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  • Ganduje presents 2017 budget proposal to Assembly

    Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday presented a 2017 budget proposal of N209.8 billion to the state House of Assembly.

    Ganduje said the 2017 budget, christened “Budget of Sustainable Self-Reliance,” would focus more on developmental projects in the state.

    According to him, N130.4 billion has been proposed for capital expenditure, while N79.3 billion has been set aside for recurrent expenditure.

    The governor said N143.7 billion would be generated from recurrent revenue, just as N47.7 billion would be sourced as internally generated revenue.

    “More than N96.9 billion will be generated from the Federation Accounts Allocation, “the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted Ganduje as saying during the budget presentation.

    He stated the budget is coming at a turbulent period in the life of the state.

    He, however, assured that his administration would continue to execute developmental projects in the state through the proper use of available resources once the budget is passed.

    The speaker of the Assembly, Alhaji Kabiru Rurum, also gave the assurance that the lawmakers would do everything within their powers to properly deliberate on the proposed budget.

     

     

  • Ganduje to supporters: don’t worship me

    Ganduje to supporters: don’t worship me

    Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has cautioned All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters against regarding him as a “demigod”.

    Ganduje spoke in Sokoto State at the closing of a three-day retreat for officials and stakeholders of the APC on party management. He stressed the need for party members to continue to be law-abiding and focused to ensure the state’s socio-economic development.

    The governor said: “I am not a demigod, so do not worship or prostrate before me or praise-sing me always.

    “You should also stop being sycophantic to me. I am not more than you. I am an equal partner, even as we are all equal members and stakeholders in party affairs.”

    Governor Ganduje underscored the importance of opposition in bolstering democracy in the country. He explained that the retreat was organised to improve the party’s affairs.

    “Political parties are often forgotten after elections in Nigeria, this should not be so and this is what we want to change in Kano.”

  • I won’t probe Kwankwaso’s administration, says Ganduje

    I won’t probe Kwankwaso’s administration, says Ganduje

    Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State said his administration will not probe the administration of his predecessor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso.

    Ganduje stated this at an interactive session with newsmen in Sokoto on Saturday.

    He said, “Though there are so much issues of probe across most of the states and the country, but in Kano State, I will not probe the past administration.

    “We are only committed to ensuring that all government’s uncompleted projects and programmes left by the past administration are put into use for the benefits of our state.

    “Moreover, we will ensure completion of all projects that are due and genuine, as well as initiate more in such direction for the overall development of the society,” he said.

    The governor also said that their retreat in Sokoto was aimed at discussing issues relating to the party as an institution, in order to design a change in the party administration.

    “This is to change the usual tradition of party administration in Nigeria, as once election has held, usually, political parties go into hiding and become inactive.

    “So, we are all here in Sokoto in order to deliberate on how we can strengthen our party in Kano State  and address the demands of the masses, ” he said.

    Ganduje said that the political party leader will as well be educated in order to maintain the internal democracy in the system. (NAN)

  • ‘Ganduje’ll probe Kwankwaso’s govt’

    ‘Ganduje’ll probe Kwankwaso’s govt’

    Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has threatened to probe the administration of former Governor Musa Kwankwaso for alleged illegal land deals,  and financial irregularities in education as well as infrastructure.

    This is against the backdrop of a threat by the Kwankwasiyya Solidarity forum to institute a legal action, within 48 hours, if Ganduje failed to stop using the red cap.

    A statement by the Commissioner of Information, Mohammed Garba, warned the Kwankwasiyya movement against such allegations and threatened to probe Kwankwaso’s govt for lack of transparency.

    Ganduje, however, insisted that his government will not be distracted by the spread of falsehood by the Kwankwasiyya forum, but will go ahead in implementing laudable programmes, projects and policies to improve the quality of life.

  • Ganduje to spend over N3.8 billion on new public infrastructure

    Ganduje to spend over N3.8 billion on new public infrastructure

    Kano State government has approved N3.8billion for infrastructural projects across the state.

    According the state Commissioner for Information, Youth and Culture, Malam Muhammad Garba, 45 per cent of it was sourced from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

     Garba, while speaking to journalists on the outcome of the Council’s weekly meeting which was presided by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, said N870 million was specifically set aside for reconstruction of six new access roads in some rural parts of the state. The roads include Takai – Albasu (12.5 Km), Dawakin Tofa – Bichi (8.5 Km) and Garun Malam – Agalawa (11.2Mm). Others are Bebeji – Zarewa (7.8 Km) Makoda – Maitsidau -Tsangaya (8.9Km) and Gezawa – Jogana – Nahuce (7.5 Km).

    The commissioner also revealed that the council consented to award Kofar Dan Agundi – Emir’s Palace road reconstruction in Kano city at the N239 million, pointing out that the road was proposed for renovation about 23 years ago but was aborted.

    Similarly, the council authorized construction of Dungurawa – Dawakin Tofa road at the cost of N615 million while Ungogo – Minjibir road was awarded at the cost of N350 million, the Commissioner stated.

    Malam Garba disclosed that N280 million was set aside by the council for the enrollment of 100 males and 50 females into Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN), Training Center, Kaduna, maintaining that the first batch of 100 youths trained at the center would benefit with equipments and take off capital in the sum of N16 million.

    He further said that N183 million was approved for renovation of 18 divisional libraries and construction of four new ones across the state, adding that N21 million would also be released for the provision of 30,000 copies of the 1438 A.H. Kano Islamic Calendar.

    Meanwhile, the Commissioner disclosed that the council has selected a consultant for the proposed Kano city light rail project, with a view to ensuring superior quality work.

