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The 5 self styled CSOs that staged protest against corruption are not known to us in Kano

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The attention of 201 members of the Patriotic Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (PCCSOs) in Kano State has been drawn to a publication titled “Protest and Solidarity Walk by Kano Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption” dated 4th September 2025, allegedly issued and signed by five CSOs under the self-styled name Forum of Kano CSOs Against Corruption.

While civil society has the duty to promote transparency and accountability, it is equally bound by the principles of fairness, objectivity, and truth. We therefore wish to clarify as follows:
Misrepresentation of CSOs:
The so-called “Forum of Kano CSOs Against Corruption” is not a recognized coalition within the Kano CSO family. Their protest does not represent the collective position of the civil society community in Kano State. It is misleading to claim to speak for “the people of Kano” without the mandate of the broader CSO constituency.

On Allegations of Corruption:
The protest letter makes sweeping allegations against named public officials and the Kano State Government. We categorically state that these remain allegations, not established facts. Anti- graft agencies are still investigating the issues, and no court of competent jurisdiction has found the accused persons guilty. It is therefore irresponsible for any group to pass judgment prematurely and mislead the public.

Government’s Efforts in Transparency:
Contrary to the claims, the Kano State Government has put in place mechanisms to ensure transparency in the management of resources, including:
Full compliance with external audits and fiscal reporting.
Adoption of the Treasury Single Account (TSA), which has reduced leakages and improved financial discipline.
Establishment of procurement monitoring units and anti-corruption desks across MDAs.

Open Budgeting Process where civil society actively participates in budget tracking.
Regular CSO–Government engagement platforms on service delivery in education, health, Information, water, social protection and Climate Change.
These demonstrate government’s commitment to accountability and should not be ignored by selective narratives.

On Palliatives and Development Projects:
Isolated incidents cited in the protest letter are being investigated, but to generalize them as systemic diversion is unfair. Significant progress has been recorded in road rehabilitation, school renovations, and health sector support across the state. Civil society has documented these gains through independent monitoring.
On Harassment of CSOs and Media:
The allegation of harassment is unfounded. The Kano State Government continues to provide an enabling environment for CSOs and the press to operate. Members of the civil society are part of government committees and oversight platforms — evidence that civic space remains open.

Our Position as Civil Society:
We support the EFCC, ICPC, and all oversight agencies to continue their work diligently. However, we reject attempts to politicize the anti-corruption fight or to use CSOs as tools for smear campaigns against individuals, institutions or government. True accountability must be based on evidence, due process, and constructive engagement — not sensational protests. Our forum frowns at any form of harassment and urged any CSO that experienced harassment to show evidence in a transparent manner.

Commitment to the People of Kano:
We restate that resources meant for the development of Kano must be used transparently and accountably. Where wrongdoing is established, culprits must face the law. At the same time, the civil society community remains committed to promoting peace, democratic stability,and constructive reform processes rather than divisive or sensational campaigns.

Conclusion
The Kano CSO community remains committed to protecting public resources, promoting transparency, and ensuring that development reaches the people. We call on the public to disregard divisive narratives and instead support collective, evidence-based actions that strengthen governance in the state.
The fight against corruption in Kano State requires unity, responsibility, and integrity among all stakeholders. We urge the general public to disregard any attempt to use the civil society space for political grandstanding or to malign individuals without due process. Our collective focus must remain on strengthening institutions, protecting public resources, and ensuring that the dividends of governance reach the people.
Signed,

Hassan Ibrahim Gama Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma
Convener Co-Convener

