Task Force on Development Control Addresses Irregularities in Kano State

The Kano State Task Force on Development Control has intensified efforts to monitor and address irregularities in land use and building developments across the state. 

Speaking during a routine operational visit, the Secretary of the committee, who doubled as the Director Admin and General Services of the Ministry, Hamid Sidi Ali, highlighted the commitment of the committee towards ensuring compliance with approved building plans and land use regulations.

According to the task force, the exercise is part of its mandate to sanitize building developments and eliminate breaches of the Land Use Act. 

"We have been to several locations across the state, monitoring developments to ensure buildings are erected in accordance with approved plans as sanctioned by the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Agency and the Ministry of Land," Hamid stated.

The committee revealed that a significant number of violations and encroachments had been observed, prompting its third visit to Kwankwasiyya City. 

The city, established during the tenure of former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to address housing needs, has reportedly suffered from unauthorized land use and unapproved developments under successive administrations.

"Unfortunately, we found instances where areas designated for schools have been converted to residential buildings. These are the issues we are here to address. Properties found in breach have been marked, and their owners invited for corrections. If these invitations are ignored, appropriate actions will be taken," the Secretary added.

The task force also used the opportunity to remind the public about the ongoing recertification of title documents in Kano State. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf launched the initiative on October 25, introducing a more secure and updated document format to enhance land administration in the state.

Residents were urged to comply with the recertification process to ensure the integrity of land ownership records and avoid potential disputes.

President Tinubu Appoints Professor Salisu Shehu As Executive Secretary NERDC

Prof Shehu is a renowned academic in educational and human Psychology. He was instrumental in establishing the School of Continuing Education at Bayero University, Kano, and was the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Istiqamah University, Kano.

In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy) the President also announced Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi Tsauri's appointment as the National Coordinator of NEPAD.

Jabilu Tsauri holds a Master's in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University. He is a seasoned administrator with expertise in legislative affairs, global affairs, and democratic governance and vast experience in public service.

Lastly, the President appointed Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the SMDF/PAGMI.

Yazid Danfulani holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Master's in Arts and Management from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. 

He has extensive experience in Banking, Computing, and Business Administration. He once worked at the Central Bank of Nigeria and was also a Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Zamfara State.  

The President believes the appointees' experience and track record will bring a new sense of commitment, progress, and positive outcomes to fulfil Nigerians' expectations of their respective organisations

Appeal Court Overturns Suspension of Kano Anti-Corruption Chief

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday, set aside the order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), suspending Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, the Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC).

A three-member panel of justices, in the lead judgment read by Justice Umaru Fadawu, also ordered that the matter be re-assigned to another panel of the CCT.

Justice Fadawu, in the verdict, agreed with the arguments of Magaji’s counsel, Mr Adeola Adedipe, SAN, that the tribunal’s order was prejudicial and amounted to his client’s denial of fair hearing.

Recalls that the CCT had, on April 4, 2024 in Abuja, ordered the suspension of Magaji from office.

 SolaceBase reports that the three-member tribunal, headed by the embattled Justice Danladi Umar, gave the order following allegations of misconduct preferred against Magaji by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).

In his ruling, Justice Umar, who dismissed Magaji’s motion, held that the tribunal had the competence and jurisdiction to hear the case.

He further directed Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to appoint the most appropriate officer to take over as acting chairman of the commission, pending the hearing and determination of the case.

He further held that Magaji cannot continue to discharge the duties and responsibilities of his office while facing trial, to avoid any interference with the case.

But dissatisfied with the ruling, Magaji, through his counsel, Mr Adedipe, approached the Court of Appeal, Abuja.

In the notice of appeal dated and filed April 5 by Adedipe, the senior lawyer gave five grounds why the appeal should be allowed and the CCT’s ruling be set aside by the appellate court.

He argued that the CCT erred in law, when it denied his client a right to fair trial, fair hearing and right to be presumed innocent, by making an order directing him to step aside as the chairman of PCACC, thereby determining his guilt, at an interlocutory stage.

He described the ruling as “a miscarriage of justice.”

He also argued that the tribunal erred in law, when without the requisite jurisdiction, it granted the reliefs sought by CCB, giving specific orders to Gov. Yusuf and SSG, “knowing full well that they are not parties to the present charge as constituted; it thereby occasioned a miscarriage of justice.”

He further said that the tribunal erred in law when it adjudged Magaji as capable of interfering with CCB’s witnesses in PCACC, even though no material evidence was put forward to support such a speculative claim.

