Gaya Youth Awareness Association - GAYAA

14/06/2026

The Nigerian Constitution is clear: “The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.

On June 14, 2026, that promise was buried with retired Major General Rabe Abubakar.

Abducted on May 30 along the Katsina–Matazu road with his wife, the former Director of Defence Information died two weeks later in bandits’ captivity from complications of diabetes and hypertension.

His captors held him for 14 days. Security agencies knew.
Yet a man who once spoke for the Nigerian Armed Forces died in the hands of criminals he spent his life fighting.

When bandits can ambush a retired Major General, hold him for weeks, and watch him die, it means the state has lost control.

When farmers cannot go to their farms,
When students are kidnapped from schools,
When roads are death traps,
And when no one is arrested or deterred
That is not “ongoing operations”.
That is abdication of duty.

The Defence Headquarters says operations have been “intensified”.
The President has condemned the killing.
The Senate has sent condolences.

But condolences do not bring back the dead.
Condemnations do not rescue those still in the bush.
Intensified operations that take 14 days to fail a general will take years to fail the rest of us.

The Government has failed in its most basic duty: to guarantee the protection of lives and property.

Banditry is not an act of God.
It is policy failure.
It is intelligence failure.
It is political failure.

Stop asking Nigerians to be patient while we bury our best.
Deploy real resources.
Arrest enablers.
Take back territory. NOW.

If the government cannot protect a Major General, it cannot protect you.

Your Permanent Voter’s Card is your last line of defense.
Collect it.
Use it in the next election to vote out every official who treats insecurity as a press release and not an emergency.
Vote out those who have the mandate to end this but fold their hands.
Vote for leaders who will put Nigerians’ lives above politics.

General Rabe served Nigeria with honour.
He deserved to die in peace, not in captivity.

Let his death be the moment Nigerians say: ENOUGH.
No more excuses. No more failure.

04/06/2026

🚨 The biggest mistake Nigerians can make in 2027 is voting for a name instead of a candidate.

As the 2027 General Elections approach, it's time to move beyond political slogans, ethnic sentiments, religious affiliations, and empty promises. Our votes should be based on competence, character, integrity, and a proven track record of service.

Before casting your vote, ask these important questions:

✅ What has this candidate achieved in previous positions?
✅ Do they have a clear plan for improving security, education, healthcare, and the economy?
✅ Are they accessible and accountable to the people?
✅ Have they demonstrated honesty and transparency?
✅ Will they prioritize the interests of citizens over personal gain?

Remember, elections are not just about choosing leaders, they are about choosing the future of our communities, our children, and our nation.

A credible candidate may not have the loudest campaign or the biggest political structure, but they will have the vision, capacity, and commitment to deliver results.

🇳🇬 Nigeria deserves leaders who serve, not rulers who seek power for themselves.

Your vote is your voice. Use it wise!

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

Ranar Tsaftar Al’adar mata ta Duniya – 28 ga Mayu

Al’adar mata abu ne na dabi'a.

Kowace yarinya da mace ta cancanci samun kayan tsafta masu aminci, da tattaunawa a bayyane kan lafiya da tsaftar al’adar mata.

A wannan rana, baza muyi shiru ba, wajen yaki da rashin samun damar sayan kayan tsafta da mata ke bukata a yayin al’ada, haka kuma dole a tabbatar babu wacce ta kasa zuwa makaranta, aiki, ko rayuwa saboda al’ada.

27/05/2026

May Allah accept our sacrifices, forgive our shortcomings, and fill our hearts with peace, happiness, and endless blessings. May this Eid-ul-Adha bring joy to you and your family, strengthen our īmān, and grant us all success in this life and the Hereafter.

Taqabbalallāhu minnā wa minkum May Allah accept from us and from you.

Eid Mubarak.

26/05/2026

Abba Kabir Yusuf Approves N20,000 Eid Goodwill Package for State and Local Government Civil Servants

The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a special goodwill package of Twenty Thousand Naira (N20,000) for civil servants across the state and all 44 local government areas as part of efforts to support workers ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The intervention, which comes shortly after the successful payment of May 2026 salaries, is targeted at civil servants on Grade Levels 01 to 14 in both state ministries and local government councils.

