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Hausa Post It was in the late 2011 when some faithful youth of Funtua Local Government’s indigene discussed on issue of development. Sambo Idris Sambo.

It was deliberated that whoever wants development of a society should either join or form an association to achieve his aim. The association as it is aimed at fetching development to the people of Funtua Local Government started consulting some dignitaries and high profile personalities for elderly advices. The Association was registered with the Katsina State Government on March, 2012 after reach

ing all the standards needed to register through the guidance of His Eminence, Sarkin Maskan Katsina Hakimin Funtua, Alh. From March, 2012 the association started sanitizing some drainages where the association bought some instruments needed for the work i.e. hoes, cutlasses, shovels etc. with the fund it raised through weekly contributions. We had also received a donation of new shovels from the Chairman of AuwalSalga Nigeria Limited, Alh Lawal Salisu Salga in the year 2012. It continues to operate thus. The association also contributed in so many ways in order to assist humanity. VISION
To unite the youth of Funtua under a single platform to face the challenges of life through generating new ideas and intellectual exercises whereby a courageous, disciplined and expedient future community is strengthened; by so doing the Funtua community will be among the best community so far ever. MISSION
Funtua Youth United for Development currently embark on the following activities which in our view will lead to achieving its main objectives;
1. Peace: as peace is the key to all development, the association campaigns on the importance of peace through organizing public lectures symposiums, workshops, sensitization campaign etc.
2. Developmental Projects: Funtua Youth United for Development also encourages community development through executing possible developmental projects.
3. Education: Funtua Youth United for Development also assists students on their academic career through organizing quizzes, debates and also supplying them with learning materials.
4. Health: On health sector, Funtua Youth United for Development also assists some patients with some possible items needed in the health facility e.g. cards, syringes, etc.

13/08/2024

Mineral Resources in Katsina and Northwestern Nigeria: A Potential Catalyst for Unrest

Katsina State, especially its southern region - the Funtua zone, is rich in mineral resources including kaolin (found in Kankara, Bakori, and Faskari), quartz (present in Bakori, Faskari, and Funtua), asbestos (in Faskari), gold (in Bakori and Faskari), marble, feldspar (in Faskari), and precious stones like tourmaline. While these resources hold substantial potential for economic advancement, they also pose significant risks of unrest, as evidenced by similar situations in other mineral-rich regions globally. This issue extends beyond the Funtua zone and Katsina State, impacting the broader northwestern Nigeria where similar dynamics are observed. Presently, this has resulted in loss of lives and properties, with incidences of kidnapping, displacement, arson, restricted access to farms, and bandits taking over security roles in areas such as Yarmalamai and Maigora in Faskari LGA of Katsina South.

Katsina South, with its abundant mineral deposits, reflects the broader trend seen in other regions where resource discovery and exploitation have led to conflict and violence. The Niger Delta in Nigeria, where oil wealth has sparked militancy, is a stark reminder of how natural resources can become a curse rather than a blessing. The illegal oil bunkering and related activities have prolonged conflicts and contributed to widespread insecurity in the region.

Similarly, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) illustrates how the abundance of minerals such as coltan, diamonds, and gold can fuel conflict. Armed groups often engage in violent struggles to control these resources, financing their activities through the illegal mineral trade. This has resulted in prolonged civil war, massive loss of life, and severe developmental setbacks.

Katsina State is experiencing similar challenges, with the potential for escalation if its mineral wealth is not managed properly. Valuable minerals like gold and precious stones attract criminal elements, leading to increased banditry and kidnapping. These groups may seek to control mining sites or extort legitimate operators, further destabilizing the region by disrupting farming and local economies.

The Northwestern Region: A Broader Perspective

The challenge of managing mineral resources extends beyond Katsina to the broader northwestern Nigeria. States like Zamfara, Kaduna, and Sokoto also possess significant mineral deposits.

Zamfara, known for its gold reserves, has seen a rise in banditry and illegal mining, with criminal gangs using these activities to fund their operations. The violent conflicts in Zamfara highlight the risks associated with unregulated mining and its potential to exacerbate violence and insecurity.

