Tag: Senator Barau
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MILEAGE! Senator Barau offers scholarships to 1,000 in Kano Central, Kano South; facilitates 7 varsity study centres
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has concluded arrangements to offer scholarships to 1,000 students to pursue degree programmes in ICT-related fields through the Barau I Jibrin Foundation (BIJF). The beneficiaries would be the pioneer students of the seven study centres of the Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, that would be…
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Outcome of Ondo poll, a further endorsement of APC, Tinubu’s administration – Senator Barau
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has hailed the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, describing it as a further endorsement of the ruling party. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the APC as the winner of last Saturday’s…
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Senator Barau hails General Gowon at 90
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has paid tribute to former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on his 90th birthday. Senator Barau, who also serves as the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, commended the elder statesman, describing him as the chief promoter of national unity. In a…
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Defection: Senator Barau receives hundreds of NNPP members, says era of ‘red cap’ over in Kano soon
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has received hundreds of grassroots leaders of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it would soon be rare to see someone with a red cap, the symbol of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State. Responding to a question…
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NWDC to address infrastructure gaps, stimulate economy in North West – Senator Barau
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has said that the North West Development Commission (NWDC), recently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will address the infrastructure gaps in the seven states of the North West geopolitical zone. President Tinubu had, on July 23 this year, signed the North West Development Commission (NWDC)…
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Eid-El-Kabir: Senator Barau rejoices with Muslims, seeks adherence to the spirit of the season
Ahead of tomorrow’s Eid-El-Kabir, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has rejoiced with the country’s Muslims, urging them to demonstrate the true spirit of the season by reaching out to the needy. Senator Barau, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, called on Muslims to…
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One Year in Office: You have navigated a once-adrift ship to safety, Senator Barau tells President Tinubu
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the government’s first anniversary, describing the president as a great leader and a visionary of modern Nigeria. Senator Barau, in a statement to commemorate the first anniversary of the government, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and…
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Constitution Amendment: Senator Barau harps on collaboration with all stakeholders
Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Review of the Constitution, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has called for robust collaboration among all stakeholders to drive the ongoing constitution amendment process to a successful conclusion. Senator Barau stated this on Saturday at the joint retreat of the secretariat and consultants…