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Kano Governor Launches 2024 Polio Eradication Drive
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched the 2024 Polio Eradication campaign in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. This initiative reaffirms his administration’s commitment to combating polio and other childhood diseases.
The campaign aims to vaccinate all eligible children in the state, strengthening their immune systems and curbing the spread of the virus. Kano remains one of Nigeria’s 18 high-risk states, making this initiative crucial.
Governor Yusuf emphasized the state government’s determination to intensify vaccination efforts. He vowed to work with health agencies and local communities to reach every corner of Kano. Since Nigeria’s certification as a polio-free nation in August 2020, Kano has maintained vigilant surveillance and ensured routine immunization.
The governor urged parents to seize this opportunity to have their children vaccinated. He also stressed the importance of proper hygiene and sanitation practices for societal betterment. Governor Yusuf expressed gratitude to development partners, religious leaders, and the Emirate Councils for their ongoing support.
Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo praised Governor Yusuf’s dedication to healthcare. “The governor’s timely intervention and commitment are commendable,” Gwarzo said. Health Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf explained that Dawakin Kudu was chosen due to its unique health challenges.
Some attendees stressed the need for a robust public awareness campaign. They urged households to embrace routine immunization as a means of protecting future generations. The 2024 Polio Eradication campaign marks Kano State’s continued effort to secure the health of its youngest citizens.
The campaign aligns with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s strategy to interrupt poliovirus transmission. Partners like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention support polio eradication through technical assistance, vaccination campaigns, and surveillance.
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Akwa Ibom Governor’s Wife Passes On
The wife of the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno, has passed away.
The state’s Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, announced the sad news in a statement released early Friday morning.
Ememobong disclosed that the first lady died following an undisclosed illness on September 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. His statement, titled “Unexpected Sunset,” expressed the deep sorrow felt by the state government and the family.
It is with heavy hearts that we (Akwa Ibom Government) announce the passing of the wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno, following an illness. She passed away peacefully at the hospital, on 26th September, 2024, in the presence of her family,” the statement read.
The family has requested privacy as they mourn their loss, while also asking for prayers and support from the public. The commissioner added that further details would be provided in due time.
Governor Umo Eno, despite the personal tragedy, assured citizens that his dedication to the service of Akwa Ibom remain steadfast. “His Excellency, the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno appreciates all who have stood by the first family in this period and assures all the citizens that despite this huge personal loss, his commitment to the service of the state is unwavering,” Ememobong’s statement concluded.
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Kano Assembly Confirms Complaint of Border Encroachment by Bauchi Lawmaker
By Salisu Baso
The Kano State House of Assembly Committee on Land has received a complaint from the residents of Dariya village in Tudun Wada Local Government Area and Gomo village in Sumaila Local Government Area, both in Kano State.
The two Kano communities, bordering Bauchi State’s Burra Local Government Area, lodged the complaint with the Kano State House of Assembly, accusing a Bauchi lawmaker representing Burra of encroaching on their lands.
Hafizu Gambo, chairman of the House Committee on Land Matters, who represents Bunkure, along with other committee members, visited the affected communities as part of their oversight function.
Following the visit, the committee, led by Gambo, confirmed the residents’ claims of land encroachment by the Bauchi Assembly member. Gambo assured the communities that efforts would be made to reclaim the encroached lands for Kano State.
He expressed dismay that a Bauchi lawmaker, who should be well aware of legal boundaries, had removed the demarcation markers (drums) that outline the state borders.
The Kano Assembly members explained that their visit was to conduct oversight at the border communities of Dariya in Tudun Wada and Gomo in Sumaila, which lie between Tudun Wada and Burra.
Kano State Surveyor General Usman Dambatta also confirmed the encroachment and vowed to follow up on the issue.
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