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Kano plans to revive public health lab
Nasiru Yusuf
Kano state government said plan is in pipeline to revive public health laboratory domiciled at Infectious Diseases Hospital.
The commissioner of health Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa announced this at a one day roundtable meeting on strengthening domestic financing for health security in Kano state.
The commissioner represented by the permanent secretary in the ministry, Amina Musa said the laboratory would complement five others managed by private organisations and National Centre for Diseases and Control NCDC in analysing COVID-19 samples in the state.
Mr Tsanyawa noted that the state government has attached priority attention to health security financing, hence the establishment of Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency KSCHMA and Kano Health Trust Fund KHETFund among others.
In his address the representative of ministry of local government Garba Bello said each of the forty four local government councils in the state has earmarked not less than two million Naira for EPR in 2021 budget.
According to him this would go a long way in ensuring Emergency Preparedness Response at local government level.
In his welcome address the convener of the meeting Muhammad Shu’aib said the event was to appraise efforts towards increasing EPR financing in Kano State
According to him part of the meeting is to ensure the sustained increase in EPR budget allocation, releases and execution as well as raise the accountability bar for EPR financing in Kano State.
Mr Shu’aib who is the State Coordinator LISDEL and Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), added that “what we seek to do is to ensure that funding for EPR is increased, and we now have an approved budget for EPR in the state which is commendable.
“What we have done is to engage officials from the ministry of planning and budget, finance and others, to see that there is an ease in the accessibility of funds for EPR in Kano”.
According to him timely releases of funds for EPR will ensure implementation of activities as planned.
He observed that accessing releases is as important as creating a budget line in state appropriation.
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.
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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