The lawyer argued that the tribunal erred in law when it acted without jurisdiction and denied the embattled PCACC boss of a right to fair trial by making far-reaching findings which were speculative and prejudicial in nature.

Moreover, Adedipe submitted that the CCT erred in law, acted without jurisdiction and denied Magaji a right to fair hearing, when suo motu, it raised and determined issues of purported contradictions his counter affidavit, and further insisted he conceded to the speculative facts in CCB’s further and better affidavit.

Adedipe, in a motion on notice with charge number: CCT/KN/01/2023 dated and filed on April 5 before the tribunal, also sought an order for stay of execution of the order delivered on April 4 pending the determination of the appeal lodged at the Appeal Court.

Besides, he also sought an order of injunction restraining the CCB from executing, implementing the orders and decisions made by the tribunal, pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.

The CCB had, on Nov. 16, 2023, arraigned Magaji before the CCT on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conflict of interest, false declaration of assets, among others.

Magaji, who pleaded not guilty to all the counts was admitted to bail in the sum of N5 million with two sureties.

However, Magaji in a motion filed by Adedipe, challenged the competence of the CCB to prosecute him

Ban Ce Na Goyi Bayan Kudirin Gyaran Dokar Haraji Dari Bisa Dari Ba: Ina Bada Hakuri Kan Rashin Fahimta - Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa

Ina jan hankalin al'ummar ƙananan hukumomin Ƙiru da Bebeji, Jihar Kano, Arewa da Nigeria cewa BABU WURIN DA KO SAU ƊAYA NA CE INA GOYON BAYAN SABABBIN DOKOKIN HARAJI ƊARI BISA ƊARI. 

Abin da nace, akwai batutuwa da dama waɗanda za su zama alheri ga Arewa da Nigeria. Kuma mu yan Majalisa na yankin arewa mu yi amfani da rinjayen da mu ke da shi a majalisa, mu tsaya daram mu goyi bayan duk wasu ƙudirorin da za su amfani Arewa ta fannonin bunƙasa tattalin arzikin yankin, waɗanda ke cikin ƙudirorin. Mu kuma cire waɗanda za su cutar da mu ko mu gyarata a yadda ba za ta cutar da mu ba. 

Kuma mu yi amfani da wannan damar dokar da aka kawo mu bijiro da wasu sabbi da muka tabbatar za su amfani Arewa, domin a shigar da su a cikin kundin ƙudirorin. A yayin haka kuma, mu tabbatar da yi wa sauran jihohi da yankunan Nigeria adalci a tsarin dokar. Amma ra'ayin wasu shi ne a yi watsi da dokar gaba ɗaya. 

A matsayi na na mai hawa huɗu a Majalisa, ban taba kuma ba zan taɓa goyon bayan duk wata doka ko ƙudirin da zai kawo illa ga mazaɓa ta, jihata Kano ko Arewa dama Nigeria ba. 

AMMA DUK DA HAKA INA BAIWA DUK WAƊANDA MATSAYANA AKAN DOKAR YA ƁATA MUSU RAI. Da 'yan uwana 'Yan Majalisar wakilai, Sanatoci, Gwamnoninmu, Shugabanninmu, Sarakunanmu, Malamanmu, 'yan kasuwanmu, 'yan siyasa, 'yan bokonmu, yan jaridunmu, mata da matasa da duk jama'armu baki ɗaya. 

Musamman Ubana Jagoran NNPP/Kwankwasiyya SENATOR RABIU MUSA KWANKWASO PhD, FNSE da irin shawarwarin da ya bani. A nan zan haɗa da ALƘALI SALIHU ABUBAKAR NAJAMILA ZARIA kan jajircewa wajen faɗakarwa. Allah (SWT) Ya yi musu albarka, amin. 

INA KUMA BADA TABBACI CEWA ZAN YI DUK ABIN DA ZAN IYA YI, IYA ƘARFIN ƊAN ADAM IN GA CEWA BA A CUTAR DA AREWA BA DA KUMA GANIN AN YI WA KOWA ADALCI A NIGERIA, A KOWANE LOKACI KAMAR YADDA NA SABA YI.

Allah ya taimaki Ƙiru/Bebeji, Jihar Kano, Arewa da Najeriya baki daya amin. 

Naku har abada.

Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa PhD Kiru/Bebeji, Kano

(Jarman Bebeji) 

04/12/2024

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