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  • 2019: Shekarau joins race for PDP’s Presidential ticket

    A former governor of Kano State, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has signified his intention to contest for the presidency in the 2019 general elections under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

    Shekarau, who is also the immediate past Minister of Education, said in a letter made available to newsmen on Monday, stated that his decision to seek for PDP’s presidential ticket was informed by clarion calls from Nigerians and after wide consultations.

    “As you may be aware, for quite some time now, since after the 2015 general elections, there have been various calls made by individuals and groups from many quarters, nationwide, urging my humble candidature for the contest of the presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the next general elections, due in 2019.

    “I strongly believe that the people are doing so out of their conviction of contentment and satisfaction based upon the modest successes recorded while I served as the Governor of Kano State (2003 to 2011), and also as a Minister of Education (July 2014 – May 2015).

    “In response to these calls, and in view of the seeming intricacies and the boundless complexities involved in such a national assignment, I have consulted across the geopolitical zones and different interest groups, who examined and appraised the issue and advised me accordingly.

    “I am pleased to say, based on these wide consultations, that I am better informed and convinced that participating in the democratic process of serving humanity goes beyond party affiliations/boundaries, and also beyond just winning an election.

    “I have therefore decided to accept the clarion calls, and will in due course and in accordance with the guidelines of my party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), offer my humble self for the contest of the presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the forthcoming 2019 general elections,” Shekarau said.

    With the declaration, Shekarau had joined the likes of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Governor Ibrahim  Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State, former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi and former Senate President, David Mark, among others who were reportedly seeking PDP’s presidential ticket.

  • Kano warns against indiscriminate disposal of waste

    The Kano State Government on Saturday warned residents against indiscriminate disposal of wastes. Dr Ali Makoda, the state commissioner for environment gave the warning while monitoring the monthly environmental sanitation in Kano.

    Malam Aliyu Yakubu, the Director Administration and General Services in the Ministry, who represented Makoda said that the warning became necessary considering the harmful effects of refuse on human health as well as ensuring environmental cleanliness and the well-being of the people.

    Read Also: Kano warns abattoir operators on environmental hygiene

    He said that there was a great improvement in this month’s sanitation exercise, as residents came out to keep their environment clean.

    He enjoined communities and self-help groups to call the attention of refuse management board to stop throwing wastes on the roads.

    The commissioner called on stakeholders and groups to collaborative with their local governments on the provision of cleaning tools.

    NAN

  • Kano warns abattoir operators on environmental hygiene

    The Kano State Government has warned meat sellers and abattoir users to ensure environmental hygiene by providing healthy meat to consumers.

    The Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ali Makoda, gave the warning on Friday while monitoring the monthly sanitation exercise in workplaces, markets and motor parks.

    Makoda, who led the sanitation committee members to Tarauni and Kumbotso Local Government abattoirs, said the committee would provide closer monitoring to ensure compliance.

    Read Also: Kano civil servants endorse Ganduje for second term

    According to him, the sanitation committee is saddled with the responsibility to ensure dissemination of healthy food to citizens of the state at all cost.

    The commissioner, represented by the ministry’s Director of Administration and General Services, Mallam Aliyu Yakubu, expressed concern on the attitude of food sellers to hygiene.

    However, he explained that the committee had vowed to ensure that consumers always purchase healthy food items.

    The committee also visited the state Shari’a Commission to ensure that public offices are clean.

    NAN

  • Kano civil servants endorse Ganduje for Second term

    Kano State Civil Servants on Thursday endorsed the second coming  of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, saying that he has performed creditably well in transforming the State into a mega city, within three years of his administration.

    In a press statement, issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, said the State Head of Service, Muhammad Auwal Na’Iya, in company of all the Permanent Secretaries in the state, including all Heads of government departments and agencies, were at the Government House to deliver their message on behalf of the rank and file that they have endorsed Ganduje for second term.

    At the solidarity meeting, held at Africa House, Government House, Kano, Na’Iya, enumerated most of his achievements, to include promotion of workers, prompt payment of salaries, as well as training and re-training programmes, among others.  Within the state civil service that were possible with the coming of Ganduje into the corridors of power.

    “We are appreciative of your effort in abolishing the dichotomy between Degree and HND holders in the state civil service and at the same time, we are grateful for improving healthcare delivery system for the workers in the state,”.

    Also, the workers hailed Ganduje for the promotion, backlog from 2013-2018, adding that :”We are paid our salary promptly and have no cause to complain because he took care of our welfare.

    According to the Head of Service, over 5,000 workers have so far benefited from training and retraining programmes, in the area of acquiring ICT skills.

    “Over N500 Million free-interest loan was disbursed by this administration to civil servants, so as to boost their morale in curtailing some major problems. We really don’t have much to say but to support your Excellency.”

    After enumerating his achievements, Na’Iya disclosed that: “I am saying this on behalf of all the civil servants in the state, that, we are in total support of your ambition, come 2019 election. We are supporting you and we shall continue to support you Sir. You did so many things to us, which warrant for our total support and appreciation.”

