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Gov. Yusuf Launches 2024 Polio Eradication Drive in Kano

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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, officially launched the 2024 Polio Eradication campaign in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to combating the polio virus and other childhood diseases.

The campaign, which aims to vaccinate all eligible children in the state, is part of efforts to strengthen children’s immune systems and curb the spread of the virus, especially as Kano remains one of the 18 high-risk states in Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday.

In his speech, Governor Yusuf highlighted the state government’s determination to intensify vaccination efforts, working with health agencies and local communities to reach every corner of Kano.

Since Nigeria’s certification as a polio-free nation in August 2020, the governor emphasized that Kano has not let down its guard.

“We are committed to maintaining vigilant surveillance and ensuring routine immunization continues to protect our children,” he said.

He also called on parents to seize this opportunity to have their children vaccinated and to practice proper hygiene and sanitation for the betterment of society.

Governor Yusuf expressed his gratitude to development partners, religious leaders, and the Emirate Councils for their ongoing support.

He assured them of his administration’s continuous backing of health programs aimed at improving the welfare of Kano’s citizens.

Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who also chairs the State Task Force on Polio Eradication, lauded the governor’s unwavering dedication to healthcare issues. “The governor’s timely intervention and commitment are commendable,” Gwarzo said.

Meanwhile, Health Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf explained that Dawakin Kudu was chosen as the flag-off location due to its unique health challenges, such as low immunization coverage and hard-to-reach communities. He called for targeted efforts to address these gaps.

The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, represented by Dr. Bashir Muhammad Dankadai, stressed the need for a robust public awareness campaign, urging households to embrace routine immunization as a means of protecting future generations.

The 2024 Polio Eradication campaign marks a continued effort by Kano State to secure the health of its youngest citizens, ensuring the hard-earned polio-free status of Nigeria is upheld.

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Education Renaissance: Governor Yusuf to Boost Learning and Safety in Kano’s Public Schools

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of education in Kano’s public schools, with a particular focus on upgrading infrastructure and creating a conducive learning environment.

This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday.

Speaking during a visit to Governor’s College on Thursday, Governor Yusuf inspected newly delivered furniture and instructional materials provided by the Ministry of Education.

He noted that these efforts are part of a broader initiative to revitalize public primary, junior, and secondary schools across the state, reversing the deteriorating state of the education sector.

The Governor was warmly received by enthusiastic students, teachers, and staff at the college, where he promised swift reforms aimed at strengthening the academic experience and preparing students for a bright future.

He also expressed pride in the improvements made at the school and announced plans to further enhance the capacity of the teaching staff.

Governor Yusuf revealed that his administration is set to construct a pedestrian bridge near the College, along Ibrahim Taiwo Road, to ensure student safety and prevent accidents.

Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s determination to tackle the challenges facing the education sector, promising that the declared state of emergency in education would result in significant progress and the restoration of Kano’s educational prestige.

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KSCHMA coverage increased by 37% in 15 months – E.S

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Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has recorded 37% increase in number of its enrolees in the last 15 months.

KANO FOCUS reports that the Executive Secretary of the Agency Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar revealed this during a consultative engagement with organised labour on how to improve the healthcare service in the scheme.

She explained that, the primary services accessed by the enrolees under the scheme from 2022 to second quarter of 2024 stands at 1,852,485, while secondary healthcare services accessed stands at 28, 932 across the engaged healthcare providers.

In his remark, the Commissioner State Ministry of Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf assured government support and commitment toward the successful implementation of the scheme and general improvement of healthcare services.

On his part, the State Head of Service Alhaji Abdullahi Musa said Kano state government government attached priority attention to the welfare of workers, adding that, the Contributory Healthcare scheme was not meant for workers alone but all residents of Kano.

He also solicited the support and cooperation of labour unions in order to move KSCHMA to greater height.

Also speaking the chairman Nigeria labour Congress (NLC) Kano state council Comrade Kabiru Inuwa, said that, the union being the major contributor of the scheme would not fold it arms while their members suffered in accessing the needed care.

He reiterated their commitment to ensure that their members received what they deserved by the healthcare providers.

Highlight of the event include paper presentation and group work on implementation of the scheme; challenges and recommendation.

A statement sent to KANO FOCUS by the public relations officer of the agency Nura Muhammad Yusuf said the workshop was conducted with support from FCDO Lafiya.

 

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EU partners UNICEF to enhance school safety, quality education in Kano

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The United Nations Children’s Fund has trained over 40 educational stakeholders under the Educational and Youth Empowerment Project (EYE).

KANO FOCUS reports that the participants undergone two day training on school safety, security, and climate literacy to ensure effective teaching and learning as well as safety of schools in the North West.

The state education facilitator of EU EYE, Aisha Abdullahi, said that the programme is funded by the European Union and supported by UNICEF, while the education partners such as the federal and state ministry of education, SUBEB, and other education stakeholders implemented the program.

She explained that the two-day programme is to train EYE teachers from various local governments and schools who will step down the training to their colleagues on school safety.

On his part, Cacsar Akuduke Executive Director of Talents in Children Promotion, said a lot of schools are not safe, and the program tends to address the shortcomings, building more knowledge and awareness among the stakeholders in education in the provision of the necessary guidelines as contained in the minimal standard for safe schools.

He added that although there are no cases of violence or serious attacks in schools in Kano State, the training will assist the participants with precautionary measures.

In his message, the Kano State Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, who was represented by the Director of Education Support Services, Hajiya Halima Sadiyya Tukur, said that their efforts have significantly and vividly improved access to quality education for many children, particularly those in underserved communities by addressing challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, teacher training, and gender disparities in education, adding that UNICEF has helped in creating a brighter future for these young learners.

The commissioner said the positive changes resulting from government initiatives will undoubtedly have a long-term effect on the lives of children and the overall development of the state.

He corroborated that their commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive is commendable.

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