Tinubu Commends Ganduje's Developmental Strides

The National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has praised the performance of the Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Tinibu hailed the Governor during a condolence visit over the death of late Damnsanin Kano, Dr Yusuf Maitama Sule, on Sunday.

“Your are hardworking governor and you have concern for your electorates. You have done a lot in making Kano a greater state,” the APC’s national leader said.

Tinubu also urged the people of Kano, to contonue to support the Governor.

“Kano is an important state to the economy of the country. Population is an asset and land mass is an asset. We can create more job opportunities with these.

“I urge you to create more job opportunities theough the population and land mass of Kano,” he concluded.

In his response, Governor Ganduje described Tunibu as a mover of political pendulum of Nigeria.

He said: “When you touch the pendulum, the politics will move and when you decide to stop it, you will again touch it and the politics will stop.”

By Ifreke Inyang

Kano Emirate Always Willing To Support FG, Kano State Govt. - Emir Sanusi II

The Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sunusi ll has said that his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state is unshakable.

Sunusi made the disclosure on Tuesday while delivering his speech at the traditional Hawan Nassarawa, held at Africa House, Government House Kano.

The emir assured that the federal and state governments would continue to enjoy loyalty and support from Kano Emirate Council for the overall development of state and the nation in general.

He called on Kano state government to come to the rescue of farmers whose farmlands were recently invaded by strange insects in some villages in the state.

Sanusi further appealed to the state government to initiate more health programmes and projects with a view to protecting its people from diseases.

He urged Muslims to uphold the spiritual lessons learnt from the month of Ramadan to shape their lives.

The emir also called for rigorous sensitization campaign among youth, noting that “We need to enlighten our youth to understand the importance of peace and unity.”

On his part, the state Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje called for peaceful coexistence between Kano indigenes and non-indigene communities, saying “In Kano, the non-indigenes are our brothers. We always see them as partners in progress.

“They are contributing to economic development of the state and therefore, we must live in peace with one another. I urge the non-indigenes to consider Kano as their home and live in peace with their host communities.”

He said, “I am glad to inform the world that from 2014 to date Kano has not recorded any case of polio in the state. Government and Kano emirate council have been up and doing to ensure that the state is free from polio diseases. Still on health, present administration was able to complete Giginyu Specialist and Zoo road hospital.

“All the needed health facilities have been procured and are being installed by experts. President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to commission to the two hospital and Madobi underpass road soon.”

He said Kano state government had done a lot in improving the security of lives and properties in the state, noting that government had donated 27 Hilux patrol vans to police and 17 to Nigerian Army respectively.

“Also our efforts has resulted the conversion of Falgore forest into a training ground by the Nigerian Army. Government has also constructed seven observation centers with capacity of accommodating 80 security personnel at different entrances of Kano,” he said.

By Yusha’u A. Ibrahim

Kano State Governor, Juliet Ibrahim, Louisiana Iwule & Others For Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Awards

The First Ever benevolent award ceremony in Nigeria which was birthed to celebrate, recognize and honour sincere humanitarian service providers along with philanthropists including extraordinary achievers, the Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Awards is here again, the 5th edition with Green White Green as a theme, is set to hold on Thursday 6th of July 2017 at the place of honour Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Center, Abuja.

The prestigious event organised by Goodwill Ambassador Agency, taking place at the Distinguished Yar'adua centre, Abuja will attract other nominated eminent personalities across the country that will grace the occasion. They include Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje , TV Presenter & Pageant Producer, Louisiana Iwule, Popular Actress Juliet Ibrahim, Kogi state First Lady,  Her Excellency Mrs Rashida Bello, Her Excellency Dr Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, Grace "Lady G" Ekpo, Tonto Dikeh, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Sen. Rafin Ibrahim, Her Excellency Maryam Mauro Aminu Tambuwal, Ogenyi Onazi Eddy(MON)  and others.

Project Director, NGAA, Amb. Chris Odey in a statement made available to media explained that the awards which cuts across over 30 categories, would be given to selected nominees for their contributions to peace building and development in the Nigeria, especially in recent times.

By Utchay Odims