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NCDC presents Kano mission report, rated the state 47%
Nasiru Yusuf
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has on Thursday presented it’s assessment of health security capabilities at the sub-national level titled Kano mission report.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Deputy Director, NCDC, Oyeladun Okunromade, presented the report at a joint evaluation report dissemination meeting held in Kano where the state ready score was rated 47 percent.
According to her, the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) was developed to address the gaps Identified with International Health Regulation (IHR) compliance in Nigeria and support resource mobilisation to implement priority activities outlined following the Joint External Evaluation (JEE).
“Following the midterm review and as a consequence of the revised JEE tool, it become evident that similar HR core capacities are required at the sub-national level and an assessment needed to be conducted to exceton pandemic preparedness across States in Nigeria using a validated tool and methodology.
“The need for this assessment became even more evident of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria.”
In her capacity as the International Health Regulations National Focal Point the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is convening state government Ministries and Agencies to assess and identity gaps in their health security core capacities.
The Kano assessment assessment was conducted between June 15 and 18, 2021.
“The adopted health security assessment tool for states in Nigeria was used as well as the WHO Benchmarks tool to validate the self-assessed scores. Overall, the ReadyScore for Kano state is 47%.
“We continue to look forward to the harmonious working relationship between all IHR implementing MDAs and partners,” she added.
She observed that”while it was generally noted that most of the technical areas assessed required a significant amount of work to attain sustained capacities, the state performed well in the areas of legislation and policy, immunization, and surveillance.
“Based on the assessment, technical areas that had the lowest scores include emergency preparedness, zoonetic diseases and food safety.
“Thus, improvements in these areas are crucial for Kano State’s health security, some key challenges identified across technical areas include laboratory, inter-sectoral collaboration, absence of an overarching legal framework for the state health security architecture among others.”
On his part the state commissioner of health Aminu Tsanyawa represented by the permanent secretary in the ministry Aishatu Musa expressed delight on the outcome of the report as Kano state scores is even higher than the national.
The commissioner added that the state government under the leadership of Abdullahi Ganduje attaches priority attention to health sector as one of the key sector of of human development.
According to him the state has allocated 17% of it’s budget to health subsector which is above 2001 Abuja declaration.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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