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Minister Applauds Kano On Scientific Innovation

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The Minister during the exhibition

 

Kano State Government has been applauded over the laudable and quantum number of viable innovative projects displayed at the 2021 Annual Science and Technology EXPO.

The applause was stated by the Minister Federal Ministry of Science and Technology Dr Ogbonnaya Onu during the National Science, Technology and Innovation Exposition which was held from 15th to 19th March 2021 at Eagle Square in Abuja.

The Honorable Minister called on the State Government to complement the efforts of those Entrepreneurs and Innovators/ Inventors to ensure such laudable Innovations are supported and utilized.

In his recommendation Dr. Ogbonnaya told the Kano State Permanent Secretary to extend his call to the Executive Governor of the state Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR to instruct the producers of Pulley Pump machine, fuelless generator and seed planter to produce in thousands as showcased in the exposition because they are of the best products brought to this year’s EXPO for the benefit of the people of the state.

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In her remarks the Permanent Secretary Kano State Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Dr Binta Umar Bala said the National Science Technology and Innovation Exposition is an annual event organized by Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, where by Science and Technology Researches/ innovators and Entrepreneurs in the field of Science and Technology showcased their products with a view to collaborate, synergise and to promote indigenous Science and Technology products in Nigeria.

The Permanent Secretary added that the theme of this year’s exposition which is harmonizing Science and Technology for socio economic recovery amidst Covid 19 is apt and expressed that the ministry will continue to make progress in a way to make the state to be Technology and Innovation driven, and also showed that Kano has the capacity to attain greater improvement that can help accelerate economic growth and development. This can give way to create more jobs, wealth, reduction in poverty aimed at achieving self reliance and the Millennium Development Goal.

Dr. Binta also pointed out that the state was evenly represented by a strong delegation from the State Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kano State Polytechnic, Saadatu Rimi College of Education, Yusuf Maitama Sule University under Ministry for Higher Education, talents from secondary schools including SSS D/ Kudu, Governor’s College Kano, Day Science, Ahmadiyya Secondary School, Intercontinental College and a host of independent entrepreneurs and Innovators.

She further commended the researchers and Innovators and the students from the state for their remarkable efforts and courage to showcase the reflection of their hard work in their products.

However, Kano State pavilion received quite number of interesting review and commendation from various participants and Government dignitaries among them were three members of House of Representatives from the state which included Engineer Sani Bala member representing Kunchi/ Tsanyawa Federal constituency, Engineer Muhammad Ali Wudil member representing Wudil/Garko and Honorable Musa Garo member representing Kabo/Gwarzo. A member representing Kafin Hausa/Auyo constituency from Jigawa State was also present. Others included Director General NABDA Professor Abdullahi Mustapha and Director General National Technology and Innovation Center Engineer Dr. Muhammad Jibrin.

Lastly, Dr. Binta stated that the overwhelming support and commitment of this administration led by the Executive Governor of Kano State Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in the development and propagation of Science and Technology was what contributed to the success of the exposition.

 

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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75

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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.

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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

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Dr Umar Yahuza addressing news men

 

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.

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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

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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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