Kano News
6.2 Percent Of Youth Smoke In Kano-Govt
People have been enjoined to desist from cigarette smoking in order to safeguard themselves against the dangers it constitutes in the human body.
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf dropped the hint in a press briefing to mark the 2024 World No Tobacco Day Celebration.
The Commissioner stated that tobacco is the major risk factor for non-communicable diseases associated with a higher risk of developing severe outcomes from the disease and eventually death.
Dr. Labaran said that identifiable risks from smoking include chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, coronary heart disease, hypertensive heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, renal failure, cancers, intestinal ischemia, among others.
He added that harms from tobacco begin even before birth, as pregnant women who smoke (or as second-hand smoke) give birth to infants at higher risk of congenital disorders, cancer, lung diseases, and sudden death.
“According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, tobacco accounts for more than 8 million deaths annually, with more than 7 million of those deaths coming from the direct use of tobacco, while about 1.2 million was as a result of non-smokers who were exposed to second-hand smoke. The WHO report also shows that over 80% of the world’s 1.3 billion tobacco users live in low and middle income countries.
“Globally, 942 million men and 175 million women aged 15 or older were current smokers. It has been noted recently that the prevalence of tobacco smoking is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria (Tobacco Atlas, 2018).
“In Nigeria, the 2012 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), showed that 5.6% (4.5 million) Nigerians, 15 years and older, were currently using tobacco products of which 3.9% (3.1 million) were current smokers”, he statistically explained.
The Commissioner lamentably explained that a study has shown that youths smoking cigarettes in Kano were 6.2% (boys 11.4%, girls 1.8%), adding that the trend is likely occurring because of the income growth and increasing cigarette affordability as well as the tobacco industry’s strategy of aggressive marketing in those countries.
Dr. Labaran frowned that unless governments implement stronger tobacco control policies, including creating more awareness on the danger of tobacco smoking and raise the taxes to increase prices of tobacco products among other measures, tobacco smoking will continue to rise.
He noted with satisfaction that since the inception of the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, in collaboration with partners and other stakeholders remarkable achievements in the fight against tobacco smoking in the state have been recorded including training of law enforcement officers from several law enforcement agencies on enforcing the National Tobacco Control Act (NTC) 2015 that contains several provisions that provides protection of children such as the ban on sale and purchase of tobacco and tobacco products by minors.
In a statement signed by Ibrahim Abdullahi Kano state ministry of health public relations officer said Others, according to the Commissioner, include the currently conducting Data on Youth and Tobacco in Africa (DaYTA) survey for adolescents aged between 10-17 years, planning between the ministries of health and education to begin the establishment of Tobacco-Free Clubs in some selected secondary schools as well as planning by the ministry of health to sensitize owners and managers of public places (both and outdoors) like hotels, motor parks, markets etc on the enforcement of the smoke-free provision of the NTC Act and Regulations.
Kano News
Kano State Housing Corporation MD Commends FRSC for Efforts in Reducing Road Accidents
Kano State Housing Corporation MD Commends FRSC for Efforts in Reducing Road Accidents
The Managing Director of the Kano State Housing Corporation, Alhaji Abdullahi Rabi’u, has applauded the efforts of the Kano office of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) for its strides towards public sensitisation in minimizing road accidents.
The Managing Director made the remark when the Kano State sector commander of the FRSC, Alhaji Umar Mas’ud Matazu, paid him a visit.
He maintained that the work of the Federal Road Safety Commission is a humanitarian service as it deals with saving lives and appreciated the way they render their services, especially with regards to road accidents and clearing traffic congestion.
He then advised the sector commander to intensify efforts on public enlightenment to make the general public understand the importance of obeying driving rules and regulations.
Regarding the lingering issue of the Kano command office at Bandirawo estate, the managing director pledged to immediately address the issue.
Earlier, the Kano State sector commander of the FRSC, Alhaji Umar Mas’ud Matazu, revealed that his visit was part of his familiarisation tour to stakeholder agencies to seek their support and cooperation for optimum and better operation.
The sector commander noted the long-existing cordial relationship between the Housing Corporation and the Kano office of the FRSC and called for the renewal of the relationship. He revealed that plans are underway by the command to open offices across the geopolitical zones of the state to enhance their operations.
He further disclosed that the command would soon embark on an enlightenment campaign involving various stakeholders, including traditional rulers, the National Association of Road Transport Owners, NDLEA, KAROTA, and motorists, on the dangers of reckless driving and violation of its rules.
The sector commander commended the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for being very supportive to the command and pledged to work hand-in-hand with any organisation that would improve their services.
He later appealed to the Managing Director for an allocation of an official residence for the state sector commander of the commission.
Kano News
YPP Chairman Commends Kano Governor for Intervening in Two Remote Villages
The Chairman of the Young Progressives Party in Kano, Barrister SS Umar, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for intervening in two remote villages, Danshayi in Rimin Gado Local Government and Gishiri Wuya in Warawa Local Government Area, due to the lack of schools and roads in the area.
The YPP Chairman made the commendation while addressing newsmen in Kano.
He said, “I learned that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf heard the plight of the two communities over Arewa Radio regarding the lack of schools and good roads. The governor’s prompt intervention was timely.”
When the governor heard the information, he immediately dispatched the state commissioner of education to assess the place, which is a commendable initiative.
Barrister SS Umar added that the allocation of 31 percent to education for the 2025 fiscal year is a welcome development.
Kano News
Sarkin Shanono Confers Traditional Title of Giwar Shanono to Dr. Amina A. Sadiq
The Sarkin Shanono in Kano North, Northwestern Nigeria, has conferred the title of Giwar Shanono to Dr. Amina Al Sadiq, a philanthropist and founder of the non-governmental organization Captain Guidance and Counseling Foundation (CGC’p).
The ceremony, which took place at Shanono town in the palace of Sarkin Shanono on Friday, was attended by dignitaries from many parts of Kano State, including Dr. Amina’s friends, on Friday, November 9, 2024.
Apart from heading the foundation, Dr. Amina is a veteran journalist and a university lecturer, which enables her to offer philanthropic gestures.
Sarkin Shanono said Dr. Amina was chosen due to her diligence and steadfastness in doing what she stood for, especially doing good for society.
In her remarks, Dr. Amina thanked Sarkin Shanono for the gesture and vowed to continue doing her best in serving humanity.
Part of her engagement is public enlightenment for people across the world related to their lives. This includes marriage counseling, lifestyle advice, community projects, public enlightenment programs, catering services programs, personal hygiene counseling, and interior decoration ideas.**
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