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IDO, Kano (2025)

28/06/2025

PRESS RELEASE

Ganduje mourns death of renowned business mogul , Alhaji Aminu Dantata

The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman and renowned business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died at the age of 94.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Dr. Ganduje described the late Dantata as a pillar of commerce, philanthropy, and community development, whose legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

“Alhaji Aminu Dantata was a towering figure whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic landscape, particularly in the northern region, remain unmatched.
“His life was one of immense service not only to business, but also to humanity. His philanthropic gestures and commitment to community upliftment defined his legacy,” the statement read.

Dr. Ganduje noted that the death of Alhaji Aminu Dantata is a monumental loss to Kano State and Nigeria as a whole, stating that his wisdom, humility, and generosity would be dearly missed.

He extended condolences to the Dantata family, the Kano Emirate Council, the business community, and all those touched by the late icon’s life and work.

“May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdaus. We pray for strength and comfort for his family during this difficult time,” he added.

Signed:
Edwin Olofu
Press Secretary to Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
Former National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC)
June 28, 2025

28/06/2025

CV of DR. ABDULLAHI UMAR GANDUJE, OFR.

PROFILE:
NAME: DR. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje

DATE OF BIRTH: 25the December, 1949

PLACE OF BIRTH: Ganduje

LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Dawakin Tofa

STATE: Kano

TRIBE: Fulani

RELIGION: Islam

MARITAL STATUS: Married

NO. OF WIVES: One

NO. OF CHILDREN: Seven

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS/QUALIFICATIONS/DATES

1. 1956-1963 Dawakin Tofa Primary School
First School Leaving Certificate
2. 1964-1968: Government Secondary School, Birnin Kudu
West Africa School Certificate
3. 1969-1972: Advanced Teachers’ College, Kano
Nigeria Certification of Education (N.C.E.)
4. 1972-1975: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, (A.B.U)
B.Sc (Education)
5. 1977-1979: Bayero University, Kano (B.U.K)
M.Ed. (Psychology)
6. 1984-1985: Institute 0f Administration, Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, M.P.A. (Masters in Public Administration)
7. 1989-1993: University of Ibadan (U.I)
Ph.D (Public Administration)

WORKING EXPERIENCE WITH DATE
ORGANIZATIONS/POST HELD/ASSIGNMENTS/YEARS

1. 1975-1976 Nation Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C.)
Teacher at Oleh College, Delta state
2. 1976-1976 Ministry of Education, Kano state
Education Officer II
3. 1976-1978 Advanced Teachers College, Gumel
Lecturer I (Educational Psychology)
4. 1978-1979: Bayero University, Kano
Lecturer II (Educational Psychology)
5. 1979-1981: Norait Limited Kano
Personnel Manger
6. 1981-1993: Federal Capital Development Authority (F.C.D.A)
a. Development Secretary, Kwali Development Area
b. Exec. Sec., Resettlement and Compensation, FCT
c. Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Division
d. Sole Administration, Abaji Area Council
e. Chairman, Gwagwalada Area Council
f. Secretary , FCDA Tenders Board
g. Acting Director, Personnel Department
7. 1994-1998: Kano state Government
Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport
8. 1999-2003: Kano state Government
Deputy Governor, Kano state
9. 2005-2006: Ministry of Defence
S.A. (Pol.) to Hon. Minister of Defense
10. 2009-2011: Chad Basin Commission
Executive Secretary
11. 2011-Date: Kano state Government
Deputy Governor, Kano state

