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Dr. Muhammad Adamu Abbas Appointed Coordinator for Kano Centre for Disease Control

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has appointed Dr. Muhammad Adamu Abbas as the Coordinator for the Kano Centre for Disease Control (KN-CDC), effective immediately.

 

The decision comes as part of the governor’s efforts to enhance disease control measures and public health initiatives in the state. Dr. Abbas, a highly qualified medical doctor and renowned expert in various fields, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

Dr. Muhammad Adamu Abbas holds an impressive professional background, with expertise in medical sciences, humanitarian work, vaccinology, public health microbiology, community infectious diseases research, and malariology.

 

He has been actively involved in the field of public health since September 1995 and has served as a lecturer since November 2006. Previously, he held the position of Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology at Bayero University Kano (BUK), where he currently serves as a Senior Lecturer.

Born in Kantudun Madabo, Dala Local Government in Kano, Dr. Abbas obtained his M.B.B.S. degree from Bayero University Kano. He further pursued his education abroad, earning an MSc in Medical Molecular Genetics from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, and a PhD in Vaccinology from the University of Science, Malaysia. Driven by his passion for public health microbiology, he obtained an MPH from BUK in 2022 and transferred to the Department of Community Medicine.

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Dr. Abbas has a remarkable research portfolio, with publications in the field of public health, including studies on traditional bone setting and maternal health. He has actively engaged in raising awareness about infectious diseases, particularly zoonosis, through various media platforms. Additionally, his contributions to veterinary microbiology research have been noteworthy. His current and future interests lie in laboratory and clinical microbiology as they intersect with public health, conducting vaccine-related research, and exploring strategies for malaria and infectious disease control.

As an esteemed academic, Dr. Abbas has supervised several undergraduate and postgraduate students, examining their research and guiding their academic pursuits. He is currently supervising a significant number of MSc and PhD students while also co-supervising other postgraduate researchers. Furthermore, he holds memberships in prominent institutions such as the Nigeria Snakebite Research and Intervention Centre (NSRIC), the Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) research group, and the American Society of Microbiology (ASM).

Dr. Muhammad Adamu Abbas’ appointment as the Coordinator for the Kano Centre for Disease Control reflects Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to advancing public health initiatives in the state. With Dr. Abbas’s vast knowledge and experience, the KN-CDC is poised to strengthen disease control measures, promote public health awareness, and ensure the well-being of the people of Kano.

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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.

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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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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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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

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He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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