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Kano community donates hospitals equipments to PHC
Nasiru Yusuf
The Sarari, Mazugal, Arzai and Daurawa Development Association (SMAD) has donated equipments to Garba Maisikeli Primary Health Center, Kofar Mazugal in Dala Local Government Area.
Kano Focus reports that the items donated include hospital patient beds with mattresses, children hospital bed, delivery beds, bedside lockers, adult weighing scale among others.
Speaking at the occasion the chairman of the association, Auwalu Rabiu Sipikin expressed gratitude to Kano State Government for providing necessary equipment for proper take-off of Maternity section of Garba Maisikeli Primary Health Center, Kofar Mazugal in Dala Local Government Area.
He said the equipment donated would assist in boosting health care delivery in the area.
Sipikin, observed that pregnant women in the area had to go to either Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital or Muhammad Jidda Hospital for delivery, however, with this development, they no longer need to go through any stress.
The chairman recalled that, “after the construction of the new structure by our grand patron, Alhaji (Dr.) Aminu Alhassan Dantata, the association came up with the idea of converting it to maternity section, hence requested the Ministry to provide the necessary equipment.”
On his part, Secretary General of the association, Abdullahi Datti Abdullahi revealed that the equipment includes, hospital patient beds with mattresses, children hospital bed, delivery beds, bedside lockers, adult weighing scale among others.
Abdullahi thanked Abdullahi Sani Maiunguwa who purchased the land, Aminu Dantata who constructed the new structure, the Commissioner for Health Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa elders and executives of SMAD, committee members and workers of the Center and all those who in one way or the other assist the centre.
Also commenting, the Officer In-Charge of the Centre, Halima Saleh Sulaiman expressed delight with the development, adding that associations in other areas should emulate SMAD.
Also present at the occasion are Abdurrahman Laminin, Vice Chairman I, Muhammad Dan’Asabe, Vice Chairman II, QS Ibrahim Ali, Treasurer and other executive committee members of SMAD.
Meanwhile, the association has pledged to render necessary support to Primary Health Centre at Daurawa/Karofi area.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kano State Commissioner of Finance and renowned academic, Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.
Governor Yusuf described the late Prof. Dandago as a dedicated public servant and accomplished scholar whose contributions to education and governance left lasting footprints in Kano State.
He noted that the former finance commissioner served the state with integrity and commitment and was widely respected for his professionalism, humility and passion for knowledge.
According to the governor, Kano State has lost a valuable son whose experience and wisdom greatly enriched both public service and the academic community.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the academic community and the people of Kano State over what he described as an irreparable loss.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the late Prof. Dandago, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, is dead.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Dandago, a renowned Professor of Accountancy at Bayero University Kano, died on Wednesday evening. His passing has thrown the academic community and associates into mourning.
In a message shared on GATCOSA’s WhatsApp platform, a Director at the Kano State Ministry of Higher Education, Alhaji Nura Dandago, announced that the funeral prayer for the late professor would be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.
Until his death, Prof. Dandago served as the National President of GATCOSA and was widely respected for his contributions to education and public service. He previously served as Commissioner for Finance in Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Just last Saturday, the late academic presented a paper on economic challenges in Northern Nigeria at a Ramadan Lecture organised by the Islamic Forum of Nigeria, where he spoke passionately about strategies for economic reform and regional development.
Colleagues and admirers described Prof. Dandago as a dedicated scholar and public servant who was deeply committed to building a prosperous and self-reliant nation. His death marks the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The basketball team of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has emerged champions of the Northwest 3×3 Basketball Championship hosted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the victorious team presented the championship trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, following their impressive performance at the tournament, which featured six universities from across Northern Nigeria.
BUK went unbeaten throughout the competition, winning all six matches and sealing the title with a thrilling 20–18 victory over the host institution, ABU Zaria, in the final.
In the group stage, BUK recorded a 10–0 win against Northwest University, Kano, and defeated the Air Force Institute of Technology 33–20. The team also edged the Federal University of Education, Kano, 11–9, before securing another dominant 10–0 victory over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. They capped their remarkable run with the narrow 20–18 triumph in the final.
The victory marks BUK’s second championship title in the history of the competition, reinforcing the university’s growing reputation in collegiate sports.
Receiving the team, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the athletes for bringing pride to the institution and urged them to sustain and surpass their current achievements. He reaffirmed the management’s commitment to strengthening sports development in the university and pledged continued institutional and individual support for the players’ sporting careers.
The presentation ceremony concluded with the formal handover of the trophy and cash rewards to the athletes in recognition of their discipline, teamwork and excellence.
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