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Kano Govt, FCDO Lafiya holds workshop on Health State Adaptation Plan, HSAP
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
In a decisive move to strengthen public health systems and respond to the findings from the climate and heath vulnerability assessment, the Kano State Ministry of Health has organised a three day workshop aimed at developing a Kano Health State Adaptation Plan (H-SAP).
KANO FOCUS reports tha the workshop was supported by the UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office,FCD Lafiya Programme,
Part of the primary goal of the workshop is to develop a cohesive and actionable plan that integrates climate resilience into health policies and practices, as in line with the State Government’s commitment to enhancing climate resilience within its public health systems.
Declaring the workshop open, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Pharm. Aminu Bashir, who represented the Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf emphasized the importance of action:.
“This plan demonstrates the commitment of Kano State government through the Ministry of Health to safeguarding health through proactive, science-based strategies.
“It would also strive to address the health impacts of rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing disease patterns,” Pharm. Bashir asserted.
He further noted that the plan focuses on some priority areas – the health system strengthening, including climate-resilient infrastructure and supply chains; the surveillance and monitoring of climate-sensitive diseases like malaria; and emergency preparedness for climate-related disasters.
Other areas, according to the Permanent Secretary, are research and capacity building on climate-health linkages and cross-sectoral coordination with agriculture, environment, and disaster management agencies,
Earlier, Dr. Ibrahim Gano, the Director Public Health, State Ministry of Health, expressed appreciation to all stakeholders who attended the event and hoped that it will contribute towards strengthening the capacity of the health sector to respond to climate change related challenges .
Also speaking at the event, the State Team Lead of the FCDO Lafiya Programme, Abdulkadir Salisu Kabara tasked the participants to fully participate in the workshop and commended the State for convening the workshop to develop their context-specific H-SAP that responds to the vulnerability assessment findings on climate and health. This effort will further contribute to HOPE PHC DLI 1.1, DLI1.2, and DLI 10
According to Dr. Ahmad Garba, the Climate Change Focal Person Ministry of Health, the objectives of the workshop are to present the recommended adaptations from the Health National Adaptation Plan.
Other objectives according to him is to facilitate discussion and capture inputs 2 the HNAP priority recommendations interventions, actions, and strategies for state adaptation, and agree on the priority interventions, actions, as well as strategies that will be taken forward in the adaptation of the HNAP, and produce a draft Health State Adaptation plan (HSAP).
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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