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.

The newly elected Chairman of Rano Local Government, Alh. Muhammad Naziru Yau, has made a strong commitment to enhancing security, supporting youth empowerment, and promoting women’s development.
His remarks came during the swearing-in ceremony for ten councilors and the vice chairman held at the Rano Local Government Secretariat.

Addressing a crowd of officials and community members, Chairman Yau outlined his vision for a safer, more inclusive Rano, vowing to collaborate closely with local security agencies to safeguard lives and property.
He emphasized that supporting youth and women is essential for the community’s growth, pledging resources and programs aimed at the groups.

The event received significant backing from key figures, including Hon. Ibrahim Malami, who represents Rano in the State House of Assembly, and Commissioner for Women Affairs Haj. Aisha Lawan Saji.
Both officials urged the new council to initiate projects that align with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s vision for statewide development, stressing the importance of community-driven progress.

In a formal ceremony, Magistrate Hasiya Mukhtar Ismail administered the oath of office on Vice Chairman Hon. Tukur Muhammad and councilors representing various wards, including Ibrahim Maaruf (Rano Central Ward), Sani Ismail (Rano Dawakin Ward), Muhd Haruna (Zinyau Ward), Inusa Hashim (Zurgu Ward), Ahmad Jibrin (Yalwa Ward), Lawan Usaini (Rurum Tsohon Gari), and Sabo A. Dauda (Saji Ward), among others.

Expressing his support, the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Isa Umaru, represented by Khalid Uba Wakili, affirmed his willingness to guide the newly elected officials in their duties.

The new leadership’s focus on security, youth empowerment, and women’s development reflects a growing commitment to community advancement and local prosperity in Rano Local Government.

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.