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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
The Kano State Sports Commission has congratulated Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya on his redeployment as Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
KANO FOCUS reports that the commission described the redeployment as a welcome development, reflecting the confidence reposed in Waiya’s leadership ability, administrative experience and commitment to public service.
In a statement issued on Saturday, by the commission’s Public Relations Officer, Zulfa’at Abubakar Rano, the Chairman of the Commission, Muhammad Tukur Babangida, expressed confidence that Waiya would bring his wealth of experience to bear on youth and sports development in the state.
Waiya was previously the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs before his redeployment in the minor cabinet reshuffle announced by the governor.
Babangida said the new commissioner’s experience in public service, communication, policy implementation and stakeholder engagement would contribute to advancing the ministry’s objectives and strengthening the sports sector.
He also pledged the commission’s readiness to collaborate with the ministry to promote grassroots sports, identify and nurture emerging talents, empower young people and improve Kano’s competitiveness in national and international sporting activities.
The chairman stressed that effective collaboration between the ministry and the commission would be crucial to achieving sustainable growth in the sports sector and creating more opportunities for youth participation and development.
He wished Waiya a successful tenure, expressing optimism that his appointment would bring innovation and further progress to youth and sports development in Kano State.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in six newly appointed commissioners, three advisers and 19 permanent secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the ceremony followed the confirmation of the six commissioner nominees by the Kano State House of Assembly on October 26, 2026, after completing the legislative screening process.
The newly sworn-in commissioners are Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (retd.), assigned to the Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services; Ibrahim Namadi Dala, Investment; Prof. Sani Lawan Manunfashi, Higher Education; Muktar Ishaq Yakasai, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, Science and Technology; and Idris Garba Mustapha, Special Duties.
In a related development, the governor announced a minor cabinet reshuffle involving the redeployment of two commissioners to different ministries.
Under the new arrangement, Dr Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, who previously served as Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, has been moved to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
Similarly, Hamza Kachaco has been redeployed to the Ministry of Environment.
The reshuffle leaves the Ministries of Information and Internal Affairs, as well as Solid Minerals and Mineral Resources, vacant pending further decisions by the state government.
According to a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the appointments and redeployments are aimed at strengthening government institutions, improving administrative efficiency and repositioning key ministries for effective service delivery.
The governor urged the new appointees to demonstrate dedication, integrity and commitment to their responsibilities, stressing the need to prioritise public interest and contribute to the development of the state.
He also charged them to work collaboratively in advancing his administration’s development agenda and delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.
Gov Yusuf congratulated the appointees and wished them success in their respective assignments.
Ibrahim Khalil
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has redeployed the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, to the Ministry of Youths and Sports as part of a cabinet reshuffle involving eight ministries.
KANO FOCUS reports that under the new arrangement, Waiya moves from the Ministry of Information to the Ministry of Youths and Sports, while Hon. Hamza Safyanu Kachako has been transferred from the Ministry of Mineral Resources to the Ministry of Environment.
The reshuffle also assigns new commissioners to several ministries.
Hon. Yushau Soja has been assigned to the Ministry of Internal Security, while Hon. Idris Garba Mustapha will oversee the Ministry of Special Duties.
Similarly, Hon. Muntari Ishaq Yakasai has been assigned to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and Hon. Ibrahim Namadi Dala will head the Ministry of Commerce.
Other appointments include Hon. Ibrahim Tsanyawa as Commissioner for Science and Technology and Prof. Sani Lawal as Commissioner for Higher Education.
The reshuffle affects eight ministries, with the changes involving both new portfolio assignments and the redeployment of serving commissioners.
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