In its bid to harmonized activities of agencies and parastatal under its supervision in the coming year to achieve one health goal, the Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Development Partners, has organized a 5-Day Health Sector 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) Harmonization. Being conducted in Kaduna State, the workshop is aimed at orienting the stakeholders on Sector Wide Approach (SWAp); finalizing the situation analysis for 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) as well as reviewing and finalizing the MDAs’ level AOP. It will also provide cross validation of the planned activities across MDAs to reduce duplication and improve…
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The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have begun an indefinite strike over failure of the management to address certain issues regarding the welfare of its members. In the communique SSASCGOC/NAFDAC/COMMUNIQUE/VOL.1 issued on October 4, 2024, the aggrieved workers said the move was necessary after several meetings with the management over critical issues that have to do with promotions, salaries, and the general welfare of the staff, failed to yield positive results. The communique listed several issues…
Abbas Bamalli, Katsina Youths and other stakeholders have commended the commitment of an international NGO, Mercy Corps and other partners for their struggle towards ensuring youth peace and security in Katsina State. The stakeholders made the commendation at the end of a two-day intensive youths peace and security dialogue organized in Katsina State. The dialogue was aimed towards creating awareness among youths and other relevant stakeholders, in promoting youth peace and security in the state. Read Also: Mercy Corps advocates peace, harmony among youths in Katsina Some of the participants who shared their experience, said they have never experienced a…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The NNPC Ltd/Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) partnership has conducted a medical outreach, providing free eye health services to individuals with visual impairments in Ohaji/Egbema community of Imo State. Through its “Eye Can See” programme, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the JV dispensed more than 10,000 reading glasses and successfully performed 639 eye surgeries, including cataract removals, for host community members who otherwise had limited access to such vital medical services. The “Eye Can See” programme, which commenced in 2017, has been a beacon of hope in the eastern asset of the NNPC Upstream Investments,…
The Coalition of APC Kano Youth Movement has unveiled its new leadership and rolled out an empowerment program for its members across the 44 local government areas of Kano State. This initiative is a crucial step toward enhancing youth involvement in the state’s political activities and bolstering the party’s strength in Kano. A total of 25 state members, 45 zonal members, 220 local government members, 102 directorate members, and 10 advisory members benefited from the program, which is designed to empower youth at various levels within the party structure. In his address, Hon. Adamu Mukhtar Unguwar Gini, Chairman of the…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The recent comments made by the chairman of Academic staff Union of Colleges of Agriculture (ASUCA), Kano state chapter Abubakar Mohd Bello on the alleged irregularities in staff promotion, nonpayment of arrears allowance and other untrue allegations has been described as sabotage against agricultural development in Northwestern Nigeria. An online newspaper in Kano ‘The Historica Nigeria’ reports that Abubakar Mohd Bello had last week in an interview with some local radio stations in Kano alleged that the Provost of the college Dr. Muhammad Yusha’u Gwaram failed to pay arrears of staff allowances, stagnation on staff promotion…
It is with immense joy and pride that we at Progressives Youth Intellectual (PYI) extends our heartfelt congratulations to our Grand Patron, the Deputy President of the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator (Dr) Barau I. Jibrin, on his conferment with the prestigious national honor of Commander of the order of the Federal Republic (CFR) by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. This recognition is not just a personal milestone for Senator Jibrin but also a testament to his commitment and dedication to the service of the Nigerian people, his exemplary leadership, and his distinguished…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano People of Kano state have been assured of the safeness and effectiveness of polio vaccine, hence the need for giving maximum cooperation for the success of the ongoing campaign against poliomyelitis. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf made the assurance yesterday while supervising the exercise in Kunchi and Tsanyawa local governments respectively. It could be recalled that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has, on 28th September 2024, flagged-off the 2024 polio OBR3 campaign in Dawakin Kudu local government amidst various health stakeholders and mammoth crowd of people. Read Also: KNSG, WHO Flagged-off 2024 Polio…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Zamfara Peace Initiatives Forum (ZAPIF) has emphasized the need for emulating former Gov. Bello Matawalle’s strategy in combating security challenges bedeviling Zamfara state and beyond. ZAPIF Acting Secretary, Alhaji Ahmad Bako, made the suggestion during an interactive session with the newsmen on Monday. Bako, a holder of traditional title of Danmadamin Kucheri, highlighted that the ex-Governor Matawalle and current Minister of State Defense had implemented numerous strategies to combat the banditry and other criminalities that plagued the state. Read Also: High cost of transportation forces workers to resign from jobs ”It is important to recall…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The various changes in government policies have continued to tell on Nigerians especially the recent increase in fuel pump prices and high cost of living across the country. This year alone, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has adjusted petrol pump prices upwards twice from N617 to N855, N950 in Lagos state (depending on the fuel station) and above N1,000 in other states within two weeks in September. Despite these changes, which have tremendously affected market prices and the cost of transportation, Nigerians have devised various means of survival. But the recent increase has not