By Hussaini Ibrahim The Forum of Former Heads of Parastatals, Departments and Agencies in Kano State has pledged its support for the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, assuring the state government of its readiness to contribute to governance and development initiatives. The pledge was made on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, at his office in Kano. The delegation, comprising former managing directors, director-generals and executive secretaries of various government agencies, also congratulated Garo on his emergence as deputy governor. Speaking during the visit, Garo expressed appreciation for the…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, has congratulated Muslims on the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1448AH, urging them to embrace the values of peace, unity and devotion to Allah. Garo made the call in a message issued to mark the beginning of the new Hijrah year, where he also extended his felicitations to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Muslim Ummah. He described the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a significant event that offers lessons on faith, sacrifice, patience and steadfastness. According to him, Muslims should use the occasion to reflect…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday stood as marriage guardian and gave out the daughter of Alhaji Nasir Isa, popularly known as Jarman Karaye, in marriage to Ibrahim Sa’id. The wedding Fatiha was solemnised at about 11:00 a.m. at the Old Site of Bayero University, Kano, in the presence of family members, Islamic scholars, political associates and other dignitaries. The groom, through his representative, paid a dowry of N300,000 as part of the marriage rites. Speaking at the ceremony, Garo congratulated the newly married couple and prayed for a peaceful, successful…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every child in the state has access to quality education, healthcare, protection and opportunities for growth, regardless of gender, religion, disability, ethnicity or socio-economic background. The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, stated this on Saturday while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the 2026 International Children’s Day celebration held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. The event was held under the theme, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.” Speaking at the occasion, Garo said the theme underscored the need to invest in…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Sunday paid condolence visits to several bereaved families in Kabo and Nasarawa Local Government Areas of the state, praying for the repose of the deceased and urging their relatives to accept the losses as the will of Allah. During the visits, Garo first visited his hometown of Garo in Kabo Local Government Area, where he condoled with the family of a former Chairman of the Community Reorientation Council in Kabo, Alhaji Auwalu Usaini Garo, over the death of his 12-year-old son, Aliyu, popularly known as Haidar.…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Prominent personalities, including the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday attended two wedding ceremonies in Kano, urging the newly married couples to build their homes on the principles of love, mutual respect, patience and the fear of God. Garo served as the marriage guardian (Waliyyi) of Fatima Shehu Aliyu, daughter of Hon. Shehu Aliyu Ungogo, former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kano Central. The wedding ceremony, held at the residence of the former APC chairman in Ungogo Local Government Area, attracted family members, political associates, friends and well-wishers. During the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade .Murtala Sule Garo, has received an Award of Excellence from the Association of Qur’anic Memorizers in Nigeria in recognition of his support for the association and its members. The award was presented on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by a former governorship aspirant in Kano State, Alhaji Inuwa Waya, alongside the leadership of the association. The Triumph reports that the association honoured Garo for his contributions to the development and welfare of its members over the years. Speaking after receiving the award, the deputy governor expressed appreciation to Inuwa Waya…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Hon Murtala Sule Garo, on Monday hosted the leadership of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Kano State chapter, led by Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, during a courtesy visit in Kano. The meeting focused on issues relating to the development and progress of Kano State, as well as ways of strengthening collaboration in advancing the state’s socio-economic and religious objectives. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Prof. Pakistan expressed appreciation to the Kano State Government and conveyed the organisation’s gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the Hajj slots allocated…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday commended the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election in Garo Ward, Kabo Local Government Area of the state. Garo spoke shortly after casting his vote at his polling unit in Garo Ward, describing the exercise as a reflection of the party’s commitment to internal democracy and grassroots participation. This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa. The deputy governor praised party members for turning out peacefully and conducting…
By Hussaini Ibrahim In what many political pundits have described as a defining moment in the political evolution of Yobe State, the emergence of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, as the unopposed candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Yobe East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections has generated widespread excitement, optimism, and renewed confidence across the state. The development was not merely the outcome of a routine political exercise. Rather, it represented a powerful demonstration of unity, trust, and collective conviction by party stakeholders, elected representatives, grassroots mobilisers, traditional supporters, and political actors…