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KW/12/08/19//Vol.93

KDSG Inaugurates Judicial Commission of Inquiry

NYIP & G Honours Kaura Chair

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

MINISTRY OF HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

KDSG swears-in more Political Appointees, Appoints 15 Heads of Agencies

MLGA, Traditional Institutions Reaffirm Synergy

MHSSD Synergizes for Better

Service Delivery

From L-R- Martins Akumazi, DG Programme Implementation, Altine Jibrin, DG KADGIS, Atiku Musa, Auditor-General Local Government

and Shizzer Bada, Accountant-General of Kaduna State, while taking their Oath of Office at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna.

Kaduna Weekly Monday, August 12th, 2019 02

n i t s b i d t o

i n t en s i f y t h e

protection of lives

and property of

its citizens, the

Kaduna s ta te

government has

inaugurated the

Judicial Commission of Inquiry to

look into the incessant communal

crises in Kajuru, Kachia, Chikun

Local Government Areas and

their surrounding communities.

During the inauguration at Sir

Kashim Ibrahim House, Governor

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai said the

commission has the mandate of

investigating, ascertaining and

identifying the immediate and

remote causes of all instances of

disturbances from 2017 to date.He enjoined the commission to identify individuals, traditional and religious institutions and other associations that might have contributed to the build up of the d is turbances and recommend further action by government.

KDSG Inaugurates Judicial Commission of Inquiry

IEl-Rufai a lso tasked the commission to assess, determine and establish the extent of loss of lives and property and other forms of damage caused during the disturbances and to also identify the perpetrators of the dastardly act for further action by the state government. The commission has Justice Isa Aliyu, a Judge of the Kaduna State High Court as its Chairman, while AVM Abdullahi Shehu ( r td . ) , a former Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Mr. B. C. Osuji, a former Assistant Director in the Kaduna State Command of the SSS, AIG UU Shehu ( r t d . ) , a f o rme r Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Mrs. Hannatu Ugah, a former Head of Service of Kaduna State, Rear Admiral Ferguson Bobai (rtd.) a former Flag Officer Commanding Western Navy Command who also retired as Chief of Training and Operations at the headquarters of the Nigerian Navy and Alh. Auwal Aliyu Damau, also a retired Permanent Secretary in the

Kaduna State Civil Service, Muhammad Sani Isa, a trained mediator, who is also a Director in the Interfaith Mediation Centre, Reverend Dr. Yusuf Biniyat, a Senior Pastor of the ECWA Church and former Executive Secretary of the ECWA Kaduna South District Church Council, Salim Musa Umar, an associate of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue who has been active in peace building in Kaduna and Plateau States, will all serve as members of this Judicial Commission.

Also, Barrister Edward Andow,

Director of Commercial Law in

the Ministry of Justice will be the

Secretary to the Commission

while Barrister M.I.Aliyu, Director

of Citizens Right Department, will

serve as Counsel to the

Commission.

Governor El-Rufai further stated

that the Commission of Inquiry

which is expected to make

appropriate recommendations to

government on steps to be taken

to forestall future occurrence of

such disturbances, will have no

more than three months to

conclude its work after the

inauguration.

While expressing confidence in

the committee's capability to

carry out this heavy task, the

governor further stated:

“My Lord, ladies and gentlemen,

you have all been chosen for this

very difficult assignment due to

the in-depth knowledge you have

of Kaduna State, or expertise in

t h e a r e a s o f s e c u r i t y

management, conflict and peace-

building as well your established

objectivity in assessment of

situations and people.

“One of the problems that have

driven conflict in Kaduna State is

Justice Isa Aliyu, Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry while signing his Oath of Office during the inauguration.

that people have taken sides in

these conflicts, not based on

reason but along ethnic or

religious lines.

“We are confident that from the

track record of the chairman and

members of the Commission, you

are well above that. We have

selected the members from all

parts of the country, but with in-

depth knowledge of Kaduna

State, because we believe that

the conflict in Kajuru and

surrounding areas is of interest to

the entire nation. Every Nigerian

has a stake in knowing what is

happening in Kajuru and

surrounding communities.

“The Kaduna State Government

expects that the work of the

Judicial Commission of Inquiry

will not only establish the facts

but will also help government and

the communities involved to

advance peace and justice. We

wish My Lord, the chairman, and

members every success in this

daunting assignment.”

He further revealed that while the

Judicial Commission of Inquiry

was being constituted, the

Kaduna state government and

the local government councils

have taken up steps to stabilise

the situation in the area.

Thus, security detachments of

the police and Civil Defence have

been placed in Kajuru axis as well

as the establishment of a Forward

Operating Base by the Nigerian

Air Force.

