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COVID-19 Vaccine : Gov Ganduje to flag-off exercise on Thursday, as Kano targets 70% population
Nasiru Yusuf
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje will flag-off COVID-19 vaccine exercise in Kano, on Thursday, at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano.
Kano Focus reports that the governor will be vaccinated alongside some selected frontline health workers, to comply with the global best practice and protocols of the exercise which is aimed at taming the global pandemic.
After fulfilling some conditions for receiving COVID-19 vaccine and effort in the fight against the pandemic, Kano state is enlisted amongst the states that received the Vaccine at early stage of distribution.
On Tuesday, the state Commissioner of Health, Ibrahim Aminu Tsanyawa received the first batch of the Vaccine through Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, on behalf of the Governor.
Mr received 209,520 doses of the Vaccine on behalf of the Governor for the state.
Governor Ganduje revealed that Kano targets 70 percent of the state population for the Vaccination on gradual phases.
He made the revelation on Wednesday, at Government House, Kano, during sensitisation/stakeholders meeting with members of the academia and students leaders in the state.
“We know you are very effective and efficient vehicles in disseminating our message to members of your academic communities and the society in general,” he said.
“Our target is to get 70 percent of our population to get vaccinated. We have no time to sleep. We have no time to waste. That is why we are elected, anyway. We are not doing any favour to anybody.”
Mr Ganduje earlier in his remarks at the meeting, praised President Buhari for securing the Vaccine from abroad.
“We are inviting you for this meeting because we take you so dear to our heart. It is not only you that we are meeting for the same purpose. We have started with the security agencies, followed by health professionals and we had similar meeting with traditional leaders and religious leaders.
Just before you came in we had similar meeting with local government chairmen and leaders of transporters and leaders of our markets. The meeting will be held with many categories of the society,” he disclosed.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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