Permanent Secretary Commends Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Over Education Recovery Agenda

The Permanent Secretary Kano State Ministry of Education Alhaji Bashir Baffa Muhammad has commended Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for improving the state education sector through his systematic education recovery agenda.

In a statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, said the Alhaji Bashir Baffa made the commendation today Tuesday during an inspection visit to some schools as part of monitoring exercise embarks upon by the ministry across the state.

Bashir Baffa noted that since inception of the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf a lot have done to revitalize the education sector being the first priority of its cardinal agenda.

He explained that it was based on this commitment, the management of education ministry under the State Commissioner Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa embarks on inspection visit to schools across the state to monitor the progress so far especially in terms of school feeding and infrastructural development.

" This morning, we have been to Government Girls Secondary School Shekara and meet the students on breakfast time. I am happy to report that the food given to the students was very cleaned and enough to satisfy them.

" What my eye saw at Government Secondary School Gwale was also quite impressive because the school premises was neat and tidy and even the conduct of the staff was commendable" the PS added.

Alhaji Bashir further assured of the ministry commitment in complementing the effort of the State Executive Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf in moving the education sector forward.

While receiving the Permanently Secretary, the Principal of Government Girls Secondary School Shekara Hajiya Zainab Ado Ma'aji thanked the State Governor for his zeal and fashion in ensuring access and quality of education in the state.

" We have nothing to say but to thank His Excellency for his concern and total commitment to bring new changes to our education system which we are currently witnessing in the state " said Zainab.

She appeals to the state government to consider converting casual staff working in the school to permanent workers to enable them give their maximum contributions.

The Principal of Government Secondary School Gwale Malam Rabiu Usaini Gano also narrated how the school is now progressing despite the vacant junior students classes that characterized the school due to the federal government de-articulation policy.

"Diverted 16,800 Palliative Rice Bags Were Philanthropist's Donation, Not Federal Government's – Kano Anti-Graft Boss"

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC) has backtracked on the 16,800 bags of rice said to have been diverted from the Federal Government palliative and repackaged in a warehouse in Kano.

The commission’s Chairman, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado while addressing journalists on Friday, said preliminary findings established that the rice was brought to Kano from Bauchi and Zamfara states.

The commission on Tuesday received a report through a whistleblower on alleged diversion of rice suspected to be part of the Federal Government palliatives in which over 28 trucks amounting to 16,800 bags were stored at a warehouse along Ring Road, Hotoro, Kano.

Daily Trust reported that the bags of rice were carrying the picture of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the inscription: ‘Ramadan Kareem’ and tagged ‘Not for sale.’

Daily Trust correspondent who was at the scene of the raid reports that the bags were converted from those having the picture of the President to the new ones meant for the open market.

But in a new development, Rimingado said the commission had discovered that the food item belonged to a philanthropist whose identity was not revealed.

He said the commission had invoked the provisions of Section 9 and 15 of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Law 2008 (as amended) and sealed the warehouse to allow for thorough investigation and made arrest at the scene while the other suspect submitted himself to the commission on Wednesday.

He said, “At the preliminary stage it was established that the goods were brought to Kano from Bauchi and Zamfara State and that some names were featured. That is why the commission in accordance with the provision of Section 15(3) of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Law 2008 (as amended), requested one of the leading security agencies to further investigate the matter.

“The suspects were subsequently handed over for further interrogation and the key findings are that the 16,800 bags of rice comprising 28 trucks were all brought to Kano from other states.

“Contrary to the popular notion, the goods do not emanate from either the Federal Government or any other Government in Nigeria, but belongs to an individual, a philanthropist who produced the rice and distributes amongst the various segments of the society as a support to Mr. President.

“The people handling the goods are working for that philanthropist who uses his personal resources for the programme. Now that it is established that, the goods are not public property and the people handling whatever exercise taking place in that warehouse are working for the owner of the goods, the Commission therefore in accordance with established protocols and extent laws decided to approach the court with the new findings for necessary action and convene this conference to clear the air about the development so far reached.”

Muhuyi thanked the good people of Kano State and encouraged them to continue providing the commission with vital information to help fighting corruption and other related offences in the state.

Source: DT

MWAN Organises Sensitisation Awareness Campaign Against Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Kano

Medical Women's Association of Nigeria (MWAN) in collaboration with National committee on Adolescent Health and Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have organised a sensitization awareness campaign against Iron deficiency anaemia at Government Girls College formerly WTC Kano.

