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Ganduje Called Upon To Complete Kwanar Zaura-Ganduje Road.
By Jabiru Hassan, Kano.
The residents of Year Gudau, Zaura, Kirya, Zangon Mata and Damfamin Tofa communities urged governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to complete Kwanar Zaura-Damfamin Tofa road to enable them harvest more dividends of democracy.
In a series of chats with Daybreak news correspondent in kano, the people of Kwanar Zaura-Ganduje communities said that” we are certain that our dynamic governor will complete the road project because he has done over 75% of the projects and we are calling for the completion of it “. They said.
Alhaji Isyaku Gadar Zaura, a businessman from Year Gudau community told Daybreak news that governor Ganduje is a good leader who changed the face of kano to an exemplary state where many important and quality projects were executed at both rural and urban areas.
Similarly, Malam Sallau Zaura disclosed that “if the road is completed by the governor, our people would easily transport themselves to other destinations especially bringing farm produce out without obstacles, and I hope that our plea would be addressed”. He lamented.
In his remark, the kano state commissioner for works and infrastructure Idris Garba Unguwar Rimi told our correspondent that kano state government would complete all ongoing projects so as go enable the people of the state benefits more from the devidend of democracy under the stewardship of governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
August 14, 2020
Ganduje reshuffles his cabinet
Kano Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has effected a minor reshuffle of his cabinet.
He has redeployed three commissioners to other ministries.
He announced this after the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting in Kano.
Lawan Musa, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Kano branch, has been moved from the Ministry of Housing and Transport to Ministry of Justice.
Mahmud Muhammad Dansantsi of the Ministry of Commerce is now Commissioner for Housing and Transport.
Ibrahim Mukhtar, who was Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General of the State, has been moved to the Ministry of Commerce and industry.
Idris Garba Unguwar Rimi, a newly appointed Commissioner, has been assigned the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.
The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Abba Anwar, urged the cabinet members to remain committed to the policy drive of the All Progressives Congress APC-government.
July 16, 2020
Bichi Power Sub-Station Will Kick-Start Post Covid 19 Economic Recovery in Kano – Gov. Ganduje
Gov. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has observed that the installation of a power sub-station at Bichi town, headquarters of Bichi local government area in the state by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, would trigger post Covid 19 economic recovery.
He noted that “the project would facilitate steady power supply to seven local government areas in the vicinity of Bichi local government area, thus, economic activities would bounce back to life”.
The governor made the assertion when he received the Managing Director, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Engr. Sule AbdulAziz, who visited him on Friday night, at the Government House in Kano
It could be recalled that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Power recently authorized the installation of a 30 MVA, 132/133 KV Mobitra transformer at Bichi.
The civil works for installation of the transformer have already commenced and when completed, the transformer will be installed under the 132KV Kano/Kankia/Katsina Line 1 at Bichi town.
Describing the project as a big development, the governor promised to mobilize a grand ceremony to launch it, assuring that his administration would also protect it from vandalism, in view of its importance.
Gov. Ganduje thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Power, for their keen sense of duty and determination to assist the government and people of Kano state to revive the economy, especially in the aftermath of the challenges of COVID 19.
In his remarks, the Managing Director, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Engr. Sule AbdulAziz, said he was in Kano to monitor on-going work at the project site, pointing out that with what he saw, he was convinced that the state government was fully committed to the successful implementation of the project.
“As soon as the civil works are completed, it will take us not more than three months to finish the installation work. This will provide electricity to the people of at least seven local government areas”, he stated.
Engr. AbdulAziz particularly praised the member, Bichi Federal Constituency, Engr. Abubakar Kabir for bearing the entire cost of the civil works involved in the project, as well as shouldering the responsibility for the supply of human and material resources deployed during the work.
The member, Bichi Federal Constituency, Engr. Abubakar Kabir explained that the project was facilitated by the state governor, who demonstrated resolve to address persistent power shortage in the area, which has been crippling economic and social activities for quite some time.
Ameen K. Yassar
Director-General, Media and Public Relations,
Government House, Kano
10th July, 2020
July 11, 2020
Gov. Ganduje appoints new Chairman for Kano Internal Revenue Service
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the appointment of Mr Abdurrazak Salihi, as Chairman, Kano Internal Revenue Service (KIRS).
Mr Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Kano.