In addition to that, Peace

d i a l o g u e s a m o n g t h e

c ommun i t i e s h ave b een

encouraged by the Kaduna State

Peace Commission and the

Kajuru Local Government

Council.

The state government has also

commenced rebuilding the

Kasuwan Magani market that was

burnt during the October 2018

conflict. The market is being

modernised and expanded to

accommodate previous shop

owners as well as interested new

entrants.

“It is our hope that community

leaders will encourage people to

lift their gaze above division, to

embrace a common humanity

and respect the right of everyone

to life, liberty and legitimate

livelihoods. The toll of death and

suffering does not have to

continue, if everyone does their

duty for peace and harmony.” He

expatiated.

In an interview, shortly after the

inauguration, the Chairman of

the commission, Justice Isa Aliyu

promised to complete the task

within the stipulated period of

three months as directed by the

governor.


Members of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry while taking their oath of office.

Members of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry while taking their oath of office.

From L-R- James Kanyip, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Governor,

Saude Amina Atoyebi, SSA Admin/Secretary to the Governor, Maryam Abubakar

SSA Public Communication, Zainab Mohammed, SSA Economic Matters &

Musa Usman, SSA Projects while being sworn in.


he Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has

administered the oath of office on more political appointees at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House,

Kaduna.Speaking during the event, Governor El-

Rufai said that he was happy to swear-in this set of public servants who according to him, are most qualified, humble enough and have agreed to serve the people of Kaduna state.He also assured that his administration is committed to moving Kaduna state to the next level by making Kaduna better, welcoming to all and safe for everyone. According to him, this task is a daunting one that will require a lot of sacrifice from the appointees.“The next three years will be full of sleepless nights, work-over during weekends and very little time for family and friends cause that is a sacrifice we all have to make to move Kaduna state to

KDSG swears-in more Political Appointees, Appoints 15 Heads of Agencies

the next level”. He stated.First to take the oath was Balarabe Abbas Lawal, who was reappointed Secretary to the State Government The next set was Martins A k u m a z i a p p o i n t e d D G Programme Implementation, Altine Jibrin, DG KADGIS, Atiku Musa, Auditor-General, Local Government and ShizzerBada,

the first female Accountant-General of Kaduna State.While the last batch were: James Kanyip, appointed Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Governor, Saude Amina Atoyebi, SSA Administration /Secretary to the Governor, Maryam Abubakar, SSA Public Communication, Za i nab Mohammed , SSA Economic Matters and Musa Usman, SSA Projects.S im i l a r l y, 13 Pe rmanent Secretaries in Kaduna State were sworn in. While being sworn in, Governor El-Rufai charged that they must guide commissioners of their respective ministries to discharge their duties well and f unc t i on e f f e c t i ve l y and efficiently. The 13 Permanent Secretaries include: Adamu Mansur, Ministry of Human Services & Social Development, Nuhu Buzun, Public Service Office, Abdullahi Sani, SUBEB, Stephen Joseph Ministry of Environment and Ibrahim Jere, Establishment & Training Office. Others are: Mahmud Yamusa, Planning & Budget Commission,

Balarabe Abbas Lawal, Secretary to the State Government, exchanging pleasantries with Gov. El-Rufai after taking his Oath of Office.

Musa Adamu, Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Murtala Dabo, Ministry of Finance, Mahmud Shuaibu, Ministry of Health, Umar Ibrahim, Political Matters and Umma Ahmed, Quality Assurance Authority.In a related development, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has approved the a p p o i n t m e n t s a n d reappointments of heads of 15 agencies of the Kaduna State Government.A statement from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor, Media & Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye disclosed this and further stated that three new persons have been elevated to head agencies, while one person moves to a different agency.The persons appointed to head the fifteen state government agencies are as follows:

1. Dr. Baka Isah, Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Aids Control Agency

2. Dr. Joseph Maigari, Director- General, Kaduna State Bureau for Substance Abuse, Prevention and Treatment

3. Ibrahim Ismaila Ahmed, Managing Director, Kaduna State Media Corporation

4. Basheer Bature, Statistician-


From L-R- Adamu Mansur, Human Services & Social Devt, Nuhu Buzun, Public Service Office, Abdullahi Sani, SUBEB, Stephen Joseph, Environment and Ibrahim

Jere, Establishment & Training while taking their Oaths of office.

From L-R- Mahmud Yamusa, Planning & Budget Commission, Chris Umar, Justice, Habiba Shekarau, Civil Service Commission, Musa Adamu, Local Government Affairs,

Murtala Dabo, Finance, Mahmud Shuaibu, Health, Umar Ibrahim, Political Matters and Umma Ahmed, Quality Assurance Authority while taking their Oaths of office.

General, Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics

5. Bashir Muhammad, Director- General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms

6. Engr. Lawal Magaji, Managing Director, Kaduna State Roads Agency

7. Aisha Saidu Bala, Director- General, Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority

8. Ismail Umaru Dikko, General Manager, KASUPDA

9. Dominic Bincike Dogo, General Manager, Community & Social Development Agency

10. Dr. Muhammad Nura Sani, MD, Kaduna Mining Development Company

11. Umar Waziri, MD, Kaduna Investment and Finance Company

12. Hadiza Hamza, MD, Kaduna State Development and Property Company

13. Mohammed Dayyabu Paki, DG, Kaduna Facilities Management Agency

14. Kabir Goma, ES, Kaduna Industrialization and Micro- Credit Management Board

15. Lawal Jibrin, General Manager, Kaduna Environmental Protection Agency.The statement further stated that the appointments take immediate effect.

he Commissioner, Ministry of

Human Services and Social

Development, Hajiya Hafsat Baba

has reiterated the readiness of the ministry

to collaborate with relevant MDAs in

discharging her mandates to the citizens of

Kaduna state.

She made this commitment while leading a

coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

under the auspices of Partnership for Advocacy in

Haj. Hafsat Baba, Commissioner, MHSSD (right) and Mal. Mahmud Shuaibu, Perm. Sec. MoH (left) during the courtesy visit.


the ministry through the Local Government Service Board will keep on creating avenues for regular interface between LG political and non-political officials as well as staff of the traditional institutions. Doing this, he said, will promote better understanding amongst the various categories of LG personnel.In their separate remarks, the Secretary to the Emirate Council, Alh. Barau Musa Aliyu (Sarkin Fulanin Zazzau), Alh. Abbas Fatika (Sarkin Fadan Zazzau) explained that they were sent by His Highness, Alh. Dr. Shehu Idris, the Emir of Zazzau and Chairman, Kaduna State Council of Chiefs to congratulate and welcome the Commissioner back to the Ministry of Local Government and to give him assurances of the emir and the emirate council in general.The council identified with Governor El-Rufai for the giant strides so far recorded by his administration in its first term in office especially in the area of security, job creation as well as rural and community transformation. They pray that Almighty God will continue to guide him in his second tenure in office. The delegation also enjoined the commissioner not to hesitate in contacting the emirate council on any traditional or chieftaincy matter he wishes to have more clarification on as they will be available for him at all times.They also requested the commissioner to initiate and put in place modalities that will strengthen and promote a healthy working relationship between the emirate council and the LG chairmen within the emirate to avoid unnecessary delays in arriving at a decision. In his response, Alh. Ja'afaru Sani promised to do everything humanly possible to address the issues raised within the shortest possible time and urged them to be patient and continue with the good service they have been rendering to the society as the present administration plans to address all anomalies in government affairs.

MLGA, Traditional Institutions Reaffirm Synergy

Government will continue to work in synergy with traditional institutions in the state to ensure a secured, peaceful and harmonious atmosphere which is key to sustainable development. The Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Alh. Ja'afaru Ibrahim Sani made this known in Kaduna while receiving on courtesy visit, members of the Zazzau Emirate Council. Alh. Ja'afaru Sani described traditional institutions as the custodian of culture, historical heritage and pillar of societal harmony whose contribution in every aspect of good governance cannot be underestimated. He expressed appreciation to the traditional institutions in the state for the remarkable contributions they have offered to the government at all other levels, especially in the areas of maintaining law and order, conflict resolution and harmonious coexistence amongst the people of the state.The Commissioner also disclosed that the ministry is currently working towards mapping out a blue print that will look into its mandate with a view to ensure maximum output and speedy service delivery for traditional institutions in the state to be carried along in the blue print.Alh. Ja'afaru Sani further informed the council members that the ministry is determined to ensure cordial working relationships between the traditional institutions and local government councils. Therefore,

A group photograph of the Zazzau Emirate Council delegation with Alh. Ja’afaru Sani, Commissioner, MLGA and Mal. Musa

Adamu, Perm. Sec. MLGA during the visit.

MHSSD Synergizes for Better Service Delivery


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Child & Family Health (PACFaHatSCALE) on an

advocacy visit to the Ministry of Health.

Mrs. Baba also commended the CSOs for their

effort in ensuring good and healthy living for

children and women.

While playing host to the team, the Permanent

Secretary, Kaduna State Ministry of Health, Mr.

Muhammadu Shuaibu explained that Kaduna state

government is leaving no stone unturned in

providing health facilities and services to the

citizenry. He further assured of the provision of

expanded supplies and consumables as well as

better built and equipped facilities.

