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RSSSH Engages Stakeholders In Kano, Highlights Achievements, Challenges

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By Ozumi Abdul

Resilient Sustainable System For Health (RSSSH) on Wednesday engaged stakeholders such as development partners, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and the media to highlight the success stories and achievements it has recorded from August to December this year in Kano state, as well as the challenges it encountered.

While speaking, the Kano state program officer of RSSSH and Covid 19 Response Mechanism Project, Mallam Zaharadeen Ahmed said one of the major reasons for the media round table is to highlight the success stories and achievements the organization has recorded from August to December this year, and to as well discuss some of the challenges encountered so that solutions can be proffered to them.

Zaharadeen noted that there are 15 implemented CBOs across 5 implemented areas in Kano Municipal of Kumbotsi, Tarauni, Gwale and Nasarawa.

He added that these CBOs have been conducting Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with community members as well as client exit interview with people who had contacted HIV infection, tuberculosis, malaria or Covid 19 to ascertain their level of satisfaction with the services rendered.

He added that this would help to establish some gaps in service rendered, and in turn increase advocacy and orientations based on the gap found in the FGD and client exit interview.

He expressed delight that as a result of such interviews and FGDs, so many success have been achieved, such as the procurement of 300kv generator at Gwale, provision of insecticide by Gwale local government, renovation and of toilets.

“Alhamdulilah, as a result of this FGD and client exit interview, so many success have been achieved, like provision of 300kv generator, provision of sprayer and insecticides, renovation of toilets and so many more”, he said.

He noted that there are also state advocacy teams that take cases beyond community level in search of appropriate agency, or government parasastal that helps in approaching and solving certain challenges.

He enumerated such challenges as inadequate staff in some of the facilities, lack of HIV testing kits in some of the facilities.

He enjoins the community to take over the ownership of all the challenges identified in their neighborhood without solely relying on the government.

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ECOWAS Parliament to hold Second Extraordinary Session in Kano

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All arrangements have been concluded for the Second Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to be held in Kano, Nigeria.

The Second Extraordinary Session, according to the ECOWAS Parliament, will be held at the Bristol Hotel in Kano, the Commercial Centre of the country, between the 20th and 25th May, 2024.

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attended the inaugural session of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament held on April 4, this year.

The Deputy President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Barau I Jibrin, emerged as the First Deputy Speaker of the assembly during the inauguration.

The event, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, will attract parliamentarians from Nigeria, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote D’ Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Republic of Togo.

The ECOWAS Parliament, also known as the Community Parliament, is one of the institutions of the ECOWAS. It is the Assembly of Peoples of the Community, serving as a forum of dialogue, consultation and consensus for representatives of the people of West Africa to promote integration.

In a statement signed by special adviser to Senate President on Media and publicity Ismail Mudassir said the ECOWAS Parliament which was established under Articles 6 and 13 of the ECOWAS revised treaty of 1993, is composed of 115 seats.

 

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Breaking: Man Sets Mosque Ablaze During Subhi Prayers

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A disturbing incident unfolded in Laraba Abasawa, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State as an unidentified man set fire to a mosque during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The arson attack occurred while worshippers were observing the ‘Subh’ prayer, resulting in harm to members of the community.

According to reports from the Daily Trust, the assailant used petrol to ignite the fire, trapping approximately 40 worshippers inside the mosque. The perpetrator then locked the mosque, exacerbating the situation and hindering the victims’ escape.

A member of the community, who preferred to remain anonymous, recounted the harrowing ordeal, stating that it took some time for people outside to become aware of the incident and rescue those trapped inside. Eventually, bystanders managed to break open the mosque’s doors and rescue the worshippers.

Tragically, at least 20 worshippers sustained serious injuries in the attack and were promptly rushed to the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano for medical treatment.

This reprehensible act of violence against worshippers has shocked the community and raised concerns about the safety and security of religious institutions in the region.

Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and apprehend the perpetrator to ensure justice is served and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Daily Trust

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Rep. Bichi Hails President Tinubu For Approving 238 Billion Naira Kano Northern Bypass Construction

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Rep Kabiru Abubakar Bichi

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the construction of the Kano Northern Bypass, marking a significant step towards enhancing the state’s infrastructure. The approval came during a session of the Federal Executive Council held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

The ambitious project, estimated to cost N238 billion ($580 million), promises to revolutionize transportation and commerce in Kano, positioning it as a key hub not only within northern Nigeria but across West Africa. The bypass is hailed as a long-awaited solution to traffic congestion and logistical challenges, expected to streamline the movement of goods and services.

Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, Member of the Bichi Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, expressed elation at the presidential nod for the project. He emphasized its potential to catalyze economic growth by facilitating the establishment of industrial clusters and generating employment opportunities for Kano’s burgeoning population.

The decision underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to prioritizing critical infrastructure development as a catalyst for socio-economic transformation. Acknowledging the significance of the investment, Hon. Abubakar extended gratitude to the president, voicing support from the people of Kano State.

In a statement of gratitude, he offered prayers for President Tinubu’s continued wisdom, health, and leadership, echoing the sentiment that under his guidance, the nation would ascend to greater heights.

The approval of the Kano Northern Bypass marks a milestone in Nigeria’s infrastructure development, promising tangible benefits for the region’s residents and businesses while signaling a broader commitment to national progress.

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