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Non-Nutritionists handle nutritional activities in Kano – NNS
Aminu Abdullahi
Nigerian Nutrition Society said that non Nutritionist are managing nutritional activities in Kano.
KANO FOCUS reports that Dr Faiza Isa Sheshe revealed this at a Policy dialogue on strengthening child nutrition services in Kano State organised by Organization for Community Civic Engagement (OCCEN) held on Thursday November 17, 2022.
Dr Sheshe said this affect the effort of fighting acute malnutrition especially in rural areas of the state.
According to her malnutrition is caused by inappropriate dietary intake, the presence of disease or the interplay of the two.
She said “In Nigeria, one million children under 5 die annually, 45% of them due to causes attributed to malnutrition (FMH, 2011). North western Nigeria has the highest number of malnourished children in the country (DHS, 2013 and 2018).
“According to NNHS (2018), 51.9 % of children are stunted and the prevalence of underweight children in Kano is greater than the national estimate of 22.4 per cent and the result corresponds with 2014 and 2015 findings.”
She however, acknowledged several efforts to improve the nutrition condition of children in the state which including the expansion of community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) centres from 6 Local Governments to 13 in June 2018. Dietary diversity programme in two local government areas, among others.
In her remarks the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Budget and Planning Hajiya Lauratu Ado Diso represented by Sadik Mukhtar Sadik appealed to donor partners to complement government’s effort in fighting acute malnutrition.
Sadik Mukhtar Sadik
The Permanent Secretary who doubles as chairperson of food and nutrition committee said the state government has committed a lot of resources in that regard.
“We also solicit the support of international Organisations and donor agencies to partner with the the in fighting acute malnutrition,” the Permanent Secretary appealed.
The convener of the Policy Dialogue Comrade Abdurrazak Alkali said the event was conveyed to discuss pertinent issues related to nutrition in Kano State.
Comrade Abdurrazak Alkali
He said the meeting discussed wide range of nutritional issues, challenges and proffer solutions.
Others who spoke at the occasion include the chairman of Kano Nutrition Working Group Malam Abdullahi Zakaria, representatives of Kano State House of Assembly and young mothers forum Malama Nafisa Ahmad Murtala.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The stakeholders observed the need for intensive community sensitisation, advocacy to the government to put all machineries in place.
They advocated that nursing mothers should be enlightened on the need to utilise locally nutritional foods and benefits of exclusive breastfeeding.
They demanded that nutrition should be taught in primary and secondary schools.
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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