His Royal Highness Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa (Autan Bawo) Emir of Rano
By: Maikudi Muhammad Marafa
Rano Emirate Council Has reaffirmed its readiness to Support The Polio Eradication Campaign aim at complementing Kano State Government effort in eradicating Polio in the State.
The pledge was made by the Emir of Rano Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa Autan Bawo when he received members of the State Social Mobilization Committee who visited him at his palace.
The Emir who commended the state government policy on health assured all necessary support for the success of the program.
Alhaji Ado Jibrin Sanda State Mobilization officer Delivering His Speeh
Earlier in his remark, the state social mobilization officer Alhaji Ado Sanda Said, the visit was aim at briefing the Emir on preparation by the state government to conduct polio vaccination exercise to be administer to children from birth to 5 years of Age (0-59) adding that, the exercise will be conducted in 2 phases consisting of 21 Local Government in the first phase and 23 on second phase. The exercise according to the mobilization officer will be conducted at health care centers, motor parks, mosque and churches as well as some designated centres.
He solicited the support and cooperation of the Emirates council for the successful conduct of the campaign.
The Committee has also made a similar advocacy visit to Bichi Emirate.
Kano State Government has reiterated it’s commitmeent to give priority attention to education and promised to overhaul tertiary education system to the best global practice in the state.
This was made known by the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata during a familiarization visit to Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kano.
Dr. Kofar Mata added that, not only providing education alone, but provision of qualitative and sustainable development of state-owned Institutions can restore and upgrade the quality of the graduands so that they can flourish their performance that can keep speaking all over the nation and beyond.
” I quite believe that this is achievable, of course, we can’t achieve this giant task without deliberate effort of all levels in developing the values, skills, attitude, knowledge and understanding of our dear students”, he emphasized.
The Commissioner called on all stakeholders to put their hands together to achieve the target objectives.
Turning to the familiarization visit, he said, it will serve as an avenue to interface and interact with management and all stakeholders to share ideas with a view to move the institutions forward.
Dr. Yusuf further said the visit would help the Ministry to be acquinted with system and compare note on How to improve the teaching and learning environment for the staff and students, school cleanness and sanitation, beautification, landscape, electricity, road network and to improve teaching efficiency, through professional training and registration of Academic staff and technologies as well as to improve the functionality of laboratories, workshops, machines, smart and magic, speaking systems for larger classes, drawing boards books and e-library, other teaching aids and required training.
Others include How to strengthen examination regulation and irregularities committee (ERIC) to minimize the act of malpractice in order to improve the quality of graduands and to Consider the tuition fee issues in Federal Institutions, infrastructural inadequacies and expand the enrolment capacity and How to improve student welfare and human right protection to safeguard the dignity of all and ensure zero tolerance to harassment and gender-based violence as well as How to increase staff welfare and open platforms for suggestions and complaints on lingering issues directly to the Ministry for immediate feedback.
The Commissioner who was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dahiru Adda’u, Directors, appreciated the State governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the restoration of policy on sponsorship of best graduates to pursue higher degrees at local and foreign universities
Earlier in his remark the Vice Chancellor of Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure said the presence of Commissioner at the school was a testimony to his commitmeent to education and transformation of teacher-education by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
During the interactive session, the Chairman of Joint Consultative Forum of Tertiary Institutions, Comrade Inuwa Ishaq Inuwa and his counterpart of Senior Staff Union, Tijjani Ado Dauda shared their opinion on the way forward to improve the sector.
During the visit, the Commissioner was warmly received by students, politicians especially Kwankwasiyya Scholars Association.
Tukur Bala Sagagi Managing Director Kano State Tourism Board
By: Maikudi Muhammad Marafa
The Executive Governor of Kano State has approved the appointment of Malam Tukur Bala Sagagi as the New Managing Director Kano State Tourism Board.
In a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the appointment was approved by his Excellency the Executive Governor of Kano State Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Malam Tukur Bala Sagagi until his appointment was the Current Managing Director of a Private Company HUT Ventures Limited after serving as the Chief Lecturer, Director Administration and Supplies, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism from October 1992 to December 2015.
Tukur Bala Sagagi attended Bayero University Kano and obtained Masters in Business Administration and also Msc International Hotel Management from The University of Surrey from 2008 to 2010 respectful.
The newly sworn-in commissioner for special duties Haj. Amina Sani Abdullahi popularly known as Amina (HOD) has formally assumed duty.
Hajiya Amina Abdullahi (HOD) Commissioner For Special Duties
Addressing the staff of the ministry, the newly appointed commissioner promised to work hard and deligently to ensure that, the present administration succeed in fulfilling the pledges made to state citizens by transforming their lives.
