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Philanthropist donates 40-bed women, children ward to Kano hospital

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By Muhammad Annur

 

 

A philanthropist, Malam Isa Inuwa, has handed over a 40-bed women and children ward building to Dambatta General Hospital, in Dambatta Local government area of Kano State.

 

 

 

Speaking at the ceremony on Saturday in Dambatta, Inuwa said the building was built and furnished as contribution to humanity in memory of his late mothers, Hajiya Asma’u Dambatta.

 

 

He said that the project would boost healthcare delivery for women and children in the state.

 

 

According to him, the project will also go a long way in reducing maternal mortality in the area.

 

 

The philanthropist added that the ward consist of two wings ; one for women and the other for children.

 

 

“The ward has a reception and a waiting area , two consulting room, matrons office , nurses common room and conveniences.

 

 

 

” There are also toilets and laundry for patients and each wing consist of 20- bed with cabinets , beddings, oxygen lines, nurses station,” he explained.

 

 

Inuwa also said that similar project was donated to male surgical ward of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, as part of his contribution to health care development in the state.

 

 

In a remark, the state commissioner for health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa, lauded the philanthropist for his effort in providing befitting ward for women and children in the area.

 

 

He said that the project would compliment governments efforts in providing good and accessible health care in the state.

 

 

Tsanyawa added that the state government had renovated over 500 health care facilities in the state.

Earlier, the guest speaker, Prof. Ibrahim Umar, commended Mr. Inuwa for the laudable project.

 

 

 

He said that good and conducive working environment would help both health workers and patients in the area.

 

 

 

Umar called on wealthy individuals to emulate Inuwa while urging the workers and people of the area to make good use of the facility.

 

 

 

Some of the residents who spoke at the event

expressed delight over the project and called on other well-meaning individuals to emulate Inuwa’s gesture.

 

 

 

 

Similarly, an ultramodern school, which consists of four blocks of two classrooms each was also inaugurated by the family of late Malam Magaji Dambatta.

 

 

 

 

The school which was named after late Magaji Dambatta ,was also dedicate in memory of the late elder statesman who served the country at various capacities.

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

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“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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