Anwar said that the appointment was with immediate effect, adding that the governor thanked the former acting KIRS Chairman, Mr Bala Muhammad for his service.
“We are delighted for his courage and dedication to KIRS while captaining the ship as Acting Chairman from March this year to date.
“Bala, who doubled as Managing Director of Kano State Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO), as well as the Acting Executive Chairman of KIRS, would continue on his substantive Managing Director position at KASCO,” Ganduje said.
He enjoined the new chairman to be dedicated to duty and work closely with the staff to move the service for the overall development of the state.
The new chairman is a financial analyst, Chartered Accountant and a certified Tax Accountant. With over 20 years with skills in financial management.
Until his appointment, Salihi was Director, Kano State Integrated Financial Management Information System (SIFMIS), and has served in various capacities in public and private sectors.
July 9, 2020
Ganduje introduces digitalised political initiatives targeted at grassroots
Our Reporter
Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has initiated digitalised political strategies aimed at repositioning the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state as well as impact positively on the overall governance performance in the state.
The above is coming on the heels of the Governor’s recent appointment to head the party’s campaign for the September governorship election in Edo state.
A statement Wednesday, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar and sent to ALSC, said the governor, after meeting with all the caucus leaders and members from all the 44 local governments of the state, who represented 484 political wards and scrutinising how the party performed in the last presidential, gubernatorial and legislative elections, came up with the newstrategy for the ruling APC in the state.
“The meetings that trickled down to Wards and Chapters explained better, as to how best party leaders and members saw to the success of those exercises. While the roles of individuals and groups were examined critically, efforts are now directed at how to place party on digital-pedal.
“During the inauguration of Report Collection Committees, targeted at the formation of new set of Wards and Local Governments Caucus recently, that consist of the Secretary to the State Government, all the state Commissioners and other members of the state executive council, governor Ganduje reveals “To make our party stronger and more modern, we need to practice our politics this way,” the statement said.
According to the statement, the Governor explained that, “As we are running away from analogue way of practicing politics we are indeed inching towards digital political practice. And we are committed to doing this.” Which also included dishing out of terms of reference to all the set of people saddled with the responsibility of coming up with reformed Caucus at these levels.
“There are two committees for each Senatorial zone. One Local Government committee and the other is Ward Committee. Making six committees for the 3 Senatorial zones. Each committee is given terms of reference in line with repositioning the party for better.
“For Kano South Senatorial District’s Local Government Caucus has Musa Iliasu Kwankwaso, Commissioner for Rural and Community Development as the Chairman, with Dr Muhammad Tahar Adam, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, as member and Dr Zahra’u Muhammad Umar, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, as Secretary.
“While the Local Government Ward Caucus, from the Kano South, has Mukhtar Ishaq Yakasai, Commissioner for Special Duties, as the Chairman, Dr Kabiru Ibrahim Getso, Commissioner for Environment, as member and Barr. Ibrahim Mukhtar, as the Secretary.
“For Kano North Senatorial District, the Local Government Caucus has Nura Muhammad Dankadai, Commissioner for Planning and Budget, as Chairman, Shehu Na-Allah Kura, Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, as member and Barr Musa Abdullahi Lawan, Commissioner for Housing and Estate, as Secretary.
“In the Local Government Ward Caucus, from the same North Senatorial District, Malam Muhammad Garba, Commissioner for Information, is the Chairman of the Committee, Dr Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, Commissioner for Higher Education, as a member and Muhammad Bappa Takai, Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, as Secretary of the Committee.
“For Kano Central Senatorial District, the Local Government Caucus has Murtala Sule Garo, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, as the Chairman of the Committee, Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, Commissioner for Health, as a member and Kabiru Ado Lakwaya, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, as Secretary.
“While Local Government Ward Caucus, from Kano Central, has Ibrahim Ahmed Karaye, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, as Chairman, Muhammad Sanusi Sa’id Kiru, Commissioner for Education, as member and Mahmoud Muhammad Santsi, Commissioner for Commerce, as Secretary of the Committee.
“An Overall Collation Committee, that would collect all reports from six committees, is chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, with Ali Bukar Makoda, Chief of Staff, Rabi’u Sulaiman Bichi, former SSG, Arch Aminu Dabo, former Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), as members and Barr Musa Abdullahi Lawan, Commissioner for Housing and Estate, as the Secretary of the Committee,” the statement said.
