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Kano CoP on immunization budget tracking holds quarterly review meeting
Aminu Abdullahi
Kano State Community of Practice (CoP) on immunization budget tracking, accountability, and sustainability targeting Zero Dose Children and Missed Communities held its quarterly review meeting on Saturday, 28th September 2024, at the AHBN Building in Kano.
KANO FOCUS reports that the meeting assessed the work implemented since the inauguration of the CoP, identified challenges encountered, and explored ways to improve ongoing efforts to address the burden of Zero Dose Children in Kano State.
Making his presentation, Dr. Musa Muhammad Bello, State Focal Person, Zero Dose Learning Hub project, highlighted some key achievements of the CoP since its inception, which include advocacy to the Ministry of Planning and Budget, Kano State House of Assembly Committee on Health, among others, and advocated for more immunization funds.
He further highlighted some challenges and recommendations.
The AHBN Coordinator, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba who graced the meeting, tasked the CoP members to redouble their advocacy for the increase in immunization funding and accountability to ensure no child is left behind the immunization coverage.
The CoP is an initiative of the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) established under the Zero Dose Learning Hub project being implemented by AHBN and AFENET.
It is working in Bauchi, Borno, Kano, and Sokoto States to address the immunization gap, reduce the burden of Zero Dose Children and reach the missed communities.
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Majidadin Dambatta congratulates Doguwa on emergence as Kano APC chairman
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Alhaji Aliyu Lawan, popularly known as Majidadin Dambatta, has congratulated Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa on his election as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
In a congratulatory message shared via Facebook, Lawan described Doguwa’s emergence as well deserved and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the party effectively in the state.
He also extended his congratulations to other executive members elected alongside Doguwa into various party offices, noting that their emergence reflects the trust and confidence reposed in them by party members and stakeholders across Kano State.
According to him, the development is a clear testament to the dedication, loyalty and commitment of the newly elected leaders to the unity, stability and progress of the party.
Lawan further prayed that Allah grants the new chairman and his team wisdom, strength and foresight as they assume the responsibility of steering the affairs of the APC in Kano State.
He expressed optimism that the new leadership would promote harmony, inclusiveness and effective leadership within the party, while bringing renewed vigour, unity and success to the APC in the state and beyond.
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Kano Assembly issues impeachment notice to Deputy Governor Gwarzo
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State House of Assembly has issued a notice of impeachment to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo.
KANO FOCUS reports the notice followed the presentation of a report by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, during plenary on Wednesday. The sitting was presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore.
While presenting the report, the Majority Leader explained that the action was taken in line with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which outlines the procedure for the impeachment of a governor or deputy governor.
According to him, the impeachment notice was endorsed by 38 members of the Assembly.
He further stated that once the notice is formally served on the deputy governor, he will have 14 days to respond to the allegations contained in the document.
The development marks the beginning of the constitutional process that could lead to the impeachment of the deputy governor if the procedure continues as stipulated by law.
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Gov. Yusuf mourns former Kano finance commissioner, Prof. Dandago
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kano State Commissioner of Finance and renowned academic, Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.
Governor Yusuf described the late Prof. Dandago as a dedicated public servant and accomplished scholar whose contributions to education and governance left lasting footprints in Kano State.
He noted that the former finance commissioner served the state with integrity and commitment and was widely respected for his professionalism, humility and passion for knowledge.
According to the governor, Kano State has lost a valuable son whose experience and wisdom greatly enriched both public service and the academic community.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the academic community and the people of Kano State over what he described as an irreparable loss.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the late Prof. Dandago, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