Also, speaking during the advocacy visit, Mr. Sati

Bartholomew, the Secretary of PACFaHatSCALE

gave an overview of the project to include; routine

immunization, family planning, child killer

diseases (Pneumonia & Diarrhoea) and primary

health care, adding that these areas need

government support.

In a related development, the Commissioner,

Human Services and Social Development, Mrs.

Hafsat Baba has received on courtesy visit, the

State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps,

Malam Isa Wana.

During the visit, the Permanent Secretary of the

Haj. Hafsat Baba (middle), Mal. Adamu Mansur Perm. Sec. th(4 from right) and Mal. Isa Wanna, NYSC State Coordinator th(4 from left), in a group photograph with the management

staff of NYSC and MHSSD.

Ministry, Malam Adamu Mansur assured the state

coordinator and his team of the ministry's

readiness to work with the scheme, noting that it

would work with any organisation with similar

mandates in the interest of the good people of

Kaduna state.

On his own part, the State Coordinator, Malam

Wana said the visit was to familiarize with the

ministry and solicit for cordial working

relationship.

NYIP&G Honours Kaura Chair

Comrade John Jerome Mainasara, Head, Mission and Coordination, Nigeria Youth Initiative for Peace and Good

Governance, Minna (right), presenting an award to Dr. Bege Katuka Ayuba, Chairman IMC, Kaura LG (left).

aura Local Government council will

continue to pay attention to peace

building and critical infrastructural

development that will improve lives

and promote better living conditions of

residents of the area.

The Chairman, Interim Management

Committee of the local government, Dr. Katuka Bege

Ayuba, stated this in Manchock, during a courtesy visit

by the Nigeria Youth Initiative for Peace and Good

Governance (NYIP&G) Minna, Niger state, for the

conferment of an award of Icon of Societal

Transformation on the chairman.

Dr. Katuka was awarded in recognition of his selfless

service and giant strides on infrastructural

development in the local government as well as

uplifting the living conditions of the people, especially

the rural dwellers.

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motorized boreholes at Mallagum, Agban, Kpak,

Bondon, Atakar, Zankam and Anguwan Gbonko,

supply and installation of 15 solar street lights across

the LG area, extension of Local Government

Secretariat and the rehabilitation of roads at Kukum

and Bondon amongst several others.

Presenting the award to the chairman at the local

government secretariat, the leadership of the

organization described Dr. Katuka Bege Ayuba as a

bastion of hope and a role model for youths in the

country.

Speaking during the presentation of the award, the

Head, Mission and coordination, Nigeria Youth

Initiative for Peace and Good Governance, Minna,

Comrade John Jerome Mainasara said they were

attracted by the chairman's developmental strides

and rare commitment to peace and peaceful co-

existence in Kaura local government, hence their

decision to honour him and gear him into doing more

for the people.

C o m m e n d i n g

Dr. Katuka for his diligent service especially his

aggressive rural transformation initiatives, peace

building as well as youth and women empowerment,

Comrade Mainasara urged other public office holders

in Kaduna state and across the country to emulate his

exemplary administrative style and selfless

commitment towards poverty reduction.

Responding, Dr. Katuka thanked the organization for

the gesture and dedicated the award to Governor

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, whom he described as a good

servant-leader and the pillar behind his

administration's successes.

He also cautioned youths against disunity and not to

surrender themselves as cannon fodders to selfish

politicians, who do not mean well for the country but

instead, stand united irrespective of ethno-religious

differences and commit themselves to good courses

that would engender speedy development and peace

in the country.

One block of 2 classrooms and office constructed at GSS Bondon, Bondon Ward by Kaura LGC.

Motorized borehole constructed at Agwam Takad Palace by Bege Katuka’s administration.

Agban Round About constructed by the Bege Katuka administration.

While speaking during the visit, the Chairman

expressed his profound gratitude to the entire people

of Kaura, especially the paramount traditional rulers

of Kagoro, Moro'a and Takad chiefdoms for their love,

understanding and fatherly advice often extended to

him and his team of council members.

He also thanked Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai for

choosing him to serve as the IMC Chairman of Kaura

Local Government and assured residents that in line

with the governor's agenda of putting people first, his

council will not relent in its efforts and aspiration of

taking the local government to the next level of

development.

The Chairman highl ighted some of the

developmental strides of his one year of stewardship

which include: the renovation of the Women

Development Center Kaura, repairs of Fadan Road,

Kagoro, Kpak Market Road to Kagoro, Chief Palace

Road to Water Board junction and rehabilitation of LG

staff quarters.

Others are, the construction of box culvert at Fadan

Atakar, Rafin Gora, Dusai/Safio Kadarko, drainage at

Manchock and Kagoro Markets, construction of 4

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