  • Ganduje sacks Kano Pillars FC Board

    Ganduje sacks Kano Pillars FC Board

    Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje yesterday sacked the Board of Kano Pillars Football Club, describing it as a terrible disappointment.

    Ganduje, who was visibly angry also directed the Chairman of the state Sports Commission to draft a proposal for a new proactive board that would work towards restoring the glory of the club.

    Giving the directive when he received players of Kano Pillars basketball team who visited him in his office, the governor, who recalled that when he was deputy governor, he was overseeing the affairs of the club, giving them the desired support, as a result of which they kept performing well.

    “I made sure they got all they wanted and I even went to the extent of investing my personal resources in the club to ensure that they succeeded. Now that I am the governor, the most shameful thing is that despite putting somebody whom I know to head the board, regardless of all the support from the state government, the team is in disarray and has failed horribly,” he lamented.

    Regretting the dwindling fortunes of the club, Ganduje said: “I advised them on the strategy to adopt to remain on top of the league and I told them we were ready to follow their plans. Unfortunately, the issue of money became more important to them than that of performance.

    They pursued personal and monetary interests and could not maintain their position”.

    Governor Ganduje, however, assured that the club would soon be resuscitated as the government is determined to get a new board, a competent coach as well as find good players, at whatever cost, to forge ahead.

    Turning to Kano Pillars Basketball Club, the governor, who recalled his exploits as a first five player during his secondary school days, promised to support the team to retain its position as the best team in West Africa, as they prepare for the sub-regional basketball championship coming up in the next few days.

    The chairman of the state Sports Commission, Ibrahim Galadima assured that the players would use the power of sports to project the image of Kano and the state government.

    “We are now number one in basketball, number one in taekwondo and number three in handball. Sooner than later, we shall dominate all sports in appreciation of your remarkable interest in sports development”, he assured the governor.

  • Ganduje stresses community’s role in education

    Ganduje stresses community’s role in education

    Kano State Governor Umar Ganduje has advocated community participation as a panacea to solving educational challenges in the state.

    Ganduje spoke at a reception organised by Rano Education Promotion Committee in honour of Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, who renovated Abubakar Ila Primary School in Rano, headquarters of Rano Local Government.

    The governor said his administration was moved to raise education promotion committees because of the falling standard of education.

    He praised Rano who, through the A.A. Rano Foundation, renovated the school whose pupils are mostly from peasant homes.

    “Community participation in education is a means to increased resources, ensure a more cost-effective use of resources and improve accountability of schools to the community, thereby improving quality of education.

    “More than ever before, communities, individuals and groups must come together to save the education sector in Kano, going by the number of our children going to school, challenges of infrastructure, from basic to tertiary education,” Ganduje said.

    He explained that there are vital areas communities can be involved, from sourcing funds and renovating or building classrooms, to providing teaching and learning aid, as well as auxiliary facilities.

    Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Education Science and Technology Prof. Hafiz Abubakar emphasised the need to involve communities in a broader range of activities in a genuinely-participatory way, to give education a rebirth.

    Rano thanked the community for recognising his modest effort and prayed Allah to support him to do more.

  • Ganduje launches polio immunisation

    Ganduje launches polio immunisation

    Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje yesterday immunised six children to launch the October round of the National Immunisation Exercise against polio in Rano Local Government.

    Ganduje also openly demonstrated hand-washing as part of activities to mark this year’s United Nations’ Hand Washing Day.

    He said the routine exercise was to ensure that 100 per cent of children, equivalent to over 3.2 million target population for polio immunisation in the state, were adequately captured to control spread of the virus.

    The governor hailed monarchs and other stakeholders for collaborating with health workers toward ensuring that children were immunised, noting that there are no cases of resistance in recent times.

    Commissioner for Health Dr Kabiru Ibrahim Getso said the exercise would last for four days, adding that enough vaccines has been provided and more workers recruited to make the exercise a success.

    Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, who was represented by the District Head of Ajingi, Alhaji Wada Aliyu, said the Emirate Council and other stakeholders were concerned about the permanent effect of disability caused by the polio virus.

    He, therefore, directed traditional leaders to enforce compliance by ensuring that people turnout in their wards massively for the exercise.

  • I ‘ll okay Auta’s trial, says Ganduje

    I ‘ll okay Auta’s trial, says Ganduje

    Kano State Governor Andullahi Ganduje said yesterday he would not hesitate to recommend the prosecution of Justice Kabiru Auta of the State High Court if found wanting.

    Justice Auta has been recommended for dismissal for the bench by the National Judicial Council (NJC) due to a proven case of bribery and corruption.

    The NJC also recommended that Auta should be handed over to the police for prosecution.

    Speaking to State House Correspondents after meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Ganduje said: “What is going on is a court case now but it is a welcome development. Mr. President is serious about corruption and that aspect is an aspect of conscience. They are working very hard and we are complementing the effort of the Federal Government.”

    On the purpose of his visit to the Villa, he said that he came to discuss security and youth unemployment with the Vice President.

     

     

  • Ganduje settles N8b outstanding debt

    Ganduje settles N8b outstanding debt

    Kano State Governor Umar Ganduje has settled the over N8 billion owed contractors by the previous administration of Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.

    Addressing reporters at the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ (NUJ) Press Centre yesterday, Chairman of the Nigeria Indigenous Contractors Auduwa Maitagaran described Ganduje as a leader who could be trusted.

    He, however, regretted that many contractors went to prison for failing to pay their debts.

    Noting that Ganduje’s action demonstrated his resolve to reward them for jobs they executed, Maitagaran said no serious-minded government could operate without indigenous contractors.

    He added that it is an obligation of the Federal Government to consider Kano as an indispensable centre of business and commerce, stressing that with indigenous contractors recognised and assisted, the country will be a better place to live.