Endorsed by:
S/N
Name
Organization

1
Farouk Umar
Citizens for Development and Education (CDE)

2
Peter Hassan Tijani
Network for Empowerment and Development Initiative (NEDIN)

3
Yahaya A. Yahaya
National association of persons with physical disabilities Kano Chapter (NAPWPD)

4
Hassan Ibrahim Gama.
Masses First International Organization -MFI

5
Wali Ado Rano
Voice of the Hopeful Enlightenment and Development Initiative (VOHEDI)

6
Nworisa Michael
Stand For Peace Initiative

7
Dr. Kabir Hamisu Kura.
Community Development Initiative

8
Rakiya Abba Tahula
Interfaith Peace Foundation

9
Dr. Ramatu Garba
Support for Women and Teenage Children (SWATCH)

10
Maimuna Umar Sheriff
Centre for Gender Base Violence Advocacy

11
Ahmad Tijjani
Alkali Ahmad Center For Development

12
Ibrahim Muhammed
Rural – Urban Slums Development Initiative (RUSDI)

13
Abubakar Shariff Jaddah
Society for Women and Child Health Initiative (SWACHI)

14
Saratu I. Maigida
Lifeline Initiative For Widows Empowerment and Economic Development (LIWEED)

15
Ali Suleiman
Friends of the Community Organization (FOCO)

16
Halima Titi Bello
Women Gender Developers (WOGEND)

17
Dr. Yahaya Danjuma
International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS)

18
Safayanu Bichi
Kano Budget Working Group

19
Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma
Community Rights Initiative of Nigeria (CORIN)

20
Abdulrahman Uba Daushe
Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN)

21
Rakiya Ladi Musa
Ansar Women Development

22
Sabo Bello Madaki
Kiru Community Development Association

23
Sunusi Hashimu
Society for Child Support and Economic Empowerment (SOCSEE)

24
Samaila Namadi Ahmad
Yadfulde kiru local government Association and development

25
Asaju KolawoleKola
Kola and Funke Care Foundation

26
Ruth Stephen
Touch and Care Foundation (TOCAF)

27
Bashir A Bashir
Diamond Youth For Community Development

28
Salisu Gambo Ditol
Youth mobilization by media

29
Dr. Auwalu Halilu
Non-formal Development for Education and Health Initiatives ( NDEHI)

30
Dr. Tanimu Adam Ibrahim
Gwarzo Initiative Forum

31
Ola Taiwo
Mari-Care Foundation for Widows, Single Parents, Orphans and Vulnerable Children Nigeria. (MARI-CARE)

32
Suleiman Idris
Northern Youth Assembly

33
Mohammed Hussaini
Nigerian Democracy Working Group

34
Haj. Aisha Ahmed Abdulkadir (Dangi)
Sustainable Diana mic and Human Development Initiative

35
Gharzali Ibrahim Ungogo
Ummatee Centre for the Promotion of Public Education, Accountability and Social Safety (Ummatee-C4PASS) –

36
Rabi Yusuf Gezawa MON
Center For Empowerment Of Older Persons And The Vulnerable (CEOPAV)- Formally know as GADIAC

37
Mustapha Muhammed
Social Awareness and Community Development Initiative (SACDI Nigeria)

38
Prof Muhammad Bello Shitu
Inclusive Community Education and Development Association ( ICEADA)

39
Ismail Kanye
KABO Local Government Development Forum

40
Bello Abdulkadir Karaye
Rogo/Karaye Conerned Citizen

41
Hassan Musa Yaro
Cardinal and Development Support Initiative

42
Maimuna Shu’aibu
Muna Helping Hand Foundation

43
Aisha Halliru
Halliru Memorial Youth Development and Empowerment initiative (AYDI)

44
Yusuf Muhammad Anas
Dawaki Youth Network for Better Tomorrow Initiatives

45
Umaima Muhammad.
Aminci Multipurpose Development Association.

46
Hassan Jibril
Gano Development Association

47
Nusaibatu Muhammad
Iyayen Giji Development Association.

48
Adamu Balarabe Sarbi
Sarbi Development Association

49
Abdurrazak Ayuba usaini
Minjbir East Community Development Association(Mecda)

50
Zubairu Bala
Kwarkiya Youth Mobilization Forum

51
Ismaila Abdullahi
Gidan Kankara City Community

52
Audu Saidu
Mu Tallafi Juna Kadawa (B) Gwale Local Government

53
Umar Iliyasu Madobi
Madobi Youth Development Forum

54
Nura Lambu
Tofa Youth Development Forum

55
Shehu Isah
Gajida Youth Development Associations

56
Abdulaziz Habibu Bello
Yanoko Youth Development Association

57
Suleiman Lawan
Gulu Community Development Association

58
Ubale Yusuf
Kofar Gabas Development Association

59
Dalhatu Jibrin Dalhatu
Karaye Initiative Forum

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60
Abubakar Auwal Ahmad
Diso Self Help Group ( DISHEG) Gwale Local Government