    Responding, Governor Ganduje assured workers that he would continue to ensure  the progress and development of the state civil service.

    “I want to assure you that, you are partners in progress. Hence, we must continue to do things that would boost your morale to work harder and strengthen your capacity through training and retraining,” Ganduje assured.

    He acknowledged that civil service was the backbone of any government, adding that there is the need to render the necessary support that would assist you in putting in your best towards the development of the state.

  • Ganduje procures land for FG gas project

    Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullai Umar Ganduje has issued a notice of land acquisition in line with the Land Use Act No. 6 of 1978 LFN CAP 202, to allow for land for the execution of the Federal Government’s Trans-Nigeria Gas Pipeline Project starting from Ajaokuta-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano (AAKK) section.

    According a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary,  Alhaji Abba Anwar, Ganduje issued the notice on the 21st of April, 2018, in which he referred that, “pursuant to the power conferred on me by Section 28 (1) of the Land Use Act of 1978 (LFN CAP 202), the Governor of Kano State hereby revoke all existing Statutory or Customary Right of Occupancy on the said parcel of land, more particular described in the schedule hitherto with effect from the date of this notice.”

    To assure all those affected by the Federal Government project of quick and effective compensation, the Governor assured that, “the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation is willing to pay compensation in respect to crops, building structures and unexhausted improvement on the land in accordance with Section 29 of the Land Use Act 1978.”

    The affected land areas where this developmental project goes through are Tarau-Gwarzo road, Crossing of Chiromawa River, Chiromawa Garun Malam road, Crossing Tamburawa River and other areas that include Crossing of 33KVA High Tension (TNGS0451R), amongst others.

    It was observed that, the project would bring much development to Kano state, where the mega gas pipeline project will be established. That the state failing industries would have an effective window through which those industries would be reinvigorated.

    Anwar noted that such opportunity according to investigation would apart, from making gas more available in the state; it would also create more employment opportunities for Kano people. It would at the same time boost modern industrial development and expansion in the state.

    The statement added that, “Governor Ganduje has been liaising very well with the NNPC for an effective and immediate take-off, in a hasten manner, for the people to benefit immensely so as to provide more employment opportunities for the people and for a proliferation of other businesses surrounding an industrial development.

    “Not only would the states where the pipeline project would pass through, other neighbouring states of Kogi Abuja and Kaduna also benefit immensely from the people-oriented project. States like Nassarawa, Benue, Plateau, Katsina, Jigawa amongst others would feel the multiplier effect of the federal government’s development scheme.”

    To help the process being implemented without any hindrance governor warned that, “any person who shall willingly hinder or obstruct the government or any person employed by the Government from continuing with possession of the said parcel of land or any part thereof is liable under provision of the Act above mentioned, on conviction to a fine of N5, 000 (five thousand Naira) only or to imprisonment for three months.”

    With the sole intention to prevent false claims of lands that the new gigantic project affects, Ganduje warned that, “any person who makes any false claim in respect of the parcel of land to the State Governor shall be guilty of an offence under provisions of the Act above mentioned and liable on conviction to imprisonment for one year or to a fine of N5, 000, (Five Thousand Naira) only.”

  • Kano approves N88.9m for workers annual salary increment

    Kano State Government has approved N88.9 million for payment of annual salary increment for its civil servants.

    This is contained in a statement signed by Mustapha Fagge, the Public Relations Officer in the office of the Head of Service and issued to newsmen in Kano on Wednesday.

    It said the Head of Service, Alhaji Muhammad Awwal-Na’iya, who made the disclosure when he received new officials of the state council of Nigerian Institute of Management ( NIM ), announced that the money would be paid in April.

    It added that in spite of the current economic situation in the country, the state government is paying N9.2 billion as wage bill monthly without delay.

    The statement quoted the Head of Service as saying that the government would include NIM in the list of capacity building institutions for the training of its civil servants.

    It said that Naíya advised the new NIM officials to embark on massive sensitisation campaign and advocacy visit to MDAs on their activities and benefit derivable from partnership with the institute.

    the statement said that the state NIM chairman, Dr Abubakar Salisu said the visit was to seek for state government support to host the annual national management conference of the Institute in September this year.

    NAN

  • Kano to create agency in combating drug abuse

    Kano state Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje yesterday announced plans to establish an agency with a mandate to fight drug abuse and addiction among youths in the state.

    Ganduje made this  Known,while receiving delegations of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies ( NIPSS ), Kuru at the Government House, Kano.

    “What is worrying us now is this issue of drug abuse. The use of illicit drugs by the people. We are therefore urging that, we need to work side by side with this Institute in curtailing this menace,” He said.

    According to him, “the state would also establish an agency that would look into the issue of drug abuse in the state.”

    “As experts in policy formulation, implementation and evaluation we really need to work together with you, in order to see how we can address this problem of drug abuse,” he added.