Kaduna State, with its mineral resources, faces similar issues. The discovery of valuable minerals in areas already experiencing ethnic and religious tensions can intensify existing conflicts. The competition for control over these resources could lead to further
violence, undermining peace and stability efforts.

Potential Mitigatory Measures

To prevent the mineral wealth of Katsina and other northwestern states from becoming a source of conflict, it is crucial to implement comprehensive regulatory frameworks. This includes enforcing mining laws, ensuring transparency in the management of mining revenues, and engaging actively with local communities to ensure they benefit from the resources.
Promoting legal mining operations and providing alternative livelihoods for those involved in illegal mining are essential steps in mitigating these risks. By creating economic opportunities unrelated to resource exploitation, the government can help reduce the incentives for criminal activities.

Additionally, investing in infrastructure and education in these regions can foster a more stable environment, allowing mineral resources to contribute to sustainable development rather than fueling conflict.

Conclusion
The mineral resources of Katsina State and the broader northwestern region of Nigeria present both significant opportunities for economic growth and substantial risks of unrest. By learning from past experiences and implementing proactive measures, the government and stakeholders can ensure these resources are harnessed to promote peace and development, rather than conflict and instability.

Yusuf Saddam Saleh, Ph.D. (IV)
MSc Environmental Management, BSc Geography

Note: This is an explanatory essay and reflects my analysis and interpretation. It does not represent the views of other individuals or organizations.

04/09/2023

WANE RAGO DA RIGAR SAKII!!!

Shaho Firgita 'Yan Tsaki ✊
Lafia Jikan Sarki ✊
Lafia Dan Sarki ✊
Lafia Sarki baban kowa✊
Lafia Baban Sarki ✊
Lafia Karaminsu Babbansu ✊
Allah ya kara rusa shirin makiya 🤲
Goruba Kin Gagari Bakin Amale Sai Lasa✊
Murucin Kan Dutse Baka Fito Ba Sai da Ka Shirya✊
Wane Kare da Buzun Zaki, Sai Dai Kallo Daga Nesa✊
Saka Gaban Ka Inda Kake So Jikan Waliyyin Allah✊
Ran Sarkee Yadade Me funtua Da maska. ✊

Daga shafin
Bishir Iliya Funtua

An Baiwa Jami'an Tsaro Damar Harbi A KatsinaAn saka dokar harbi ga ƙauraye da masu ƙwacen waya da makami a KatsinaA wani...
04/05/2023

An Baiwa Jami'an Tsaro Damar Harbi A Katsina

An saka dokar harbi ga ƙauraye da masu ƙwacen waya da makami a Katsina

A wani mataki na daƙile ayyukan ta'addanci da Ƙauraye keyi a Katsina da kuma fashin waya da makami, hukumar Yansanda ta saka dokar harbi ga duk wanda aka k**a da ƙoƙarin salwantar da rayukan al'umma.
Kazalika rundunar ta bayyana cewa ta ba jami’anta umarnin shiga har cikin gidaje domin kamo masu laifi musamman masu laifukan ƙwacen waya da masu faɗan ƙauranci dama fashi da makami a faɗin jihar a hukuntasu.

Kakakin rundunar CSP Isah Gambo ne ya sanar da haka a yayin wata fira da Jakadiya ta yi da shi a ofishinsa da ke hedikwatar ƴan sandan a ranar Litinin ɗin da ta gabata.

A cewar rundunar ta lura da yadda fashi da makami gami da ayyukan ƙauraye da salon ƙwance ma mutane waya yake neman zama ruwan dare a jihar nan da wannan muƙaddashin ƙwamishinan Ƴansanda, DCP Muhammad, ya umurci ko wane baturen ƴan sanda da ya sanar da jami’an da ke ƙarƙashin shi cewa daga yanzu duk wani da aka samu da laifin ƙwacen waya ko wani laifi na ƙauranci ko fashi da makami to su tabbatar sun bi shi har

ƙarƙashin gadon mahaifiyarshi su kamo shi.
Kakakin ya tabbatar da cewa Jami'an ƴan sandan sun samu Umarnin yin harbi ga duk wanda ya fito da makami yana menan ya tunkare su ko ya raunata jama’a, saboda haka a shirye jami’ansu su ke su buɗe wuta kan duk wani gungun ƴan fashi da makami da ke addabar al’umma a faɗin jihar.

