Kano State Government has approved Saturday 2nd March, 2024 as the Second Term Visiting Date for Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.
Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding Schools are to visit their wards from 9:00am to 5:00pm on the stipulated date.
According to the statement issued to newsmen by the Director Public Enlightenment Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru Parents/Guardians are enjoined to ensure total compliance with rules and regulations governing the visiting procedures.
The Statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa expressing his appreciation for the usual support and cooperation given to the ministry and wished the students and their Parents/Guardians successful and hitch free visiting exercise.
By Fatima Abdullahi Immigration officers has been charged to fish out any illegal immigrant in there domain to make kano state free from any crimes.
The called was made by the deputy controller of Nigerian immigration Alhaji Shu’aibu Abdullahi when he paid a familiarisation tour to Kano Municipal Local Government headquarter.
Alhaji shuaibu Abdullahi said the role of immigration officers is beyond boarder patrol but it’s important in the city to issue a resident permit and to collaborate with other security agencies to insure good security for the citizens.
On his part the Director personnel management Alhaji Rabiu Muhd Rabiu Gwarzo solicited with Nigerian immigration officers to work with the local government officials to achieve the set objectives.
He added that kano municipal being the melting pot of the state there is need for prompt investigation of illegal immigrant, adding that, the present administration will soon renovate all the offices of para military in order to operate smoothly.
The Director General Kano State for the Control of AIDS Dr. Usman Bashir has reaffirmed commitment to revisit some facilities previously supervised to ensure optimal compliance with earlier resolved issues related to HIV services in the facilities.
The Director General made the assertion while responding to reports and findings shared with composition of teams comprising of KSACA staff among others drown from relevant MDAS in the state.
Expressing delight to the state government effort in the provision of the necessary logistics to end the diseases Dr. Usman Bashir said the agency will continue to monitor progress and challenges in the ART sites across the state for prompt solutions to identified issues.
He then charged the team members to put more effort in the assessment of every aspect of HIV/AID implementation capacity for immediate intervention to ensure quality of HIV/ AIDS services.
Kano State Government has inaugurated Task force Committees for the control of rampant erection of Illegal buildings without approval, permission and that of assets recovery.
The Committees were Inaugurated by the Managing Director, Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), Arch. Ibrahim Yakub Adamu.
The manager director unveiled the reasons for Inaugurating the committees which were in line with the present Administration’s zeal to make Kano number one in the federation in town planning.
He expressed dismay over the proliferation of unregistered private layouts being carved out and sold without prior KNUPDA approval, warning that present administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf will take appropriate legal action against violators of government’s directives.
The Committee was chaired by Town Planner Junaid Abdullah while members Include all directors and representatives of private layout companies.
On his part, Tpl Junaid Abdullahi expressed readiness to work tirelessly in order to achieve the desired goals.
The chairman also urged the general public to always contact ward heads, district heads and other stakeholders before purchasing any plot.
Areas visited Included Yankatsari in Dawakin Kudu LGA, Kumbotso, Gezawa and Nassarawa LGAs.
The close to 8.3b global population of the current generation and indeed the future generations of the world are critically facing population and economic crisis as a result of the negative side effects of the current global economic system. Different applications and theories of the former global scholars and intellectuals have been applied but yet to solve the economic problems of human people on this planet. Economy is as almost as oxygen or an imperative part of human life. Without a viable economy for life; sorry for human existence because the human person is a symbol of economic activities.
Had it been that Adam Smith or Karl Marx are alive this time this writing understands that they would have changed their minds and rethink their global economic theories. This is for the fact that during their times; global population was less than 2b. Today the global population may reach as high as 10b before the end of the current 21s Century and Nigeria will occupy number third global positions.
My country Nigeria today is amongst the top 10 most populous countries in the world (No6). Going back to the history of Nigeria’s amalgamation by the British Empire in 1914 the total population was projected to be around 20m. By around 1960th the population enlarged to be about “35m” (Lata Prime minister Sir. Abubakar Tafawabalewa in United Nations 1960).
The population of Nigeria today according to the UN’s meters is around 220m. This means that the population has increased to about 190m in 2024 compared to the early 1960th. Wherever there is no viable economy, insecurities will set in and life will be worried some.
The current economic hardship experience is not only in Nigeria but in most South South Nations of the world. This is probably as a result of poor economic management by the gladiators (professionals) and managers or International Public Policy (IPP) makers.
Human people are suffering economically especially in emerging nations of Africa, Asia and South American Continents. Although the 8.3b population mentioned above only 15% lives in the Northern part of the world and the remaining 85% are in the South Southern part of the globe.
