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There are 989,234 out of school children in Kano – UNICEF

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Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

 

 

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund’s (UNICEF) said there are 989,234 out school children in Kano.

KANO FOCUS reports that the country representative of UNICEF in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, gave the account on Thursday while addressing journalists in Kano on the activities of UNICEF in health, education and nutrition in the region.

Despite frantic efforts by the federal government and partners to reduce the growing rate of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria, UNICEF revealed that Kano ranked top in the country with over nine hundred thousand vulnerable children roaming the streets.

The UNICEF chief, who was worried over the case of Kano out-of-school children believed the state government can accelerate the ugly trend to zero level in three years, with commitment and good will.

While suggesting possible solutions to the challenges of out-of-school children, poor health and malnutrition in Kano, Munduate tasked Northern government to rather de-emphasize challenges and adopt solutions to challenges.

Munduate explained that the collaborative efforts to check the raising level of out-of-school children has brought about 1.5 million children back to class in Northern Nigeria in two years.

According to UNICEF chief efforts to accelerate access to quality education through its Learning Passport initiative is fast yielding significant results, with 1.4 million enrollees.

Munduate revealed that Nigeria Learning Passport, an online education model platform designed for basic and secondary levels, was meant to create access to quality education, essentially to less privileged children who are out of school.

As part of the solution to the health challenge, the UNICEF chief canvassed the establishment of a functional Primary Health Centre with the trust of providing 24 hours of service and immunization services with the employment of qualified midwives across the 484 wards of the state.

She equally called for political will of policies and implementation on health and education. While calling for increased budgetary provisions to the sector, she urged the government to ensure implementation and monitory of the resources for expected result.

”UNICEF is collaborating with Federal and state government to expand and accelerate access to education. The Nigeria Learning Passport has captured 500,000 children in 2022. The program is integrated and we have captured 1.4 million in 2023.

” The program is basically meant to support and provide platform for majority of students who are out of schools, a free access to quality learning system and quality teaching model for the teacher. We hope to increase the access in nearest future.”

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Kano State Head of Service Denies Claims of Political Rift Behind Senior Civil Service Postings

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The Office of the Head of Civil Service in Kano State has strongly rejected a recent news report that linked the appointment of new Permanent Secretaries and Directors to an alleged rift within the ruling party.

In a statement issued on November 6, 2024, Abdullahi Musa, the Head of Civil Service, categorically dismissed the claims as “false, mischievous, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.”

Musa clarified that the recent postings were part of routine administrative procedures aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the state’s civil service. He explained that the moves were necessary to fill vacancies created by the imminent retirements of senior civil servants, particularly the Permanent Secretaries and Directors affected by the annulled tenure elongation plan, set to take effect in December.

“These postings were not influenced by political considerations or interpersonal conflicts,” Musa emphasized. “They are standard administrative actions designed to improve the functionality of our Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).”

The Head of Service also condemned the media report for suggesting that the reshuffling of senior officials was a reaction to a political divide, asserting that such claims were unfounded and aimed at creating unnecessary discord within the state’s leadership.

Musa reaffirmed that the civil service in Kano State remains apolitical and committed to functioning independently of political dynamics. He urged the public and media outlets to rely on verified information and avoid spreading rumors that could undermine the state’s stability.

“The Office of the Head of Civil Service remains fully committed to ensuring the smooth operation of the civil service and fostering a harmonious relationship among all branches of government,” he concluded.

Musa also called on media outlets and citizens to focus on factual reporting and refrain from amplifying false narratives that could erode public trust in the administration’s decisions.

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Cour order mental evaluation for Kano woman after strange theft case testimony

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By Mukhtar Yahya Usman

Kano Woman Facing Theft Charges Claims She’s “Above Theft,” Demands 200,000 Naira, and Alleges Stolen Belongings Taken from Her Stomach.

On Tuesday a theft case took an unusual turn at the Sharia Court in Kano’s Kurna area after the defendant, Hajara Ibrahim, made a series of perplexing statements, leading the court to order a mental health evaluation.

Hajara, who was brought before the court on theft charges, declared that she was “above committing theft” and insisted that she would only respond to the accusations if her case were taken before the Emir of Kano.

As the proceedings continued, her behavior grew stranger.

When asked if she had any mental health issues, she ignored the question.

In another exchange, when the judge asked her to identify the ceiling fans in the courtroom, she retorted that no one had the authority to make her look at a fan.

Hajara further shocked the court by demanding 200,000 Naira for “medical expenses” and claimed that some of her belongings had been mysteriously taken from her stomach.

The case took a new twist when a man identified himself as Hajara’s brother and told the court that she had a history of mental health issues.

Based on this information and her erratic behavior, presiding judge Shamsudden Ado Abdullahi instructed the court clerk to send a letter to Dawanau Psychiatric Hospital, requesting a mental health assessment for Hajara.

The judge then adjourned the case to December 9, 2024, awaiting the results of her evaluation.

 

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Cour order mental evaluation for Kano woman after strange theft case testimony

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By Mukhtar Yahya Usman

Kano Woman Facing Theft Charges Claims She’s “Above Theft,” Demands 200,000 Naira, and Alleges Stolen Belongings Taken from Her Stomach.

On Tuesday a theft case took an unusual turn at the Sharia Court in Kano’s Kurna area after the defendant, Hajara Ibrahim, made a series of perplexing statements, leading the court to order a mental health evaluation.

Hajara, who was brought before the court on theft charges, declared that she was “above committing theft” and insisted that she would only respond to the accusations if her case were taken before the Emir of Kano.

As the proceedings continued, her behavior grew stranger.

When asked if she had any mental health issues, she ignored the question.

In another exchange, when the judge asked her to identify the ceiling fans in the courtroom, she retorted that no one had the authority to make her look at a fan.

Hajara further shocked the court by demanding 200,000 Naira for “medical expenses” and claimed that some of her belongings had been mysteriously taken from her stomach.

The case took a new twist when a man identified himself as Hajara’s brother and told the court that she had a history of mental health issues.

Based on this information and her erratic behavior, presiding judge Shamsudden Ado Abdullahi instructed the court clerk to send a letter to Dawanau Psychiatric Hospital, requesting a mental health assessment for Hajara.

The judge then adjourned the case to December 9, 2024, awaiting the results of her evaluation.

 

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