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS/POLITICAL PARTICIPATION

1. Secretary, National Party of Nigeria, (N.P.N), D/Tofa local Government
Branch, 1978-1979
2. Asst. Sec. (Political), National Party of Nigeria Kano State, Branch,
1979-1980
3. Chairman, FCT Public Enlightenment Committee on the Registration of
Voters, 1982
4. Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority Verification
Committee on the payment of compensation to those inhabitants who
moved out of FCT involving he states of Niger, Plateau (now
Nassarawa state) and Kwara (now Kogi state) 1986
5. Chairman, FCT Public Enlightenment Committee on Registration into
the two political parties (NRC and SDP) 1990
6. Chairman, Committee on Venue and Accommodation, Organization of
African Unity, OAU Summit, Abuja 1991
7. Secretary, Presidential Committee on the future Administration of the
Federal Capital territory, Abuja. The Committee was chaired by Justice
Mamman Nasir, Galadiman Katsina 1992
8. Chairman, FCT Public Enlightenment Committee on Presidential
Election Option A4, 1993
9. Chairman, Committee on the Rehabilitation of Destitutes in the FCT
10. Member, Kano state Executive Council, 1994 -1998
11. Chairman, Ganduje Foundation, 1996 to date
12. Gubernatorial Aspirant P.D.P. 1999
13. Deputy Governor and member, Kano State Executive Council 199- 2003
14. Member, National Political Reform Conference, Abuja, 2005
15. Member, Nation Merit Award 2005 – 2006
16. Member, National Implementation Committee on School Feeding,
2005 -2006
17. Special Adviser (Political) to the Hon. Minister of Defense, 2003 -2006
18. Member, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, 2005-2006
19. Chairman, Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti,
2009 – 2011
20. Deputy, Governor and Member, Kano state Executive Council,
2011 to date
21. President, Tabital Pulaaku International, Nigeria 2012 to date

22. Director, Board of Pulaaku TV Germany, 2012
23. APC Gubernatorial candidate, Kano state – 2014

PUBLICATIONS:

1. The Prevalence of Eidetic Imagery among children of Northern Nigeria,
June 1979
2. Job satisfaction in Civil Service Organization, A case study of the
Ministry of Federal Capital Territory, May, 1985
3. The Administration of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Ph.D Thesis
4. Democracy and Local Government Administration in Nigeria (Published
by Spectrum Books Limited, Ibadan) 2006

PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE NATIONAL POLITICAL REFORM CONFERENCE, 2005
1. Power sharing
2. Local Government Autonomy and Grassroots Development in a Federal
System of Government
3. Corruption and its Negative Effects on Public Administration in Nigeria
4. The Need for Political Party Reform in Nigeria
5. The Physically Challenged.
6. HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, The Need to Curtail its spread
7. Food Security and Survival of Democracy in Nigeria
NATIONAL HONOURS AWARD OF OFR on 29th September, 2014.
8- Kano State Governor 2015- 2023.
9- APC National Chairman 2023-2025.

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tsohon Shugaban karamar Hukumar Birni Honorable Faizu Alfindiki da Mataimakin sa Honorable Dan Bello Aminu Kofar Nasarawa da tsohon MD Kasuwar Sabon Gari Honorable Uba Zubairu Yakasai da tsohon Kansilan Mazabar Honorable Ibrahim Gashash Sunyi Wata ganawar Sirri a Yammacin Wannan Rana ta Litinin 23-06-2027

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Because Dr. Ganduje is ACTIVATING APC’s winning machine! 💥 From defections to grassroots surge, Chairman is rewriting Nigeria’s politics! Salute a STRATEGIST!

10/06/2025

Kungiyar Kano State APC X Reportaers karkashin jagoranci Hon. Gashash, ta kaiwa tsohon shugaban karamar hukumar KMC, kuma me neman takarar majalisar tarayya a karamar hukumar Birni, wato Hon. Fa'izu Alfindiki, ziyarar barka da sallah tare da bashi lambar girmamawa (AWARD) a matsayin sa na Uba a harkar social media ta Kano kuma Jagoran kare martabar jam'iyyar APC a Kano tare da Jagororin ta.

Hon. Fa'izu Alfindiki, ya nuna jin dadinsa matuka kuma yaja hankalin yan kungiyar akan tabbatar da zaman lafiyar jam'iyyar APC a kano tareda kare martabar Jagogrin ta tundaga matakin kasa har zuwa karamar hukuma.

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10/06/2025

DG. HON.DR. BAFFA BABBA DANAGUNDI YA BAWA AMINU ALAN WAKA RIGUNAN ALFARMA DOMIN JIN DADIN WAKAR DA YAYIWA SARKIN KANO (15) ALH. AMINU ADO BAYERO

03/06/2025

Federal House of Representatives candidate for Fagge Federal Constituency, Hon. Sageer Abba Fagge, represented by Sunusi Muhammad Maisango and Hon. Jamilu Yusuf attended the graduation ceremony for the recitation of the Holy Qur’an at Darul Mu’uminat Tahfizul Qur’an Islamiyya School, Darerawa, Eastern Girls Section.

The delegation donated a financial support of ₦100,000 and called on parents to further support the education of their children and schools in general.

