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Make KSCHMA enrollment prerequisite of company registration in Kano – NLC
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Kano state council Comrade Kabiru Inuwa has called on Kano state government to make it mandatory on private companies to enroll their employees before getting state registration.
KANO FOCUS reports that the NLC chairman made the call at a 3 day Consultative Workshop with Organised Private Sector (OPS) organised by Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency KSCHMA in
collaboration with FCDO Lafiya programme in Kaduna.
Comrade Kabiru Inuwa
Comrade Inuwa observed that in some states enrolment into healthcare contributory scheme is prerequisite of registering private companies.
He therefore advised KSCHMA to compel private health facilities to enroll their employees into contributory scheme.
Cross section of participants
Also speaking the Kano state chairman of Trade Union Congress (TUC) Comrade Mubarak Baba said they would convey the meeting of their respective branches for further consultations.
Malam Abdulhamid Abubakar and Malam Sadiq Imam
He assured KSCHMA of their readiness to support its campaign on extending coverage to Organise Private Sector in the state.
In his submission the state chairman of Organise Private Sector (OPS) Comrade Hamza Adamu noted that most of the employees of private sector are yet to enroll into any healthcare scheme.
Some of the dignitaries at the event
He therefore advised KSCHMA to extend its coverage by registering employees of private sector.
On his part the state chairman of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Comrade Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo advised KSCHMA to reconstitute the monitoring team consist of its staff and labour unions to monitor the accredited health facilities under the scheme.
Cross section of participants
According to him this will checkmate their activities and improve service delivery.
Earlier, Dr Saidu Muhammad who wrote the first council memo on state contributory healthcare scheme acknowledged the role of labour unions in the establishment of KSCHMA.
Dr Saidu Muhammad
He therefore appealed to union leaders to support KSCHMA in bringing organise private sector into the scheme.
239,968 enrollees treated for malaria under KSCHMA scheme in 3 months
The Executive Secretary of Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency KSCHMA Dr Rahila Mukhtar said so far 239,968 enrollees had received malaria treatment under its scheme in the first quarter of 2024.
Dr Rahila Mukhtar
The Executive Secretary added that 27,887 others had received typhoid treatment at different health facilities under state contributory healthcare scheme during the period under review.
According to her the enrollees have utilised 3,160 normal deliveries, 103 Ceasarian Section (CS), 14,777 Antenatal Care (ANC) and 162 Obstetric Scan in the first quarter of 2024.
Cross section of participants
She recalled that the enrollees have utilised more than 900,00 different services under the scheme in 2023.
Commenting on the workshop, Dr Rahila Mukhtar said it was organized to acquaint the participants with the state contributory health scheme and highlight its benefits over other plans.
In his address the representatives of FCDO Lafiya Programme Malam Abdulhamid Abubakar expressed the commitment of FCDO Lafiya in supporting KSCHMA’s drive to enroll and provide health coverage to all the residents of Kano State as enshrined in KSCHMA law.
Malam Abdulhamid Abubakar
“Our dream at FCDO Lafiya Programme is to see all Kano residents have access to quality healthcare services through KSCHMA to reduce out of pocket expenditure on health. “And reduce the maternal and under five mortality deaths due to lack of access to healthcare services.”
On his part Malam Shuaibu Ahmad Indabawa said the enrollment of employees into KSCHMA scheme will reduce companies medical bill beside ensuring a healthy workforce.
Other benefits of the enrollment according to him include convenient budgeting and payment of medical expenses.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has commenced a preliminary investigation into allegations linking a person reportedly identified as one of its students to acts of online impersonation and financial misconduct circulating on social media.
In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, on behalf of the Registrar, the university said it had taken note of the claims being discussed in public commentary and across various online platforms.
The statement noted that BUK maintains strict standards of conduct, discipline, and character for all students throughout the duration of their studies, adding that any behaviour capable of bringing the name and reputation of the institution into disrepute is treated with the utmost seriousness.
According to the university, the alleged actions of an individual student should not be seen as a reflection of the values or character of Bayero University Kano as an institution.
“In view of the allegations, the University has commenced a preliminary inquiry to ascertain the facts surrounding the matter. The appropriate University authorities are reviewing the issue in line with the institution’s established rules and disciplinary procedures governing students’ conduct,” the statement said.
The management also commended the public-spirited efforts of Professor Farooq Kperogi and other individuals who provide financial assistance to students in need, particularly by supporting registration fees and other educational expenses.
The university noted that such acts of generosity continue to play an important role in expanding access to education and supporting deserving students.
BUK assured members of the public that if the allegations are substantiated, appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken in accordance with the university’s regulations and relevant laws.
The institution also urged the public to allow the investigative process to run its course and to refrain from speculation or the spread of unverified information.
Ibrahim Khalil
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved the State Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, of his appointment with immediate effect.
KANO FOCUS reports that the development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday evening by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the decision forms part of the ongoing efforts of the current administration to reposition the state civil service for greater efficiency, discipline, and improved service delivery across government institutions.
Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the outgoing Head of Service for his contributions and dedication to the service of Kano State during his tenure.
“We wish him the best in his future endeavours and pray for his continued success in all aspects of life,” the governor said.
The governor also directed that Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, Permanent Secretary, Administration and General Services at the Cabinet Office, should serve as Acting Head of Service pending the appointment of a substantive replacement.
The statement further directed the outgoing Head of Service to hand over the affairs of the office to the acting Head of Service no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Board Chairman of Belraados Limited and Kano State Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Dr. Goni Faruk Umar, on Saturday met with the former President of Brazil, Mr. Michel Temer, during the opening dinner of the 26th Expodireto Cotrijal in Brazil.
KANO FOCUS reports that Dr. Umar was seen exchanging a handshake with the former Brazilian leader at the event held in Não-Me-Toque, a city in the southern part of Brazil hosting the annual international agribusiness exhibition.
The Expodireto Cotrijal is one of the largest agricultural trade fairs in Latin America, attracting policymakers, agribusiness investors, researchers and stakeholders from across the globe to discuss innovations and opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Participants at the event are expected to explore partnerships and share ideas aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening international cooperation in agribusiness.
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