The Kano Field officers Association of UNICEF has donated hospitals equipment worth over 2 million Naira to Chiranchi Primary Health Care Centre in Kumbotsi Local Government area of Kano State.
In his remark while receiving the materials, the Director General Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board Dr. Nasir Mohammed Mahmoud commended the association for the gesture adding that, the gesture will no doubt assist greatly in enhancing the performances of the phc centre considering the number of people attending the Health facility.
Dr. Nasir then urged other associations to emulate the Unicef field officers Association in providing similar donation so as to complement the present administration effort in moving the health sector forward.
Earlier in her remarks, the Chairperson of the association in Kano Hajiya Saudat Basheer explained that, the donation of the equipment to the Facility was part of the association commitment to enhance medical services due to large number of patient attending the health centre.
Hajiya Saudat further stated that, the Unicef staff Association in 2022 donated items to the education sector in the state and this donation for this year 2023 was decided to be donated to the health sector with the aim of uplifting women and children attending the health facility at Chiranchi and hope that, the materials will be utilized for the purpose given.
Respinding on behalf of charanchi community, the ward development committee chairman Alhaji Sabiu Ado commended the association for the gesture and ensure proper utilization of the material in the proper way.
Kano State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa has assured full implementation of the report of the Ministerial Committee on trespass and land encroachment in school as the committee presented it’s interim report.
Recall that in the 22nd February, 2024, 16-member committee on trespass and land encroachment in school was set up by the state to identify schools affected with trespass or encroachment by individuals, community or any organization and examine the level of encroachment in the vulnerable schools.
Receiving the interim report from the committee today, Wednesday in his office, Commissioner Doguwa believed that considering the composition of the right people involved in the committee, members are doing what is required by the given terms of references.
” This committee has the group of the right persons that are doing well to come up with what is expected. I therefore want to thank you for taking your time to come up with this interim report which I believe will be the yardstick to our success ” the Commissioner said.
He decried that the menace of trespass and land encroachment in school had been undermining the progress of schools in the state, stressing that the present administration is taking serious measures to address the problems.
The Commissioner assured the committee of government continued support to ensure success of its assigned responsibility.
” Let me assure you of this administration’s commitment to take rigorous decision to what is been submitted as report of the committee. Our doors are opened for any other advice or observations as regard to how we can collectively address the menace of schools encroachment ” he stressed.
He however urged members of the committee to redouble effort in discharging their assigned responsibility so as to achieve the intended objectives.
Presenting the interim report, the Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Habib Hassan El-Yakub maintained that upon the inauguration of the committee, the members mobilised for the pursuit of the assignment by visiting some of the identified schools to access the level of trespass or encroachment.
Habib Hassan announced that to this time, the committee had so far visited more than 63 schools and uncovered cases of trespass and encroachment which were later compiled in to interim report.
He explained that the committee is now partnering with relevant stakeholders including KNUPDA to facilitate easy identification of the affected schools with a view of tackling the problems.
” In order to ensure success in discharging our assigned duty, we decided to co-opt other important segments like KNUPDA and Security so that we can come up with better results ” said the Chairman.
He therefore assured the Commissioner of the Committee’s commitment towards accomplishing the tasks a head.
By Abbati Bako, (Political Strategist and Analyst)
What’s happening in the Nigerian Senate seems to be Nigeria’s 25 years’ democracy is under siege or can be described as still in transitional stage. If the nation’s democracy can’t be upheld within the past 25 years of practicality the current players don’t deserve to be the leaders of this great nation.
What’s happening in the Senate is supposed to be investigated by the leadership of the Red Chamber not to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi. His suspension may not be the solution to the problem. Meaning that, by his suspension the leadership of the Red Chamber is afraid of revealing wrongdoing as alleged by the Senator Abdul Ningi. Why make an instant decision to suspend him for three months? This was totally wrong.
The United States of America is the mother of democratic systems in the world. Article I, section 5, of the US Constitution “provides that each house of Congress may punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member.” What is the stand of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? Can Senator Abdul Ningi be suspended instantly just like that?
Padding the sum of about #3.7t in the budget of the year 2024 should be investigated ASAP and those committed and acted in the deals must be punished in accordance with the law of the land.