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BREAKING:💥

No automatic tickets to all National Assembly members. - APC

A Promise Broken: Kano State’s Tuition Hike at Northwest University Kano.By: Mukhtar Kabir Maitama mkmaitama@gmail.comIn...

01/06/2025

A Promise Broken: Kano State’s Tuition Hike at Northwest University Kano.

By: Mukhtar Kabir Maitama
[email protected]

In August 2023, the Kano State Government, under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, announced a 50% reduction in tuition fees for indigenes studying at state owned tertiary institutions. It was a move hailed as progressive and timely, especially in light of Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions rising inflation, fuel subsidy removal, and increased cost of living. The announcement offered a sense of relief and hope to thousands of families struggling to afford higher education.

However, less than a year later, students at Northwest University Kano have returned to a starkly different reality: increased tuition fees even higher than what they paid before the so called 50% reduction. This shift is not only disappointing but also deeply dishonest. It contradicts the very foundation of the policy and betrays the trust of students and parents who believed the government’s promise of relief.

From Promise to Deceit

At the time of the fee reduction announcement, state officials proudly shared figures showing lower fees across institutions, presenting themselves as champions of accessible education. The Commissioner for Higher Education emphasized that the policy was a direct response to economic hardship, aiming to ease the financial burden on students.

Yet, the increase in tuition at Northwest University Kano tells a different story. Students who expected reduced fees are now paying more than ever, with no explanation or justification from the government. This isn’t just a policy failure it’s a breach of public trust.

No Transparency, No Accountability

What’s worse than the fee hike is the government’s silence. There has been no official statement explaining the increase, no clarification on whether the policy was revised, suspended, or limited in scope. The lack of transparency has left students confused and angry. Was the 50% reduction ever intended to be implemented at all, or was it simply a political stunt?

The inconsistency in implementation across institutions further raises questions about coordination and planning. If the policy was genuine, why weren’t all institutions including Northwest University Kano held to the same standard?

Real World Consequences

The impact of the tuition hike is real and damaging. Students who planned their academic future around the promised reduction are now at risk of deferring or dropping out. Families that budgeted based on the government’s word are now scrambling to cope with sudden financial demands.

Kano is already grappling with one of the highest numbers of out of school children in Nigeria. This fee increase, especially without warning or explanation, will only worsen the situation. It undermines efforts to build a more educated, equitable, and prosperous society.

A Call to Action

The Kano State Government must be held accountable for this reversal. It cannot claim to prioritize education while quietly increasing tuition and ignoring the public’s concerns. To begin rebuilding trust and credibility, the government should:

Immediately reverse the tuition hike at Northwest University Kano; Provide a clear explanation for the current fee structure and policy deviation.

Ensure consistent application of the 50% reduction across all institutions; Engage students, parents, and stakeholders to prevent further confusion and hardship.

The Kano State Government’s broken promise of fee reduction has turned into a burden for the very students it vowed to support. The increase in tuition at Northwest University Kano is not just a policy misstep it’s a betrayal that highlights a dangerous gap between government rhetoric and reality. If this administration is truly committed to education and social equity, it must act now clearly, consistently, and honestly. Anything less is a disservice to the youth of Kano and a stain on the government’s credibility.

01/06/2025

Daga ƙasa mai tsarki: mai neman takarar Ɗan Majalisar tarayya mai wakiltar Fagge Hon. Sageer Abba , yayin da yake ganawa da mai girma tohon S.A na Addinai Sheikh Alibaba Fagge. Allah karɓi ibada Allah Ida nufi.

01/06/2025

Ganduje ba sa'an Yaro ba!

Wannann itace Gadar Panshekara Madobi wacce ta hade da Sheikh Ja'afar Road Dorayi, daya daga cikin ayyukan raya kasa da tsohon gwamnan Kano Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje ya yi a shekaru biyun farkon mulkinsa.

Indai gwannatin Kani bata daina mana karyar Ayuuka 600 ba ba zamu daina tuna musu yadda Ganduje ya bautawa Kano ba.

A Cikin ayyuka 600 da kuke fada dai mun shaida chuwa-chuwar siyan Akuyoyin da farashin su bai wuce 20k duk guda daya amma gwamnati ta fitar da 328k akan duk guda sabida tsabar sata da rainawa al'ummar Kano hakali😭

Kai jama'a Allah ka ceci Kano🤲😭

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