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Kano inaugurates coalition for climate action, inclusive governance
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Government has inaugurated a coalition for climate action and inclusive governance in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the coalition is a multi-stakeholder platform committed to advance good governance and address pressing climate change issues.
The inauguration ceremony was held at the Office of the state Head of Civil Service, Audu Bako Secretariat on Wednesday, was chaired by the state Head of Civil Service himself, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa.
Alhaji Abdullahi Musa.
Inaugurating the coalition, the Head of Civil Service, expressed delight with the formation of the coalition in the state.
He recommended the formation of Elders Committee within the coalition to provide it with oversight function and guidance.
He also recommended the appointment of deputies for both co-chairs.
Members of the coalition
He then used the opportunity to urge the coalition to consider emerging challenges, such as youth restiveness and to adopt best practices from other countries in climatesmart governance.
Alhaji Abdullahi Musa and on. Musa Ali Kachako,
On his part, the chairman of the state House of Assembly Committee on Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Musa Ali Kachako, pledged the Assembly’s full support.
Hon. Musa Ali Kachako,
Hon. Kachako stressed the urgency of joint action to combat climate change in the state.
Speaking at the event, the co-chair of Open Government Partnership (OGP), Comrade Abdurrazak Alkali, outlined the coalition’s journey so far.
He noted that it was born out of a series of consultations and issue-mapping exercises supported by Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement nited Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (PACE FCDO -UK).
Members of the coalition
The coalition would be co-chaired by the state Commissioner for Public Procurement and Monitoring, Dr. Nura Iro Ma’aji, representing the government side and the Coordinator of Musaf Center for Awareness on Good Governance and Development (CAGDeV), Malam Muhammad Inuwa Shu’aibu, representing civil society organizations in the coalition.
Members of the coalition
Two priority areas were identified during the event as: Critical citizen engagement, which aimed to strengthen governance accountability and Curbing indiscriminate tree felling, which aimed to address deforestation and climate impacts.
Members of the coalition,
Resolutions adopted during the inauguration included the creation of the Elders Committee and the appointment of Alhaji Abba Danguguwa (from government side) and Malam Safiyanu Bichi (from civil society side) as deputy co-chairs respectively.
The event was concluded with a formal inauguration of the steering committee by the Head of Service on behalf of the state government, with high expectations for impactful, issue-based and inclusive action.
Members of the coalition
A total of 22 persons drawn from various organisations would serve in the steering committee of the coalition.
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
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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