Buzawa association honours Gov. Idris, SSG

 

By Our Reporter

The National Association of Buzawa in Nigeria (Kungiyan hadin kan Buzaye na kasa a Nigeria) has honoured the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu and Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida with prestigious awards.

The awards were presented to the Governor, SSG, Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar and Emir of Agungu, Alhaji Sama'ila Muhammadu-Mera during a meeting organised by the association held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital on Saturday.

Presenting the award to the governor, the Present of the association, Malam Ali Agada said the award was in recognition of the good work of the awardee as well as his tireless efforts in promoting peace and unity amongst people of different socio-cultural background. 

The President, who was represented by the Vice President, Malam Mohammed Yakubu, described Kauran Gwandu as a rear gem with a unique and purposeful leadership qualities.

He said the essence of the meeting was to foster unity among members and to use the period to pray for restoration of peace to the state and the country at large.

Receiving the award, the governor, who was represented by his Adviser, Hon. Shafi'u Zauro, said Kebbi remained a people's state and it welcomed visitors from far wide. 

He said: "Buzawa are part of Kebbi and we are part of them, therefore, you should always feel at home. I am happy that you organise this meeting to strengthen unity among yourselves and to pray for Kebbi State in particular and Nigeria at large."

Also receiving the award, the SSG, who was represented by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris lauded the association for finding him worthy of the award and encouraged them to sustain the good spirit for the good of all.

He encouraged members of the association to consider Kebbi State as their second home, adding that: "In Kebbi we don't discreminate against any visitor." 

The Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar, represented by Alhaji Umar Aliyu, Mabudin Gwandu, appreciated the association for the gesture. 

CSOs Dismiss Allegations of Religious Discrimination, Fraud Against Gov. Zulum

 

By Joshua Nwanne

Northern based Coalition of Civil Society Organisations have dismissed allegations of religious discrimination and fraud against Borno State Governor, Alhaji Babagana  Umara  Zulum. 

Recalled that the Center for Justice on Religious And Ethnicity in Nigeria (CJREN) had accused Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State of deliberately excluding Christians in the state from the Federal Government palliatives and assistance brought to the state including the N3billion given by President Bola Tinubu to help those whose family members were killed by Boko Haram insurgents and other terrorists in the state.

Reacting to what it termed, "concocted false and misleading" allegations  levelled against the Governor ,the CSOs in a statement jointly signed by  Chairman and Secretary,Comrade Musa Abdullahi Danbatta and Comrade Yusuf Ibrahim Kudan said it quite unfortunate that the CJREN is promoting acrimony and religious division in a state already devastated by insurgency .

The statement further reads: "We are deeply worried about the tension being stirred up by the religious group , especially about a dispassionate Governor, widely known across the country for his hard working  disposition and commitment  to tackle prolonged  menace of Boko Haram Insurgency in the State . 

"We have keenly  studied the Press Release  Shared by The CJREN Director-General, Reverend Kallamu Dikwa and concluded , it was more of a mischief than conflict resolution.

"At this critical period , we expect Leaders , whether religious, political or traditional to always talk more issues that promote and unite people than those that create cracks and division.

"It is in the public domain that Governor Zulum has carve a niche for himself a leader with passion for progress and development of Borno State regardless of any bias .

"We can authoritatively defend Zulum as an individual who demonstrated high sense fairness  ,justice and equity with distribution or state resources since he assumed office as Governor of the State. 

" We  recalled that The governor during his inaugural speech did promise  to promote unity and work with all stakeholders for the development of the state and he has been visibly doing exactly that. "

On the allegation of fraud, the forum acknowledged how the Governor has managed state funds judiciously and manner of equitable distribution of palliatives and assistance to victims of Boko Haram Insurgency and disaster over the years .

His Policy formulation and initiatives have always  being targeted towards financial viability of Borno State in revenue generation and expenditure

The Forum however, urged the citizens of Borno and Nigerians to disregard the malicious release  by CJREN and support the Governor to continue to provide good governance and dividends of democracy.

