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Kano Hospitals Board warns CMDs, orders immediate compliance with clinical standards
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has issued a stern warning to all Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Zonal Directors across the state’s 16 health zones, directing them to ensure immediate and sustained compliance with minimum operational and clinical standards in all state-owned health facilities.
KANO FOCUS reports that the directive, signed by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, follows reports of persistent gaps in service delivery, clinical governance, patient safety practices and administrative compliance in some hospitals and zones.
According to the statement, the Board stressed that in line with its mandate to ensure quality, safe, ethical and patient-centred healthcare delivery, all hospital managers must urgently address identified shortcomings or face disciplinary measures.
Dr. Nagoda directed that all service points must be equipped with essential and functional medical equipment at all times, noting that faulty or non-functional equipment must be promptly reported and documented for immediate corrective action.
He also ordered that all hospital theatres must have clearly displayed, updated and approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which must be strictly adhered to by all theatre staff.
On clinical governance, the Board mandated monthly clinical audits of all deaths and critical incidents, with proper documentation and review by facility management teams. Such reports, the statement said, must be readily available for inspection and submission when required.
The Board further directed that complaint and suggestion boxes be installed at visible locations in all facilities, regularly emptied, reviewed and acted upon, with feedback mechanisms put in place. SERVICOM desks are also to be fully reactivated to provide guidance and redress for patients, particularly the vulnerable and underserved.
Emphasising patient rights, the Board warned that informed consent must be obtained and properly documented before any medical procedure or intervention, where applicable.
Dr. Nagoda also announced that executive and supportive supervision would commence shortly, urging all departments to ensure that duty rosters, staff attendance registers and service schedules are up to date and readily available.
On staff discipline, the Board warned that absenteeism, lateness and abandonment of duty would not be tolerated, stressing that strict adherence to official working hours is mandatory.
The statement further highlighted the need for proper documentation and accurate medical records, describing poor documentation as professional negligence. It also underscored strict implementation of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols, including cleanliness of wards, theatres, laboratories and public areas, as well as mandatory availability and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
In addition, the Board directed that essential drugs and consumables be properly stored, accounted for and dispensed in line with laid-down procedures, with accurate and up-to-date stock records.
Staff were equally reminded to uphold professional conduct and ethics in line with civil service rules and patient rights, warning that any form of abuse, extortion or unethical behaviour would attract severe sanctions.
The Board also drew attention to the proper documentation of utilisation registers for free maternity services, noting that free maternity items and services would be inspected and that any discrepancies or falsification of records would lead to disciplinary action.
“All the above instructions must be complied with without exception,” the statement warned, adding that failure to comply would attract appropriate administrative and disciplinary actions in line with extant civil service rules and regulations.
The Board urged all CMDs and Zonal Directors to treat the directive with the seriousness and urgency it deserves, as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare service delivery across Kano State.
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.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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