Khadijah Aliyu The Kano state commissioner of health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has urged zonal directors and directors to ensure judicious use of medical items and consumables provided by the state government. Dr. Abuabakar made the call while handing over cleansing materials to 44 facilities during an event to commemorate one year in office of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf and achievements of Hospitals management board HMB held in Kano. He pointed out that, the Kano state government would do all it takes to deliver on its promises to ensure quality healthcare delivery. The commissioner noted that, agencies and departments under…
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Khadijah Aliyu The United nations childrens fund UNICEF says Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states account for about 70% of reported cases of circulating polio variants in Nigeria. The chief of UNICEF field office Kano, Mr.Rahma Rihood Muhammad Farah stated this during a volunteer community mobilizers (VCM) training held in Ungoggo local government area, Kano. According to him, the volunteers were recruited to help stop the spread of the circulating variant polio virus type 2 (cVPV2) across the five states. Mr. Rahma maintained that 2,108 VCM were recruited in the first phase across 23 LGAs in Kano and Katsina…
Sani Haruna The Principal of Government Girls Secondary School Dutsinma, Katsina State, Hajiya Umma Tukur, urged the graduates of the 2024 Academic Session to be good ambassadors of their respective schools and immediate communities. She made the call during the Annual graduation and prize-giving ceremony of the 23 students who graduated and memorized the Qur’an. Hajiya Umma Tukur congratulated the graduates and advised them to utilize the knowledge they have acquired during their time at the school for the benefit of their future life. She also stated roles of moral standards of education as well as quality teaching and learning…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has urged the authorities at the 44 local government areas of the state to increase their efforts on revenue generation, warning that they could face budget cuts for the upcoming year if they fail to do so. This was sequel to deliberations during a report presenting on audited public account regarding the 44 LGAs for the year 2018 by member representing Fagge constituency Tukur Muhammad during plenary, presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Member representing Ungoggo Aminu Saa’du expressed concern about the poor management of public finances. ”without a corresponding…
The Chairperson of the Kano state chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Hafsat Sani, and three other officials, has resigned from their positions in the association. The other officials who resigned are the secretary, Elizabeth Yila, the assistant secretary, Ruquayya Umar, and the treasurer, Shamsiyya Ibrahim. During a congress meeting held at NUJ hall on Monday, Chairperson Hafsat Sani announced their resignation, citing personal reasons. The secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Yila highlighted that, they were appointed not elected and have equally carried out the responsibilities bestowed on them to the best of their capacity. “It has nothing…
In an effort to revitalize agriculture and ensure food security, the Caretaker Chairman of Gaya Local Government, Alhaji Abubakar Jazuli Usman, has launched an initiative to provide high-quality seeds to farmers. Represented by the deputy chairman Alhaji Mudi Hassan Gaya, he emphasized the importance of agriculture to the local economy and the need to support farmers with essential inputs like seeds. He assured the farmers of the local government’s commitment to their well-being and success. Abubakar maintained that this initiative is part of the Kano state government’s efforts to make Kano a hub for agricultural excellence. The chairman added that…
In an effort to avert frequent river accidents that have claimed many lives and resulted in the loss of properties, the Kano State government KNSG has reiterated its commitment to purchase and distribute new boats to the three local government areas most affected by such incidents. The State Commissioner of Transportation, Engineer Muhammad IbrahEngineer Muhammad Diggol disclosed this during a visit to Bagwai, Garko, and Tudun Wada LGAs. Engineer Muhammad Diggol described the initiative as part of the efforts by the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to promote the transportation system and enhance the socio-economic development of the…
Longton Yakubu The Kano state government KNSG has said some of the girls boarding schools closed down by the previous administration would be reopened for academic session in September. Senior Special Adviser to the governor on girl-child education Hafsat Aminu, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ learning workshop on gender responsive education budgeting(GREB), organized held in Kano. According to her, the state government under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Yusuf has approved the rehabilitation of the over 20 schools shut down by the past administration to boost access to girls education and reduce out of school children. “We are on the…
Abdullahi Kano The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has emphasized the importance of revitalizing Kano industries in addressing the growing concern of social vices in the state. Chairman of the forum, Dr. Umar Faruk Gwani, made this declaration during an event organized by the Mai Biyayya Foundation in Kano. Dr. Umar Faruk Gwani explained that revitalizing closed industries would lead to increased job opportunities, employing youths and significantly reducing social vices such as thuggery, armed robbery, drug abuse, and other crimes. He urged federal, state, and local governments to intensify efforts in reviving industries,aimed at providing more job opportunities to the…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assured readiness to conduct Local Government election in Kano state. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the governor made the hint during a stakeholders meeting with the leadership of the ruling New Nigeria Peopls Party (NNPP) at Africa House, Government House, Kano on Friday. The Governor revealed plans to conduct the council poll in due compliance with Judgment of Supreme Court that affirmed financial autonomy to the third tier of Government. Governor Yusuf emphasized the importance of respecting the rule of law and maintaining financial prudency, accountability, and transparency in…