day, let us also, on this solemn occasion, be reminded of the unfinished business of working for peace and harmony in our communities. We must begin to rebuild our communities and make them into places where love, tolerance, and harmony will reign.

‘‘Leaders at all levels, especially community leaders and traditional rulers, must work to strengthen the bonds that unite us. We must end the cycle of violence and bloodletting,” the President said.

President Tinubu urged the Armed Forces not to be discouraged by the death of their fellow compatriots but to honour their memory by rededicating themselves to the service and defence of the nation.

“As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have a message for you: Do not let the death of your compatriots discourage you.

‘‘There is no higher honour than the vocation you have chosen to pursue. We cherish you. We cherish your labour of love. We salute your daily sacrifice in protecting your fellow citizens from danger. We acknowledge your sacrifices to defend our nation,” the Commander-in-Chief affirmed.

Dantiye Advocates for Synergy Between LG Information Officers and Health Personnel

By Sani Abba Yola

In a significant step towards bolstering public health communication and response mechanisms, Commissioner of Information Baba Halilu Dantiye held a pivotal meeting today with a delegation from the Ministry of Health.

The Commissioner stated that the meeting centered on the imperative need for seamless collaboration between information officers across the 44 local government areas and health personnel from both the local government and the Ministry of Health.

Dantiye emphasized the need for a coordinated approach to swiftly confirm outbreaks, ensuring that only verified information is relayed to the public.

“Ensuring the public’s health and safety requires a unified effort from both the information sector and the health sector,” Dantiye remarked. “By working hand in hand, we can ensure that information regarding disease outbreaks is not only accurate but also serves to empower communities to take appropriate preventive measures,” he added.

Dantiye, who promised the support of the Ministry of Information to achieve desired objectives, explained that the meeting served as a platform to explore strategies for enhancing communication channels between information officers and health personnel at both the local and state levels.

In his remarks, the leader of the delegation from Kano State Ministry of Health, Dr. Ibrahim Adamu Gano, Deputy Director Manpower and Training, Team Leader Tuberculosis and Leprosy, expressed their commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and synergy among stakeholders involved in public health and information dissemination.

Dr. Gano affirmed the Ministry of Health’s dedication to supporting initiatives that promote the seamless integration of information dissemination and public health efforts at the grassroots level.

In a similar development, the State Commissioner of Information also received a delegation from UNICEF led by Ogu S. Enemaku, Social and Behaviour Change Specialist, UNICEF Kano Field Office.

Enemaku said the visit was to renew the sense of purpose and determination to foster closer collaboration between the Ministry of Information and UNICEF, with a shared commitment to safeguarding public health and promoting accurate and reliable information dissemination.

Ungogo LG Inaugurates Transition Committees

By Adamu I. Hotoro

The Interim Management officer of Ungogo Local Government Alhaji Sani Abdu Ungogo has inaugurated Transition Committee.

Alhaji Sani Abdu Ungogo said, the Committee is to facilitate a seamless transfer of responsibilities and ensure continuity in governance.

The committee has been tasked with overseeing the transition process and ensuring that essential services continue uninterrupted during this period of change.

The Committee are as follows, Transition Committee Chairman Dr Saminu Umar Rijiyar Zaki, Hon. Sani Adamu Wakili Co-Chairman, Alhaji Dahiru Usman as Secretary and other thirty members.

While land committee has Dr Murtala Mohd as Chairman, Abdulrazak Abdullahi to serve as Secretary and other nine members.

While other committees includes Revenue, committee on Assets and liabilities, committee on land landed properties.

Speaking on the formation of the committees, the interim management officer Alhaji Sani Abdu Ungogo expressed confidence on the capabilities of the committee members to steer the local government through this transition phase.

He pointed out that, “The establishment of this Transition Committees underscores our commitment to maintaining stability and efficiency in the delivery of services to the residents of Ungogo”.

The member House of representative representing Ungogo Local Goverbmebt charge
The committee members to work closely with the outgoing and incoming officials, as well as key stakeholders within the community so as to address any challenges that may arise and to chart a course for the future development of Ungogo.

He advised Members of the Transition Committee to bring a diverse range of expertise, including brief description of members’ backgrounds, and dedicated to upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity throughout the transition process.