The sensitization awareness was part of this year's World Day of iron deficiency anaemia with themes: "Iron for maternal survival combating iron deficiency to prevent post partum Haemorrhage held at the school premises.

Speaking the chairperson of Kano state Chapter of the NWAN, Dr Halima Adamu said the association decided to organised the awareness campaign as part of the association contributions to prevent such disease especially among younger girls in the state.

Dr. Halima Adamu who described the iron deficiency as one of the foremost contributions to disease burden around the world, predominantly affecting young. Children (mainly 5 years) premenopausal women and population groups from low and middle income countries.

She added that a systematic review investigated children and iron deficiency and the results found the global prevalence of iron deficiency to mostly underdeveloped nations.

He called on the relevant stakeholders in the health sector and government at all levels to work collectively in order to prevent the disease across the country.

 

In her presentation, the guest speaker at the occasion, Dr. Nafisa Sidi Sani said efforts have been intensify especially in various aspects of awareness aimed at preventing the disease.

She assured that with the support from the stakeholders and private sectors as well as governments, the sky will be their limit.

""Anaemia is only one of the many consequences resulting from being iron deficient. Over 1.2 billion people worldwide were diagnosed in 2016 with iron deficiency anaemia, and it is among the five highest causes of years lived with disability. '

"Iron deficiency anaemia can cause a fast or abnormal heartbeat, which means the heart has to pump harder to ensure there is enough oxygen in the blood. This may lead to an enlarged heart or heart failure." she concluded.

In her vote of thanks., the vice principal of the school, Malama Maimuna Bashir applauded the organisers efforts in this regard.

Malama Maimuna Bashir assured that the students definitely utilize what they have learnt into practice in order to improve and sustain their health.

Highlights of the event include distribution of shoes. Drugs and pamphlet to the students donated by the Medical women's Association of Nigeria at the occasion.

Comm. Doguwa To New Education Secretaries "Be dedicated and Disciplined to Your Primary Assignment"

Kano State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa has charged the Local Education Secretaries in the State to be dedicated and disciplined while discharging their official assignment.

Umar Doguwa made the charge today Tuesday while addressing the New Education Secretaries from the 44 local government areas during a meeting held at the SBMC Conference Hall, State Universal Basic Education Board.

The Commissioner hinted that the Education Secretaries as grass root managers of education sector have a crucial role to play in restructuring the state basic education, pointing out that it is due to the importance of the Education Secretaries post, their appointment are based on certain criteria.

Doguwa therefore employed the them to work hard and bring new changes that complement the effort of the present administration in reshaping both primary and post primary education in the state.

Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has keen interest about education and that is why his administration has come out with so many programmes aimed at strengthening our basic and post basic education system.

"There is need for you therefore to rally round the effort of His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf and do the needful towards addressing problems bedeviling the sector said the Commissioner.

He announced that Kano State Government had completed arrangement to implement new education programmes worth 10 billion Naira in the state which include provision of soft loan to 1000 teachers, distribution of over 700,000 Schools Uniforms to primary pupils, distribution of 1,500 computers and distribution of 1.2 million Books to schools among others.

Umar Doguwa further disclosed that the ministry is coming out with proposal for Education Secretaries monitoring exercise in which all the local education authorities would be provided with adequate logistics for prompt schools monitoring. 

Regarding posting of staff to schools, the Commissioner reminded the Secretaries to be sincere and just by making sure that they post staff on merit in respective of his/her position. 

Earlier, the Executive Chairman State Universal Education Board Malam Kabiru Yusuf commended the Executive Governor of Kano State Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for giving all the necessary support to the Board which he said had brought new changes to the state primary education.

Malam Kabiru Yusuf explained that the meeting which comprised the Education Secretaries and Zonal Directors from the 44 local government areas was organized to discuss issues affecting basic education in the state.

He however outlined some steps taken by the Board to ensure that quality education is provided at the grass root which include screening for the head of teacher post, screening of schools support officers (SSO) and screening of Quality Assurance Personnel.

What is now needed is for you the Education Secretaries to work with all stakeholders at your areas, come out with new programmes that can enhance basic education, and thank God our able Governor is very determined in providing us with all the support we need he maintained.

My Silence On Nigeria Sports Deliberate - Gara Gombe

Sports entrepreneur and former Gombe United FC Chairman Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe has said only administrators with skeletons in sports can afford to bar stakeholders from expressing their views on sports development in Nigeria.

