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By Suhaib Auwal   The Managing Director of the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma'aji, has expressed his commitment to collaborating with the Honorable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, to address critical challenges in urban development and affordable housing in the North West region of Nigeria. Prof. Ma'aji made this known during a meeting with the minister at his office in Abuja.  The high-level discussion centered on exploring avenues for cooperation to tackle housing deficits and drive impactful urban development projects in the region. Prof. Ma'aji said “This meeting marks a significant step toward exploring strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development." He added that "We are excited about the potential to contribute our resources and expertise to initiatives that will bring transformative change to our communities. Together, we can drive impactful p...

By Suhaib Auwal   The Managing Director of the Northwest Development Commission, Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Maaji, has congratulated Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). In a heartfelt message, Prof. Maaji described the appointment as a testament to Ganduje's exceptional leadership skills, expertise, and dedication to Nigeria's development.  He expressed confidence that Ganduje’s vast experience and vision would bring significant benefits to FAAN, enhancing its efficiency and driving growth in the aviation sector. “This appointment reflects your commitment to progress and development. I am confident that your leadership will elevate FAAN to new heights and contribute positively to Nigeria's aviation industry and overall national growth.” Prof. Maaji further conveyed his optimism about the positive impact Ganduje's leadership would bring, adding that he looks forward to seeing his co...

  In a landmark move to promote self-reliance and economic growth among the youth, the Chairman of Nassarawa Local Government Area, Amb. Yusuf Ogan Boye, has disbursed ₦60 million for an empowerment program that has benefitted over 200residents. The initiative, which underscores Ogan Boye's commitment to grassroots development, provided beneficiaries with a range of support items and cash incentives, tailored to their specific needs. Among the distributed items were motorcycles, tire repair machines, while others received financial support of ₦500,000, ₦300,000, and ₦200,000 to support their businesses or vocational pursuits. Speaking at the event, Ogan Boye highlighted his administration’s determination to foster self-reliance among young men and women in the local government. "This initiative is part of our concerted efforts to empower our people and equip them with the tools to build successful careers. I urge all beneficiaries to use this support wisely, invest in the...

Allegations have emerged in Kano’s political circles accusing Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, of halting the appointment of Kano indigenes to positions within the Hadeja Jama’are River Basin Authority.  However, investigations reveal that these claims are unfounded and unrelated to Senator Barau’s actions. The Federal Government had announced the reconstitution of the executive management of the 12 RBDAs on December 18, 2024. The appointees from Kano are Engr. Rabiu Suleiman Bichi (Managing Director), Baffa Dandatti Abdulkadir (Executive Director, Engineering), and Hon. Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso (Executive Director, Finance). On December 23, 2024, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) released a statement in Abuja raising concerns over the appointment of unqualified individuals to critical engineering roles within the River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Signed by NSE President Margaret Oguntala, the statement note...

  By Abba Anwar  Former member House of Representatives, from Tarauni Federal Constituency, Hafizu Kawu under the auspices of Hafizu Kawu Media Team, in collaboration with the Council of Ulama of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, are all out to cleanse misuse of social media platform by politicians and their proteges. The first effort of its kind by an individual politician. It comes a long way, as another strengthening process, after the powerful and straightforward call made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship Candidate, Murtala Sule Garo, for past governors in the state to put heads together for the development of the state. Kawu and the Council gathered social media people from APC, New Nigerian People's Party (NNPP), People's Democratic Party (PDP), among other parties, in a Two-Day Seminar on Social Media Summit and Sensitization, held at Islamic Forum of Nigeria National Headquarters, in Kano, to purposely aimed at reforming and promoting decency in mo...

  By Suhaib Auwal The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Northwest Development Commission, Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Maaji, has outlined a seven-point agenda for the commission.  Speaking to journalists, Prof. Maaji highlighted the commission's mission to address the challenges facing the region and implement transformative solutions. “The commission was established with the aim of rescuing the Northwest region from its challenges and placing it on a path to sustainable development.” The outlined agenda includes: 1. Security: The region grapples with significant security issues, including insurgency, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality. The commission plans to collaborate with security agencies to combat these threats and ensure the safety of lives and property. 2. Agriculture: Prof. Maaji emphasized the need to revive and enhance agricultural activities in the region, noting its vital contribution to food security in Nigeria and neighboring countries. 3. ...

By Abba Anwar  Maintaining resilience attitude while making reference to the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, is neither accidental nor coincidence. This, without walling out any challenges.  When you take him and x-ray his unmatched and uncontested efforts in human development via creation of corridors for our youth, to have access to modern knowledge and skills, you can accept the universal truth that DSP Barau is, but a political messiah. A quintessential political leader of great substance. Come to think of it. Apart from his singular effort in bringing a Campus of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to his constituency, Kano North, years back, establishment of Federal Polytechnic, Kabo in 2022, before he even became Deputy Senate President, and the most recent effort he put in upgrading the status of Federal College of Education, Kano (FCE), to the status of Federal University of Education, Kano, among many other institutional development, his unparalleled co...

  By Abba Anwar  For the first time, yes first time, in this republic, I mean since the restoration of our democracy from 1999 to date, I came across a prominent politician in Kano, blaming our leading politicians in the state, particularly past governors, over non-challant attitudes towards teaming up for the sake of state development.  Not only that, his worries could be spotted from his face while making the lamentation. To tell his audience, how disturbed he was. This is a straightforward politician WHOSE YES IS ALWAYS YES. And whose type of seriousness and commitment are rarely seen in many political actors.  It was at an Award Dinner organized by the former Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Right Hon Abdulaziz Gafasa, of the 8th, 9th and 10th Assembly for the APC members of the House, on Sunday, when Murtala Sule Garo, APC Deputy Governorship Candidate, 2023 election, spoke out in vivid terms, his concern for the inability of political leaders in the sta...