Haj. Amina Sani Abdullahi then solicited the support and cooperation of staff of the ministry and ensure her readiness to work with any staff ready to sacrifice his talent and energy for the betterment of state populace.
She thanked staff and management of the ministry for the warm reception received from them and charged them to be more committed in discharging their duties.
The commissioner also thanked her political mentor Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso the leader of Kwankwasiyya political sect for supporting her political career and went ahead to thanked Governor Engr. Abba Kabiru Yusuf for appointing her as commissioner and and member of the state executive council after she had been deprived by the past administration when she was a civil servant.
In her welcome remark, the recently deployed permanent secretary to the council affairs directorate Haj. Mu’azatu Isa Dutse mni congratulated the new commissioner on her appointment saying that, her prayers had been answered to get a female commissioner in the ministry.
She pledged her support and that of the entire staff of the ministry to her.
Haj. Mu’azatu Isa Dutse mni described the appointment of Haj. Amina Sani Abdullahi as well deserved considering her vast experience in both local government administration and political career.
The commissioner was accompanied by the NNPP chairman of Nasarawa local government Engr. Bashir Abdullahi, friends, relatives, politicians, and well wishers.
Kano state government has completed all necessary plan for the conduct of Fractional-dose of inactivated Polio Vaccine(FIPV) and the noval Oral Polio vaccine (nOPV2) campaign aimed at improving the immune status of the children to interrupt the transmission of the Mutant polio virus type II (cMPV2) in some part of the country.
In a press briefing conducted by the Kano State Commissioner of health Dr, Abubakar Labarin Yusuf highlighted that, after 3 years without a single case of the wild polio virus, Nigeria, and 9 years in Kano State, Nigeria was certified polio –freeon the 25th of August, 2020. In an attempt to maintain the polio free status, Kano State and indeed the country in line with the Polio End game strategy have intensified and strengthen active surveillance and routine immunization to vaccinate all eligible children in the state and the country in general.
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf During An Advocacy Visit To The Emir of Kano Dr. Aminu Ado Bayero
Dr. Labaran Further stated that, the Federal Government confirmed an outbreak of Circulating mutant polio virus type2 (cMPV2) in 2018 in the country and by January 2022, more than 390 cases were recorded from 28 states of the federation including Kano state.
According to him, the rising number of cases of the cMPV2 in the country necessitated the conduct of many rounds of well-structured outbreak-response (OBR) campaigns in, 2021 and 2022 respectively in line with the directives of Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and National Primary healthcare development Agency (NPHCDA) to interrupt the transmission of the circulating mutant virus in the country. These campaigns have greatly contributed in the control and interruption of transmission of the Circulating mutant polio virus type2 (cMPV2) in the country evidenced by the significant progress made in controlling the cMPV2 in the country as shown by more than 70% decline in the number of cases. Kano has not recorded new case since February 2022. Despite the huge success in controlling the cMPV2 in the country, some states are still reporting cases. From January 2023 to date, more than 30 cases were recorded mainly from North western part of the country. The Commissioner further explained that, In an attempt to boost the immune status of the population and to completely stop the shedding and transmission of the cMPV2 in the country, the 39th Polio Expert Review Committee (ERC) and the National Polio Emergency Operation Center have aligned with the use of fractional dose of inactivated polio vaccine (fIPV) and novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV2) to massively build population immunity in 13 high risk states in 3 phases. Phase I, was conducted in Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara and Katsina state, Phase II will be conducted in Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, Niger and FCT while phase III in Borno, Yobe, Bauchi and Gombe state. The phase II will be implemented from 22nd July to 4th August, 2023.
Kano Model:
The campaign in Kano state as stated by the Commissioner will be conducted in 2 phases considering the number of LGAs and the massive logistics required. Phase 1 is scheduled to take place between 22nd – 28th July, 2023 in 20 LGAs while Phase 2 will take place from31st July – 7th August, 2023 in the remaining 24 LGAs. Already, pre-implementation activities such as planning meetings, advocacies, community engagement and training of the services providers have since commenced. The campaign will be conducted using 3,200 teams of 15 members each making a total of about 48,000 adhoc personnel. During the exercise 3,259,339 children under 5 years of age are expected to be immunized. More than 100,000 cartons (about 4,000,000 million pieces) of Indomie Noodles will be distributed to the eligible children of the state as pluses by the government. It is estimated that, more than one Billion Naira (cost of the vaccines, pluses, personnel stipends, supervision, social mobilization, waste management and other logistics) will be spent during the campaign, adding that, .Arrangements are in top gear for the official flag off of this important campaign on Sunday 22nd July, 2023 at Gabasawa Town of Gabasawa LGA by his Excellency the Executive Governor of Kano State Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf. I therefore, call on all parents and care givers to utilize this golden opportunity given to them by the government as these interventions are safe, effective and free.