61
Murtala Muhd Rabiu
Hannu Dayawa Youth development Association Bachirawa – Ungogo Local Govt

62
Habibu Barau Ruwantsa
Ruwantsa Youth Development Association, Dambatta

63
Sulaiman Yusuf Maitama
Dambatta Reporters

64
Kabiru Balarabe Dambatta
Dambatta Academic Forum

65
Auwal Idris Dorayi
Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ

66
Garba Lawan
Rano Development Association

67
Adamu Umar
Rano Youth Enlightenment Forum

68
Auwal Ayuba
Toranke Educational care & support Association.

69
Aminu Sa’ad
Consolidated Ajingi Development Association.

70
Saminu Yusha’u Chula
Chula Area Development Association.

71
Abdullahi Madaki
Kunkurawa Youth Development

72
Sunusi Garba Shehu Gajale
Kafin maiyaki Community Development Association (KACODA), Kiru Local Government Area.

73
Ahmad Tahir
Doguwa Tailoring association.

74
Abdulrazaq Ado Zango
Kano Initiatives Of Persons With Special Needs (KIPSN)

75
Dr. Mustapha Mukhatar
Danbatta Development Forum (DDF)

76
Amb. Abbas Abdullahi
Beyond Border Alliance (BBA)

77
Mal. Abubakar Muhammad
One Voice Development Initiative (OVID)

78
Lami Bako Yakasai
Enlightenment And Empowerment Of Northern Women Initiative

79
Solomon Samuel
Mercy Helpline Initiative

80
Barr. Mustapha Idris
Human Right and Community initiative. Contact person

81
Khadija A. Muhammad
Nana Aisha Development Initiative (NADI)

82
Isyaku Ahmad
Community Initiative for Climate Engagement and Development

83
Bashir Adamu Jigirya
Participatory Learning and Action for Community Ownership (PLACO)

84
Comrade Ali Wali
Network for Environmental Safety and Society Development (NESSD)

85
Barr. Aisha Ali Tijjani
Sayyidatu Wal adfal Foundation (Women and Children Foundation)

86
Grace Musa
Standup for Women Society

87
Sani Shafi’u
Dawaki Community Health Initiative (DCHI)

88
Hussiani Muhd Shehu
Alternative for Governance

89
Ummuikursim Hassan Ibrahim
Women for Women Forum

90
Comfort Omownmi Williams
Green Pasture and Home Initiative (GPHI)

91
Bar. Maryam Abubakar
Centre for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA)

92
Barrister. Badamasi
Kano First Forum

93
Comr. Suleiman Indabawa
Save the Future Initiative (SAFI)

94
Amb. Mustapha Abdullahi
Kano Youth Digital Rangers

95
Comrd. Naziru Muhd
Grand Alliance

96
Amb. Najib Hamza
Better Future Community

97
Comrd. Abdullahi Baba
Great Nigeria Initiative(GNi)

98
Barrister. Mukhtar Musa
Patriotic Enlightenment Summit (PES)

99
Haj. Aisha shettima
Joint Action Campaign for Development (JACOD)

100
Maryam Usman
iForward Women Initiative

101
Ghali El Abdullahi
Youth O clock

102
Haj. Amina Aqeel
Save the Widow

103
Sayyaada Khadija Muhammad
Dogaro- Da Kai charity Foundation

104
Haj. Nafeesah Muhd
Nigerian youth political movement

105
Comrd Muhammad Tata
Kano Eye Forum

106
Comrd. Munnir
Nigeria First Movement

107
Aliyu Yahaya Dorayi
Center For Community Support And Human Development

108
Umar Sayyadi Muhammad
Guiding Light Information Technology.

109
Comr Bello Tukur
Kainuwa youths progress community development association ( KYPCODA)

110
Hadiza Bala Fagge
Women Peace and Security Network (WPSN)

111
Kabiru Musa
Gender Coalition for Justice (GCAJ)

112
Shuaibu Salihi
Women Widows and Orphans and Development Initiative (WWODI)

113
Sagir Salihu Chedi
Voice And Accountability Platform (VAP)

114
Muhammad Aliyu Sunusi
Kutama Development Association

115
Abdullahi Abdulrahman Sango
Yan Dalla Youth Association

116
Abdulmajid Hamza
Sukuma Development Association

117
Nasir Kabir
Dokadawa Youth Progressive Association

118
Sardo Iliya
Yandadi Community Development Association

119
Ali Ibrahim
