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Kano Commissions State Anti Corruption Institute
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has assured that his administration will continue to support the State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission in its fight against corruption in all ramifications.
He disclosed this on Wednesday at a ceremony to commemorate the 2020 International Anti Corruption Day,Public presentation of Anti Corruption Strategy Documents and Commissioning of Kano Anti Corruption Institute held at the Kano Anti Corruption Institute.
Represented by his Deputy Dr.Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the Governor said they are commemorating the 2020 International Anti Corruption Day with activities that will augment the effort put in place since the inception of their administration towards the control of corruption which remain the cancer militating against the socio-economic development of Nigeria.
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“Part of the activities we embarked includes the recent commissioned Anti Corruption Institute which was established to assist in training the staff of Kano State Public Complaints Commission and also to educate the public and civil servants on menace of anti corruption, this is in addition to the new anti corruption strategy documents produced with the aim of prevention of corruption,public engagement and ethical reorientation,enforcement and sanctions,recovery and management of the proceed of corruption and allied offences for its utilisation by all stakeholders in the fight against corruption in the State Ganduje said”.
He however highlighted that his administration had subscribed to Open Government Partnership and even signed the only Executive Order in the country’s OGP family in order to ensure openness and transparency in government business.
“We established transparency and accountability units in all the MDA’s jointly supervised by the State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission and Office of the Head of Civil Service with support from development partners he said”.
In his remarks, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Alh.Muhammed Umar Abba represented by the Director Public Relations, Hajiya A’isha Larai Musa commended Kano State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission for its foresight and commitment in the fight against corruption in Kano.
He revealed that the commissioning of the Kano Anti Corruption Institute is an important feat in the Anti Corruption fight which will give the commission’s personnel and enrollees the opportunity to get familiar with proper anti corruption knowledge and skills on how to discharge their duties effectively.
The Acting EFCC Chairman emphasised that no society can achieved economic, social and political development when its resources are looted with impunity through corrupt practices, adding that the progress of a nation is hinged on its ability to identify and plug the obvious and secret leakages in its economy and also to adapt to best practices in the ever changing world.
He therefore commended Kano State Government for taking the lead and commitment to the anti Corruption fight, while also assured of the EFCC’s continued support and cooperation in all aspects of the war against corruption.
Speaking earlier the Chairman Of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji explained that the success achieved by the commission in its functions is due to the non interference from the State Government who gave them a level playing field.
He also appreciates the support of the State Government in the establishment of the Kano Anti Corruption Institute and the development partners towards developing the Anti Corruption Strategy documents.
In a Statement by Hassan Musa Fagge,The Deputy Governor’s Chief Press Secretary said the occasion was attended by representatives of ICPC,Police,National Human Rights commission,Federal Public Complaints Commission and other stakeholders in the fight against corruption.
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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75
Former Military Governor of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe, has passed away. He was 75.
Abbe served as the Military Governor of both Akwa Ibom State from 1988 to 1990, and River State from 1990 to 1992. He also held the position of Minister of Interior under President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration where he was later redeployed to the ministry of defence
He died in Abuja on Saturday after a long illness.
His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and attendance at the United States Army Infantry School, the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.
He rose through the ranks to become the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and commanded both the Training and Doctrine Command and the National War College.
Abbe retired in 1999 at the rank of Major General and subsequently joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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World Bank Project in Kano Trains 1,000 Healthcare Personnel to Combat Malnutrition
Dr. Umar Yahuza, the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-assisted initiative in Kano, known as Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), has announced the training of 1,000 healthcare personnel in a bid to provide preventive nutrition services to pregnant and lactating mothers.
During a workshop held for the training of healthcare workers, Dr. Yahuza addressed newsmen, highlighting the significance of the ANRiN project, which is funded by the World Bank. He explained that the project aims to change behavior from the grassroots and reverse the negative trends of malnutrition.
Kano State has made significant progress in reducing severe stunting by 9 percent, a notable achievement that underscores the need for continued improvement. Dr. Yahuza emphasized that the N774 being used to train frontline healthcare workers was initially unstructured.
The journey began with MYCN facilitators in Kano and Lagos, followed by the training of a critical mass of facilitators. Subsequently, 120 healthcare professionals from various health facilities in Kano, including medical doctors and dieticians, were trained.
Currently, training is underway for 484 apex healthcare facilities in Kano. The training is being conducted at eight different points, with 60 healthcare workers being trained at each location, totaling 1,000 trained healthcare personnel under the MYCN initiative.
Dr. Yahuza expressed optimism about seeing an end to malnutrition in the region. He stated, “We are near to seeing an end to malnutrition. We are not late.”
One of the beneficiaries, Rahinatu Ado Ibrahim, shared her experience, saying, “We received capacity building, and there are available resources.”
The ANRiN project is designed to provide comprehensive support to healthcare workers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address malnutrition effectively. With continued efforts and collaboration, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Kano State.
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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution
Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.
The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.
The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.
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