    Ganduje also said community policing is part of the secret of success in achieving peace in the state.

    “We have the cooperation of all, while embarking on this strategic initiative. While at the same time people believe there would be no development without peaceful co-existence among our people. That is part of the strong reasons why we have achieved that feat, ”

    “We, as a state, believe in the community policing. That is the main reason why we are establishing an agency for community policing,” he added.

    Ganduje applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for “setting the pace and evolving ways to improve the security of the country in general, which also has direct bearing on the states.”

    In his remarks, Director of Research of the Institute, Prof. Habu Galadima, who led a delegation to Ganduje, commended the governor for his efforts in securing the state.

    He said they were in Kano for a study tour to the state with the Senior Executive Course No 40, 2018.

    “The theme for the Course under study in 2018 is Strengthening Internal Security Framework and Community Policing in Nigeria: Models, Policy Options and Strategies. We are assuring you that Kano is key in this area,” he said.

    Galadima added that they visited the state “to study the internal security mechanism being used to enjoy this peace and stability in the state. To also look at how community policing strategy is working effectively. We really appreciate the pattern taken by the state government in tackling the issue of insecurity.”

    He further said Kano was selected “because of the immense peace and stability achieved recently, despite its large population size.”

  • Kano shuts down four pharmaceuticals for selling narcotics

    The Kano State Pharmaceutical Inspection Committee on Tuesday shut down four pharmaceutical outlets in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano for selling narcotics and uncontrolled drugs.

    A statement signed by the Chairman of the committee, Mr Abdu Madaki said that the outlets were also shut for operating without license and due registration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria.

    Read Also: Kano Hisbah Board records 50 cases in three weeks

    The committee urged residents of the state to be mindful of where they purchase their drugs and to report any pharmaceutical store suspected of selling uncontrolled drugs and narcotics.

    The newsmen reports that the committee under the Ministry of health to sanitise the drugs market and prevent sales and consumption of fake and counterfeit drugs in the state.

    NAN

  • NIPSS hails Ganduje’s internal security mechanism

    National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies ( NIPSS ), Kuru, yesterday hailed Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state for evolving ways and techniques that helped the state to have achieved peace and tranquility that exiestd among the residents.

    It was also observed that Kano was one of the states in the federation that was in the forefront of achieving  a more stable and prosperous society, adding that, “Though with the large population, Kano state government is doing its best to see that development goes together with peaceful co-existence.”

    The commendation came from the Director of Research of the Institute, Prof. Habu Galadima, who led a delegation to governor Ganduje, during a study tour to the state with the Senior Executive Course No 40, 2018.

    “The theme for the Course under study in 2018 is Strengthening Internal Security Framework and Community Policing in Nigeria: Models, Policy Options and Strategies. We are assuring you that Kano is key in this area,” he said.

    They were in the state, according to Prof Galadima “To  study the internal security mechanism being used to enjoy this peace and stability in the state. To also look at how community policing strategy is working effectively. We really appreciate the pattern taken by the state government in tackling the issue of insecurity.”

    He explained that the delegation was simply meant to select a few states, visit them and study some issues in those states. Adding that, Kano was selected because of the immense peace and stability achieved recently, coupled with the large population size.

    In his remarks,Ganduje said the state believes in community policing, “…we have the cooperation of all, while embarking on this strategic initiative. While at the same time people believe there would be no development without peaceful co-existence among our people. That is part of the strong reasons why we have achieved that feat.”

    By way of encouraging any advocate of community policing, the governor revealed that, “We, as a state, believe in the community policing. That is the main reason why we are establishing an agency for community policing.”

    Ganduje commended President Muhammadu Buhari for setting the pace and evolving ways to improve the security of the country in general, which also has direct bearing on the states.

    “What is worrying us now is this issue of drug abuse. The use of illicit drugs by the people. We are therefore urging that, we need to work side by side with this Institute in curtailing this menace,” Ganduje said.

    He further disclosed that, the state would also establish an agency that would look into the issue of drug abuse in the state.

    “As experts in policy formulation, implementation and evaluation we really need to work together with you, in order to see how we can address this problem of drug abuse,” Ganduje said.

  • Kano Hisbah Board records 50 cases in three weeks

    The Kano State Hisbah Board said it received 50 cases bordering on prostitution and missing children in the last three weeks.

    The board Public Relations Officer, Mallam Umar Yahaya made this known to newsmen on Tuesday in Kano.

    Yahaya said that out of the number of cases, 36 were on prostitution, 12 on missing street urchins who were repatriated back to their states and two cases on missing items.

    Read Also: Kano: 5,000 people to benefit from free medical outreach

    The public relations officer said the board was committed to its mandate of ridding the society of social ills, adding that efforts would be intensified to restore moral sanity in the state.

    He said the board also received N2.5 million for the upkeep of breastfeeding mothers who had problems with their husbands.

    Yahaya urged members of the public to support the efforts of the board at ensuring a better society.

    NAN