A bayanin nasa ya shawarci masu hawa Kekenapep da su riƙa taka-tsan-tsan da kuma lura da irin mutanen da ke tuƙa keken su kuma guji hawa Kekenapep mai mutum biyu a gaba don gudun kar a yi masu wani abu da zai zama barazana gare su koma rayuwarsu baki ɗaya.

Isah ya kuma ƙarfafi gwiwar Al’umma musamman maza da su riƙa ƙoƙarin kare kansu daga irin farmakin waɗannan ɓata garin tare da shiga cikin shiri yayinda za su shiga wani yanki ko Unguwar da s**a san akwai ire-iren waɗannan ɓarayin wayar.
Daga Ƙarshe ya yi kira ga iyaye da su kasance masu sanya ido kan motsin yayansu, ya ce bai k**ata ba iyaye su kyale yaransu kara zube ba tare da bincikensu ba idan sun gansu da wani abu da ya fi ƙarfin samunsu.

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21/05/2020

News Bulletin
20th May, 2020

Gamayyar Ƙungiyoyin Funtua (Coalition of Funtua Community-based Organizations) na farin cikin sanar da al'ummar garin Funtua da kewaye cewa an samu nasarar dawo da Babbar Transformer (15MVA) dake tashar wutar lantarki dake Katsina Road, Funtua (Katsina Road Injection Substation).

Idan ba mu manta ba, tun kwanakin da s**a gabata ne wannan gamayyar Ƙungiyoyin ta ziyarci Hukumar KEDCO inda s**a gabatar da korafe korafen al'umma game da matsalar wutar da ta addabi yankin na Funtua tare da gabatar da shawarwarin da ake sanya ran in an bisu cikin ikon Allah idan an bi su za'a kawo ƙarshen matsalar. Ɗaya daga cikin abubuwan da muka nema shine maido wannan Transformer da aka kai gyara kusan shekaru 3 da s**a gabata.

Godiya ta musamman ga mai girma Sarkin Maskan Katsina Hakimin Funtua Alh Sambo Idris Sambo bisa goyon baya gudummawa gami da jajircewar shi tun farkon yunkurin. Godiya ga Alh Dr Umaru Mutallab, shima ya bada gaggarumar gudummawa wurin ganin an dawo wannan Transformer tun lokacin da aka gabatar mai da korafin. Alh Garba Lawal Garba (Cocoa) shima ya bada gaggarumar gudummawa duka Allah Ya saka musu alkhairi.

Yanzu haka dai ma'aikatan KEDCO na ta ƙoƙari wurin haɗa wannan Transformer.
Coalition na kira ga al'umma da su ƙara haƙuri kuma su cigaba da addu'a.

Domin sanin haƙiƙanin labari sai ku ci gaba da bibiyar Coalition.

Signed
Coalition Secretary

24/04/2020

News Bulletin
Thursday, 23rd April, 2020.

Coalition of Funtua Community-based Organizations is an an umbrella organisation for the entire youth based Associations in Funtua. The Coalition has observed recently the critical situation faced by the people of Funtua especially business owners who are at the verge of collapse due to lack of energy supply and the critical insecurity being faced as a result of low shading that encourage hoodlums and miscreants to hide under the darkness and perpetuate crimes. It is in view of the above and the continues outcry by the community members that informed the decision to form the Coalition and work towards alleviating these challenges.

The Coalition under the guidance of His Highness Sarkin Maskan Katsina, District Head of Funtua, Alhaji Sambo Idris Sambo hosted a joint meeting beetween the Coalition, the Dirsttrict Head and the Regional Manager, KEDCO on Thursday, 23rd April, 2020. The meeting discussed major issues and concerns bordering the power supply in Funtua. Suggestions were given and deliberations made and way forward were agreed upon.

