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Kano government satisfies with Polio Immunization in Garko, Nassarawa LGs
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has expressed glad over the conduct of immunization against poliomyelitis in Garko and Nassarawa local government areas.
KANO FOCUS reports that this was contained in a statement issued by Ibrahim Abdullahi ministry’s spokesperson on Sunday.
Dr. Labaran made the assertion while giving his general overview on the exercise shortly after supervising the exercise in the local governments.
It could be recalled that, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam has on Saturday officially flagged off this year’s polio vaccination exercise in Gabasawa local government.
The Commissioner said he is satisfied with the turnout of people to the vaccination centres for immunizing their children so as to avoid resurfacing of the dreaded disease in the state.
He enthusiastically stated that, from what he observes he is optimistic that the exercise will cover all the children targeted to be immunized before the deadline of the exercise.
He then enjoined people to keep taking their children to immunization centres in order to bring the resurgence of the disease to its knees.
He urged them to be patient while following long queues till all the deserving children are immunized.
Dr. Labaran also enjoined supervisors to intensify efforts in supervising the exercise in all local governments of the state so that the aim of the exercise becomes achievable, commending the staff for an excellent job.
The Commissioner stressed the need for the full involvement of the local government chairmen, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders towards the success of the exercise.
The Logistics Immunization Officer (LIO) of Gabasawa local government, Garba Sulaiman Rimi, stated that the target population for 2023 fIPV+nOPV campaign in the local government area is 48,734.
He said they have been supplied with 57,600 of nOPV and 49,950 fIPV doses of vaccines, adding that they also received 48,800 pieces of noodles that tallies with the target population expected to be immunized in the local government.
The LIO explained that as of yesterday, they were able to immunize 10,154 children with fIPV and 10,897 children with nOPV vaccines representing 21% and 22% respectively, assuring the Commissioner of their total commitment to the success of the exercise.
In Nassarawa local government, Dr. Labaran reminded people about the importance of immunizations among children, saying that people should accord all the necessary cooperation for the wellbeing of their children.
The Commissioner solicited cooperation of the people by making sure their children are fully immunized as the state government is doing its best to contain the spread of diphtheria in place as a result of the lack of immunization in the past.
As it is in his tradition, the commissioner seized the opportunity to supervise Garko Primary Healthcare and Yargaya Isolation Centre on his way back to Kano.
He supervised all the relevant sections of the facilities to ensure they are functioned optimally, charging the staff to be dedicated to duties at all times so as to complement efforts of His Excellency Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf in reviving the healthcare system of the state from its lost glory.
DG Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency Ghali Sule, ES Private Health Institutions Management Agency Prof. Salisu Ibrahim Ahmad, Directors from the Ministry of Health, etc form the supervision team of the Honourable Commissioner.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nafisah Yusuf Hassan, a magistrate in Kano State, has been recommended for appointment as a judge of the Kano State High Court by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
KANO FOCUS reports that Hassan is among four judicial officers from Kano State recommended for elevation to the High Court bench out of 28 candidates selected nationwide.
The other nominees are Halima Yahuza Ahmad, Abdullahi Abdulsalam Bature and Musa Ibrahim Umar.
The NJC disclosed the recommendations in a statement issued by its Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, following its consideration of candidates for judicial appointments across the country.
The council said all recommended candidates were expected to be sworn in by their respective state governors without delay.
Hassan’s recommendation follows her years of service in the Kano State judiciary, where she has reportedly distinguished herself through diligence, professionalism and careful handling of cases.
She has been commended for her commitment to judicial ethics, diligence and fairness in the discharge of her responsibilities, achievements that contributed to her career progression within the judiciary.
Her elevation is part of a broader development in the Kano State judiciary, with four magistrates from the state successfully scaling the selection process for appointment to the High Court.
The four nominees were reportedly assessed during the selection exercise and demonstrated strong professional competence, while their service records were found to be free of adverse remarks.