The leadership of the Senate Must be Changed and get patriotic, none corrupt with zeal and able leadership that is ready to lead the Red Chamber to the promised land. Otherwise, Nigerian democracy will be in doom and continue to be under siege. Democratic system is nice, beautiful and fantastic if the 57 key elements and principles of the game can be put into practice accordingly.
Sincerely, the current President of the Red Chamber Senator Godswill Akpabio must reach his Waterloo. Because of the fact that he is not ready to lead. Had it been that this issue happened in one of the advanced democracy; Godswill Akpabio would have honorably resigned. But this transitional democracy is not advanced.
Corruption will never take Nigeria to any level of political, economic and social development. No nation in the world can develop where there is corruption. So long as Nigeria will not kill corruption in totality, certainly corruption will kill Nigeria.
In many countries around the world committing corrupt practices is a capital punishment. This is for the fact that corruption will destroy the economic system of that nation. Corruption is one of the reasons that made Nigeria to be a debtor and beggar nation. Nigeria is a wealthy nation that in the past between 50 to 40 years the country never begged for debt or money assistance from any country of the world. Nigerian past leaders never knew anything like WB/IMF, Paris Club or London Club. There was a time the late Prime Minister of Northern Nigeria Sir Ahmadu Bello (of blessed memory) assisted Saudi Arabia with some money with a view to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
If the country continues as it is today; the future generations will not forgive the current leadership and no one will predict the future of the hard earned democratic system of the country. And again, if democracy is truncated in Nigeria (as a leading economy and population) the whole of the African Continent will be plunged into anarchy. Hence, if that happens the Continent will be not only a “dark Continent” but anarchy will set in; Sudan, Libya, Somalia, DRC are an excellent example. So, care must be taken otherwise, the future will be doomed. May Allah (SWT) forbid.
Dr. Abbati Bako,Political Strategy and Communication Consultant on Globalization Policy, IPRC Nigeria email:abbatibako@gmail.com +2349077889959
By Sulaiman A Dederi The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially selected Max Air as the designated airline to transport the esteemed pilgrims from Kano State.
The decision was confirmed by the Director General of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Rabi’u Danbappa, during a special broadcast on Radio Kano.
Alhaji Laminu Rabi’u Danbappa expressed his satisfaction with the comprehensive arrangements made by the Board to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey for all intending pilgrims.
He emphasized the importance for those who have not yet submitted their international passports to do so promptly before the deadline.
With the preparations now completed, the Board reassures all pilgrims of a seamless experience both at home and abroad.
The selection of Max Air underscores NAHCON’s commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety and comfort for all pilgrims embarking on this sacred journey.
By Abbati Bako,psc,bsis,Kent-alumni,UK, Political Strategy Consultant
During the swearing in ceremony of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023 the few words within minutes that ended the debate on fuel subsidy and changed the economic policy of Nigeria but Plunged the country’s economic interplay into precarity.
Tax reforms, privatization, intellectual property and other 10 prescriptions of WB/IMF designed for the world’s economic emerging nations of the world; especially in the South South part of the world, have created pains in the minds of people. The reforms may negatively affect the political popularity of a leader not only in emerging nations but even in advanced countries. Economic Reforms make citizens accumulate anger especially in Africa or Nigeria with 2 and ½ of the global population; meaning 227m population.
In Nigeria the removal of subsidies such as fuel, gas, kerosene and electricity energy tariffs has changed the lifestyle of Nigerians; be it rich or poor. The policy resulted in critical economic confusion, lamentations, stagflation and triggered the escalations of security challenges in both urban and rural areas of the country. The current kidnapping of school children in Kaduna, Borno and Sokoto states has to be connected to the current economic hardship in the country. Unemployment among the youths, especially the unproductive population in the country, is the root cause of insecurity in the country. There is no aorta of doubt that economic stability is an essential part of human life. Where there is no economic stability, it is hard to get a peaceful and stable life.
Global Economic Reforms are not for Nigeria alone in the world. The system has affected all parts of global emerging economies. The system is an essential part of globalization policy. And globalization policy is a bandwagon, hence, Nigeria can’t be different. North Korea, Venezuela and Cuba are in an unbearable economic hardship that their citizens cannot bear. The pain is accomodative.
