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UNICEF hands over renovated Diso PHC to Kano government
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has handed over the renovated Diso Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State to the state government.
KANO FOCUS reports that the facility was renovated by UNICEF with funding support from the Global Fund under a programme aimed at strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure and service delivery in the state.
The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday, with the keys to the renovated facility received on behalf of the Director-General of the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board (KSPHCMB) by the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Adamu F. Jigare.
Speaking during the handover ceremony on Tuesday, the Chief of UNICEF Field Office, Kano, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, said the renovation was implemented under a Global Fund-supported programme, with UNICEF serving as the implementation partner.
He said the project was part of a programme to renovate five primary healthcare facilities across Kano State.
According to him, the completion of the Diso PHC reflected the shared commitment of the government, development partners and communities to ensuring access to safe, functional and quality healthcare services.
“This facility will provide essential health services for women, children, adolescents and the wider community,” Shafeeq Ur-Rehman said.
He described functional primary healthcare centres as the foundation of a strong health system, noting their critical role in improving health outcomes and saving lives.
The UNICEF official commended the Kano State Government, KSPHCMB, Gwale Local Government authorities, community leaders and other partners for their collaboration in making the project possible.
He also acknowledged the contribution of the Global Fund towards strengthening health infrastructure and service delivery.
Shafeeq Ur-Rehman urged stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of the renovated facility through proper maintenance, adequate staffing with skilled health workers and the consistent availability of medicines, vaccines and other essential supplies.
He also called for strengthened community ownership and continuous monitoring of the quality of services provided at the facility.
“The true value of this investment will be measured not by the renovated building alone, but by the number of lives improved and saved through the care provided within these walls,” he said.
He urged community leaders and residents to take ownership of the facility, protect it and support its effective utilisation.
The UNICEF Field Office chief said the handover marked not the end of the project but the beginning of renewed opportunities for improved healthcare delivery in the community.
He reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to supporting Kano State in strengthening its primary healthcare system and improving the wellbeing of children, women and families.
Shafeeq Ur-Rehman subsequently formally handed over the renovated facility to the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board for full utilisation and management.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), Kano State Chapter, has elected Hassan Ibrahim Gama as its new State Coordinator.
KANO FOCUS reports that Gama emerged unopposed during the coalition’s 2026 state election, which was described as peaceful and transparent.
The election was conducted by an election committee chaired by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, who said the exercise marked another milestone in strengthening the coalition’s leadership and its commitment to promoting inclusive and quality education in Kano State.
Other officers elected are Mahdi Abdullahi, Deputy Coordinator; Sunusi Hashim, Secretary; Dr. Abubakar I. Hassan, Assistant Secretary; Ghazali I. U., PRO I; Abdulbaki Mohd, PRO II; and Muhammad Abdullahi, PRO III.
Others are Garba Hamma Dikko, Provost; Rukayya Abdulrahman, Financial Secretary; Saratu Maigida, Treasurer; and Suleiman Zubair, Auditor.
Halilu expressed appreciation to the CSACEFA National Secretariat, represented at the election by its Policy Advisor, Mrs Ordinaka, for the guidance and support provided throughout the electoral process.
He also commended members of the election committee, CSACEFA Kano members and other stakeholders for their cooperation in ensuring the success of the exercise.
The election committee chairman congratulated the newly elected leadership and urged them to build on the achievements of the coalition by strengthening civil society participation, advocacy, accountability and strategic partnerships.
He tasked the new executives with working towards improving education service delivery and advancing the Education for All agenda in Kano State.
The former Kano State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Prof. Muhammad Bello Shitu, and the Kano State Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) Alhaji Tijjani Haladu Baraya, were among the dignitaries who supervised the conduct of the election.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Hausa people as important pillars of Nigeria’s unity and progress.
KANO FOCUS reports that the President said the Hausa language had grown beyond its traditional boundaries to become a major language of unity and commerce across the world.
Tinubu stated this in a message posted on his verified Facebook account on the occasion of Hausa Day, being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace.
“The Hausa people are great pillars that play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria,” the President said.
He added that “the Hausa language, without doubt, has flourished and has become a major language of unity and commerce across the world.”
The President congratulated the Hausa community on the occasion, describing the celebration at Daura Palace as an important event.
“I congratulate the vast Hausa community on the occasion of Hausa Day, which is being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace today,” Tinubu said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged Muslims across the state and Nigeria to emulate the exemplary life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they commemorate Maulud.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor made the call in a statement issued by his spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday.
Yusuf congratulated Muslims on the occasion and urged them to use the celebration to reflect on the life and teachings of the Prophet, particularly his virtues of peace, justice, compassion, honesty, patience and tolerance.
He called on Muslims to demonstrate these values in their daily lives while promoting peaceful coexistence, unity and mutual respect among people of diverse backgrounds.
The governor also urged parents, religious leaders and community elders to intensify efforts to educate younger generations on the teachings and exemplary conduct of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Yusuf prayed for continued peace, stability and prosperity in Kano State and Nigeria, while urging residents to support initiatives aimed at improving the wellbeing of citizens.
The governor also used the occasion to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, wishing them a successful first tenure and a smooth re-election bid in 2027.
He urged Muslims to use the Maulud celebration to pray for peace, progress and unity across the country, and wished the faithful a peaceful and spiritually rewarding celebration.
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