Kebbi Gov. Wife/G-Toesh sensitise students on mensural hygiene in Kebbi

 

By Editor

Non Governmental Organisations in Kebbi State, Girls Talk on Education, Safety and Health (G-Toesh) and Beautiful Minds Foundation For Reproductive Health incollaboration with Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation (Nanas), have sensitized Secondary School students on Mensural Hygiene in Kebbi State. 

Speaking at the occasion held at Presidential Lodge on Tuesday, in Birnin Kebbi, the Wife of the state governor, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris and founder of NANAS foundation, couseled female students on mensural sanitary hygiene in both school and home during mensual period. 

Hajiya Nafisa encouraged the students on the need to beindful of hygiene to avoid infection during and after mensual discharge. 

She also called on women to consider antennatal care during pregnancy as a necessary path to safe delivery and a means to avoid complications during birth. 

The state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Halima Hassan Kamba, observed that, most student don't realise the impact of unsecured disposal of mensual sanitary parths in schools which may result to having contact with infectious diseases. 

She, therefore, cautioned students against having contact with men after mensual period to avoid pregnancy. 

In their separate remarks, the heads of the NGOs, Fatima Bazata, (G-Toesh), Dr. Sa'ad Zubairu (Beautiful Minds Foundation) and Alhaji Aminu Attahiru (Nanas Foundation), described the sensitisation as timely when a lot of women had issues but could not voice out their minds. 

They said, the organisations were on common mission and vision of assisting women in skills and education in the state. 

500 clerics, NNPP members pray for Kano Governor's success at Supreme Court

 

By Editor

No fewer than 500 clerics and members of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) converged on Kaduna to pray for the success of NNPP’s Governor of Kano state at the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

They also appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to influence the ongoing Kano Governorship Supreme Court case.

During the Northwest zone’s special prayer organized in support of the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf in Kaduna, the 500 clerics led the prayers for Governor Yusuf and hoped that the Supreme Court would rule in his favour.

The Northwest NNPP’s Vice Chairman, Shehu Bello Garu said at the gathering that Kano residents sought the affirmation of Governor Yusuf’s victory by the Supreme Court.

He attributed the recent unrest in Kano to the judgment delivered at the Appeal Court, which he said was not acceptable to them.

“People know who they voted for and are confident in the election’s outcome. Abba Yusuf won. We await the Supreme Court’s decision. We urge our people to remain peaceful and calm; hence, our gathering here to pray for his success,” Garu said.

The National Organizing Secretary of NNPP, Bala Yunusa Mohammed , highlighted the Supreme Court’s importance as the last hope for a common man, saying there was the need to avoid external influences that might sway the verdict in favor of a candidate who clearly lost the election.

“We gathered to pray for the Governor of Kano State, whose case is at the Supreme Court, seeking victory in the final stage of the court proceedings. Everyone should uphold their respective positions. The judiciary, executive, and legislators need to remain independent within their jurisdictions,” he said.

Mohammed called on President Tinubu not to interfere in the affairs of the judiciary, adding that the importance of allowing the judiciary to play its role and ensure justice was of utmost importance.

The NNPP’s Northwest Vice Chairman, Garu, also led party executives on a condolence visit to the bereaved Tudun Biri community in Kaduna state.

Gov Idris bags special gifts, awards on NAFEST

 

 

By Editor

The Kebbi State Governor, Comerade Dr. Nasir Idris has received special gifts and awards on the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) organized by the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC).

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris and issued to Journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Friday quoted the State Commissioner for information and Culture, Hon. Yakubu Ahmed-BK as saying this in  the communique, which came out of the 4-day event and touched on many gray areas of NAFEST. 

He said the festival which drew stakeholders in the arts and culture sector from all the states of the federation and Abuja took place at the Chida Hotel Abuja.

It could be recalled that NAFEST was initiated by the General Yakubu Gowon military administration soon after the civil war in 1970. 

The idea behind it was for the country to use culture to heal wounds and enhance unity.

The Governor who was represented at event by the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Culture explained that the relevance of NAFEST was further highlighted and emphasized the need to retool it in order to make it more relevant in line with the renewed hope agenda of the Tinubu administration.