Some of the global South nations have succeeded, particularly countries with low population density. Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, South Africa and Ghana are an excellent example. Countries like Brazil, India with high density populations succeeded (also) and their economies are greatly appreciated and growing rapidly. Generally, the Asian Tigers succeeded economically and their economies cannot be compared with some countries in Africa such as Nigeria. According to the United Nations “human development index” Nigeria is still among the 100 poorer nations and average life expectancy is 52.
*Why President Ahmed Bola Tinubu may fail or succeed.
To be continued InshaAllah———
Abbati Bako,psc,bsis,Kent-alumni,and Researcher in International Politics and PhD scholar on Globalization Policy @Skyline University Kano, Nigeria. abbatibako@gmail.com +2349077889959
Alhaji Sani Namadi Gora The Caretaker Chairman of Madobi Local Government
By Jamilu Mustapha Yakasai Madobi Local Government emphasizes the importance of honesty among members involved in the distribution of palliative among people of the area
The Caretaker Chairman of the area Alhaji Sani Namadi Gora made this known while making chart with members of the Committee as part of preparation for the distribution of food stuff to those in need
The Chairman then urge all members involved in the palliative distribution process to uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity when doing the exercise
Alhaji Sani Namadi Gora therefore Commended the effort of federal And state Government for their job welldone especially at this critical time
On his part the Director Personal Management of the area Alhaji Auwalu Malami Thanked members of the committee And Assured them support And cooperation during and After the exercise
The Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, Nigerian Senate, National Assembly, Abuja.
Distinguished,
While we hold the Red Chamber, in very high esteem, the development that leads to suspension for three months, of the Distinguished Senator, Abdul Ahmad Ningi,and one the most experienced, polished and common-man-centered legislators in our political history, evidently filled this Group, and several others, with acute consternation.
The Group couldn’t help feeling that way, for some obvious reasons.
One, the weighty issue which Senator Ningi raises, up to this moment, leaves Nigerians to their imagination, because no adequate time has been given by the Chamber, to elucidate to the public in a way to make them understand where he has gone wrong in his elaborate allegations.
We therefore, ask, why the rush to suspend him, or subject him to such a summary punitive measure?
Two, from what he has explained, his colleagues especially leadership of the Chamber, failed to give superior arguments against his claim that, ‘no nexus between the N3 trillion under scrutiny, and budget specifics’, notably ‘Money, Project and Location’, as the N25 trillion approved by the Senate, and assented to, by President Tinubu, had been treated.
We have expected the Senate, to not only refute, but confute his allegations. So far, the public could only see, that the red Chamber has succeeded in refuting, but glaringly failed to confute the allegations. The Senate, therefore, owes Nigerians clarification, to justify the punishment meted to Senator Ningi.
Thirdly, to give credence to the alleged foul play which he has tried to expose, one of the dissenting voices in the Senate, Senator Jarigbe Jarigbe, startled the Chamber with another allegation that, Senior Senators exclusively received N500 million, each, apparently to cover up the seeming deal between them and the Executive arm, without sharing the fortune with other members of the Chamber.
This allegation, may have some link to Ningi’s claim of N3 trillion budget padding, in that, the Senior Senators might have received the N500 million, to compromise, hence faulting, and fighting Ningi now trying to expose how they worked with the President, to perpetrate the budget padding.
The fourth reason, is even more unsettling. That, all the four Senators, overtly championing Ningi’s suspension move, belong to the ruling Party, the APC.
They’re Senator Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West), Titus Zam (APC, Benue North West), Kaka Shehu (APC, Borno Central) and Senator Ibrahim Jimoh (APC, Ondo South). Why?!
It’s on this note, that we wish to say, that APC and its Senators, are too obvious in their high level conspiracy to silence or even destroy Ningi’s unblemished legislative record, spanning some two decades, and by extension stain his Party – the main opposition Party, PDP.
The unanimous prayers, which our Group hereby submits dutifully, are as follows:
The suspension be lifted immediately, because it’s orchestrated by the ruling Party-APC, and lacking rectitude component, against the major opposition Party – PDP, looking at the movers and seconders of the suspension motion, all from one Party. As one of the Senators belonging to different Parties, Abaribe says, “The Senate would have acted differently if I were presiding officer.” The chaos witnessed during the deliberations, clearly showed all other opposition Parties, were not in support of the suspension. It’s a unilateral action, which should render it null and void. Again, the move contradicts one of the Chamber’s rules, maintaining that, every constituency must be represented therein.
