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Kano State Government Commemorates World 2022 World AIDS Day
By Ozumi Abdul
Kano state government on Wednesday commemorated this year’s World AIDS Day which has its theme as “Putting Ourselves To The Test: Achieving Equity To End HIV”.
While speaking, the state Commissioner of Health, Honourable Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa noted that even though December 1st is a day set aside every year to raise awareness on the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, he said it is usually a week long activities with public and commune enlightenment programs geared towards education on prevention and control of HIV/AIDS scourge.
He gave the statistics of those affected by the scourge in the state as over 38,000, adding that 83% of them are currently placed on treatment with the aids of virological suppression across the state’s ministry of health comprehensive sites, with about 84% of pregnant women attending ANC being counselled, tested and have received their results from over 600 PMTCT testing sites in the state.
According to the commissioner, other activities of the Kano state government towards combating the scourge include several media engagement activities across radio, television, print, and social media platforms, as well as solidarity walk in collaboration with Kannywood Foundation, and a stakeholder’s engagement to mark the ten years anniversary of the state’s agency for the control of AIDS.
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Tsanyawa said despite the challenges of dwindling financial resources the Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s led administration is confronted with, the state has consistently devoted attention and commitment to improve the health indices of Kano state through additional and innovative funding of health care services, provision of numerous infrastructural upgrades of health facilities, provisions of basic and state-of- the- art equipment for the state’s various health facilities to various level of healthcare facilities.
Our administration despite the dwindling financial resources have consistently devoted attention and commitment to improve the health indices of Kano state through additional and innovative funding of health care services, provision of numerous infrastructural upgrades of health facilities, provisions of basic and state-of- the- art equipment for the state’s various health facilities to various level of healthcare facilities”.
He noted that to further strengthen and improve resources for the state’s health system and ensure sustainable health financing is achieved, the state established the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUNd) and have commenced disbursement of 5% of the state Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and 1% of the Local Government Council Statutory allocation to the Trust Fund which he said will invariably augment resources for the health sector and further reduce the burden of health care for the poor and vulnerable segment of the society.
“To further strengthen and improve resources for the state’s health system and ensure sustainable health financing is achieved, we established the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUNd) and have commenced disbursement of 5% of the state Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and 1% of the Local Government Council Statutory allocation to the Trust Fund which will invariably augment resources for the health sector and further reduce the burden of health care for the poor and vulnerable segment of the society”, he said.
He then promised that state government, particularly his ministry will continue to fight the scourge ruthlessly via orientation, education and enlightenment.
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APC Director of Admin, Abdul Adeniji, dies in kidnappers’ custody
Staffers of the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been thrown into a state of mourning on Thursday following the news of the murder of its Director of Administration, Dr. Abdulraif Adekunle Adeniji, by suspected kidnappers who abducted him since January 26 this year.
The kidnappers went ahead to murder Adeniji after collecting the sum of about N90 million ransom.
The late Adeniji was abducted alongside his brother and his wife who was immediately shot dead due to her inability to keep pace with them while on their way to an unknown destination.
APc’s Deputy Director of Administration, Ubagha Abel, in a statement, disclosed that the party secretariat will remain closed till Monday as a result of the unfortunate development.
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Special Adviser on Cooperative Groups Congratulates Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Leadership Awards in Education and Governance
Special Adviser on Cooperative Groups Congratulates Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Leadership Awards in Education and Governance
The Special Adviser on Cooperative Groups to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Honourable Jamilu Abbas, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the governor for receiving the esteemed Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 award. This recognition, bestowed by the prominent Leadership Newspaper, underscores Governor Yusuf’s commitment to transformative governance.
In a statement issued to newsmen, Honourable Jamilu Abbas lauded the governor’s achievements, describing the award as a testament to his dedication to implementing people-oriented policies. “Governor Yusuf’s recognition by a national daily like Leadership Newspaper is a clear indication that his administration is focused on improving the lives of the common man,” Abbas remarked.
Honourable Abbas further expressed his personal admiration for the governor’s accomplishments. “On behalf of myself and my family, I congratulate the people’s governor on this well-deserved award. It showcases that governance has firmly taken root in our state,” he stated.
Governor Yusuf’s accolades extend beyond this singular honor. He has also been celebrated by Vanguard Newspaper and Heritage Times Magazine, receiving titles such as Governor of the Year (Education) and African Governor of the Year (Good Governance). These recognitions collectively highlight his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to progress.
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Named Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 for Education
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the education sector.
The award was presented during the 17th Leadership Newspaper Awards held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event celebrated notable Nigerians who have made significant impacts in various fields, including Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who was named Person of the Year 2024, and the Governor of Jigawa State, who also received a Governor of the Year award.
In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the recognition was described as a validation of Governor Yusuf’s bold reforms in education, which have repositioned the sector in Kano State after years of neglect.
Governor Yusuf was particularly commended for allocating 31% of the state’s annual budget to education, surpassing the UNESCO benchmark, and for declaring a state of emergency on the sector.
His administration’s initiatives include massive school renovations, provision of learning materials, recruitment of teachers, and the launch of a comprehensive Education Recovery Plan.
Speaking after receiving the award, Governor Yusuf expressed gratitude to the organizers, describing the honor as unexpected and highly credible.
“We never imagined that our efforts would receive such national recognition. We did not pay for this award, we did not lobby for it — we were simply recognized for what we have achieved in Kano,” the Governor said.
He dedicated the award to vulnerable children across the state and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening reforms in education.
“This recognition has given us more encouragement to keep pushing for excellence. I thank the Leadership Newspaper management and the media for their continued support,” he added.
The event also marked the 20th anniversary of Leadership Newspaper, celebrating two decades of impactful journalism.
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