Cultural displays by troupes from many states were part of the highlights of the closing ceremony. Also an award night was held where personalities who contributed to the advancement of arts and culture were recognized and given awards.

The Director General of NCAC Otumba Olusegun Runsewe who presided over all the events was full of praises for the Kebbi state Governor for his achievements in office in the few months he has been on saddle. He particularly singled him out for his love for arts and culture and highlighted the support the Governor has been extending to the culture sector in Kebbi state.

"The Governor of Kebbi state Dr Nasir idris was one of the Governors, whose positive attitude and support to culture was acknowledged and rewarded with special awards and gifts" he said.

Kebbi Gov't. empowers 20 persons with disability with tricycles, 150 with cash

The Kebbi State Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaji Zayyanu Umar Aliero has said that the present administration in the state has placed special attention to transforming the lives of qpeople living with disability.

He said this informed the decision of government to empower PLWD with 20 tricycles as well as N1.7 million Naira towards making them self reliant.

Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.

Idris quoted the commissioner as saying this at the distribution of the items and disbursement of N10,000 to 110 and N15,000 to 40 people held at Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi.

Aliero said the gesture was meant to facilitate way for them to stand on their feet, assuring that government would continue to assist the vulnerable people in the society.

He said: "We have empowered 110 people with N10,000 each, 40 people with N15,000 each while 20 people get tricycle each all with a view to making them self sufficient."

The commissioner urged the beneficiaries to reciprocate the gesture by supporting government's policies and programmes and sustain prayers for the present administration to take the state to next level of development.

In his speech, the Guest of Honour at the occasion, who is also the Commissioner for Information and Culture in the state, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed-BK observed the gesture was very critical to transforming the livelihood of PLWD in the state.

He encouraged them to make judicious use of what he described as unique opportunity to change their lives for the better.

Those in attendance are., Commissioner of digital and communication, Com. Of Information and Culture, Alhaji Buro, Accountants General, Ubandoma Gwandu and Aliero Local Government chairman.

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Kebbi Shines As NAFEST Commences Stakeholders Review Confrence In Abuja

 

By Editor 

Organized by the National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC), a 3-day stakeholders review Conference is taking place at the Achida Hotel in the Utako District of the federal capital and will last until the 8th of December.

All the 36 states of the federation and the FCT are represented at this very crucial review conference. The Kebbi state contingent to the conference is headed by the Commissioner of Information and Culture Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK.

In a press Statement signed by the chief press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor Ahmed Idris while quoted the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Information and Culture Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK said that NAFEST which began in 1970 by the General Yakubu Gowon military administration as a way of further reintegrating and uniting the county shortly after the civil war, will be subjected to a review at the conference to look at how best to fashion it to make the county more cohesive and forward-looking in line with the renewed hope vision of the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Having staged 35 editions of NAFEST so far since it started, NCAC has resolved to reflect on the role of NAFEST so far in the task of nation building with a view to objectively examining the level at which it has met its set agenda and fulfilled its objectives.

The National Stakeholders’ Review Conference will among other things feature policy roundtable: discussion/dialogue; performance, dance, music and artistic presentation from the different states of the federation; exhibition of arts and crafts and facility visit to galleries and theatres.

Speaking on the importance of the conference Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK noted that after such a long time since it started NAFEST deserves a review to reflect current realities and make it more relevant in the dynamics of today. He said Nigeria has come a long ways since 1970 and with the developments the world has witnessed in creativity in arts, culture and tourism, Nigeria needs to tow the line of modernity and technological development in the promotion of its cultural values.

The Kebbi state Commissioner of Information and Culture thanked the Governor of Kebbi state Dr Nasir Idris for the invaluable support he has rendered to the Kebbi state Ministry of Information and Culture in the discharge of its responsibilities. He said the Governor’s support has been critical and defining in the successes the Ministry has recorded so far.

He assured the Governor and the people of Kebbi state of the continued commitment and dedication of all staff of the Ministry to doing their utmost to help government achieve its target of placing Kebbi on the pedestal of sustainable growth.