In a chat with journalists recently, Gara-Gombe noted that on several occasions he has been barred from expressing his views over major development and appointment in Nigeria sports in Radio and Television Stations in Nigeria.

"All sports stakeholders and those who appreciates my modest contributions in Nigeria sports, especially trying to always put sports administrators and managers on their toes"

I advise them not to worry as many people have been calling me, sending messages to my friends and close associates asking why I have been quiet about the reintroduction of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the managers."

The Chairman Gombe State Athletics Association also reacted to rumours that he had pulled out of sports business and administration 

"There's nothing to worry about as my silence is deliberate, I'm still in sports, people are saying I ve quite sports, I'm not out of sports for now.

Because there's no way I can afford to sleep because certain people who I have differences with about how they managed our sports in the past are now in charge of sports in the country.

The Nigeria Constitution has given me and all of us the right to participate in lawful activities in the country, in this case, including sports.

So, my silence is deliberate, I will talk at the right time."

On his travails with a few Television and Radio stations in Nigeria 

" I would like to say clearly that in the last few weeks, I was barred from featuring on four national television and Radio stations, even a few Newspapers to expressing my opinion and discuss the newly introduced National Sports Commission (NSC) by the federal government.

The disturbing part is that those who blocked me using proxies have no idea of what I want to talk about, I don't know what they are afraid of or why they don't want me to expressing my own right and opinion as guaranteed by law.

I don't see why they should be afraid, 

If they feel comfortable with their past or who they are, why must they go about blocking me?

There was this station, one hour to a scheduled interview, they called me to say my air time (interview) have been paid for.

However, I know about Television production, one can't come two hours to production to tell me my air time has been paid for. 

It doesn't show integrity of the media, however, I don't own a TV or a Radio station, but I own a newspaper and I would continue to raise my voice on issues I feel are in the best interest of the Nigerian public.

The intriguing side of it is that they don't have an idea of what I want to say whether or not it's in their favour.

So , because people that have skeletons never wanted the a biology teacher to handle a topic on anatomy."

He assured all sports stakeholders 

and those who still have confidence and believe on his contribution in sports in Nigeria to remain calm. "I'm very much around, concerned and will pursue swift and talk about credible sports development in Nigeria without fear or favour.

Currently, I am.outside the country, I can also talk from anywhere around the globe, for now, I am.busy to start commenting on issues Nigerians are already aware of, but at the appropriate time, no individual or group can cover the Sun or the moon with two hands

My detractors forgot that the Social media is also available to me to air my views. At the end of the day, the national interest shall prevail. 

Nigeria is bigger and greater than any individual or cabal that wants to hold down Nigerian sports.

Profiteering from it in the last 20 to 25 years must stop" he concluded.

On the Panel set up by the former Minister of Sports John Enoh Gara- Gombe said as far as he is concerned, the 7 man Committee didn't do a good job.

"They left many issues untouched.

They didn't talk about finances and also refused to investigate the AFN on why certain things happened.

I see no reason the panel didn't indict the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) they also refused to indict the former Minister, and Ministry officials in areas concerning how the over N24 billion Olympic funds was managed.

The investigative Committee under Dr. Mumuni Alao is someone.I have deep regards for, honestly, in my opinion they didn't do a good job.

The panel's job was not thorough, there are areas left untouched, they may claim, the issues was not in their terms of reference. However, 

there should be total investigation into all Olympic activities of the Sports Ministry.

There are other federations that have their own share of scandal, I don't know why AFN was the only one targetted in the Panel reports, this is very wrong.

I am aware of a coach who was accredited as Olympic delegate with a fake licence.

This fake licence was discovered in Paris which was a huge embarrassment to Nigeria.

Nobody investigated or mentioned it anywhere.

What about the borrowed bicycle, nothing was done or investigations carried out. It was swept under the carpet.

I still can't reconcile why only AFN was profiled while others got wavers.

I'm not saying those indicted in AFN were innocent, but what about other federation officials?

I am not sure any of the panel members attended the Paris Olympics So, why appoint them? , that is why their job was not thorough as many things got covered up.

The man (Sports Minister) who would have been investigated is now hiding in another ministry, What a terrific abbaration" Gombe said.