Earlier on, the Coalition had on 17th April, 2020 paid a courtesy call to the Regional Manager and the Regional Officials of KEDCO. During the visit the Coalition appealed for increased power supply, reduction of money paid by non metered customers among others. It courtesy call was fruitful and has led to the improved hours of power supplied in Funtua as can be noticed recently.

Furthermore, the District Heads office meeting also succeeded in convincing the KEDCO to review and reduce the charges on estimated billing if the Community can help them expose the loopers and reduce the number of illegal connections which will naturally increase the number of registered customers who will be paying for themselves.

They appeal to the District Head and the Imams to support sensitization of people to shun illegal connections otherwise known as looping. The high billing is always caused by increasing number of people supplying power to others without them being registered.

The meeting also acknowledged the efforts being made by the Regional Manger regarding the returning and installation of the 15 MVA transformer that has been in Kano for repairs and promised to support the Regional Office by appealing to our politicians and leaders to support his efforts if need arises.

Community members are advised to exercise patience and cooperate with the Coalition and the KEDCO officials to ensure steady power supply is achieved in the entire zone.

Ibrahim Muazzam Funtua
Ag. Secretary
Coalition of Funtua CBOs

COALITION OF FUNTUA CBOs MEETS KEDCOA Coalition of Community-based Organisations in Funtua has on Friday, 17th April, 20...
20/04/2020

COALITION OF FUNTUA CBOs MEETS KEDCO

A Coalition of Community-based Organisations in Funtua has on Friday, 17th April, 2020 met with the officials of Funtua Regional Headquarters of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) with the aim of proferring lasting solutions against the erratic power supply Funtua faces on recent times.

The Coalition is made up of Funtua Consultative Forum, Funtua Youth United for Development, Funtua Funtun Dutse Development Association, United Karadua Youth Development Association and a host of other Community-based associations operates in Funtua.

Earlier in his speech, the Chairman of the Coalition, Alhaji Umar Aminu Imam, FSEPH enumerated the challenges faced by the people of Funtua following the erratic power supply. He listed some negative consequences of the problem and forwarded some recommendations which, among other things were the ways to reduce the bill, bringing back the 15MVA Transformer back to Funtua, increased power supply and compensation in the event of force outage.

The Regional Manager in charge of Funtua region which comprises nine local government areas of Funtua Zone promised increased power supply to the town and advised on ways to follow in order to have a reduced bill.

The Coalition hereby appeal to the general community to please remain calm and keep praying for the best.

In first picture from left: Saddam Yusuf Saleh, Chairman of Funtua Youth United for Development (FUNYUD); Uzairu Muhammad, Zonal Secretary, United Karadua Youth Development Association; Mai Saje, Admin Officer, KEDCO; Shehu Abdullahi, Publicity Secretary, Funtua Consultative Forum; Alhaji Salihu Habib Maska, Member of the Coalition; Auwalu Yusha'u, the KEDCO Regional Manager; Alhaji Umar Aminu Imam, FSEPH, Chairman of the Coalition; KEDCO Account and Finance Regional Officer; Mubarak Abubakar, Zonal Chairman of United Karadua Youth Development Association and Ibrahim Muazzam Ibrahim, Secretary, Funtua Youth United for Development (FUNYUD).

