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UNICEF tasks journalists on promoting children’s cause
Nasiru Yusuf and Aminu Abdullahi
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, has tasked journalists in Kano to accord priority attention to children’s cause.
KANO FOCUS reports that UNICEF chief field officer in Kano Maulid Warfa made the appeal during a partnership and network strengthening meeting with Kano Media.
He said it is high time for journalists to restrategise on how to approach issues affecting children from Kano and Northwestern Nigeria.
According to him statistics shows that Kano is lagging far behind other states in the area of immunization, malnutrition, birth registration, infant and child mortality.
Mr Warfa observed that 178 out of 1,000 children in Kano died before they reach five years.
He noted that the children are dying not because of chronic illness but preventable diseases.
In her remarks the Director General of ARTV Sa’a Ibrahim charged journalists to exhibit professionalism in their reportage.
She described journalists as bridge between policy makers and people, hence the need to maintain credibility.
In her address the convener of the programme, Farida Umar Abdu said the meeting was to sensitize the participants on UNICEF missions, mandate and current UNICEF priorities.
The meeting according to her was to discuss how UNICEF & the media in Kano atate can both strengthen their relationship in support of children’s issues in Kano and beyond as well as look at the the areas of media support and modalities identified and agreed upon.
Also speaking the UNICEF communication specialist Samuel Kaalu said UNICEF is operating in 190 countries advocating for the protection of children’s right.
Also speaking the social policy specialist of Unicef in Kano Ramatu Buda Aliyu said that about 55%per cent of the people in the state are living below poverty as revealed by the national bureau of statistics.
“It is a major concern that the poverty among young population in the state. The data showed that most of Kano people are living under 375 naira a day.
” The state level has to think more strategically and put the system to address the challenges,” she said.
She added that UNICEF partners journalists to improve well being of children.
“It is sad in 2018, 15℅ of the cases recorded in Kano state Hisbah Command were children sexual abuse.
“While 63℅ per cent of children don’t have a birth certificate,” Ms Aliyu said.
She said that in collaboration with journalists UNICEF would ensure that children have access to quality education, health care, information and other services.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Dawakinkudu Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) has commended the Tsakuwa Mu Farka Development Association for its outstanding contributions to educational development in the area.
KANO FOCUS reports that the commendation was contained in a letter signed by the Head of Personnel of the Authority, Fatima Abdullahi, on behalf of the Education Secretary. According to the letter, the recognition followed the association’s consistent support in school renovation projects, the purchase and distribution of instructional materials, and the provision of allowances to voluntary teachers across the local government area.
Part of the letter read: “On behalf of the entire management of the Dawakinkudu Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), I am under instruction to convey our profound and sincere gratitude in appreciation of your invaluable services towards the development of education in Dawakinkudu LGEA, especially in school renovation, purchase of learning materials, and other educational contributions.
“Your efforts as a partner in progress are highly commendable. May Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) reward you abundantly. Thank you for your outstanding performance and dedication.”
The Authority recalled that Tsakuwa Mu Farka Development Association has, over time, renovated several classrooms in different schools within the area, distributed free instructional materials to pupils, and provided financial support to voluntary teachers, among other interventions.
The LGEA noted that such community-driven initiatives play a vital role in complementing government efforts to improve the quality of education at the grassroots level and urged other community-based organizations to emulate the association’s commitment to educational development.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (KNSUBEB) has announced the release of names of candidates shortlisted to participate in the ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise under the Board.
In a statement issued by the Director of Corporate Communications, Balarabe Danlami Jazuli, the Board advised all shortlisted applicants to visit their respective Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) to verify important examination details.
According to the statement, candidates are expected to confirm their examination venue and date, verify their names, obtain their examination numbers, as well as collect their six-digit usernames and passwords required for the examination process.
The Board assured that necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth, orderly, and hitch-free conduct of the examination across the state.
Kano SUBEB wished all shortlisted candidates success in the examination and urged them to comply with all guidelines issued by the Board and examination officials.
The teachers’ recruitment exercise is part of the Kano State Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen basic education through the engagement of qualified teaching personnel in public primary and junior secondary schools across the state.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.47 trillion into law, a move aimed at accelerating development and promoting inclusive growth across the state.
KANO FOCUS reports The assent was given on Wednesday during a meeting of the Kano State Executive Council held at the Government House, Kano, according to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Speaking before the signing, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ismail Falgore, described the 2026 budget as historic, noting that it is the first in Northern Nigeria to exceed the N1 trillion benchmark.
He explained that the Assembly approved the budget to provide the executive arm with the legal backing required to sustain and expand ongoing developmental projects targeted at improving the living standards of the people of Kano State.
The Speaker assured that the House would continue to discharge its oversight responsibilities to ensure prudent implementation of the budget and effective utilization of public funds.
The appropriation law, totaling N1,477,829,666,131, was approved last week by the Kano State House of Assembly during plenary presided over by Speaker Ismail Falgore. The bill was passed after detailed consideration at the Committee of the Whole and its third reading by the Clerk of the House, Alhaji Bashir Diso.
Governor Yusuf had earlier presented a budget estimate of N1,368,127,929,271 to the Assembly, tagged the “Budget of Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development.”
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment, Governor Yusuf pledged prudent management of public resources and effective implementation of the budget to improve the welfare of the people.
He noted that the 2026 budget places priority on critical sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social welfare, in line with his administration’s drive for sustainable development and improved quality of life for residents of Kano State.
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