Movement for Accountability and Tranprency Initaitive

120
Kabiru Ashiru Aliyu
Rano Youth Progressive Association

121
Salmanu Muhammed
WAZOBIA International Women and Children Foundation, Kano

122
Umar Nasir Kofa
Kofa Youth Development Association

123
Sunusi Mamuda
Wudil Association Cooperative

124
Mudassir Garba Garko
Garko Youth Progressive Movement

125
Kabiru Sani
Kalam Waheed Development

126
Ibrahim Abubakar Bello
Gaya Youth Forum

127
Adam Abdullahi Yusuf
Hasken Alheri Youth Development

128
Adam Balarabe Sarbi
Fitilar Sarbi da Kewaye

129
Umar Aminu Umar
Sharifai Youth Development Forum

130
Mohammed Inuwa
Gyara Kayanka

131
Salmanu Abdulmutallib
Doguwa Community Research Problem

132
Amina Muhammad
Gabasawa Women Development

133
Ahmad Tijjani Yau
Civil Society Scaling -up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN)

134
Bashir isyaku
DOKA youth development forum

135
Abdullahi Mustapha
Shanono Youth Association

136
Jamilu Lawan Kura
Kura Youth Development Association

137
Ahmad Sani
SAYE Youth Development Association

138
Mukhtar Tukur
Bagwai First

139
Kabiru Ghali Nagogo
Kadawa Youth Enlightenment

140
Mujahid Shuaibu Abdullahi
Hamdala Rice Processing Association

141
Ado inusa
Annuri Social Club Association

142
Samuel Eneojo
Merit Kano

143
Mrs. Esther Abdulahi Kingsley
Inter-tribe Community Support Forum

144
brahim H. Sale
Halib Community Education Initiative

145
Sani shuaibu Rogo
Rogo Concern Citizens

146
Bello Sunusi Zarewa
Zarewa/Karo development Association

147
Bilal Kabiru
Rogo Ruma development Association

148
Abdulrazak Musa
Rogo Youths Development Association

149
Bunya Ahamad
Rogo youth awereness for Development

150
Yusif fulantan
Fulatan Development Association

151
Samaila Inuwa Abubakar
Bargoni Civil Society Development Association.

152
Abdulaziz Abdullahi
Kiru Zumunta Development Association

153
Muhammad Gambo
Yako Development Association

154
Aminu Musa Abdullahi
Action Group Development Association Dansoshiya

155
Zakariyya Sulaiman Umar
Kogo Civil Society

156
Yahuza Ishaq Dangora
Dangora Development Association

157
Muazzam Iliyasu Ado
Ba’Awa Community Development Association.

158
Mansur Shuaibu Muhammad
Dashi civil society organization

159
Ado Yunusa
Zuwo Annure Development Association

160
Fulani Yahaya
Galadimawa. Miyati Allah

161
Magaji Bala Gale
Gajale youths development

162
Sheriff Abubakar
Sheriff orphanage and charity home foundation (Sheriff foundation)

163
Muhammad Datti
Initiative For Health Rescue And Risk Reduction (IHRAR)

164
Mahbub Hashim
Child health initiative and society development (CHISOD)

165
Shamsiyya Dau Abdullahi
Promoters of community health (POCOH)

166
Safiyya S. Abdul
Support Group for Good Governance Organisations SG3

167
Ubali Yusif
Kofar gabas GULU progressive Ass

168
Nura Idris Adam
Asakala Development Association

169
Jamilu Raiyanu
GULU Unguwar sama Petrotic Movement

170
Abbas Muhd
Jili Youth Awirenessass

171
Rabiu Garba Sani
Rimin Gado Kofar Arewa Alliance

172
Jamilu Tafida
Janguza youth and societal development forum( JYDF)

173
Usman Umar Muhammad
Suhail Human Development Concepts (SUHUDEC)

174
Abdurrashid Salisu Baba
Tsakuwa mu Farka Development Association

175
Musa Yakubu kode
Kode Ina Mafita

176
Musa Murtala
Dawakin kudu youths Network

177
Umaima Murtala
Hasken Matasan Dawakin kudu

178
Ibrahim Tukur
Kuttawa Development Association D/kudu

179
Umar M. Faruk
Muryar Inuwar Munanen Arewa

180
Nafisat Alhassan
Aminchi multi purpose development association chairman

181
Ali Hamisu Lambu
Inuwar Al,Umma Lambu Fegi

182
Dr Iliyasu Suleiman Dawakin Tofa
Light House Self Reliance Initiative