This compassionate and worker-friendly initiative reflects the Governor’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity, and wellbeing of the hardworking men and women who form the backbone of the public service in Kano State Government.

In recognition of the prevailing economic realities and the financial demands often associated with festive periods, the Governor considered it necessary to provide additional relief to enable workers celebrate Eid with joy, comfort, and renewed hope alongside their families and loved ones.

The gesture further underscores the administration’s inclusive governance philosophy and its determination to ensure that no segment of the workforce is left behind in the government’s people-oriented policies and programmes.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s continued dedication to improving workers’ welfare, enhancing productivity, and sustaining a motivated public service capable of delivering quality service to the people of Kano State.

His Excellency also extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to all civil servants and the good people of Kano State, praying for peace, prosperity, unity, and continued blessings for the state and the nation at large.

22/05/2026

Maternal Deaths in Kano State: A Preventable Crisis Demanding Immediate Action.

The rate of maternal deaths from pregnancy-related complications in Kano State remains alarmingly high. Recently, four pregnant women died within the same ward in Kumbotso LGA. This is not an isolated incident, it reflects a systemic failure that continues to cost women their lives.

The truth is simple: most of these deaths are preventable.
Effective referral systems, functional primary healthcare facilities, strong community support, and behavior change interventions can avert the majority of maternal deaths. No woman should die because she could not reach care in time, or because the care she reached was not functional.

Kano State government, with support from partners and stakeholders, is making investments in primary healthcare. This includes the renovation and upgrade of PHC centers, engagement of Community-Based Health Workers (CBHWs), and solarization of facilities to improve service delivery.

These are important steps. However, critical gaps remain:

1. Weak Community-Based Health Information System (CBHIMS):
There is a significant amount of health data at the community level but never captured or used for decision-making. Without accurate, timely data from communities, planning and resource allocation remain disconnected from reality.

2. Delays in seeking and accessing care:
Cultural barriers, low health literacy, and poor referral linkages between communities and PHCs delay timely intervention. These delays are often fatal.

3. Accountability gaps in health financing:
Budgets earmarked for maternal and child health are not always tracked or utilized efficiently. Without robust monitoring, resources do not translate into results.

Reducing maternal mortality cannot rest on government alone. It requires coordinated action from all stakeholders.

We call for the following:

1. Strengthen Community-Based Health Information Systems:
Invest in training CBHWs and community volunteers to collect, report, and use health data. Real-time community data should feed directly into LGA and state-level planning.

2. Activate Community and CBO Ownership:
Community-Based Organizations and local leaders must support government efforts through community mobilization, referral support, and behavior change interventions. Communities should not be passive recipients but active owners of their health system.

3. Adopt PHCs through Partnerships
Philanthropists, CSOs, development partners, and private sector leaders should adopt and support specific PHCs. Adoption models have worked in other states to ensure facilities are staffed, equipped, and functional year-round.

4. Enforce Accountability in Health Financing:
Strengthen monitoring and tracking of health budgets at federal, state, LGA, and PHC levels. Citizens, media, and civil society must be empowered to demand transparency on how funds are used and what results they deliver.

5. Move from Meetings to Measurable Action:
Conferences and papers alone will not save lives. Commitment must translate into funded, time-bound actions with clear accountability frameworks.

Call to Action

Every stakeholder has a role:
1. Government: Ensure PHCs are functional, staffed, and supplied. Prioritize data-driven planning.

2. Communities & CBOs: Mobilize, educate, and support referrals. Break the silence around maternal health.

3. Partners & Philanthropists: Adopt facilities and fund targeted interventions that close critical gaps.

4. Citizens: Demand accountability. Ask what your local PHC has and what it needs.

Maternal mortality is not just a health issue, it is a governance, community, and moral issue. We cannot continue to hold meetings while women die in our wards.