Ibrahim Muazzam Funtua
Ag. Secretary
Coalition of Funtua CBOs

21/09/2017

WALLAHI MATASA LOKACI YAYI!
Matasa muji tsoron Allah, musan yak**ata ko kuma qannenmu suyi mana Allah yaa'isa.
Mu matasa muke saida kanmu, in banda rashin sanin yak**ata da sanin ciwon Kai yaushe zamu zauna ana mana mulkin mallaka a kaikaice.
Sakarai wawa an hada ka fada da matasa yan'uwanka kan wayar banza ko kudi yan qalilan. Kawai wasu sakarkaru sun sai maku wayoyi kuna ta cima yan 'uwanku mutunci alhali dansa na Amurka Kai ko ya hanaka karatu da Sana'a.
To wallahi ba zai yiyu ba.
Wai shinma in banda rainin wayau kullun ce mana suke yi kune manyan gobe (shuwagabanni gobe).
Wai shin har yanzu goben ba tayi ba ne?
Wai kuna tunanin wadannan tsofaffin da ke riqe da akalar mulki za su ce 'matasa lokaci yayi kuzo ga mulki?'
Allah qaryane ko kadan!
Rannan muna wurin Farfesa Ango AbdullahI, yace mana "Matsalar Najeriya itace rashin jagoranci nagari, ku matasa kune Zuku gyara, Amman kuna da matsala, kuna da son abun duniya, ba kwa duba cancanta, sai kuce wane ya cancanta amman baida kudi, to ku sani duk wanda ya baku kudi kuka zabe shi to sai yaci riba domin dan kasuwa ne, abunda ya baku shine jarinsa, ribarsa kuma itace taskar Al'umma".
Haba matasa! Wai meke damun mu NE?
Wai yaushe zamu kawo gyara ne?
Bari in gaya maka wani abu, bincike ya nuna cewa, mutun Daya a cikin bakwai (1/7) ke samun aiki bayan kammala makaranta da shekaru uku (3).
Mutun nawa ne s**a gama jamia a unguwarku Kawai?
Nawa s**a samu aiki?
Nawa albashinsu ke iya riqe su?
Akwai gyara wallahi kuma ni da kai kadai ne zamu iya kawo gyara!
In kai dan kwangila ne, sau nawa aka baka?
Daga su sai matansu da yayansu..
Wai nawa suke bamu ne da baza mu canza su musa samari masu kishi ba, wadanda ke da son cigabanmu..
Abun kunya wai har akwai shugaban da bai tabo, bai ciro, wai ya kafu, kuma in yace kayi sai kayi! Karya ne wallahi, ba maiyi sai Allah. Ba don kwadayi da yayi mana yawa ba da shi muka fara cirewa mu nuna mai mu matasa mune kasa gabawa daya.
Wallahi kuzo mu tausaya ma qannenmu domin in aka tafi a haka sai sun mana Allah wadarai!
Mune zamu kawo gyara kuma lokaci yayi.
Ku sani in mun zabi mutun yaqi yi mana aiki, doka ta bamu damar yi masa kiranye.
Matasa lokaci yayi, mu mike tsaye mu kwato yanci...
Ku sani matasa ne s**a gina Najeriya lokacin da s**a rike mulki, lokacin suna da himma da hamasa, amman na yanzu duk sun tsufa, yayansu kawai suke gani ba mu ba.
Muje mu binciki tarihi mu gani su Sardauna suna yan shekara nawa s**a fara shugabanci.
Buhari yana 40 dai dai ya zama shugaban kasa,
Gen. Gowon yana 28,
Dan masani yana 25 yaje majalisa.
Allah shi kiyaye.... A dai gyara ko kuma asha matsananciyar wahala.