183
Abdul Mumini Bin Yusuf-
Association For Adult and Non Formal Education Centres

184
Jamila Alhassan
Dogaro da Kai Development Association

185
Hadiza Muhammad
Iyayen Marayu Development Association

186
Abubakar Umar Idris Makoda
Makoda Youth Development Congress

187
Sadiya Garba Mu’azu
Mother’s Association of Nigeria Makoda Chapter

188
Aisha Sani
Mothers Association of Nigeria

189
Gharzali Ishaq
Better Bichi Assured Association

190
Saifullahi Yahaya
Dawakin Tofa Unity Forum

191
Abdullahi Sunusi Abdulhamid
Badako Development Forum Dawakin Tofa

192
Shitu Salisu Ahmad
Danguguwa Tayani Mugyara

193
Mudansir Isah
Dawakin Tofa Youths Awareness

194
Adamu Mamuda
Burkum Youth Initiative

195
Abubakar said Muhammad Rogo
Rogo youths for change

196
Usman Awaisu Umar
Garun Malam Youth Progressive Movement

197
Zakari Yusif Kachako
Kachako Youth Forum

198
Abdurrahman idris
Zumunta Youth Association

199
Adamu Salisu Ismail
Kungiyar Taimakon Juna Wangara

200
Muhammad Tukur Garba
Institute for human development and information technology (IHDIT)

201
Inuwa Abubakar
Kibiya Community Development Initiative

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Excitement as FBIU Students Take Matriculation Oath for the 2025/2026 Academic Session

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Franco-British International University (FBIU), Kaduna, on Wednesday recorded a milestone with the matriculation of 362 students admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The maiden matriculation ceremony attracted parents, guardians, government officials, academics, invited guests and well-wishers from across the country to witness the formal admission of the students into the university community.

A member of the MAAUN Group of Universities, FBIU matriculated students into four schools: the School of Nursing Sciences, School of Health Sciences, School of Computing, and School of Social and Management Sciences.

Speaking at the ceremony, the President of FBIU, Prof. Abdullahi Sabo Muhammad, congratulated the students on behalf of the management and the entire university community.

He described the occasion as a significant milestone in the lives of the students and the history of the university, marking the official commencement of their academic journey.

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In his address, the Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, warned the students against immorality and other social vices, stressing that the group operates a zero-tolerance policy on drug abuse.

He urged the matriculating students to remain focused on their studies, emphasizing the university’s commitment to producing quality graduates who will contribute to the development of Nigeria and Africa.

Prof. Gwarzo also announced plans to establish an Internationalisation Unit at the university to facilitate access to scholarships, academic exchanges and global learning opportunities.

In his goodwill message, the Chancellor of FBIU, Senator Shehu Sani, urged the matriculating students to uphold discipline and good character, stressing that these virtues are essential to safeguarding the university’s reputation and attaining academic excellence.

In their separate remarks, the President of MAAUN Nigeria, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr, the Registrar of MAAUN Niger and Migeria, Dr. Shu’aibu Usman Tanko, and the representative of the Canadian University of Nigeria, Prof. Ahmed Maigari Ibrahim, described the students as privileged to have gained admission into one of the leading emerging universities in sub-Saharan Africa.

