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AGILE grants financial support to 28,602 girl students in Kano
Mukhtar Yahaya Usman
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) has supported 28,602 girl students with cash grants to buy uniforms and instructional materials.
KANO FOCUS reports that the state project Coordinator, Alhaji Ado Tafida Zango revealed this at a sensitisation campaign organised for parents and relevant stakeholders, on girls education, scholarship opportunities and gender based violence (GBV), held at Bagwai local government area, Kano.
Alhaji Ado Tafida Zango
He explained that, as part of efforts to provide new, safe and secured learning environment,130 new schools would be constructed in addition to 1,228 boys and girls public schools that were renovated.
The state project coordinator, highlighted that, beneficiaries were selected based on poverty ranking level, where the poor and vulnerable communities were identified and validated, to receive the conditional cash transfer, saying that areas lacking schools were also identified to receive interventions.
“New schools are going to be constructed 130 schools, 55 junior secondary schools expanded to new senior secondary, while 75 primary schools would be upgraded to have a new junior secondary school”
In her remarks, the lead person social norms component, concerned with promoting social behavioral change, Hajiya Halima Sadiya Tukur, said the program aimed to increase girls enrollment, retention, transition and completion.
Hajiya Halima Sadiya Tukur
She pointed out that, the project engages stakeholders, through communication campaigns, and advocacy on girl child education in Kano state, to achieve the desired objectives.
“To sensitize mother’s,parents and community stakeholders from 10 local governments on importance of GE, conditional cash transfer and GBV”
Presenting a paper on benefits of girls education, a lecturer at the Department of Adult Education and Community Development Bayero University Kano, who doubles as the state coordinator CSACEFA, Dr. Auwal Halilu, described girls education as the backbone of society.
Dr. Auwal Halilu
He highlighted that, the main focus is to showcase, to the students and mothers that there are women in the society, that have excelled, in terms of education.
Dr. Halilu charged parents and guardians, to utilize the support from AGILE by sending their children to schools.
“We are here at Bagwai, to inform the mother’s in the grassroots, that they need to send their children to school, they need to be educated with utilization of the support from Agile,showcase some commitment,” Dr Halilu said.
The event featured presentation from from Malam Mahdi Abdullahi, Malam Bashir Fagge, Malama Zainab Rabe and chairperson of mothers association Hajiya Rakiya Ladidi Musa.
Others who spoke at the occasion include Malam Aminu Adamu (Village head of Bagwai), Alhaji Ahmad Garba Bichi (Village head of Bichi) and Alhassan Hamisu Kabo (Village Head of Kabo) respectively.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Society for Family Health has appointed Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf as Group Director, Impact Partnership and Engagement, as well as Managing Director of RevoHealth HMO Ltd., in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare access and sustainable health systems across Nigeria and Africa.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointment was announced on the organisation’s official Facebook page on Saturday.
According to SFH, the new leadership appointment signals the beginning of a fresh phase focused on improving impact, expanding access to healthcare services, and advancing sustainable health transformation initiatives across the continent.
The organisation stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to building integrated health systems and promoting innovative platforms in healthcare financing, workforce development, advisory services, and sustainable health interventions.
SFH expressed confidence that Yusuf’s leadership would further strengthen the organisation’s impact and deliver lasting value to communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Yusuf is a seasoned public health professional with more than 18 years of experience in the design and implementation of public health, social marketing, and health systems strengthening programmes in Nigeria.
He is widely recognised as a health systems expert, health economist, programme management specialist, and community engagement practitioner, with extensive experience in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), HIV/AIDS, malaria, child survival, and nutrition interventions.
He has also built strong technical expertise across the family planning and maternal, newborn and child health continuum, while leading large and complex teams on multiple development programmes.
Yusuf possesses strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, having worked closely with senior government officials, lawmakers, and influential traditional and religious leaders to drive institutional and behavioural changes that support effective programme implementation.
A seasoned trainer, Yusuf has trained various cadres of health professionals and is known for his practical expertise in participatory community engagement approaches.
He holds a degree in Microbiology and a Master’s degree in Health Economics from Bayero University Kano, as well as an MSc in Microbiology from University of Abuja.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
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.
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