Our blueprint in the health sector aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Kano State through establishment of a befitting general hospital in all the 44 LGAs of the state, and provision of at least one functional PHC in all the 484 political wards among many other innovations. I also want to appreciate the contribution of the traditional and religious leaders especially in the fight against poliomyelitis, COVID-19, and other diseases of public health importance. Special appreciation goes to the health system management teams and the healthcare workers for their tireless effort.
Dr. Abubakar labaran Yusuf further explained that, Within a short period of his administration Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf , has repositioned the healthcare system of the state, this is evidenced by the recent recovery, repairs, and reactivation of Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital. Our blueprint in the health sector according the Commissioner was aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Kano State through establishment of a befitting general hospital in all the 44 LGAs of the state, and provision of at least one functional PHC in all the 484 political wards among many other innovations. I also want to appreciate the contribution of the traditional and religious leaders especially in the fight against poliomyelitis, COVID-19, and other diseases of public health importance. Special appreciation goes to the health system management teams and the healthcare workers for their tireless effort.
This is to inform prospective applicants that AD-CONS has fixed a date for entrance exam for admissions into nursing sciences and Midwifery for the 2023/2024 academic year.
A statement signed by Engr Ishaq Amzans College Admission Officer on behalf of the Management said the exam holds on Saturday July 22, 2023 at the College premises situated at Maiduguri Road Tarauni, Kano at 10am.
He advised all eligible candidates to take note and come along with two sets of passport size photographs and writing materials.
Engr Ishaq Amzans further reminds the general public, particularly parents and guardians who dare to secure their children’s great future, to enroll them in the College.
For enquiries contact: 07042800003 07042800004 07042800005 Or can refer to the College flyer for details.
Abdullahi Usman Head, PR & Publicity Tuesday July 18, 2023
Sunday July 16, 2023 seems to be a reunion of old colleagues, particularly in the media realm. Indeed, it was a spectacular crowd of who-is-who, where our colleague son’s Aminu Abdulaziz Umar and his spouse Khadija Muhd Wakili wedding fatiha took place.
A veteran journalist, Alh Abdulaziz Umar Yakasai, former crew member of ARTV Kano, the groom’s father was extremely excited by hosting personalities including former Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers of Media outfits and journalists from various destinations.
Notably among these high calibre dignitaries in attendance were Alh Farouk Umar Usman, Alh Ibrahim Muhd Kankarofi, Alh Abdulkadir Ahmad Ibrahim (Kwakwatawa), Mal Nasiru Zaharaddeen and Alh Abdulkadir Ahmad Kurawa.
Others were Alh Mahmoud Adnan Audi Dambatta, Alh. Saidu Alhaji, Alh lsa Ado Yakasai, Alh Muhd Dahiru Sheka, Engr. Danladi Mohammed as well as Alh lbrahim Muhd Abega Chairman Railway Jumaat Mosque and hosts of many others too numerous to mention.
Alh Abdulaziz Umar Yakasai, while acknowledging their presence, described the occasion as the most memorable and monumental wedding, expressing his appreciation to all who attended the occasion as well as those who offered their prayers for Allah’s blessings on marriage.
“We sincerely thank you for attending our son’s wedding. Your presence meant so much to us”. He added.
On behalf of our entire colleagues and friends, we once again extend our heartfelt congratulations to Alh Abdulaziz Umar Yakasai and family on this important occasion. Equally, we pray for the couple to have a pleasant and blissful wedlock.
The New Executives Secretary Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board Dr. Nasir Mahmoud
By: Maikudi Muhammad Marafa
The New Executive Secretary Kano State Primary Health Care Management Dr. Nasir Muhammad Mahmoud has Assumed Office.
In his remark while briefing staff of the Board, the Executive Secretary expression his readiness to continue with the major program that will enhance primary health care services and assured that, Primary Health Care Services will be His major priority.
He therefore urged the Staff of the Board to be alive and committed to their Duties with a view to moving the Board forward.
The Executive Secretary then thank the state governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf for giving him a second chance to serve and reaffirmed commitment to continue with the primary health care services in the State.
Dr. Nasir Muhammad Mahmoud who served as the Executive Secretary of the Board from 2015 to 2019 was reappointed by the present administration of Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Ahmed Bola Tinubu President Federal Republic of Nigeria
By: Abbati Bako
This writing understands that human being is a symbol of economy (character). Life will never be at ease without stable economy for humans. No nation or individual will enjoy life without stable economy. Economy is number one priority in the life of human person.
This means that economy is the leading light for human beings of which if economy is good and available, life will offer a lot of chances and opportunities for the nation and individual human person.