*But why, what can be done to resolve the global economic misfortune and suffering? Should measures be taken similar to 1934 and that of the 2008 global economic meltdown or the COVID-19 year of global economic aridity?
*Northern Nigeria on my mind———
Abbati bako,Kentian/alumni,UK and Researcher in International Politics@ Skyline University,Nigeria
People of nowaday do neglect positive attitudes on conserving environment for healthy and comfortable habitation. Such attitudes are seriously needed as almost half of northern Nigeria faces so many environmental challenges because of its closeness to the Sahara and other climatic factors.
One of such attitudes that needs to be embraced and given utmost attention in our houses, Public buildings, places of worship, markets, hospitals to mention but a few is tree planting due to its enermous benefits.
To educate the public on the importance of tree planting,In one of his scholarly writing, an environmentalist and a director, planning and monitoring in Kano State ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Garba Saleh Ahmed, identified some foundamental and important reasons for planting and nursing of trees in our environment of living.
He opened the writing by qouting the (UNEP) United Nations Environmental Programme on the loss of trees globally that, ” the world has lost about 80% of its original forests in the last 50 decades”
The write up is made of twenty- one importances of tree planting as highlighted by the environmentalist that include:
One, trees absorb Carbon dioxide which is a major greenhouse gas, this allow trees to remove and store the Carbon while releasing the oxygen back to the air as global warming resulted from the excess of greenhouse gases created by burning fossil fuels and destroy tropical rainforests. Also heat from the sun reflect back from the earth, is trapped in thickening layer of gases, causing temperature to rise. Two, trees absorb odours and pollutant gases comprising of, nitrogen oxides, ammonia, Sulphur Oxides, Ozones and filter particulars out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark thus improve air quality for its safer consumption.
Three, as quated by Dr. Garba Saleh, the U.S Department of Agriculture stated, ” one acre of forest absorbs six tons of oxygen, which is enough to meet the annual need of 18 people” from the statement one can comprehend that trees contribute to environment through provision of oxygen.
Four, trees control climate change by moderating the effects of the sun, rain, and wind. Leaves absorb and filter the sun’s radiant energy keeping things cool in summer. They also preserve warmth by providing a screen from harsh wind and also shielded humanbeings from the downfall of rain, sleet and hail.
Five, three trees placed strategically around a single -family home can cut summer air conditioning needs by up to 50% percent. By reducing the energy demand for cooling houses, carbondioxide and other pullution emissions from power plants was reduced.
Six, shades from trees slows water evaporation from thirsty lawns. As trees transpire, they increase atmospheric moisture, absorb and store rain water which reduce runoff and sediment deposit after storms. This helps the ground water supply recharge. Fallen leaves makes excellent compost that enriches soil.
Seven, trees reduce runoff by breaking rainfall thus allowing the water to flow down the trunk into the earth below the tree. This prevent the transport of chemicals and other pollutants into water bodies and also prevent flooding. When mulched, trees act like a sponge that filters this water naturally and uses it to recharge ground water supplies.
Eight, trees are essential to the eco-system in which they reside in the prevention of soil erosion. Far reaching roots hold soil in place and fight erosion. On hillsides or stream slopes, trees slow runoff and hold soil in place.
Nine, trees reduce UV-B exposure by about 50%, thus providing protection to children on school campuses and playgrounds where children spend hours outdoors, hence trees shield children from ultra-violet rays.
Ten, trees provide food. It is a known fact that mangoes, apples, oranges, and countless of other fruits and nuts provided by the trees. An apple tree can yield up to 15-20 bushels of fruits per year and can be planted on the tiniest urban lot. A part from fruits for human, trees provide food for birds and wildlife.
Eleven, trees heal and provide medicines. Studies have shown that patients with views of trees out of their windows heal faster and with less complications. It was established that exposure to trees and nature aids concentration by reducing mental fatigue. Also, bark of some trees can be made into cork and is a source of chemicals and medicines.
Twelve, trees reduce violence. Neighborhoods and homes that are barren have been shown to have a greater incidence of violence in and out of their home than their greener counterparts. Tress and landscaping help to reduce the level of fear.
Thirteen, friuts harvested from Community orchards can be sold, thus providing income. Small business opportunities in green waste management and landscaping arise when cities value mulching and it’s water-saving qualities. Vocational training for youth interested in green jobs is also a great way to developing economic opportunities from trees.
Fourteen, trees whether as houses for children or creative and spiritual inspiration for adults, have provided the space for human retreat throughout ages. It is established that many people react to react the presence of trees with a pleasant, relaxed, comfortable feeling. Infact, many people plant trees as living memories of life -changing events.
