Dr. Tijjani Sarki

 UNCHECKED DEVELOPMENT UNSEEN COSTS: The Environmental Toll of Tree Cutting in Kano State  By Tijjani Sarki In Kano State, the cutting down of trees, particularly during or after construction, has become a pressing environmental issue. Contractors, driven by the rush for rapid development, are often responsible for the indiscriminate cutting of trees without any plans for replanting or replacement. This practice not only damages the environment but also undermines the principles of sustainability. Trees, which are crucial for air purification, preventing soil erosion, and maintaining a balanced ecosystem, are being lost with little to no effort to restore them. The contractors' failure to take responsibility for replacing the trees they cut down reflects a broader disregard for environmental conservation. While construction projects are important for urban growth, they must not come at the expense of vital natural resources. Unfortunately, many developers overlook the long-ter...

THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF TREE CUTTING IN KANO STATE: A Growing Concern By Tijjani Sarki In Kano State, the cutting down of trees, particularly during or after construction, has become a pressing environmental issue. Contractors, driven by the rush for rapid development, are often responsible for the indiscriminate cutting of trees without any plans for replanting or replacement. This practice not only damages the environment but also undermines the principles of sustainability. Trees, which are crucial for air purification, preventing soil erosion, and maintaining a balanced ecosystem, are being lost with little to no effort to restore them. The contractors' failure to take responsibility for replacing the trees they cut down reflects a broader disregard for environmental conservation. While construction projects are important for urban growth, they must not come at the expense of vital natural resources. Unfortunately, many developers overlook the long-term environmental impact of t...

  TACKLING DRUG ABUSE AND YOUTH VIOLENCE IN KANO:A Proactive Approach for Lasting Peace. By Tijjani Sarki Kano, the capital city of Kano State, has been grappling with the rising menace of thugs and criminal activities, often tied to rampant drug abuse. For months, these elements have caused significant distress to the public, leading to negative socio-economic consequences for the state. In response to this escalating crisis, the Kano State Government has taken a bold step by launching a task force aimed at addressing the issues of drug abuse and substance misuse. This initiative is a proactive measure to mitigate the harmful impact of these problems on public safety and well-being. We commend the remarkable leadership of Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the timely establishment of the 21-member Kano State Peace and Youth Rehabilitation Committee. This thoughtful initiative highlights his commitment to ensuring long-term peace and rehabilitating the youth of t...

 THE ALARMING IMPLICATIONS OF HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS AGAINST SENATE PRESIDENT Godswill Akpabio:Safeguarding Women's political Participation in Nigeria. By Tijjani Sarki It is deeply disheartening that in a nation striving to improve women’s political participation and encourage young girls to pursue education, we now face a situation that threatens to undermine these efforts. In many parts of Nigeria, cultural and religious barriers still restrict women's mobility and their ability to engage with men outside their immediate family. Against this backdrop, the behavior of Senate President Godswill Akpabio towards Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and similar actions-risks having a chilling effect on women's involvement in politics. Such behavior from a high-ranking official can discourage women from engaging in politics, as it creates an environment where they may fear mistreatment, marginalization, or retaliation. The allegations against the Senate President that he made inapp...

  EMPOWERMENT IN THE NIGERIAN CONTEXT: The Idle Situation, Corruption, and the Path to Genuine Transformation. By  Tijjani Sarki Empowerment is widely recognized as the process of equipping individuals with the knowledge, resources, and skills necessary to take control of their own lives. In an ideal scenario, empowerment allows people to harness their full potential, break free from poverty, and contribute to their society's overall development. However, in Nigeria, the concept of empowerment is often misunderstood and misused, particularly by those in political power. While the intention behind empowerment initiatives is to reduce idleness and underemployment, these efforts frequently fall short due to poor execution, lack of transparency, and misuse as political tools. In many cases, rather than uplifting the population, these programs perpetuate corruption, inefficiency, and the continued state of idleness. The Idle Situation in Nigeria With a population of over 200 mi...

 COMBATING ILLICIT ACTIVITIES: The Need for Robust NGO Oversight in Kano State. By Tijjani Sarki The need for profiling NGOs and donor agencies at the state level, especially in Kano State, is critical in developing robust internal frameworks that complement federal efforts. These frameworks would ensure that civil society organizations (CSOs) adhere to national regulations, promote transparency, and hold the NGO sector accountable, particularly in combating illicit activities such as money laundering. Several Nigerian states have already taken proactive steps to enhance oversight mechanisms for NGOs. For example, states like Borno, Lagos, and Edo have established dedicated committees or agencies to actively monitor NGO activities and ensure they operate within legal boundaries. This approach is essential to curbing corruption, misuse of funds, and criminal activities such as money laundering and human trafficking. These state-level efforts help address the increasing risks posed b...

 APPLAUDING KANO STATE GOVERNMENT's FORESIGHT TO PROFILE NGOS AND DONOR ORGANIZATIONS IN KANO STATE   By Tijjani Sarki I commend the Kano State Government for inaugurating the High-Powered Committee on Profiling NGOs and Donor Organizations. This decisive move underscores a strong commitment to ensuring that NGOs and donor organizations align with the state’s development priorities, values, and laws. The committee’s focus on transparency and accountability is critical, especially given the recent concerns regarding some organizations with fraudulent and evil activities  The allegations involving USAID-funded NGOs promoting terrorism-related activities highlight the urgency of this initiative. Reports linking certain foreign-funded organizations to illegal activities, including financing terrorism, make the establishment of this committee essential to protect Kano State from potential abuses and destruction of the good moral values and religious practices, under the guise ...