*Analysis of the situation
The rational behind the fact that human being is a symbol of economy is that human person must look for food, water, cloth, shelter, healthcare, family care, education and many more and are all imperative part of human life. Without viable economy life will never be suitable for human being, his society and his entire nation.
Without any of the fact mentioned above; life will never be easy. Hence, individuals’ economy is an excellent example of human coexistence in anywhere around the world. On the other hand, human person is created by Allah (SWT) to try and struggle, compete with his fellow human being in his society and beyond for the betterment of his life, his family, his local society, his country and the world in general.
Therefore, individuals economic interplay between people in a nation and the world is an imperative part of human coexistence. Human person is the only creature that cannot survive alone in life. This means that he must mingle with his other fellow human beings for him to survive and enjoy life in world.
Sincerely, economy is the most important factor for any leadership and should always be on alert about economy in every hour in his country and the world. Economy is the live wire of every human person and every nation in the entire world.
*The importance of economy in a nation-
Research indicates that there are about 270 nations and again, 450 oceanic nations (Prof. John Groom, UK, 2010) in the entire world. Since time immemorial human coexistence has been going on anywhere around the world. And the most important of all is the human economic activities. Economic activities is number one upon all activities in the world especially in the current global economic changes. Currently the world is in “American Age/Centric” according to Professor George Friedman, 2009, USA (The Next 100 Years).
As mentioned above human coexistence can’t be positively possible and peaceful without viable economy. Thus, 90% of global economic interplay has been about trade and services. But, oil products are the wheels that are moving the entire global economic interplay in all Continents of the world. Without the contributions of oil in global markets; it will be very difficult for the global economy to survive for more than 3 weeks. Hence, the economic meltdown will be very disastrous for the world more than that of COVID-19. We can vividly remember that the world economy lost Trillions of Dollars as a result of COVID-19 between 2019 to 2021. Both Northern and South South Nations were economically affected. An emerging nation like Nigeria and other African Nations suffered the most.
Economic integration of the world is one of the key elements and principles of globalism by the current global economic changes (Globalization Policy) has been the leading light in the recent global economic direction.
As observed by Baylis, Owen and other 35 Professors 2008/2011/2014/2017 (The Globalization of World Politics) that the global daily economic interplay between nations has been about “$1.08T daily” but African Nations are the most backwards in global economic activities in the world despite the huge untapped resources in the Continent. As observed by the Robert Gilpin (2001,Global Political Economy) “S-Saharan African Nations of the world contribute 2% of global economy”. This writing understands that Africa has 17% of global population and the population will reach about 40% (according to United Nations) by the end of this Century. But 80% of global poor people due to unproductive population. Nigeria is about 2 and 1/2 of world population (226M based on about 20,000 daily birth rate and less than 6500 daily deaths) and the population will reach about 800M by the end of the 21Century and my country will be the third most populous country in the world after India and China. But currently number 6! The current underdeveloped Africa has been due to “bad governance, landlocked, conflicts” according to Professor Paul Collier of Oxford University London, 2009) and unproductive population/corruption as par as this writing is concerned.
* The challenge before the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on WB/IMF 10′ prescriptions, capitalist market economy and global economic squeeze especially in Africa—
To be continued InshaAllah
Abbati Bako,psc,bsis,Kent,UK Political Strategy and Communication Consultant, IPRC, Nigeria
The Proprietor of closely linked colleges AD-COHST and AD-CONS Arc Aminu Dabo has advised parents to enroll their children in schools where they could be able to acquire knowledge of both western education and Islamic sciences.
In a statement signed by the Head of Public Relationships and Publicity of the College Malam Abdu Usman explained that, Arc Dabo gave the advice on Thursday in a remark when the students of a prestigious private school in Kano, the Touba International School, paid a courtesy call to the Management of AD-CONS as part of their excursion visit to the twins colleges.
Mal Musa Dakata, the Registrar of the College who received the visitors on behalf of the proprietor maintained that education remains the best legacy parents can leave to their children, thus the right for them to invest in the education of their children.
The Proprietor disclosed the intention of the college to introduce a personalised and self-paced Qur’an memorisation and Sunnah program beside their professional courses of study tailored to suit the study schedule of students after school hours.
Arc Dabo also commended the proprietor and management of the ‘Touba lnternational School’ for their keen interest in female education and development and urged them to join hands with the college to ensure the success of the program.
The visiting students who were led to the two institutions by the Proprietor of the School, Hajiya Batulu Aminu Dantata in the company of the principal, Hajiya Fatimah Kabir, had later toured some of the college facilities and inspected students in their classes.
The visit was round-off with the presentation of copies of the Holy Qur’an Book by the Proprietor of Touba lnternational School Hajiya Batulu Aminu Dantata received by Malama Halima Lawan Dambazau, the Registrar on behalf of the management of the college.
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