The Ungogo Local Government Caucus Chairman Alhaji Sammani Mohd Zango and NNPP Chairman Alhaji Buliya Adamu Bachirawa extended their gratitude to all stakeholders for their cooperation and support during this transition period and reaffirms their commitment to serving the people of Ungogo with integrity and dedication.

The Chairman Transition Committee Dr Saminu Umar R /Zaki reassured their total commitment to work inorder to achieve the set objectives.

The Committees has four weeks to submit their reports.

KNSG Inaugurates 11-Member Committee To Investigate Financial Mismanagement At Kano Capital School

By Balarabe A. Kiru

Kano State Government has inaugurated 11Member Committee to investigate long existing problems associated with financial Mismanagement and other staff claims at Kano Capital School.

Inaugurating the committee in his office, the State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa disclosed that the move was part of the present administration’s commitment to overcome the long existing problems that affect smooth operation of the school for over two years.

A statement issued to the pressmen by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, quoted the Commissioner as revealing that the committee is mandated to among others, review the financial records, budgets and expenditures of the school for the past two years, to analyze teacher recruitment and salary payment procedures to identify inefficiency and conduct thorough audit of the school’s financial records.

The statement added that the committee would maintains open communication with relevant stakeholders and submit a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations at the end of assigned timeline.

Members of the committee include the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education Hajiya Kubra Imam as Chairperson, Direçtor Monitoring and Evaluation Yusha’u Hamza Kafinciri, Director Educational Support Services Malam Hashim M. Tuku, Deputy Director Budget Malam Bashir and Former Executive Secretary Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board Malam Muhd Idris.

Other Members include Deputy Resident Auditor Halima Tukur, State Chairman School Basic Management Committee (SBMC) Malam Tijjani Haladu Baraya, Hajiya Ladidi Fagge (Retired Director Schools), Malam Rabi’u Mijinyawa (Retired Director KSSSMB), Aishatu Yola from Servicom and Director Administration and General Services Ministry of Education to serve as Secretary.

Alhaji Umar Doguwa therefore urged the committee members to work diligently to achieve the desired results.

Responding, the Chairperson of the committee Hajiya Kubra Imam assured the Commissioner of their commitment to work as a team to justify the confidence reposed in them.

BGWLG Urges to ensure Dissolution of Allocation for Grazing reserves and Cattle routes

By Tasiu Jibo Dawanau

Bagwai local government Council has been urged to ensure dissolution of all allocation of grazing reserves and cattle route by previous administration for sustainable peace and stability among Farmers and Cattle breeders in the area.

The Ɓagwai local government chairman of Billital Marooɓe Pastoralists association of Nigeria Malam Salmanu Galadima Rimin dako made the call when he led members of the association to a congratulatory visit to the local Caretaker chairman Engineer Bello Abdullahi Gadanya in his office.

Malam Salmanu Galadima said, Cattle breeders were frustrated due to poor grazing reserves and routes sold by previous administration and appealed to the caretaker chairman to ensure revival the prestige of their profession .

He advised cattle breeders in the area to live in peace with farmers for sustainable development in the area.

Responding ,engineer Bello Gadanya who was represented by the vice chairman of the council Alhaji Farouk Adamu Bagwai reaffirmed the local administration’s decision for the dissolution of all land allocation by the previous administration in the area.

He said, rampant allocation of grazing reserves and cattle routes was responsible for misunderstanding between farmers and herders across the area.

On his part, the secretary of the council Dr. Ali Lawan Alhassan advised cattle breeders to be law abiding and assured of the local government ‘s willingness to settle their plight for socio economic development of the area.

Emir of Rano Confered As Qur’anicAmbassador By KSQISMB

By Aminu Ahmad Turaki

Kano State Qur’anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board has today confered His Royal highness the Emir of Rano Amb. Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa with a title of Qur’anic Ambassador.
The Ag. Executive Chairman Kano State Qur’anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board Aminu K Hassan while presenting the award, said the award which is first in it kind, is in recognition of the Emir’s contribution towards the recitation and memorization of the Holy Qur’an as well as Islamic education in the state.
In His response, the Emir of Rano Amb Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa express his gratitude to Almighty for recognising him as Qur’anic Ambassador by the Board and promise for his continued support in Qur’anic education.