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Kano govt distributes 44 motorcycles to boost routine immunisation across LGAs
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has distributed 44 motorcycles to Routine Immunisation Officers (RIOs) across the state’s 44 local government areas to strengthen routine immunisation service delivery, supervision and oversight.
KANO FOCUS reports that the distribution took place on Monday, at the Kano Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and was supported by the World Bank–funded Kano IMPACT Project. The motorcycles were formally presented by the Commissioner for Health Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, as part of ongoing efforts to improve equitable access to life-saving vaccines, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.
Motorcycle donated
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner explained that the motorcycles are dedicated assets strictly meant for routine immunisation activities, including monitoring, supervision and support for both fixed and outreach immunisation sessions. He urged local government chairmen, Primary Health Care Coordinators and other LGA officials to ensure that the motorcycles are used solely for their intended purposes.
According to him, effective supervision at the local government level is critical to improving immunisation performance and achieving better health outcomes for children across the state.
The intervention, he said, is aimed at accelerating progress towards the elimination of zero-dose children in all LGAs, especially in high-burden areas. By improving the mobility of Routine Immunisation Officers, the state intends to intensify supportive supervision, enhance real-time problem-solving during immunisation sessions and ensure that no eligible child is missed, regardless of location.
The Commissioner also stressed the need for accountability and responsible asset management, calling for proper usage, routine reporting and regular maintenance of the motorcycles. He reaffirmed the Kano State Government’s commitment, in partnership with the World Bank–supported IMPACT Project, to strengthening equitable immunisation services and reaching underserved populations, in line with the state’s broader primary health care and child survival objectives.
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.
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.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, is dead.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Dandago, a renowned Professor of Accountancy at Bayero University Kano, died on Wednesday evening. His passing has thrown the academic community and associates into mourning.
In a message shared on GATCOSA’s WhatsApp platform, a Director at the Kano State Ministry of Higher Education, Alhaji Nura Dandago, announced that the funeral prayer for the late professor would be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.
Until his death, Prof. Dandago served as the National President of GATCOSA and was widely respected for his contributions to education and public service. He previously served as Commissioner for Finance in Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Just last Saturday, the late academic presented a paper on economic challenges in Northern Nigeria at a Ramadan Lecture organised by the Islamic Forum of Nigeria, where he spoke passionately about strategies for economic reform and regional development.
Colleagues and admirers described Prof. Dandago as a dedicated scholar and public servant who was deeply committed to building a prosperous and self-reliant nation. His death marks the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.
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