gone…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano Reports says that seventeen state governors have raised committees to implement the N70,000 new minimum wage for workers across the country. The 17 states which set up the implementation committees are Ogun, Ekiti, Sokoto, Kebbi, Osun, Enugu, Borno, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Gombe, Kano, Taraba, Delta, Rivers, Jigawa and Abia. The development is happening as the Federal Government commenced payment of the new minimum wage to its 1.2 million workers last Thursday. The Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, in a memo to the Budget Office of the Federation, noted that the civil servants would be…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology as a tertiary institution of higher learning in Hotoro Kano State has excelled in training students in Agric-related fields and science courses. However, running an institution like FCAPT with such a mandate requires knowledgeable people with expertise and track records in academic excellence and administration. In 2020, the college witnessed a memorable occasion after the appointment of Dr. Muhammad Yusha’u Gwaram as the institution’s Provost, to spearhead its activities for five years. Read Also: List of Courses Offered in FCAPT Kano It is in history that FCAPT records many developmental…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched the 2024 polio OBR3 campaign held in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. Abba Kabir Yusuf during the symbolic launching reiterates his administration’s commitment to combating polio and other childhood diseases. The campaign aims to vaccinate all eligible children in the state, adding that Kano remains one of Nigeria’s 18 high-risk states, making this campaign initiative crucial. Read Also: Kano Health Commissioner Inspects Ongoing Renovation of Nuhu Bamalli Hospital, Set to Commissioned Renovated Building Governor Yusuf emphasized the state government’s determination to intensify vaccination efforts. He vowed to…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The House of Representatives on Thursday approved for first reading a bill seeking an alteration to the 1999 Constitution to allow independent candidates to stand for elective offices in future elections. The proposed law is titled, “A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As amended) to allow for the participation of candidates who are not sponsored by political parties in the presidential, governorship, National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly and local government council elections.” Sponsored by the House spokesperson and member representing Ikole/Oye Federal…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano In a significant development for the communication sector, the President of the Association of Media and Communication Researchers of Nigeria (AMCRON) Professor Eserinune McCarty Mojaye has paid a visit to the former Honourable Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Ali Isah Ibrahim Pantami, CON, FCIIS, FBCS, FNCS. During the visit, the AMCRON President took the opportunity to brief Professor Pantami on the latest activities and progress made by the association. A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of an official letter of invitation, inviting Professor Pantami to attend AMCRON’s upcoming annual conference, slated…
By Olufunmi, Kano Alhaji Ma’amun Da’u, Managing Director, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Authority (HJRBDA), has warned farmers planting near Challawa Gorg dam, against impending flood in the area. Da’u, while addressing the farmers, urged them to dredge the heaps wider to avert flood from washing away their plantings. Da’u, who led the authority’s management on an inspection of the Dam on Tuesday in Kano, said the dam is an inflow from northern Kaduna and Part of Katsina. “The volume of the water is 930 billion cubic meters, 40 meters high and about 100 kilometers square, with about 3, 875 catchment…
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has claimed that both the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and President Bola Tinubu are aware of the alleged involvement of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, in banditry activities within the state. Governor Lawal stated that he had formally reported these allegations to the NSA and the President, providing them with supporting evidence. This development follows Matawalle’s recent denial of any ties to bandits, during a televised interview. The former governor challenged Lawal and General Ali Gusau (retd.) to swear by the Holy Quran that they are not involved in the ongoing banditry…
Abbas Bamalli, Katsina The Personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Katsina command, have walked round some areas in the state to promote peace. The walk, which took place in Katsina on Tuesday, was part of activities by the command to celebrate the 2024 International day of Peace. The day is being celebrated on the Sept. 21 of every year, with ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’, as this year’s theme. Addressing the gathering, the public relations officer of the command, DSC Buhari Hamisu, said the exercise was aimed to encourage people to live peacefully with one another.…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Coalition of Fulani Associations, Kano has reappointed Sarkin Fulani of Karaye Kamal Umar Shuaibu as it’s chairman. The decision was taken during the association executive meeting held today in Kano. Recalls that Kamal Umar was the pioneer chairman of the association, stepped down from the leadership after forwarding a letter of absence. Read Also: Tinubu Creates Ministry Of Livestock Development To Stop Farmers-Herders Clash In his speech, Sarkin Fulani of Karaye said his leadership will continue to collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to bring about the needed development. He praised the Federal Government’s effort in…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The people of Kano state have been assured that the Drugs Revolving Fund (DRF), which provides affordable, quality and accessible drugs in public health facilities, will not be allowed to collapse due its immense benefits to the teeming populace. The state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf made the assurance in his opening remarks at a 3-Day Biannual DRF Performance Feedback to Key Stakeholder, held in Kaduna state. The meeting has objectives of providing feedback to key stakeholders on the performance of DRF operations at Hospitals Management Board, Primary Health Care Management Board, and Drugs…