Hassan Ibrahim Gama has been selected to serve as the Kano State Coordinator for the Civil Society Network on Migration and Development, effective from 2024 to 2026.As the selected coordinator, Gama will play a crucial role in promoting safe, orderly, and regular migration in Kano State. In his remarks Hassan Ibrahim Gama said ,He will work closely with civil society organizations, community-based organizations, and government agencies to address migration-related issues. “All CSOs/ CBOs in Kano working on Safe, orderly and regular migration should come together. Let us support the state to fight irregular migration, child trafficking and migrants rights. “Civil…
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In a recent election, Hassan Ibrahim Gama emerged as the Kano state Coordinator for the Civil Society Network on Migration and Development. His tenure will span from December 2024 to December 2026. As the newly elected coordinator, Gama is calling on all Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in Kano to collaborate in addressing migration-related issues. “The objective of the CSOnetMADE is to helps civil societies build and strengthen the work of this peoplecentered, rights-based movement on migration and development. With the growing nature of migration, its trends and dynamics, the need to manage migration effectively is pertinent…
The newly appointed Commissioner for the Ministry of Higher Education, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, officially takeover the affairs of the ministry today, Monday.Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, who is also the Kano State Deputy Governor, commended the remarkable achievements recorded by the ministry in a short period under his predecessor’s leadership.He emphasized that the current administration, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is committed to building on the solid foundation laid by the previous administration of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in advancing higher education development. He cited the Kwankwasiyya scholarship program as an example, highlighting that Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, a beneficiary,…
The Kano State Government said it’s committed and working assiduously with relevant associations, groups for the overall improvement of the living standard of the teeming people in the state.The outgoing State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change Rt. Hon. Nasiru Sule Garo who was recently transferred to the Ministry for Special Duties, made the disclosure at the first edition Annual Public Lecture Series, and award Ceremony, for African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly, held at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, with the theme: Appraising the 11 years Journey of AU Agenda 2063 and the way forward. Making it known to The…
Nigerian Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ) Kano State Chapter has organized a Town Hall meeting on Gender Based Violence, (GBV) in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Special Assignment. The Special Adviser on Special Assignment, Hajiya Fatima Abubakar Amneef who said the State Government will support any effort against GBV also appreciated the effort of NAWOJ for their collaboration to work together to achieve desired goals. Responding, the State Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Bahijja Malam Kabara said the aim of the event was to join the rest of the world in order to…
Ayeeshat J Ahmad In his continuous support for religious education in Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has awarded the winners of the 39th Annual Kano Qur’anic Competition with slots for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage and cash prizes of ₦2 million each.Making it known to The TIMES HAUSA by Ibrahim Garba Sha aibu ,Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Kano State The grand finale of the competition was held at the School of Arabic Studies, Kano, where Buhari Sunusi Gezawa and Fatima Abubakar Tarauni emerged as the overall champions in the male and female categories, respectively.Represented by his Deputy,…
Nigeria to conduct first-ever digital census for persons with disabilities .The data will be crucial in informing policy decisions, resource allocation, and programme development to support the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities in Nigeria.The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced plans to conduct a digital census for persons with disabilities in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Ayuba Gufwan, said this during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday to commemorate the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPDs). Mr Gufwan said the initiative, which is in collaboration with the National Population Commission…
The Kano State-led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) recently held its end of the year 2024 annual review meeting at Joclarif Hotel, Zaria Kaduna state. The meeting brought together civil society organizations , journalist and government representatives to evaluate progress, reflect on achievements, and renew commitments to improving health accountability in Kano State.In his statement Salisu Yusif, KanSLAM’s Public Relations Officer, outlined the meeting’s objectives, which included creating an agenda for 2025 and planning to advocate against the massive retirement of health professionals.Dr. Nura Haladu, Secretary of KanSLAM, explained the coalition’s purpose.“KanSLAM is a coalition of Civil Society Organisations, Civil Servants, Journalists,…
The Kano State-led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) recently held its end of the year 2024 annual review meeting at Joclarif Hotel, Zaria Kaduna state . The TIMES HAUSA reported that,the meeting brought together civil society organizations , journalist and government representatives to evaluate progress, reflect on achievements, and renew commitments to improving health accountability in Kano State. In his statement Salisu Yusif, KanSLAM’s Public Relations Officer, outlined the meeting’s objectives, which included creating an agenda for 2025 and planning to advocate against the massive retirement of health professionals. Dr. Nura Haladu, Secretary of KanSLAM, explained the coalition’s purpose. “KanSLAM is a…
Madobi Local Government Council chairman Hon Suleiman Dan Azumi has distributed sports kits to football clubs in the area, demonstrating Kano state government commitment to promoting sports development and youth empowerment.The distribution of sports kits, which includes jerseys, shorts, socks, and footballs, aims to support the growth of football in the local government area. Chairman Dan Azumi emphasized the importance of sports in fostering teamwork, discipline, and healthy competition among young people.He encouraged the football clubs to make the best use of the sports kits and to continue promoting the values of sportsmanship and fair play.Speaking , the Special Adviser…