Fifteen, trees bring diverse groups of people together. It serve an opportunity for community involvement and empowerment that improves the quality of life in our neighborhoods. All cultures, ages, and genders have an important role to play at a tree planting campaign or tree care event. T These bonds are evidenced by the hundereds of groups and organizations across the country/ the world that go to treat lengths to protect, and save particularly large or historic trees from the dangers of modern development.
Sixteen, trees add unity as they are important part of every Community. If streets, parks, playgrounds, and backyards are lined with trees, they create a peaceful, aesthetically pleasing environment. As landmarks, trees can give a neighborhood a new identity and encourage civic pride. People gather under the cool shade they provide during outdoor activities with family and friends at leisure or other purposes.
Seventeen, trees provide canopy and habitat for wildlife. Many animals, including elephants, Koalas and giraffes eat leaves for nourishment. Flowers are eaten by monkeys, and nectar is a favorite of birds and many insects. Animals too eat much of the same fruits human being do enjoy.
The process helps disperse seeds over great distances and of course hundred of living creatures call trees their home. Leaf-covered branches keep many animals such as birds and squirrels out of the reach of predators.
Eighteen, trees can mask concrete walls or parking lots, and unsightly views. They muffle sound from nearby streets and freeways, and create an eye-soothing canopy of green. Trees absorb dust, wind, and reduce glare.
Nineteen, trees provide wood. Trees supported and sustained life throughout human existence. They have a wide variety of practical and commercial purposes. Wood was the first, and is still used for cooking and heating by about half of the world’s population.
In the same vein, trees provide timber for building construction, furniture manufacture, tools, sporting equipment, and thousands household items. Wood -pulp is used to make paper and I suburban and rural areas, trees can be selectively harvested for fuel craft wood.
Twenty, studies shows that the more trees and landscaping and business district has, the more business will flow in. A tree-lined street will also slow traffic enough to allow drivers to look at store fronts instead of whizzing by.
Lastly not the least, trees increase property value. Individual trees and shrubs have value and contribute to savings, but it is the collective influence of a well- maintained landscape that makes a real economic impact and has the greatest effect on property value at any location of a particular city.
Moreover, direct economic benefits come from savings in energy costs. Cooling costs are reduced in a tree-shaded home, and heating costs lowered when a tree serves as a windbreak.
In conclusion, based on the imperative of tree planting stated above on health, food, medicine, shelter and overall well-being of our environment, it is of eminence to embark on such a noble gesture. The earlier we start planting trees, the better our environment will be.
Sani is of Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs.
The global leader (then) British amalgamated Nigeria in 1914. The British colonized over 54 countries around the world. They designed and created boundaries and named nations 500 years ago. Nigeria is among 54 commonwealth nations (nations colonized by the British).
Historically, the commonwealth nations were under the rulership of Her Majesty, the Queen of England and among these nations, Nigeria and India had similar characteristics. Before the disintegration in 1948 India, Pakistan and Bangladesh were under same colony of England and they were ten times more populous than Nigeria then.
Lets now take India as a nation and make a comparative analysis with Nigeria. To make it short and interesting we shall consider three fundamental issues, political leadership, economic viability and social interactions. Although, political leadership is the key I shall start with economic viability economy is the cornerstone of every nation on the planet.
Economy: India vs. Nigeria.
Political economic comparative analysis of two important nations within the Asian continent and African continent will be as brief as possible; but will sound very interesting. The India is the third largest economies (after China and Japan) in Asian continent and Nigeria also the third largest economies (after S/Africa and Egypt) in Africa. India is the second (after China) most populous nation on earth with about 1.2 billion people.
And Nigeria is the largest black populous nation in the world with about 180million people so, both countries are among the top ten populous nations on earth planet. India is among the top ten economies in the world and Nigeria is among the top 100 poorer nations in the world.
India is among the top 20 economies in the world also among the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and S/Africa) nations but Nigeria is not. India depends (not on oil) on industrial productions; from small scales to heavy industrial machines ranging from ships/cargo/ passenger flights/war planes, nuclear capacity, ICT, medical equipments, trains/metros/tubes and the largest factory on earth that produces trains and rails and employ the services of over ten million workers. But Nigeria has no stable electrical power to sustain industrial productions.
The Indian GDP has been one of the most functional and vibrant in the world with an estimated of $1trillion+ economic capacity (backed by gold—— USA’s GDP is the largest in the world having 26% of world economic activity takes place there). But Nigeria is a consumer country not producer and the economy solely depends (90%) on oil not manufacturing.
Just three years ago India prepared a programme that will consume billions of Dollars with a view to produce available (but) cheap agricultural foods that will feed over 800 million people in India. What of Nigeria? In fact agriculture has not been given priority because of the oil money.
