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NNPC donates kidney transplant cross-matching equipment to AKTH
Nazifi Dawud
The Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) has donated a Tissue Typing machine to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) so that the hospital can conduct compatibility test between patients seeking kidney transplant and their donors.
Kano Focus reports that previously the AKTH had to transport samples taken from kidney transplant candidates and their donors for cross-matching to India or Egypt–a tedious, expensive and time-consuming process that has led to more suffering for the patients.
However, Professor Abdulrahman Sheshe, the hospital’s chief medical director (CMD) said with the donation of the equipment, the AKTH can now conduct its test locally before performing the transplant.
Mr Sheshe disclosed this while receiving national leaders of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), who paid him a courtesy visit.
He said the machine will be put to use immediately in order to bring to an end the challenge of tissue typing bedeviling renal transplant candidates in the hospital, adding that people from neighboring countries will also benefit from the equipment.
In his remarks, President of the NMA, Dr. Francis A. Faduyeli commended AKTH for its efforts most especially in renal transplant, saying the hospital has attained a higher status among tertiary health facilities.
He also pledged the association’s support to the hospital in order to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
Meanhwhile, Aminu Kano Kidney Foundation has donated dialysis consumable items worth N500,000 to patients with end-stage kidney disease.
The Chairman of the Foundation Professor Abdulhamid Isa Dutse who presented the items disclosed that the foundation was established with the aim of assisting patients with renal failure adding that the items donated will support up to 100 sessions of dialysis.
He also affirmed that the foundation will be providing assistance to the patients every quarter of the year,especially those that are in dire need of assistance.
Thanking the foundation for the gesture, the AKTH CMD Mr Sheshe raised concern over the rising cases of kidney disease in the country, blaming the trend on indiscriminate use of traditional and orthodox medicines by public members.
He urged the foundation to assist with sensitization lectures to address the problem and appealed for more donations from philanthropists.
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.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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