The Senate should explain away in clear trrms, what Senator Ningi is actually talking about.
The Senate, should, failure to respond acceptably, tender unreserved apology, to Senator Abdul Ahmad Ningi.
The Red Chamber, should remove anything that makes the budget unfavorable or even questionable, to the North and any other section of the country.
It’s also unmistakable that, while you’re trying to romp the mischievous point home, those who said “Nay” were higher in number, but you chose to take the lower “Yeah”, in order to ensure fateful suspension of him was actualized, because the Senate leadership belonged to APC.
Allegations of this magnitude, should have been exhaustively deliberated upon, until the conscience of those involved was clear, in the interests of Nigerians.
Again, the Senate President, should review the video of the session and see the nexus between the “Yeah” and “Nay”, which was in favout of the questionably suspended Distinguished Senator, Abdul Ahmad Ningi.
This punitive measure, our Group feels very strongly, that it is nothing but a well orchestrated mischief, against the nation’s major opposition Party (PDP), underscoring the suspension of one of its leading members, and a beacon in the midst of notable democrats that everyone is proud of.
The Interim Management Officer of Wudil Local Government, Hajia Bilkisu Yakubu says the local administration will give priority towards improving the welfare of Women and Children.
Hajia Bilkisu Yakubu The Interim Management Officer of Wudil Local Government,
Hajia Bilkisu Yakubu made the remark at the swearing in ceremony of the local government Vice Chairman, Secretary and fourteen Councillors held at the local government Secretariat.
The Interim officer disclosed plans by the local administration to embark on the execution policies and programs that will have positive impacts on the lives of the people.
She pointed out being the only female Interim Management Officer, she would strive hard in making the difference to justify the confidence reposed in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Those sworn in include, Alh Garba Sabo Darki as vice chairman with Alh Ahmad Iliyasu Wudil as. Secretary.
The rest are Bashir Shehu, Suyudi Ibrahim, Ahmad Idris, Hamiisu Mustapha, Abdullahi M Kundi, Idris Hamisu and Auwalu Zakari as supervisory Councillors.
The Interim Management of Kano Municipal Local Government Area, led by Alhaji Bashir Chilla, has pledged to combat land encroachment at all health facilities in the area.
Chilla made this commitment during his first visit to the Ƴan Awaki Primary Health Center and Sharada Cottage Hospital, fulfilling his pledge made during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed supervisory councillors to be the first place to visit.
The committee chairman extensively emphasized the significance of health facilities for human well-being.
Alhaji Bashir expressed dismay over the land encroachment at Ƴan Awaki Health Care Center in Kofar Wambai and promised to address the issue promptly.
The Interim Chairman urged the staff to redouble their efforts to achieve the desired goals.
While visiting Sharada Cottage Hospital, Chilla commended the staff for their efforts and cleanliness, urging them to maintain it.
Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Salihu, in charge of the primary health center, thanked the caretaker chairman for his efforts to revitalize the health sector.
Among those who welcomed the IMC was a woman who had given birth at the maternity section of the center on the day of inspection.
During the visit, Chilla was accompanied by his Vice, Sani Aminu Sadiq, the Secretary of the local government, Alhaji Haris Gandu, and councillors.
By Tasiu Jebo Dawanau Bagwai local government has banned Gala dance in Dabinai vegetable market and other Villages with immediate effect. The Caretaker chairman of Bagwai,Engineer Bello Abdullahi Gadanya stated this while addressing teaming populace in the local government secretariat in Bagwai town. Engineer Bello Gadanya said,the move was to minimise immoralities and ensure effective security of lives and properties across the people in ten wards of the area. He said ,the local administration is committed to execute developmental projects that have direct impact to the lives of its citizenry. In remark,the local chairman of New Nigeria People Party NNPP Alhaji Mas’ud Mohd Badau advised people of the area to strengthen their solidarity to the local caretaker chairman engineer Bello Gadanya for his initiative to provide dividends of democracy to the people in the area.
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