Kano Deaf Students To Storm Nasarawa State for National Gov. A A. Sule Tourney

Special Education Secondary school Tudun Maliki, kano are expected to compete in the 6th edition of National deaf secondary schools football championship tagged:"A A. Sule Cup 2024.

The competition which is being organised by the Nigeria Deaf Football Association was part of it programme to promotes inclusivity, empowerment and talent development among deaf students across the country.

A statement signed by the Secretary General of the Association, Mr. Nahemiah Daret said the championship is expected to commence from December 5th to 15, 2024 at Lafia township stadium, Nasarawa state.

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He added that Governor A.A. Sule of Nasarawa state is expected to declare the championship open while other dignitaries within the state and outside were expected to attend the occasion.

The secretary general explained that the association had sent an invitational letters to various state governments to support their deaf football students aimed at motivating them to excel.

Speaking on the invitation, the Director of sports in the Kano state ministry of education Malam Ibrahim Bello said it is an avenue that will ginger and motivate their deaf football students to showcase their talents.

Malam Ibrahim Bello said that the coaching crew of the ministry had already start open camp for the students of Special Education Secondary school Tudun Maliki, kano as part of it preparations ahead of the championship.

While expressing appreciate to the state government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the state Commissioner of education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa for their support, assuring that all hands must be on desk to ensure the overall development of various sporting events in the state and the country at large.

Students of Maryam Idris Umar College of Education Visit Kano Hajj Demonstration Site

Muslims faithful have been advised to acquire practical knowledge on how to perform Hajj in order to get rewards from God Almighty.

A team leader on practical Hajj in Nassarawa local government area, Malam Yau Garba Sulaiman, stated this while briefing the students of the Arabic department of Maryam Idris Umar College of Education, Kano, on excursion visit to the Kano Hajj Demonstration site.

Malam Sulaiman explained that seeking knowledge of every aspects of Islam before practicing them, especially the performance of Hajj and other related Ibadat, is very significant for the Muslims ummah.

A statement signed by the college's head of Media and Public Relations, Ado Salisu, described the visit as excellent and well suited to the education needs of the students.

The Nassarawa team leader added that the intending pilgrims who usually practice on various aspects of Hajj at the Hajj camp Kano, have been finding it easier to perform the rites and rituals of Hajj while in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He commended the state government for providing the demonstration facilities to its intending pilgrims, urging the students to utilize what they have learnt especially in educating their brothers and sisters for the development of Islam.

In his remarks, the students team leader, Malam Karibu Bani, said the essence of the visit was to enable the students to practically rehearse how intending pilgrims would perform one of the five pillars of Islam.

Also speaking, the deputy Provost of the College, BIlkisu Abdullahi Turaki, who said the visit was part of the students academic activities, charged them to utilize what they learnt in order to improve their education.

Some students who spoke at the occasion expressed their appreciate to the college authority for its commitment and dedication in moving the school to greater heights.

Tsohon Shugaban NAHCON Ake Bincika Ba Farfesa Abdullahi Sale Usman Ba - Ibrahim Abubakar

Mun lura a matsayinmu na ‘yan kasa masu bibiyar harkokin da suka shafi jin dadin alhazan Najeriya kan batun wani gajeren fafen bidiyo mai cike da radani dake yawo a dandalin sada zumunta kan taron jin ra’ayoyin jama’a wanda kwamitin kula da harkokin aikin haji na majalisar wakilai ya shirya a ranakun 13 da 14 ga watan Nuwamban 2024 da muke ciki kan binciken aikin Haji na 2024, inda shi wanda ya yada wannan fefen bidiyo bai fito karara ya bayyanawa mutane shin tsohon shugaban hukumar NAHCON ko sabon ake bincika.

A sanarwar da babban jami’in tawagar tallafawa harkokin yada labarai ga hukumar NAHCON na kasa, Ibrahim Abubakar ya sanyawa hannu, yace, muna so mu sanarwa da jama’a musammam masu shirya wannan makirci, cewa shugaban hukumar NAHCON, Farfesa Abdullahi Sale Usman ba ya cikin wannan badakala da ta faru lokacin aikin Hajin 2024, a takaice shi an nada shi shugabancin hukumar ne watanni bayan gudanar da aikin aikin Hajin 2024.