The time for action is now. Every hand must be on deck, and every life must count.

GAYA YOUTH AWARENESS ASSOCIATION (GAYAA)
22/05/2026

17/05/2026

Gaya LGA is Thirsting: A Cry for Water and Action

By Gaya Youth Awareness Association - GAYAA

As the sun beats down relentlessly on Gaya Local Government Area, life has become a daily struggle for survival. The weather is extremely hot this season, and with it, the demand for water for domestic use has skyrocketed. But while our thirst grows, water itself is disappearing.

For over a decade, there has been no meaningful investment in water supply infrastructure in Gaya LGA. Boreholes have dried up or broken down. Piped water is a memory for most communities. Families now trek long distances, queue for hours, and pay exorbitant prices to private vendors just to get a jerry can of water for cooking, bathing, and drinking. Children miss school. Women spend their days searching instead of working or caring for their families. The sick and elderly suffer the most.

This is not just inconvenient. Water scarcity is horrendously affecting life in Gaya LGA. It is damaging our health, weakening our economy, and eroding the dignity of our people. In 2026, no community in Kano State should be living like this.

We cannot accept silence any longer. Water is a basic human right, not a luxury for a few.

We call on every stakeholder who has a responsibility to the people of Gaya:

To the Chairman of Gaya LGA, you are closest to us. You see the queues, you hear the complaints. Use your office and your budget to declare water a state of emergency in Gaya. Prioritize repairs, drilling, and partnerships with NGOs and the private sector now.

To the Members of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Gaya, speak for us on the floor of the house. Make this crisis visible. Push for special intervention funds and hold the executive accountable for past neglect.

To the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, you have shown commitment to human capital and basic services across the state. Gaya needs that commitment now. We ask you to direct the Ministry of Water Resources to conduct an urgent assessment and release emergency funds for water projects in Gaya LGA. Our people cannot wait another year.

To traditional leaders, community leaders, and philanthropists, your voice and resources matter. Rally support, mobilize communities, and partner with government to make water flow again.

The people of Gaya are hardworking and patient, but patience without action becomes suffering. We are not asking for favors. We are demanding the basic infrastructure that allows life to function.

Invest in water for Gaya. Do it now, before this crisis claims more of our , our time, and our future.

Gaya is counting on you.

15/05/2026

STATEMENT BY KANO STATE CIVIL SERVANTS ON THE UPCOMING MINIMUM WAGE REVIEW

As responsible civil servants in Kano State, we find it necessary to contribute our voice ahead of the anticipated national minimum wage review expected in the coming period toward 2027.

It is no longer news that Nigeria is currently experiencing significant economic pressure affecting the cost of living. Essential needs such as food, transportation, housing, electricity, and healthcare have all increased beyond what the present wage structure can reasonably accommodate.

In practical terms, the current minimum wage has become increasingly inadequate to sustain the average Nigerian worker and their family with dignity.

Against this backdrop, we respectfully urge the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and all affiliated labour unions to approach the forthcoming negotiations with firmness, clarity, and a strong commitment to workers’ welfare.

We also wish to emphasize that workers across the country expect a wage structure that reflects present economic realities. In this regard, there is a growing consensus among many workers that the next minimum wage should be realistically aligned with the cost of living, and not be less than ₦300,000, if meaningful welfare is to be achieved.

It is important to state that this position is not driven by sentiment, but by observable economic conditions affecting millions of Nigerian workers.

We also observe, in comparative terms, that those in political offices enjoy remuneration structures that are significantly higher and more cushioned, while the average worker continues to bear the full weight of inflation and economic hardship.

A fair and stable society must ensure that those who serve the nation at all levels are treated with equity and dignity.

Workers are not demanding excess. They are demanding sustainability, fairness, and economic balance.

We therefore call for a negotiation process that is transparent, realistic, and centered on the welfare of the Nigerian workforce.

A motivated workforce remains the foundation of national productivity and development.

23/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at Gaya Youth Awareness Association - GAYAA