It added that all reports, after collation from all the aforementioned Committees and submitted to the SSG’s Overall Collation Committee, according to the gov, “Will be submitted in both electronic and hard copies. That can make an easy reference point.”
July 8, 2020
Ganduje commends NIPSS for producing top class technocrats
Kano State Governor, Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has described the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru as one of the unifying factors of this country through the gathering of data and research it conducts on the Nigerian State and Policy development.
Ganduje was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, according to a statement signed by Hassan Musa Fagge, Chief Press Secretary to Gawuna.
He said the oocasion was a virtual courtesy call by NIPSS’s Director General and participants of Study Group 5 of the Senior Executive Course No.42, 2020 on Thursday evening in the deputy governor’s office.
“The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies has been training technocrats who initiate policies that has placed Nigeria on the path of development he said “.
He further explained that his administration since its inception has been creating empowerment programmes to create jobs for the unemployed as part of measures to manage the growing population in the State.
He assured the management and participants of the Institute of continued partnership and cooperation of his government.
Speaking earlier, the Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Professor Habu Galadima represented by the Director of Studies, Dr.Nasiruddeen Usman said this year, President Muhammad Buhari has charged the participants to conduct a research on the theme-Population and Human Capital Development in Nigeria.
“The idea behind the study theme is due to the growing population in Nigeria which poses a challenge, therefore emphasis should be placed on human capital development according to him,” the statement said.
June 19, 2020
Ganduje directs assessment of damages in public schools caused by heavy rain
Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has directed immediate assessment of damages in public schools caused by heavy in rain in the state.
Kano on Sunday experienced heavy down pour and wind storms which destroyed many school buildings and other facilities in many parts of the state, according to reports received by the State Ministry of Education.
This was disclosed Monday through a statement signed by Aliyu Yusuf, the Chief Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the state Commissioner for Education, Mal. Muhammad Sanusi Kiru
According to the statement, following the report and acceptance of the recommendations of the Education ministry, Governor Ganduje directed the constitution of a Nineteen (19) member Technical and Professional Committee to assess the number of schools affected and the extent of damages,.
“The Committee which is to be chaired by the Executive Chairman, State Universal Education Board is to assess the immediate and remote causes as well as to come up with the financial implication for the rehabilitation of the damaged structures,” the statement said.
Other members of the committee are, Malam Falalu Sani, Arc. A. S. Bello, Nura Abba Dandago,, Hamisu M. Gwagwarwa, and Engr. Mukhtar Garba are part of the members of the Committee.
Others include Nasiru Isa, Bala Inuwa, Abdulrahman T. Muazu, Surajo M. Alkali, Usman Sha’aibu, Musa Garba Gama Ibrahim Garba, Salisu Abba, QS Muhammad Tijjani, Shehu Sambo and Ghali Abdulmumin while Dr. Shehu Kura Shaaibu is to serve as Secretary.
The statement added that the Committee was charged to submit its report within 6 weeks from the date of its inauguration.
“The Hon. Commissioner, State Ministry of Education Mal. Muhammad Sanusi Kiru is appealing to members of the General Public and all stakeholders in the education sector especially members of Schools Based Management Committees (SBMCs) and Education Promotion Committees to assist the government in ensuring that no one is allowed to vandalise or remove any part of the properties damaged by the rain storm in all the affected schools.
He however warned that any body that is found guilty of vandalizing or removing anything from the schools will face the wrath of the law,” the statement concluded
June 15, 2020
Ganduje Directs House-To-House Sample Collection For COVID-19 Test
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has directed the commencement of house-to-house sample collection exercise in the eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The emergency exercise is expected to take place within the metropolitan LGAs such as Taurani, Nasarawa, and Kano municipal, where most of the confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 are concentrated.
Governor Ganduje disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing organised by the State Task Force on COVID-19.
He said, “We are putting our emphasis within the eight metropolitan Local Government Areas. We are engaging in house-to-house sample collection.
“I think during the political campaign, some politicians engaged in a house-to-house campaign. Right now, for COVID-19, we are engaging in a house-to-house sample collection campaign.”
According to the governor, the state has always improved on its successes in the fight against COVID-19 which is a result of the commitment of the Task Force and the frontline health workers.
He noted that the people were aware of the easiest ways to contract and avoid getting infected with the disease.
“We know the three commandments of COVID-19 which are social distancing, washing and sanitising our hands and wearing our face mask. These three commandments should become our way of life. They should become part of our everyday life,” Ganduje urged the people.
