Kano state has expressed readiness to collaborate with Jam’iyar Matan Arewa to promote the welfare and empower women, children and people with special needs. The state Commissioner of the Ministry for Women, Children and the Disabled, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji Rano, made the indication while receiving members of jam’iar Matan Arewa in her office. She explained that the partnership aims to improve the lives of women, children and people with disabilities in the state. Commissioner Saji Rano reminded them that their actions have the power to shape the future and create a more just and equitable society. She encouraged them…
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The pavilion of the Dangote Group at the ongoing 2024 Kano International Trade Fair has become Mecca of a sort, attracting a torrent of customers excited to make inquiries and purchases as the year winds down. Organized by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA), the fair, themed “Non-Oil Export for Economic Prosperity,” aligns closely with Dangote Group’s vision of economic diversification. A statement from the Branding and Corporate Communications Department of the Dangote Group said the Trade Fair, running from November 23 to December 7, 2024, has seen the Dangote pavilion actively engage visitors with designated…
The state of emergency on education in Kano state is receiving attention through the development of school infrastructure of both primary and secondary levels. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf declared a state of emergency on education in the state about six months ago with a pledge to revive the sector and reduce out-of-school children. The governor also promised to increase the number of teaching staff and provide learning materials. New classroom blocks and offices are currently undergoing construction in various schools across Kano state. For example, a one-story building of four classrooms with offices at Abubakar Yusuf Government Junior Secondary School…
In its quest to empower and transform rural communities, the women farmers advancement network WOFAN organized a capacity building titled Cross Multi-Functional Project Management and Inclusivity for Organisational Culture Change, held in Qatar. Participants were drawn across ten implementing states of the WOFAN ICON-2 project in Nigeria and the Southwestern state of Osun, as well as the academia, media and relevant stakeholders. Speaking to newsmen, the founder of the Women Farmers Advancement Network WOFAN, who doubles as the country director of the WOFAN ICON-2 project, Hajiya Dr. Salamatu Garba, explained that the training is like an exchange program between the…
Students of Special Education Secondary School Tudun Maliki, kano, are expected to compete in the 6th edition of the National deaf secondary schools football championship tagged:” A. A. Sule Cup 2024. The competition organized by the Nigeria Deaf Football Association was part of programs to promote inclusivity, empowerment and talent development among deaf students across the country. A statement signed by the Secretary General of the Association, Mr Nahemiah Daret, said the championship is expected to commence from December 5th to 15, 2024, at Lafia township stadium, Nasarawa state. He added that Governor A.A. Sule of Nasarawa state is expected…
In an effort to advance western Education on Girls, the Kano State Government in North West Nigeria, has engaged Imams on the development of key messages that will promotes Adolescent Girls Education in the state. The Imams were brought together At a workshop held at Bayero University Kano, Organized by Kano State Ministry of Education under the Adolescent Girls Initiatives for Learning and Empowerment AGILE project in collaboration with Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA). In a message to the Imams, the Commissioner of Education Haruna Doguwa represented by the Director Planning Yusha’u Hamza reiterated that, AGILE…
Khadijah Aliyu A team from the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) ICON-2 has successfully completed a transformative training program, marking a significant milestone in their journey to empower rural communities. The program has equipped the team with valuable insights and skills to enhance their approach to rural development. The training program, tagged “Cross-Functional Project Management and Inclusivity for Organizational Culture Change,” took place in Doha, Qatar, The one week training was organized by Prospects Development Services, sponsored by WOFAN ICON-2, and facilitated by Professor Joan Lockyer from the UK and Dr. Muhammed Evren Tok of Hamad Khalifa University. The program…
White heart development initiative in collaboration with Aminu Magashi Garba foundation has distributed learning materials to 150 pupils In Kano. White heart development initiative Executive director khadija Aliyu Ammani explained that, education needs to be included in humanitarian activities due to its significance in promoting sustainable the society. Miss Ammani pointed out that, kauyen Muhammadu and limawa pupils are the beneficiaries of the first project and are careful selected due to the challenge they face in acquiring quality education where writing materials and school uniforms serve as barriers in the process. “The government alone can’t do it without helping hands…
The WOFAN-ICON-2 agricultural extension stakeholders sponsored Agricultural Extension Service Bill, (SB.646) has scaled first reading at the floor of the Nigerian Senate. Sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha, the bill aims to strengthen agricultural extension services, enhance the productivity of smallholder farmers, and ensure food security in the nation. The bill aims to strengthen agricultural extension services that will support smallholder farmers to improve productivity and ensure food security in Nigeria. The bill aims to strengthen the capacity of extension workers to deliver advanced, technology-driven, and demand-oriented services. Senator Saliu Mustapha, explained that, the bill aims to ensure the effective implementation…
Aisha Ahmed Dutse- The Jigawa government and Sassakawa Africa Association (SSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to encourage sustainable growth in the agricultural value chain. The Country Deputy Director, SSA, Dr Abdulhamid Gambo, told journalists on Friday in Dutse, that the agreement involved $100,000 agric intervention in the state. Gambo was in Dutse as part of the SSA Media Field Tour in the state. He said the agreement would strengthen ties with the state government towards building the capacity of farmers to enhance agricultural value chain. The director said the state government demonstrated commitment with the signing of…