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KSCHMA engages ward development committees in BHCPF enrollment
Nasiru Yusuf
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, KSCHMA has engaged the services of Ward Development Committees, WDCs on enrollment of beneficiaries into Basic Health Care Provision Fund, BHCPF scheme.
KANO FOCUS reports that the WDCs were engaged to support KSCHMA to enroll BHCPF beneficiaries in thirty nine local government areas that are yet to fill their we quota.
It will be recalled that the Agency has so far enrolled beneficiaries from Wudil, Nassarawa, Tarauni, Makoda and Tofa local government areas.
Addressing the local government chairmen and treasurers of the WDCs from the forty four LGAs, the Executive Secretary of the Agency Halima Mijinyawa said, in line with National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS guidelines beneficiary must be in national social register and obtained National Identity Number, NIN.
E.S KSCHMA, Halima Mijinyawa
She solicited the support of WDCs in identifying the less privileged in their communities and enroll them into the scheme.
“This programme will not succeed without your support. You are part of the community. You are in the best position to identify eligible beneficiary.
Participants
“I hope you will support us in enrolling qualified beneficiaries in your respective communities and ensure they are getting effective health care services.
Participants
“We have disbursed five months payments to hospitals for the take off of the programme. The programme is implemented at primary and secondary facilities. But we have issues at primary facilities where we have the greater percentage of beneficiaries. Due to this challenge the programme is yet to take off. I therefore solicited your support in that direction,” Mrs Mijinyawa pleaded.
Participants
In her address the chairperson of Kano State Led Accountability Mechanism, KanSLAM Maimuna Muhammad told WDCs that her team will be visiting facilities in their respective communities to asses the implementation of the programme.
In his remarks, the chairman of state WDCs forum Bashir Adamu Jigirya assured their maximum support and cooperation towards successful implementation of BHCPF scheme.
Participants
The meeting was attended by representative of Lafiya programme Umma Rakana, her counterpart of the Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn, PERL and KanSLAM.
Highlights of the event include distribution of enrollment form to chairmen of WDCs of the 39 local government areas.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, has announced the reintroduction of remedial programme which was suspended over a decade ago.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Vice Chancellor announced the plan at the 59th Congregation meeting of the university on Saturday.
The Vice Chancellor highlighted the key factors that prompted the reintroduction including the decline in enrolment in Basic Science programmes.
He said the University has observed a noticeable decrease in student enrolments in these areas, and the remedial programme is expected to address this challenge by preparing students for science-based courses.
The Vice Chancellor pointed out that many prospective students from the University’s catchment area struggle to meet entry requirements for science programmes.
The remedial programme will provide these candidates with the necessary academic support to address their deficiencies, thereby increasing their chances of gaining admission into the University.
“We appreciate your support as we work towards reinstating this vital programme, which promises to enhance the academic prospects of our students and contribute to the overall development of Bayero University, Kano,” the Vice Chancellor stated.
KANO FOCUS reports that the reintroduction of the remedial programme is seen as a strategic move to bolster academic performance and widen access to higher education for students within the University’s catchment area.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Tsakuwa Mufarka Development Association appealed to Kano state government to construct a library and renovate the science laboratory at Tsakuwa Senior Secondary School.
KANO FOCUS reports that the secretary of the association, Comrade Abdulrashid Salisu Babah made the request during 2025 budget public hearing held on Thursday.
State Assembly
According to the secretary of the association, Taskuwa Mufarka is calling on Kano state government to construct a road from Tsakuwa to Lahira, Tsakuwa to Sabon Garin Dalladi to Mazabar Gano, Tsakuwa to Mazabar Yargaya, as well as installation of two transformers.
“We are also appealing for the provision of solar-powered lights and sick bay at Tsangaya Islamiyya Boarding Primary School among others.
Kano State House of Assembly
“We pray that Allah will assist this government to make it beneficial to the community,” the association appealed.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano Pilllars will be without the services of eight key players as they prepare to face Shooting Stars Sporting Club (3SC) in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 17 clash.
KANO FOCUS reports that the encounter is scheduled for Saturday evening, December 14, 2024, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.
Technical Adviser Usman Shariff Abdallah has expressed concern over the absentees but remains hopeful for a strong performance.
In their previous match against Katsina United, the Sai Masu Gida missed seven first-team players, including Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Zulkifilu Muhammed, and Sudais Ali Baba, all sidelined by injuries.
Meanwhile, club legend Rabiu Ali, Nelson Abiam and Aminu Adam Sani were on national duty with the Super Eagles home-based squad preparing for the CHAN24 playoff against Ghana.
Adding to their woes, dependable center-back Habibu Yakubu will also miss Saturday’s game due to the accumulation of five yellow cards, further depleting the squad.
This situation has left Abdallah relying on younger players, with 75% of the traveling squad comprising players promoted from the club’s youth system.
The four-times Nigerian champions are currently sits 8th on the NPFL table with 22 points from 15 matches and a game in hand.
They will aim to build on their narrow 1-0 victory over Katsina United last weekend, hoping to climb further up the standings. The match is set to kick off at 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Lekan Salami Stadium.
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