Their recommendation marks a significant step in their judicial careers and is expected to strengthen the judicial workforce in Kano State upon their formal appointment.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) says it has tracked nearly 1,000 education projects across the state as part of efforts to promote transparency, accountability and effective service delivery in the education sector.
KANO FOCUS the coalition’s Co-Chair, Dr Auwalu Halilu, disclosed this on Wednesday during an advocacy visit to the Kano State Ministry of Public Procurement and Project Monitoring.
Dr Halilu said K-SAFE had monitored projects in more than six local government areas, covering interventions implemented by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Kano State Senior Secondary Education Management Board and Local Education Authorities (LEAs).
He explained that the monitoring exercise involved physical inspections and documentation of projects through photographs, videos and geographical locations.
According to him, reports of the findings had been submitted to relevant ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), highlighting projects that met required standards and those requiring further attention.
He cited Rimin Gado Local Government Area, where the coalition tracked more than 80 education projects, adding that it planned to extend the exercise to all 44 local government areas of the state.
The K-SAFE Co-Chair said the visit was aimed at presenting the coalition’s activities to the ministry and exploring areas of collaboration in procurement and project monitoring.
He called for the inclusion of civil society organisations in procurement and monitoring processes, particularly tender board activities and field inspections, to strengthen independent oversight and provide them with firsthand information on government projects.
Dr Halilu also requested the ministry’s support in organising capacity-building programmes for civil society organisations on procurement procedures, due process, project standardisation, monitoring and evaluation.
He said such training would enhance civil society organisations’ understanding of procurement regulations and the technical requirements guiding project implementation.
Responding, the Commissioner for Public Procurement and Project Monitoring, Dr Nura Iro Ma’aji, welcomed the delegation and acknowledged the coalition’s contributions to supporting the state government’s efforts in the education sector.
He expressed the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with K-SAFE through information sharing and other relevant engagements to strengthen accountability and ensure compliance with due process.
“From our side, we are ready to work together because we know what they have been doing to support Kano State Government in the education sector,” he said.
Dr Halilu further disclosed that the coalition and its partner organisations had carried out the monitoring exercise without financial sponsorship, describing it as a demonstration of their commitment to transparency and accountability.
He reaffirmed K-SAFE’s commitment to sustaining engagement with relevant government agencies, civil society organisations and the media to strengthen oversight of education projects across Kano State.
Ibrahim Khalil
Government Secondary School (GSS) Army Day Bukavu has emerged champion in both the male and female categories of the maiden Kano State Secondary Schools Tug of War Competition.
KANO FOCUS reports that the school clinched the double victory at the competition, which ended on Wednesday at the Kano Pillars Stadium, Sabon Gari, Kano.
Governors College finished as runners-up in the male category, while Government Girls College (GGC) Kano secured second position in the female category.
The competition was organised by the Kano State Tug of War Association in collaboration with the state Ministry of Education, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Kano State Sports Commission.
The maiden championship brought together secondary school students to promote teamwork, discipline, unity and sportsmanship, while raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Vice Chairman of the Kano State Tug of War Association, Jamilu Uba Adamu, described the competition as a successful initiative that had achieved its objectives.
He commended the Ministry of Education, Sports Commission, NDLEA, Gongoni Company Limited and MAGZO Pharmaceutical for supporting the event, particularly through the provision of T-shirts and Pocari Sweat drinks.
Also speaking, the Secretary of the Kano State Tug of War Association, Bashir Muhammad Sulaiman, who represented the Executive Chairman of the Sports Commission, Muhammad Tukur Babangida, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to developing grassroots and school sports.
He said the initiative would help identify and nurture young sporting talents across the state.
The closing ceremony was attended by a member of the Kano State Football Association Board, Rilwanu Idris Malikawa Garu, representatives of the Ministry of Education, NDLEA, the Sports Commission and other stakeholders in the sports sector.
The organisers congratulated the winning schools and commended all participating institutions and partners for contributing to the success of the maiden edition.
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