Ibrahim ya ci gaba da cewa Zuwan Farfesa Abdullahi Saleh wajen taron jin ra’ayoyin jama’ar ya faeu ne sakamakon kasancewarsa shugaban hukumar a halin yanzu domin ya shaida yadda lamarin zai kasance kana kuma ya kara aniya domin fuskantar babban aikin dake gabansa a matsayin sabon shugaban hukumar

A saboda haka, muke kira ga masu shirya wannan makirci su guji aikata wannan mummunan aiki kan shugaban hukumar NAHCON

BUK set host inter departmental competitions Saturday

Arrangements are in top gear towards the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of inter departmental sports competitions scheduled to hold at FIFA Standard Pitch of Bayero university Kano (BUK) old site on Saturday 16th, November, 2024.

The university's Director of sports, Professor Rabiu Muhammad alias Chanhu dropped this hints while shedding more light on the championships.

Prof. Rabiu Muhammad explained that the university authority under the leadership of Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas has done enough in this regard.

He added that the sports directory is doing everything possible to ensure a colourful and hitch-free competitions.

The director revealed that the aims and objective of organizing such competitions within the university is to enable the coaches to recruit hidden talented and skillful athletes for future national and international engagements.

''Buk has potential athletes whom they need encouragement and support to excel at various sporting events within and outside the state,'' he explained.

Prof Rabiu Muhammad who was the former captain of Raccah Rovers Football Club and later Kano Pillars in the early '90 charged the participants to give the directory all maximum support and cooperation with a view actualize the set target.

He assured that the directory will do it's best to ensure free and fair officiating through the championships.

He said the university's vice chancellor, Prof Sagir Adamu Abbas alongside his management team and other staff were expected to attend the opening ceremony at the old site of the university.

NSSF Tourney: Enugu, Kano top invited U-15 players

The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) has selected players 26 players from the just- concluded national under-15 soccer tournament held in Abuja.

The selected players are to represent the country against Ghanian side in an international match scheduled to hold in Accra, the capital city of Ghana.

Five players were selected from Kano Government College who emerged runners up in the just- concluded tournament in Abuja.

According to the statement from the NSSF's secretary General Mr. Oba Funsho Usman Phd said the invited players from Kano are: Yusuf Danladi, Ibrahim Adi Ahme, Isa Muhammad, Mukhtar Muazu, Musa Shaaban while Niger state and Federal Capita Territory (FCT), Abuja have three players each Zubairu Muhammad, Suleiman Abubakar, Nabil and 

FCT Abuja John Idokwo, Victor Onyebuchi and Andrew Samuel.

The statement added that Enugu state has higher number of 11 invited players namely: Chike Chinedu, saliu Yusuf, Udeze Raymond, Godwin Menyega, Nnamchi Chinedu, Elechi Emmanuel, Edeh David Ugochukwu, Usoro God's will Ime, Ali Bright, Ilono Somto Chukwu and Johnny Emmanuel.

He explained that Adamawa state has four players include Rufus Raphael, Fadil Ayuba, Ibrahim Mohd and Abbas Muazu.

Speaking on the invitation, the Director of sports in the Kano state ministry of education, Malam Ibrahim Bello described the invitation as well deserved considering the brilliant performance of the players in the competition.

Malam Ibrahim Bello used the medium to commend Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the state Commissioner of education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa for their unflinching support morally and finally to the school team.

The director charged the invited players to redouble effort with a view to ensure they keep the flag of Nigerian higher while in Ghana.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Schools Sports Federation (NSSF) U15 Championship culminated in an intense showcase of emerging football talents on Monday in Abuja, with Enugu State securing the championship in the male category and Bayelsa State prevailing in the female category. 

This tournament, organized by the NSSF with strategic support from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), had representative teams from several states including Adamawa, Niger, Kano, F.C.T, Enugu, and Bayelsa.

 The event was not merely a competition; it served as a critical platform for fostering athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and essential networking among participants.

The championship's significance went beyond immediate accolades, positioning itself as a pivotal avenue for the identification and cultivation of Nigeria's future football talent. This perspective resonates with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in conjunction with the NFF, emphasizing the tournament's role in scouting and nurturing the most promising players for future continental competitions.

Present at the event was Alhaji Mohammed Adebayo Ameenu, special assistant to the NFF General Secretary, who commended all participants, acknowledging their outstanding contributions throughout the championship. Ameenu indicated that select players who distinguished themselves during the tournament will receive invitations to national teams.

"The NFF President has immense pride in all participants who demonstrated exceptional skills and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Those who have been identified by our scouts will have significant opportunities to represent Nigeria on the continental stage," stated Ameenu.