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UBA SANI A MESSIAH AND POLITICAL HELMSMAN  By Comrade Musa Mohammed Governor Senator Uba Sani is more than a mentor, a father figure, and a role model.  His astute political acumen has been a guiding force, setting a motivating template for countless individuals and kaduna state as a whole. He is a messiah and political helmsman steering the ship of Kaduna State, laying a resilient foundation for its modern development. A man of the people who is loved by all, Uba Sani has been able to unite all the ethnic groups in the state and this is responsible for the total absence of communal skirmishes in Kaduna state.   Uba Sani has deep understanding of human nature, is a person of “deep foresight” whose actions and work rate have positively impacted kaduna State. Uba Sani political sagacity has put kaduna State at the forefront of effective governance. Governor Uba Sani has in the past seven months, carved a niche for himself in the area of security, qualitativ...

ANA Spearheads Strategic Advocacy for Hajj 2024 Accessibility Amid High Cost Concerns A concerted effort led by Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi under the Arewa New Agenda (ANA) banner has launched a far-reaching advocacy campaign aimed at enhancing access to Hajj 2024 for Nigerian Muslims. This initiative highlights critical issues surrounding the cost and accessibility of the sacred pilgrimage, advocating for measures to ease financial burdens faced by intending pilgrims.  ANA's effort according the group's leadership, was fully endorsed and supported by the leadership of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), from concept to finish. The ANA's campaign was marked by strategic engagements across key regions—North West, North East, North Central, and FCT—bringing together religious leaders, stakeholders, and state pilgrims' boards to address pressing concerns ahead of the looming December 31st payment deadline for Hajj 2024. ANA's advocacy encompas...

Col. (Dr.) Sani Bello boosts ABU Endowment Foundation with another N50 million Ahmadu Bello University Endowment Foundation has received a boost from the Chairman of the Mainstream Energy Solutions Company, Dr. Sani Bello, who donated another N50 million. Dr. Bello, who was a one-time military governor of old Kano State, first donated N50 million to the University in March 2022 based on his total conviction about the transformative power of education, especially at university level.  The donation hit the account of the Foundation on Wednesday, 3rd January, 2024, a great gesture well acknowledged and appreciated by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala, and the University as a whole.  Col. Bello’s unwavering zeal for education transformation manifested through the companies he chaired and is still chairing. He ensured that as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), his companies extend valuable assistance to universities.  A good example is the es...

FORMER LABOUR PARTY PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT CALLS ON THE PARTY TO GIVE ACCOUNT OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS In an open letter to the leadership of Labour Party on the 2023 Election, Comrade Faduri Joseph, a former presidential aspirant under Labour Party has called the party to account for the campaign funds received during the 2023 presidential election as a sign of good leadership, which will be an indication that if given power, transparency and accountability will be the watchword.  Addressing the Labour Party leadership, executives, honourables, and his fellow compatriots, he observed that, "no doubt our party ran a laudable election and the support we got from Nigerians, showed that power belongs to the people, and it reflected in the contention that trailed the election of 2023 that we almost won. "Having said this, I would like to use this medium to thank the people of Nigeria who believed that 'YES WE CAN' and inspite of many people thinking Labour Party had n...

CSOs Want Accessible ,Affordable Healthcare, Establish Group to Monitor PHCs Activities  In an effort  to support the development of an improved Healthcare services across the the country, Civil Society Organisations under aegis of CSO-PHC Engagement Forum (CPEF) met in Kaduna and resolved to establish a group to monitor the activities of Primary Healthcare Centres in Nigeria.  According to the CSOs, the aim of aim of setting up the monitoring unit is to ensure that the ordinary citizens can access good medical healthcare that is  affordable , especially at the rural areas.  In a Statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the newly created CSO-PHC Engagement Forum; Comrade Bala Ahmad Mohammad and Comrade Peter Ibrahim Amfani , the  decision to create  the monitoring was informed by the decay in the healthcare system and lack of proper management of healthcare facilities , especially at local government areas.  The statem...

UBA SANI @ 53: AGAIN, TEARS OF JOY FLOOD KADUNA ORPHANAGES, HOSPITALS  Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, has  through his Foundation  distributed food and other personal care items worth millions of Naira to orphanage homes and other vulnerable communities in the State to mark his 53rh birthday which falls on December 31st. The distributed items include hundreds bags of parboiled rice, Indomie noodles, cartons of cooking oil, seasonings, soap, pomade, toilet tissue papers, and sanitary pads for women. Presenting the food items to the orphanage homes, the Executive Director of Uba Sani Foundation, Mallam Ibrahim Dan-Halilu said the donation was the fifth in series since the birth of the foundation in 2018. He described the Governor as a free-giver who has been offering this kind of support to the less privileged long before he became a Senator. Mallam Ibrahim said, “the Governor established the Foundation to continue the good work of providing succ...

President Bola Tinubu has sent his felicitations to governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as he marks his 53rd birthday. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, celebrated the accomplished engineer and politician whose leadership odyssey has been one of sacrifice, dedication, and service to the people.  Tinubu commended the governor for his devotion to the nation, from his early years as a pro-democracy activist, promoting the pristine elements of democracy, good governance, and national unity. President Tinubu extolled the brilliance and excellence of the Governor, who is both a mechanical engineer of high repute and a renowned finance expert. He recalled his efforts as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Financial Institutions, and now as governor. The President thanked the governor for his unwavering support while wishing him many more years in good health, happiness, and strength in the service of the people of ...