The Executive Governor of Kano State @Kyusufabba ,while paying condolence to the man whose family was wiped out,he promised Lesser Hajj,Hajji itself,take care of his new marriage and well furnished new house. He assured of speedy justice on the assailants,and promise it will be earlier than expected.
Thank you Excellency
Abubakar Abdullahi, the Imam of Nghar Village in Barkin Ladi LGA, who courageously protected 262 Christians, has passed away.
He didn’t see religion, he saw humanity. He didn’t choose division, he chose Nigeria.
May his legacy remind us that our strength is in unity, and that peace is possible when we protect one another as brothers and sisters.
May Allah grant him Jannah, and may his family and community find comfort. 🇳🇬🕊️
This is to warmly congratulate my brother, @Imranmuhdz, on his well-deserved appointment as Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the APC National Chairman and other appointed aides. I wish them great success as you take on this important responsibility and pray for Allah’s guidance and wisdom in the discharge of your duties.
Mallam Usman Dankwano in the video below has been elevated from photographer to Director at Kano State Censorship Board, following Gov. Abba K Yusuf’s directive.
Please put children of the poor and staff of FCT/FCDA in your prayers. For more than 3 months, no child in govt school has attended classes. Staff have been on strike. Projects worth billions are being commissioned by President and Min FCT.NASS is watching. The world moves on.
Earlier this week, I had the honor of receiving a delegation of prominent personalities from Zamfara State, who paid me a courtesy visit to congratulate me on my recent appointment.
I sincerely appreciate their visit and kind words of encouragement. I assured them of my full commitment to actualizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the area of agricultural development.
Yesterday, I paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda. We discussed his ministry's objectives of addressing humanitarian crises, reducing poverty, the new S2W program, and his efforts to revive the NPower program.
The minister, @nentawe1, has stated his commitment to reintroducing the Npower program, understanding the significant impact it has on Nigerian youth. He is determined to implement the program with greater efficiency and transparency this time around. He has also already communicated his plans to President Tinubu.
The minister also mentioned that in the upcoming days, they will be introducing initiatives designed to support Nigerians, with a focus on vulnerable groups and young people. One such initiative, the Skill to Wealth Programme (S2W), with participation of National Board for Technical Education in Nigeria, (NBTE) is scheduled to launch next week.
S2W National Reach: Implemented across six geopolitical zones with a pilot: 1,090 beneficiaries (10 per senatorial zone).
Beneficiaries: Plans to reach over 1.5 youth youths beneficiaries, including graduates and non-graduates.
Economic Empowerment: Equips youth with skills to become wealth and job creators, reducing poverty and enhancing individual welfare.
What S2W entails:
- In-person, hands-on training across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
- Strong strategic partnerships with *NBTE*, the *Ministries of Agriculture, Trade, Industry and Investment*, and the Digital Bridge Institute.
- Thematic focus on *Agriculture (production & processing), Renewable Energy (solar installation), and *Auto Mechanics*
- Locations include: North East, North West, North Central, South East & South South.
- Emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — with deliberate inclusion of women, PWDs, and IDPs
The minister emphasizes that this initiative goes beyond merely developing skills; it's focused on fostering a generation of empowered Nigerians who are prepared to establish businesses, generate employment, and stimulate growth from the grassroots level.
Earlier today, I met with the National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, @ShehuDikko, as they prepare for the 22nd National Sports Festival, with over 12,000 athletes set to compete in more than 30 sports.
The 22nd National Sports Festival, also known as the Gateway Games, is scheduled to take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from May 16 to May 30, 2025.
Over 12,000 athletes from Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory will participate in the festival, which will feature various sports, including track and field, swimming, basketball, boxing, football, and rugby, among others.
Beginning with this edition, chosen athletes from the National Youth Games will join as Invited Junior Athletes to foster and develop their talent.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Shehu Dikko emphasized that the aim is to provide young athletes with an exceptional chance to demonstrate their talents on a significant platform, while also accelerating their development in a highly competitive environment.