The Rano Local Government Legislative Council has formally dissociated itself from recent remarks by Hon. Kabiru Alasan Rurum, the federal representative for Rano/Kibiya/Bunkure, following his controversial statements against the NNPP Kwankwasiyya movement.
This was contained in a statement by Zonal Information Officer, Rano Local Government Rabiu Khalil Kura which was made available to the National Update on Tuesday.
According to the statement during a legislative session on Monday, Hon. Lawan Usaini raised an urgent motion addressing Rurum’s comments, urging the Council to take a stand.
The motion also highlighted concerns over Rurum’s condemnation of NNPP Kwankwasiyya .
The motion, which received unanimous backing, called on Rurum to focus on supporting the state’s leadership in addressing pressing local challenges, including economic issues and policies impacting Kano State.

House Leader Rt. Hon. Ahmad Abdullahi Jibrin declared that Rurum’s opinions do not reflect the stance of Rano’s residents or NNPP allies in the area. Emphasizing loyalty to Eng. Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Council reinforced its dedication to unity, progress, and the well-being of Kano State’s citizens.
The Council’s position is a clear message of unity and commitment to the development and progress of Kano State.

The Chairman of Rano Local Government Area, Hon. Muhammad Naziru Yau, has committed to addressing the persistent conflicts between farmers and herders, promising to create a peaceful environment where both groups can coexist harmoniously.
This pledge was made during a public hearing on the 2024 budget held at the Rano Local Government Secretariat.
Zonal Information Officer, Rabiu Khalil Kura in a statement made available to the National Update quoted Hon. Naziru to have emphasized his administration’s resolve to prevent any further encroachment on grazing routes and to foster an atmosphere free from discord.
“We will ensure a harmonious and friendly environment, free of rancor, where farmers and herders can engage in their activities without conflict,” he stated.

In attendance at the hearing was the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, who was represented by Dahiru Sanda Ibrahim, Director of Agricultural Services at the Ministry for Local Government.
He highlighted the need for Rano to diversify its revenue sources and reduce reliance on federal allocations, urging the local government to explore alternative funding to support sustainable development.

“Over-dependence on monthly allocations from the federal government will not be sustainable for the council. Rano must diversify its sources of income to ensure continued development,” said Ibrahim.

The Village Head of Shangu, Alhaji Sabo Bello, also addressed the gathering, appealing for a healthcare clinic to be built in Shangu and for improved road connectivity between Rano and Shangu to enhance agricultural transportation.

The event saw a strong turnout, including village heads, ward heads, councillors, department heads, and representatives from various community groups and associations, all gathered to discuss the local government’s 2024 fiscal plans.

As the controversy over the take home pay of Nigerian senators continues, the Senator representing Kano South, Senator Sumaila Kawu, has revealed that he earns over N21m monthly as a total take-home package.

Contrary to the N13.5m claims in some quarters the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has disclosed that each Senator takes N1,063,360,00 as monthly salary and allowances.

The Chairman of RMAFC, Mohammed Bello Shehu, made the disclosure through a statement in Abuja on Tuesday

He said, each Senator collects a monthly salary and allowances of N1,063,8860.00 made up of basic salary- N168,366,70; motor vehicle/fuel maintenance allowances- N266,50.00, Personal Assistant N42,216.66, Domestic staff N126,650.00 Entertainment N50,660.

Others are– Utilities N50,660.00, Newspapers/ Periodicals N25,330.00, Wardrobe N42,216,66.00, House maintenance N8,443,.00 and Constituency  Allowance N422,166.66 respectively.

However, Senator Kawu in an interview with British Broadcasting Hausa Service, on Wednesday morning disclosed that although his monthly salary is about N1m, but his total take-home was N21m, a wide margin from figures quoted by RMFAC.

Kawu said, “The amount of salary I receive per month is less than N1m, if there are cuts, it comes back to about six hundred thousand naira and a little something as salary.”

He noted that there are usually a few deductions by the RMFAC.

The issue of the amount of money received by federal lawmakers stirred up fresh controversies since last week.

Last week, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who was president between 1999 and 2007, had Friday in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital while receiving in audience, six members of the House of Representatives, led by Ikenga UgoChinyere who visited him, chided the federal lawmakers for fixing their salaries and emoluments.

During the parley, Obasanjo said, “In your case, with all due respect, you’re not supposed to fix your salaries. But you decide what you pay yourself, the allowances that you give yourselves (including) newspaper allowances.

“You give yourselves all sorts of things, and you know it is not right. It is immoral, (yet) you are doing it, the Senate is doing it, and you are beating your chests about it. In some cases, the executive gives you what you’re not entitled to. You all got N200 million (each).”
Recall that former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, had publicly disclosed that each Senator collects a monthly running cost of N13.5m in addition to the monthly N750,000 prescribed by the commission.

It would be recalled that the Senate in a Statement on Sunday refuted the claims by Obasanjo stating that they were unfounded.