Although India by far has stronger economy but there are poorer people; especially in rural areas like Nigeria. It’s impossible (or almost) for India to be a global leader because of its social burden and population explosion. Likewise Nigeria is hardly to be Africa’s largest economies because of the population crises in the future.
Both countries encounter massive corrupt practices than most of the world countries. And again, there are massive unemployment rates in both countries. India is the largest democracies in the world and Nigeria is the largest democracies in Africa. Abbati Bako
Committed in tackling the persistent trespass and land encroachment at some schools, Kano State Government has inaugurated 16- Member Committee on schools land encroachment.
Inaugurating the committee in his office, today Thursday, Kano State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explained that the committee was formed following series of complains received by government on the problems of trespass and land encroachment at some schools by unpatriotic individuals.
The Commissioner represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Hajiya Kubra Imam highlighted that the terms of references given to the committee include identifying schools affected with trespass or encroachment by individuals, community or any organization in the state and examining the level of encroachment in the vulnerable schools.
Other terms of references, according to the Commissioner are identifying schools that did not have parameter wall fencing, handling any issue that might have risen in the course of the committee’s findings as well as coming out with appropriate recommendations on the committee’s findings.
Doguwa further advised people who engaged on illegal development at some schools in the state to, with immediate effect, stop from doing so and wait for the government’s position.
He announced that the 16-member committee has Special Adviser to the Governor on vocational training Hon. Habeeb Hassan El-Yakub as Chairman while Alhaji Abdu Sale Deputy Director from the ministry of education would serve as Secretary.
Other members of the committee include representative from Science and Technical Schools Board, State Universal Basic Education Board, Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board, Qur’anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board, Chairman State Based Management Committee and State Chairman Parent Teachers Association.
The remaining members of the committee include former Chairman Fagge Local Government Area, former Chairman Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area and former and current Land officers from the ministry of Education.
” Your selection as members of this committee is predicated upon your wealth of experiences, commitment and enthusiasms as well as meritorious records you have in the civil service ” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the committee members, Chairman of the Committee Hon. Habeeb Hassan El-Yakub thanked the state government for finding them worthy to carry out the tasks and assured of the Committee’s determination to complete it’s assignment within the time given.
By Usman Datti As part of his integrated and comprehensive HIV response, the DG Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS Dr. Usman Bashir has called for accurate biometric enrollment of people living with HIV for easy identification and classification.
The DG made this known during a review meeting with Joint Supportive Supervision teams who separately presented their reports on findings from the facilities they visited, notably Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Dala MCH, SMSH, and Kumbotso CHC.
Dr. Usman Bashir stated that the state government will no longer tolerate ghosting of clients to establish efficient system of record aimed at ensuring proper resource allocation for the right clients.
He also noted that the agency will only consider clients who have valid NIN, phone numbers and contact address when empowerment programs and other opportunities are realized.
Appreciating the efforts of the teams for proper handling of the exercise, the DG urged for prompt action to address all challenges found in the affected facilities.
The Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board Dr Nasir Mahmoud, along with the entire board members, joyously congratulate Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on his recent victory at the Supreme Court. The court’s ruling, which upheld Governor Abba’s victory in the 2023 gubernatorial election, has brought immense relief and excitement to the people of Kano State. The Supreme Court’s decision is not only a personal victory for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf but also a triumph for the people of Kano State. It reaffirms their faith in the democratic process and their confidence in the leadership of Governor Abba. The ruling signifies that the mandate given to the governor by the people has been validated and that he can continue to serve the state with dedication and commitment. Under Governor Abba’s leadership, Kano State has started witnessing significant improvements in various sectors, particularly in healthcare. The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board has played a crucial role in implementing the governor’s healthcare agenda and ensuring that quality healthcare services reach every citizen of the state. The board, under the guidance of its Director General, has worked tirelessly to improve primary healthcare facilities, enhance access to healthcare services, and promote preventive healthcare practices. Through various initiatives and programs, they have succeeded in reaching even the most remote areas of the state, providing essential healthcare services to those who need them the most. The Supreme Court victory for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is a validation of these efforts and a testament to the positive impact his administration has had on the healthcare sector in Kano State. The Director General and the entire board express their gratitude to Governor Abba for his unwavering support and commitment to improving healthcare services in the state. As the Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, the felicitations extended to Governor Abba are heartfelt and sincere. They are a reflection of the appreciation for his leadership, vision, and dedication to the well-being of the people of Kano State. The board looks forward to continuing their collaborative efforts with the governor and his administration to further advance the healthcare system in the state.
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