Khadijah Aliyu Over ninety-eight thousand under-five children were immunized against polio in Tudun Wada local government area, Kano. The primary healthcare coordinator, Alhaji Habibu Musa Sumaila stated this shortly after the completion of the exercise. He used the opportunity to thank the traditional leaders, parents and other stakeholders for their support towards the success recorded in just concluded as well as previous campaigns in the local government. Tudun Wada local government caretaker chairman, Dr Umar Isah Rugu-Rugu revealed that the local government would collaborate with the state government to improve healthcare delivery in the area. He urged husbands to ensure…
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards improving the welfare of workers. The governor disclosed this during the May Day celebration, held at JB Yakubu Secretariat Complex, Gusau, the state capital. According to him, the state government would actively involve workers in the governance of Zamfara while pledging to fully implement the six points of his administration’s Rescue Mission, which will form the basis of the transformation agenda. Governor Dauda explained that he recognized workers’ vital role in delivering services and implementing government policies, as workers and government are partners in…
Residents of Makoda local government area Kano, were thrown into mourning following the drowning of three students at Tomas Dam,located between Makoda and Dambatta. Reports indicate that the three students of Audu Bako college of Agriculture Dambatta, Ibrahim Abubakar Sunusi, and Salisu Ado boarded a boat which capsized in the middle of the river. SIMILAR: Tragedy:Borrow Pit Collapse claims 7 lives in Kebbi Qur’anic Sch. The public relations officer Kano state fire service Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi pointed out that,Dambatta fire station recieved a rescue call and mobilized a team where they succeeded in rescuing 21 year old Ibrahim alive. He…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced that his administration is set to initiate a housing scheme to provide decent and affordable shelter for workers in the state under the National Housing Fund Scheme. The Governor made the disclosure during the International Workers’ Day celebrations held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on May 1, 2024. Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, the Governor explained that the state government is ready to provide land for the construction of the houses as soon as stakeholders involved in the process conclude discussions. In a press statement issued to…
Investment in Education has been identified as the gateway towards societal advancement and development. The Provost Aminu Kano College of Education AKCOE Dr Ayuba Ahmad Muhd made the indication during the opening of a two-day workshop organized for Academic Staff of Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and higher Institutions of learning across the nation. Dr Ayuba Ahmad dwelt on the need to prioritize research for Academic excellence where he urged participants to use the opportunity and participate actively in making the workshop highly interactive and tap the knowledge from the erudite education administrators. He further stated that the initiative of organizing…
The Federal Government has said that the new minimum wage will take effect from today, Wednesday, May 1, although the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage is yet to conclude its negotiations. The government also said the workers would not lose anything as the new minimum wage will take effect from today. The minister of labour Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, stated this on Wednesday while addressing Nigerian workers at the May Day celebration in Abuja. She said it is regrettable that the new national minimum wage is not ready before today, but that a wide consultation is ongoing to ensure that the…
The speaker Kano State House of Assembly Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore felicitates with workers on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the speaker Kamaludeen Sani Shawai and made available to newsmen in Kano. The Speaker described Kano workers as the most important drivers of positive change in the state and the country. Falgore stated that the contributions of employees to the development of Kano, and Nigeria over the years are not just impressive but commendable despite challenges. ” I salute all workers in Kano and Nigeria while pledging…
The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf says his administration would enhance the welfare and working conditions of workers in the state. The Governor stated this during the International Workers Day celebrations held at Sani Abacha Stadium Kano. Represented by his Deputy Alhaji Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, said his administration would not relent in ensuring timely payment of salaries and pensions of retirees geared towards improving their welfare. He noted that plans are underway to initiate a befitting Housing Scheme for workers, stressing that when fully unveiled the scheme would pave the way for workers to own Houses at affordable…
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigerian workers on the occasion of Workers’ Day, which is celebrated annually to honour the lifeblood of our country. The President commends Nigerian workers for their devotion to the peace, progress, and development of the nation, which is reflected in their tireless efforts and patriotic spirit to keep the national engine running smoothly. President Tinubu acknowledges the contribution of Nigerian workers across all sectors – from the clerical officers who ensure proper documentation and correspondence distribution, to the security officers who remain vigilant through all seasons, to the teachers who secure the future of our nation…
Stakeholders in the health sector have urged the Kano state government to increase sensitization and advocacy on the importance of anti-natal care to reduce maternal mortality. This was part of resolutions at the end of a two-day inception and co-creation meeting on layering RMNCAH+N high-impact interventions and scaling up MNCH Innovations in Kano. The meeting features insightful discussions, presentations and interactive sessions to identify opportunities for collaboration innovation and action. While setting objectives and expectations for the workshop, the state reproductive maternal newborn child and adolescent nutrition (RMNCAH+N) focal person Ramatu Aliyu Ibrahim pointed out that the meeting was to align…