By Lamara Garba There are people who speak about changing society, and there are those who quietly roll up their sleeves and get to work. There are institutions that make promises about human development, and there are organisations that turn those promises into opportunities. In the long journey of nation building, the difference between the two is often the difference between words and deeds, between aspiration and achievement, between talking the talk and walking the talk. The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), under the leadership of its Director, Dr Salamatu Garba, belongs unmistakably to the second category. Her story is…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Kano The proposed Federal Polytechnic in Rano has received a major boost following the formal handover of the School of Rural Technology and Entrepreneurship Development, Rano, by the Kano State Government to the Steering Committee overseeing the establishment of the institution. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Saturday. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this during the handover ceremony, where he met with members of the Steering Committee and inspected facilities earmarked for the development of the proposed Polytechnic. The Governor assured that his administration would provide…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has launched five strategic policy and planning documents aimed at strengthening evidence-based governance, accelerating inclusive development, reducing poverty and improving the welfare of citizens across the state. The documents include the Katsina State Development Plan, State Social Protection Policy, Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition, State Nutrition Policy, and Katsina State General Household Survey (GHS) Report, alongside the State Statistical Yearbook. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, Governor Radda described the launch as a major step towards using credible data to guide…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, has expressed satisfaction with the growing pace of development across the district, attributing the achievements to effective representation, legislative engagement and constructive collaboration with the Federal Government. Senator Kawu Sumaila stated this while highlighting the impact of his representation and the various development projects and federal institutions approved for Kano South. He said the growing number of interventions reflected the importance of persistent advocacy and meaningful engagement with relevant authorities. The Senator expressed appreciation to the people of Kano South for their continued support and confidence, saying…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity and recovered a locally made pistol and other exhibits following sustained operational follow-up, tactical intelligence and detailed surveillance by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Sector 2. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Calabar on Saturday. According to the statement, the operation followed a petition on suspected cult activities submitted to the Commissioner of…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned 10 kilometres of newly completed roads in Sumaila and Wudil Local Government Areas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and promoting balanced development across urban and rural communities in the state. The projects, measuring five kilometres each in Sumaila and Wudil, are part of the Kano State Government’s deliberate policy to improve road infrastructure, enhance connectivity and raise the standard of living of residents in both urban centres and rural communities. The roads are also equipped with streetlights, providing improved visibility and enhanced security at night,…
By Mahmud Gambo Sani Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf; the Executive Secretary of the state Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen and Malam Abubakar Umar Muhammad, a member of the implementation committee for the intervention, have been honoured with Awards of Appreciation by the elders and community head of Janbulo Housing Estate, in Gwale Local Government Area of the state. The awards were presented by the community elders and leadership in recognition of their contributions, commitment and support towards the successful renovation and improvement of the Janbulo Kabuga Health Post and the overall effort…
By Rabi’u Sunusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reviewed the progress of the Gaya Polytechnic project and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that the institution becomes fully operational and commences academic activities within the current academic session. The Governor made the commitment when he received the Chairman of the Gaya Polytechnic Implementation Committee, Professor Mukhtar Atiku Kurawa, alongside the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Ali Haruna Makoda, and the Secretary of the Implementation Committee, Shehu Sani Shehu, at the Governor’s Office. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Implementation Committee to brief the Governor on the progress…
By Abdulhadi Haladu Abubakar Opportunity can simply be defined as a chance to achieve something. This article focuses on the numerous opportunities available in our communities and surroundings, many of which are unfortunately neglected by most people. Interestingly, some individuals who recognise these opportunities often come from outside the communities and travel from their native places to take advantage of them. Many people complain that some leaders are unfair and unjust because of the difficult living conditions experienced by citizens. However, society also has a role to play in addressing these challenges. Lack of cooperation and the tendency to place…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Opposition political parties in Cross River State have been urged to engage in constructive criticism rather than making unfounded comments and accusations on social media platforms. Comrade Saviour Asuquo, Special Assistant to the Governor on Content Development, made the call in a statement issued to reporters in Calabar on Tuesday. He said there was a growing perception in Cross River State that much of the criticism directed at Governor Bassey Otu was not necessarily about his performance in office, but about gaining access to the administration. According to Asuquo, some political observers believe that people…