They encouraged them to remain focused and make the most of the opportunities available.

Also speaking, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), Dr. Baba Muhammad Yakubu, congratulated the students and commended the university for offering academic programmes that are responsive to contemporary societal needs and aligned with global standards.

The Vice President Administration of FBIU, who presided over the ceremony, administered the matriculation oath to the students, formally admitting them into the university community.

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Kano Health Workers Undergo Community First Aid Response Training Programme

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Ekwem Blessing Chinwendu

RN, RM, RPHN, BNSc

The Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Bank Impact Rural Emergency Services and Maternal Transport (ReSMAT), has conducted a three-day Community First Aid Response (CFAR) training for health workers drawn from across the state.

The training exercise was declared open by the Programme Coordinator, Dr. Sharif Yahaya Musa.

Musa tasked the participants to put into best practice the knowledge gained from the exercise in the best interest of the development of the health sector in the state.

He encouraged the participants to take the training seriously and to put all they have learnt into practice.

Musa revealed that annually, thousands of people die, while others sustain severe injuries from various forms of accidents, adding that many of those deaths could be prevented if first aid was given before emergency services arrive.

He stated that first aid is the immediate and temporary care given to an ill or injured person. Its primary goals are to preserve life, prevent the condition from deteriorating, and promote recovery until medical help arrives.

Comrade Salisu Garba Ahmad, Senior Community Health Technician, in his presentation on first aid, pointed out that it is critical for health workers to acquire the skills required to perform CPR.

He added that it would serve immense communal value for non-health practitioners to also acquire the skills.

Salisu hinted that cases of mortality could be drastically reduced through the deployment of CPR care.

According to him, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving procedure performed on persons who are unresponsive and not breathing, applied through compression, airway management, breathing, and defibrillation.

He explained that members of the public should be enlightened on the skills of how to place persons in a state of unconsciousness, though still breathing, in a recovery position until help arrives, while maintaining proper observation to ensure they maintain normal breathing.

He said, “If someone is unconscious and not breathing normally, call the emergency number and start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) straight away.

“Check the scene for safety, form an initial impression, and use personal protective equipment (PPE).

“If the person appears unresponsive, check for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding, or other life-threatening conditions using the shout-tap-shout method.

“If the person does not respond and is not breathing or is only gasping, call the emergency number and get equipment, or tell someone to do so.

“Kneel beside the person. Place the person on their back on a firm, flat surface. CPR guidelines recommend 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute, 30 at a time. Remember these five points:

“Two hands centred on the chest. Body position: shoulders directly over hands; elbows locked. Compression depth: at least 2 inches.

“Rate of compressions: 100 to 120 per minute. Allow the chest to return to its normal position after each compression. Give two breaths. Open the airway to a neutral position using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique. Pinch the nose shut, take a normal breath, and make a complete seal over the person’s mouth with your mouth.

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“Ensure each breath lasts about one second and makes the chest rise; allow air to exit before giving the next breath.

“If the first breath does not cause the chest to rise, re-tilt the head and ensure a proper seal before giving the second breath. If the second breath does not make the chest rise, an object may be blocking the airway.

“Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and two breaths. Use an AED as soon as one is available. Minimise interruptions to chest compressions to less than 10 seconds.”

Comrade Salisu warned that serious measures are needed to ensure the safety of the first aider, as well as the safety of the client or victim, before performing or rendering any form of help.

Comrade Salisu disclosed that common emergencies that are prevalent and require immediate help include shock, heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke, bleeding, fractures and dislocations, acute asthmatic attacks, drowning, and choking.

While Dr. Mudassir went further to explain the following common emergencies and injuries, including diabetic emergencies, obstetrics and gynaecology emergencies, fainting attacks, snake bites, insect bites, poisoning, wounds, sprains, and strains.

Mallam Abubakar Musa demonstrated emergency positions, which are the recovery position, log roll, and HAINES position. He also explained some emergency moves, which are the fireman carry, piggyback method, dragging, chair lift method, two-handed seat, three-handed seat, four-handed seat, and crouching.

