Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has expressed concern over the increasing trend of non-proficient Hausa speakers advertising products in the Hausa language in a manner that distorts the message and deviates from standard Hausa.

KANO FOCUS reports that the Commissioner made this statement while receiving a delegation from the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) in his office.

He emphasized the need for advertisements in Hausa to be crafted by native speakers to ensure clarity and effective communication with the target audience.

“For an advert to be well understood, it is crucial that native Hausa speakers handle its production to prevent distortion and misinterpretation,” Comrade Waiya stressed.

Waiya reiterated his commitment to strengthening the capacity of Information Officers in the state by ensuring their registration with relevant professional bodies. This, he noted, would enhance their effectiveness and service delivery.

Earlier, the Director, Northern Region, ARCON, described the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria as the apex regulatory body overseeing advertising, marketing communications, and public communication practices in Nigeria.

He explained that ARCON operates under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation with a mandate to promote ethical advertising, act as the conscience of society in commercial communications, and protect consumer interests.

The Director commended the Kano State Government for its support of ARCON and urged the ministry to ensure that all Information Officers in the state are registered members of the council. He emphasized that such membership would significantly benefit the officers in carrying out their duties professionally.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has visited the Rimin Zakara community in Ungogo Local Government Area to express his condolences to the families affected by the recent demolition exercise that resulted in the tragic loss of three lives and left several others injured.

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

During his visit, Governor Yusuf met with the bereaved graves family, offering heartfelt sympathies and announcing that the state government will sponsor the family of the three deceased victims.

He also directed the immediate settlement of medical bills for all injured individuals and provided food items to support the affected families.

In a compassionate gesture, the governor announced plans to construct a new Juma’at mosque in Rimin Zakara as sadaqatu jariya (a lasting charity) dedicated to the three departed souls.

Additionally, the governor unveiled a comprehensive development plan for the community, which includes:

• Connecting the community to the electricity grid.

• Constructing solar-powered boreholes to provide clean water.

• Establishing a primary health care centre to enhance medical services.

• Developing an access feeder road to improve transportation within Rimin Zakara.

Governor Yusuf issued a stern warning to security forces against the use of live ammunition on innocent citizens, emphasizing that such actions are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

To ensure accountability, the governor has established an investigative committee tasked with uncovering the causes and identifying those responsible for the tragedy.

Equally, the governor has sermoned the management of the Bayero University, Kano to his office with immediate effect.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has also assured the community of his commitment to resolving the over 40-year-old land dispute between Rimin Zakara community and the Bayero University Kano.

This longstanding issue has been a source of tension, and the governor emphasized his dedication to finding a lasting solution that benefits all parties involved.

During a meeting, the Rimin Zakara community leader, Baba Habu Mikail, expressed profound gratitude to the governor for his compassionate actions, stating that the community will never forget his kindness.

On his part, Chairman of Ungogo Local Government, Tijjani Amiru, commended Governor Yusuf’s swift response and described him as a leader who prioritizes the well-being of his people.

He assured the governor of the local government’s full support in implementing these initiatives and ensuring justice for the victims.

Governor Yusuf’s visit and the announced measures have brought a sense of hope and relief to the Rimin Zakara community as they look forward to healing and rebuilding in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) is planning to integrate family planning services into the scheme. 

KANO FOCUS reports that the agency in ollaboration with the Society for Family Health organised a highly technical workshop in Kaduna Wednesday in that regard.

The workshop will also review the benefit package being offered by the Agency while also look at ways to include MNH innovations in the benefit package and finalise a clear actionable plan for immediate implementation and alignment with MAMII to reduce maternal mortality in Kano.

KANO FOCUS reports that Family Planning services and commodities have recently been identified as one of the ways that can grossly affect and reduce maternal mortality in Kano State and KSCHMA is fully aligned to work in tandem with efforts of the Kano State Government, the SMOH and other partners to see a remarkable reduction in Maternal Mortality.