By Murtala Gwandu . The Kano state Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has extended its food assistance program to the vulnerable in the State thousands of individuals in correctional centers, children’s homes, and vulnerable populations have received food items, including rice, noodles, spaghetti, dates, vegetable oil, palm oil,Maggi, and other essential commodities. During the Press briefing the state commissioner of Humanitarians affairs Adamu Aliyu Kibiya said , the initiative aims to address food insecurity and socio-economic vulnerability among the most vulnerable populations in Kano State. “This initiative is a crucial step towards addressing hunger and malnutrition among vulnerable populations in Kano…
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Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled marked the first-ever celebration of the International Day of Families in Kano State. As proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, May 15th of every year is dedicated to this occasion. To commemorate this day, the Ministry supported 500 families with foodstuffs and condiments. During a press conference, the Commissioner, Hon. Amina Abdullahi Sani, HOD highlighted the Ministry’s ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting dignity, reducing poverty, and enhancing the overall well-being of families. She expressed her deepest gratitude to the State Government, led by His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf, for…
A kokarinta na tabbatar da da’a tare bin doka sauda kafa, Hukumar tace fina-finai da Dab’i ta Jahar Kano a yau ta tsayar da matsaya kan Bikin nan da ‘yan mata ke Sanya kananun kaya tare da yin rawar nuna fitsara wato KAUYAWA DAY, in da ta haramta shi. haka kuma, Hukumar ta sanar da dakatar da dukkannin dakunan taro da gidajen Biki na musamman wato Event centers har zuwa lokacin da za’a cimma matsaya kan dokokin da aka dora musu domin kawo tsafta tare da tabbatar da ba’a sabawa ka’idar addini ba ko kuma cin mutuncin al’ada. Shugaban Hukumar…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and it’s sister organization SAMASHA an NGO based in Uganda have paid an advocacy visits to the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KACHMA). The visit was aimed to intimate the agency of the work AHBN and SAMASHA are doing to strengthen accountability in women’s health and to foster collaboration in enhancing the state’s efforts regarding Family Planning and MNCH. Dr Musa M. Bello who led the delegation expressed appreciations over the integration of family planning services into KACHMA service package and urged the agency to embrace collaborative monitoring of FP services rendered at…
The African Health Budget Network (AHBN) and SAMASHA Uganda organized a stakeholders engagement on family planning and maternal and newborn health financing in Kano State. the meeting aimed to validate the accuracy of family planning budget data, deepen understanding of sector-wide approaches, and identify key advocacy needs to strengthen budget performance and promote accountability. In his welcoming Addressed Dr. Musa M. Bello, State Focal Person, AHBN, emphasized the need for sustained investment in family planning and maternal and newborn health interventions to improve health outcomes in the state. While delivering presentation Malam Aqibu Hamisu, Advocacy and Accountability Specialist at the…
The Kano State Ministry of Humanitarians affairs and Poverty alleviation has flagged off the distribution of food items to rehabilitation centers, social homes, repatriated camps, street children, and vulnerable persons in the state. The ceremony marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to provide relief to those in need. In his welcoming speech, the Honorable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation,Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, commended Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitment to supporting vulnerable groups in the state. He added that the distribution of these items would bring relief to those who need it most. “this…
NAWOJ Presents Secretariat Report, appreciate KNSG for Securing Two Hajj Seats for MembersThe Nigeria Association of women Journalists (NAWOJ) Kano Chapter has presented a comprehensive secretariat report, highlighting the association’s achievements under the current leadership. the report was presented by the State Secretary, Hajiya Maryam Muhammad Yakasai, at the NUJ Press Centre on Wednesday. The report detailed various activities and programs organized by the association, including Hosting the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting with support from the State Government Organizing the Girls’ Child International Day and Maulud celebrations, Town hall meeting on Gender-Based Violence, Send-up party for a retired member,…
In a demonstration of firm compassion and humanitarian assistance, Kano State Government,under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has extended humanitarian gesture to inmates of three Custodial Homes in the state. The Custodial Homes that benefitted from the gesture, include Janguza ànd Kurmawa maximum security and Goron-Dutse Custodial centres. This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa in Kano on Wednesday. Making a symbolic presentation of the items donated at the Kurmawa Correctional Home, Governor Abba Kabir said the donation was aimed to support the welfare of the inmates and comforted their…
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has crowned Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar as the Super Champion of the Maternal, Newborn, Child Nutrition, and Health (MNCNH) advocacy movement in Kano. This recognition was given during the inauguration of MNCNH Advocacy Champions in Kano State, held on Wednesday. The event, organized in collaboration with the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Kano Chapter, Pathfinder International, ACEPHAP, and CCSI, marked a significant milestone in the implementation of the AIM-MNCNH project. The project aims to build a strong advocacy network for evidence-based maternal and child health interventions in Nigeria. In her opening…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honored with a special award by the Kano State Accountability Mechanism (KANSLAM) for his administration’s commitment to healthcare development in the state. the award was presented during the launch of six critical health interventions aimed at transforming the lives of citizens, particularly women, children, and vulnerable populations. The launch ceremony, held at the Primary Health Care Management Board Headquarters in Na’ibawa, Kumbotso LGA, was graced by notable dignitaries, including the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sunusi II, Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mr.…