He lamented that there are challenges militating against the administration of first aid services in the state.

He stated that a major concern has arisen from inadequate training programmes for health workers on CPR services.

He said, “Inability of healthcare providers to put all they have learnt into practice. Lack of essential emergency equipment and drugs. Poor confidence among caregivers. Poor prompt decision-making by caregivers.

“Noting further that there is the challenge in the area of poorly equipped ambulances, inadequate ambulance services, a low number of ambulances in the state, and ambulances not being positioned in strategic places.”

He said that to tackle the challenges associated with CPR delivery, mass sensitisation is needed to address poor knowledge and skills on first aid measures.

He noted that advocacy and awareness campaigns are required to curb the low level of communication between communities and health facilities.

He called for the abolition of the current low priority being given to emergency services by all state and non-state actors, urging better collaboration with NGOs.

The participants reached the conclusion that, to move the state forward in the provision of CPR services, “continual refresher training should be conducted to build up the confidence of caregivers.

“Need for step-down training for other staff by trainees. Constant supervision to assess the level of competency. Provision of equipment and essential commodities for emergency services.

“Ensure a proper referral system when needed without delay. Ensure all equipment needed for the service is provided. Ambulance services should be available in all local government areas of the state and in some strategic places.

“Training of paramedics that will help handle emergency situations before arrival at the hospital. The ambulance driver should work in harmony with the emergency call centre.”

The public is adjudged to play a pivotal role in saving lives in the state through getting enlightened to understand that first aid care is everyone’s business and striving to work together with hospitals in their localities, while discouraging wrong traditional practices that endanger people’s lives.

It is emphasised that traditional healers need to work with orthodox medical practitioners to deliver accurate and adequate care.

The widespread dissemination of emergency call numbers in localities across the state for quick communication and response would help skyrocket the level of CPR service delivery in Kano.I limited the changes to grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure where necessary for correctness and readability.

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Xenophobia: FG Hints at Economic Crackdown on South African Giants MTN, DStv

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The Federal Government has hinted at possible measures against South African companies operating in Nigeria, including telecommunications giant MTN, as outrage grows over the continued harassment and attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this on Thursday, while addressing concerns over the worsening anti-migrant attacks in South Africa and the evacuation of Nigerians from the country.

The minister said Nigeria had exercised restraint and continued to pursue diplomatic engagements but warned that the government might be compelled to explore other options if the attacks persist.

“As I indicated before, there are these huge conglomerates. By the way, there are over 120 South African companies operating in Nigeria.

“Nobody is asking them to provide proof of identity. Nobody is asking South African staff working there whether they are South Africans or Nigerians, and nobody is taking over their shops or businesses.

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“But this is happening to Nigerians in South Africa. So, I think that at some point, we really have to review the options available to us.

“We have MTN, MultiChoice, Stanbic, Protea and many other South African brands spanning multiple sectors,” Odumegwu-Ojukwu said.

The minister, however, stressed that any retaliatory measures would have to follow constitutional provisions and due legislative process.

She explained that the Federal Government was currently engaging South African authorities through diplomatic channels, while the National Assembly would play a constitutional role in determining Nigeria’s response should those efforts fail.

The minister also disclosed that the South African authorities discarded their memorandum of understanding with Nigeria on early warning mechanism which they had signed in October 2025.

She added that the pact was essentially to protect the lives and property of both Nigerians and South Africans in times of conflict like this.

“When it comes to situations like this, of course, it is necessary to be temperate and exercise caution. But when your citizens are being harassed, when your citizens are people who have spent years there, and mind you, some of them are married to South Africans and have children who have known no other home but South Africa, then it becomes a serious concern.

“Now, under these circumstances, they are asking not just Nigerians, but also their South African spouses and their children, to leave South Africa,” the minister said.

Recall that in May, th esenator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, called for the revocation of licences of South African companies operating in Nigeria, including MTN and MultiChoice, owners of DSTV, following renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

The National Assembly also condemned the attacks, urging the federal government to take immediate diplomatic and protective measures to safeguard Nigerian citizens abroad.

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