He added, “Relaxation of lockdown is now from 6am to 6pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. We also decided to open our markets in order to improve business activities in the state.
“We are producing face masks in large quantities and the market leaders have promised to produce face masks and distribute them free of charge. They will also provide water and soap for visitors and customers to make use of them.”
The governors hinted that officials have been directed to fumigate all the markets to ensure that they were devoid of diseases, saying the ratio of collection of samples has increased.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the State Task Force on COVID-19 and the state deputy governor, Dr Nasiru Gawuna, said their objective was to contain the spread of the disease in the state.
He noted that since Kano recorded its index case of COVID-19, the task force has continued to work hard in ensuring that the spread of the virus was controlled.
“This we have done through a coordinated mechanism for preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The Task Force has been working hand-in-hand with the Committee on Palliatives to ensure donations from corporate organisations and good spirited individuals,” he said.
The deputy governor added, “We are also working with traditional rulers, Civil Society Organisations, and other opinion leaders to ensure effective enlightenment of members of the public.”
June 5, 2020
COVID-19: Ganduje orders reopening of Kano markets
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has granted the reopening of all Kano markets on three relaxed lockdown days of Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays in addition to the adjustment of timing to 6am to 6pm.
The Governor also summoned a meeting with the market leaders on the need to ensure strict compliance to laid down protocols and safety in the markets and business places to stop the spread of the deadly disease.
The State Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, who announced this in a statement on Tuesday said in compliance with the federal government easing of the lockdown and after due consultations with key public health professionals and critical review of the situation in Kano, the markets, places of worship and movement of persons were now allowed on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
Recall that, initially, the state government relaxed the lockdown from 10am to 2pm and only two markets of Yankaba and Yanlemo foodstuffs markets, some selected supermarkets and worship places were allowed to open.
“In compliance with the federal government easing of the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19, Kano state government releases guidelines and established protocols on how to manage access to markets and locations of economic activity to limit the risk of transmission.
“Similarly, after due consultations with key public health professionals and critical review of the situation in Kano, markets, places of worship and movement of persons are now allowed on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00am to 6:00pm,” Garba said.
According to him, the Governor has, therefore, summoned an emergency meeting with market leaders on how to ensure strict observance of safety and prevention protocols in markets and business places.
“It is necessary for such places to ensure compliance with safety rules that include mandatory use of non-medical face masks; provision of handwashing facilities/sanitisers; and extensive temperature checks.
“While these restrictions have been lifted, interstate movements except for goods, agricultural produce, and essential services are still in force.
“Schools will remain closed as students are advised to avail themselves of the opportunity of radio and televised lessons being sponsored by the state government.”
June 2, 2020
COVID-19 Positive Almajiri Kids Need Care Not Publicity – Ganduje
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has called on his counterparts in the north to avoid ‘making noise’ about COVID-19 positive Almajiri kids and rather give them necessary care.
The governor who was speaking at a media briefing on Sunday said the fact that he is not making noise doesn’t mean all Almajiri brought back to Kano from other northern states are healthy.
“We agreed at the Northern Governors Forum that all Almajiris moved to their states of origin. That is why we are sending, in good faith and procedures, all Almajiris that are not from Kano state to their respective states of origin.
“The way we are sending back Almajiris to their states of origin, we are also receiving Almajiris from other states who are Kano indigenes. But the fact that we are not making noise about it does not mean they are all healthy without COVID-19 infections. But we are not making politics out of it because we all believe that what they need most now, is not noise making or publicity. What they need at this critical point in time is caregiving,” he said.
The Kano State Governor has sent hundreds of Almajirai back to their states of origin with many of them testing positive for COVID-19 when they were tested upon their return to their respective states.
The move had attracted criticism but Ganduje defended the state’s action, saying it was mutually agreed by northern governors.
“People should also understand that these children were not infected in the process of transporting them to their respective states. So noise making is not fit as a way forward.
“All we are doing is simply to comply with the Northern Governors’ Forum decision that all Almajiris in our states should be taken back to their respective states, simple,” Ganduje said.
Kano State government had earlier commenced the evacuation of Almajiri children to their respective states of origin most of whom have now been tested positive for COVID-19.
Governor Ganduje at the briefing stressed that he also received Almajiris from other northern states some of who tested positive but he decided not to make noise about it.
May 11, 2020