05/06/2017

Sanata Abu Ibrahim Bai San Funtua Na Bukatar Jami’a Ba – Inji Kwamared Saddam Yusuf Saleh
• Sanata Abu Ibrahim bai san Matsalolin mu Ba
• Da ya sani da ya dauki mataki
Na shagala ina ta aikawa gwamnan jiha da sako (Aminu Bello Masari) tunanina a matsayin sa na wanda ya futo daga yankin Funtua zaiyi adalci a wurin rarrabar da jami’o’I a yankunan uku dage a jahar, sai dai rashin aikata hakan ba abun bakin ciki bane sosai, domin shi gwamnan yasan matasalar mu (ka fadi ka kara, muna bukatar jami’a). Duk da yake har yanzu ina mai mika tambayata zuwa ga Gwamna, nayi Imani, akwai aikin inganta ruwa da aka bayar don aiwatarwa a hedikwatar bangarora uku dake a jaha, amma ni ban san inda aka kai na Funtua hedikwata ba!
Tsohon gwaman jaha, Barista Ibrahim Shehu Shema yayi amfani da matsayinsa da karfin ikonsa ya samar da jami’a a garinsa na Dutsin ma.
Abun da yafi bakin ciki da bacin rai shine yin la’akari da sanata mai wakiltar yankin Funtua, wanda bai ma san ma menene matsalar mu ba, ai gwamma ma gwamna shi ya sani sai dai baiyi wani abin azo a gani ba, amma wannan sanatan bai san ma yankin na bukatar jami’a ba! Da ya sani kuwa ai da ya gabatar da korafinsa a majalisa k**ar yanda takwaransa mai wakiltar yankin Daura ya gabatar kuma ya cinma nasara.
Abun bakin ciki da ban tsoro shine bayanin da na samu daga wurin magatakardar kungiyar FUNYUD cewa ance mu rubuta bukatar mu don tura ma sanata Abu Ibrahim akan Jami’a! Amsata gare shi itace A’A! Me yasa yayi takara har yaci ba tare da sanin matsalolin jama’a ba? Shin wai ma yana da tsari kuwa? (Blueprint)
Wannan shine dalilin da yasa nayi rubuta da harshen hausa cewa kafin a zabi mutun, wasu tambayoyi na bukatar amsa
1. Menene gudunmuwarka ga al’umma kafin ka shiga neman takara
2. Menene matsalolin da al’ummarka suke fuskanta
3. Ya ka shirya magance su.
A daidai wannna madakata, ina bukatar sanata Abu Ibrahim da ya nuna mana Tsarinsa na zaben shekara 2015.
Mai girma sanata, muna sane da cewa wannan shine karonka na hudu a majalisar dattijai, ka kasance a majalisa tun shekara 1999 a karkashin inuwa daban daban, kuma ko da yaushe muna zabenka, tambayar a nan itace, me ka kawo mana na cigaba wanda akalla matasa biyu ke amfana a yankin Funtua?
Kana sane da cewa masana’o’inmu sun mutu kurmus, babu ayyukan yi, matasa basu da abunda za suyi da zai amfane su da wadansun su, abisa dalilin haka da yawansu sun zama yan bangar siyasa, yan yankar aljihu, barayi, saida kwaya da sauransu. Abunda kawai ya dame ku shine samar da masa’anta a kasashen ketare, wasun kuma har su kan gina matatar mai a Ghana, Ina fatan baka cikinsu!
Ana ta yaye dubbannin dalibai duk shekara daga makarantun sekandire gashi babu da wata jami’a a yankin su wadda za su samu yin karatu a ciki, mai zai hana su jife ku? Wannan ma wani dalili ne, ka sani cewa abunda ka shuka shi zaka girba.
Ka bani umarni ince, matasa sun zama mabarata, suna nan kan kwana da dandali suna jiran wani Alhaji ko dan siyasa da zai wuce su yabe shi don ya basu N500, alhali kuwa ku yayanku na can kasashen waje suna karatu, suna kashe dala da fan kala-kala, mu kuma kun barmu da naira mara daraja ga wahalar samu. Dubi irin goben da kuke ginawa!
Ka kara bani dama ince, sanatoci a Nigeria sune s**a haddasa mana talauci, talauci na kirkira bana Allah da annabi ba.
Na samu halartar wata lakca wada kumgiyar FCF ta shirya inda na tsinkayi wani mai ba Gwamna shawara na musamman na cewa “mu yan siyasa mune muka haddasa lalaceawar matasa” hakika na yarda da zancen shi gaskiya ne. yan siyasa na nan suna ta kokari dare da rana wurin bata tarbiyyar matasa.
Mai Girma sanata, a lokacin da irin su sanata Dino melaye da Sanata Ali Ndume ke ta kokari wurin kare yancin kansu da na mutanensu kana ina kuma me ka keyi?
Kar ka manta, kai ne shugaban kwamiti na yan sanda, muna nan muna jira muga wata gudunmuwa zaka ba mutanen yankinka Funtua.
Kai a maganar Gaskiya, ka bar matasa su jaraba, mungode maka akan aikinka.

Kwamared Saddam Yusuf Saleh Ne Ya Rubuta
Malam Ibrahim Muazzam Ibrahim

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