Author name: Umar Idris Shuaibu

The Kano State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers as a vital step toward enhancing productivity and ensuring sustainable development. Declaring open a two-day Industrial Relations Workshop organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Council, in collaboration with the Michael Imoudu Institute of Labour Studies, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf — represented by the Head of Civil Service, Malam Abdullahi Musa — described workers as the backbone of national growth and progress. The governor commended the NLC for organizing the workshop, which aims to prepare retiring civil servants for life after service while promoting industrial harmony. Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to a professional and efficient civil service, citing key interventions, including the payment of ₦27 billion in gratuity arrears, the review of the minimum pension from ₦5,000 to ₦20,000, and the implementation of the ₦71,000 minimum wage. Read Also: Gov. Yusuf Flags Off ₦5bn Postgraduate Scholarship for 590 Kano Indigenes “The government also reintroduced ASCON training for officers aspiring to managerial positions and continues to engage labour unions to maintain industrial harmony,” he stated. He urged participants to actively engage in the workshop to foster knowledge sharing and align with the state’s blueprint for a more productive workforce. Speaking on behalf of the Director-General of the Michael Imoudu Institute of Labour Studies, Comrade Isa Aremu, Dr. Michael Raji commended Governor Yusuf for his labour-friendly disposition and noted that the workshop would go a long way in promoting peace and stability in the workplace. The Chairman of the NLC, Kano State Council, Comrade Kabiru Ado Inuwa, expressed appreciation to the governor for his continued support to workers, particularly for approving the construction of a ₦280 million multipurpose hall in honour of late Governor Muhammad Abubakar Rimi, who set a precedent by declaring May 1st as a public holiday for workers. He noted that work on the project is ongoing and expressed optimism that it will be completed soon. In his remarks, the Acting Secretary of the NLC, Comrade Hussaini Buda, thanked guests and participants for their active involvement, which contributed to the success of the training. Dignitaries at the event included the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Office of the Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Salisu Mustapha; Commissioner I, Pension Fund Trustees, Alhaji Hassan Aminu; and Malam Idris Inuwa Yakasai, a retired Acting Permanent Secretary from the Ministry of Information.

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated the second phase of the state’s postgraduate scholarship programme, approving sponsorships for 590 students to pursue advanced degrees in Nigerian and foreign universities. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday, 350 of the selected scholars will study abroad, while 240 will attend universities within Nigeria. The initiative falls under the 1,001 Postgraduate Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Scheme, a key component of the administration’s education reform agenda. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in Kano, Governor Yusuf said the programme — originally introduced by former governor Senator  Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso — was revived to equip Kano’s youth with global knowledge and skills needed for development. Read Also: Waiya Highlights Governor Yusuf’s Investment in Health, Child Development He revealed that the first phase of the scheme sponsored 418 students at a cost of ₦5 billion, with many now graduated and some securing jobs internationally. “This second phase, with 350 foreign and 240 local postgraduate students, reflects our sustained effort to develop a knowledge-driven economy. It is a step toward making Kano a centre of excellence,” the governor said. Yusuf also urged the beneficiaries to remain disciplined, patriotic, and committed to excellence, noting that their success would reflect positively on both Kano State and Nigeria. He added that 31% of the state’s 2025 budget was allocated to education — the highest in the state’s history — reaffirming his administration’s prioritisation of human capital development.

The Kano State Police Command on Wednesday hosted students from Salimat Primary and Secondary School, Sharada, as part of an educational excursion designed to promote community engagement and instill civic values among young Nigerians. This was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, and made available to ‘The Historica Nigeria‘. According to the statement, the students were received at the Bompai Police Headquarters by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, DCP Lawal Mani, who represented the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. He encouraged the students to stay away from crime and become good ambassadors of their school and community. The students toured key departments within the Command, including the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), where they were addressed by the head of the unit, DCP Abubakar Abdullahi Shika. He spoke on the importance of discipline and the vital role the police play in maintaining peace and order.