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MONDAY , NOVEMBER 8, 2004   RAMADAN 26, 1425 A.H.           Educ commissioner queries director over fire incident KANO state commissioner for education, Hajiya Balaraba Bello Maitama has querried a department in the ministry for late reporting of a fire incident at the Aminu Kano Community Commercial College, Goron Dutse. The commissioner who was accompanied by her permanent secretary and some directors of the ministry who paid an unscheduled visit to the school was shocked to learn that the incident happened over a week ago without her knowledge. Hajiya Balaraba who visibly showed her anger over the situation, warned that henceforth, such emergencies must be reported promptly for necessary attention. According to a press release signed by Alhaji Abdu Usman, chief public relations officer of the ministry, the commissioner sympathized with the school authority, staff and students as well as the victims and assured that government would soon provide relief items to alleviate their sufferings. She further directed the physical planning personnel of the ministry to visit the school and assess the extent of damage of the affected areas for appropriate action. While conducting the commissioner round, the principal of the school, Malam Bashir Mahammad Fagge said the incident occurred eight days ago at about 2.30 p.m and it was communicated to the department of schools management at the ministry's headquarters. He explained that as a result of the fire, part of NYSC lodge building was completely razed down, while properties including personal belongings of the corpers were destroyed. The principal added that, though the immediate causes of the incident could not be ascertained, however preliminary reports indicated that the fire may have emanated from a nearby bush fire. In the meantime, efforts are being made to resettle victims at a nearby staff quarters, while the state director of NYSC along with other officials of the directorate had paid a sympathy visit to the school. The state commissioner for information, Alhaji Garba Abubakar who is also the state chairman NYSC governing council had earlier paid a similar visit to the college. SITE TOOLS Print This Page   EMAIL THIS PAGE Friend's Name: Friend's  Email: Your Name: Your Email:           � Triumph Publishing Company Limited 2004

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