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Most private schools operate illegally in Kano State – Official
The Kano State Government says most private schools in the state operate illegally without licence.
Mr Muhammad Sanusi-Kiru, the state’s Commissioner for Education said this in an interview with Our correspondent on Thursday in Kano.
“Majority of the schools are not captured in our data bank, so, by implication, they are operating without the knowledge of the government.
“Also by implication, they are operating without paying necessary tax to the government, they do not have certification, so, by implication they are operating illegally.
“I assure you that we are introducing some radical reforms in the sector, because even the revenue some are paying there is nothing to write home about.
“By the time we decentralise the operations of the private schools management board, we will introduce zonal offices to regulate their activities,” he said.
Sanusi-Kiru added: “This will make officer to be responsible and accountable for the number of schools in their zone, and the officers will report to the executive secretary of the board.
“Such will assist us to have the complete data and the number of private schools operating in the state.
“By doing this, we are going to engage them in head count, we are going to know the total number of their enrollment and their teaching staff. Because, all these are important in what we call education planning.
“When you are planning education, you need to Know what is here and what is not there. By the grace of God, I assure you by next year, you are going to see a reburst change in the sector.”
He said that proprietors found disobeying government’s directive on the reduction of third term school fees will be sanctioned.
He said that those that were registered who disobeyed the order, may lose their licenses, to serve as deterrence to others.
“This third term we are talking about, has only seven weeks, they should be fair to parents to accept the reduction, instead of spending 15 weeks in the term, they were given only seven weeks.
“And after the seven weeks, they are going for two weeks break, before returning for another term, and they will start asking parents to pay another school fees, they are not fair at all.
“We wanted to ask them to reduce the fees by 50 per cent, but we considered some of their challenges and reduced it to 25 per cent, ” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government has set up a committee to inspect all private schools in the state to ensure that they operate within the standard set.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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