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By Our Correspondent  The Ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Kano has warned contractors handling the ongoing 5km road Projects In 44 local governments to speed up work or face contract termination. The Commissioner Nura Ma'aji Sumaila issued the warning Thursday after receiving complaints from the local residents shortly after inspection of the 5KM road project in Bunkure local government.  A press statement issued by Sagiru Ado Abubakar, the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, indicated that one Aminu Muhammad, a resident of Kofar Fada neighborhood in Bunkure town complained to the Commissioner that people in the locality are afraid because of the heavy rain flows during the rainy season. The Commissioner used to interact with the communities in each site visited to hear their views in relation to the 5KM road project. During the Thursday's tour, five local government areas were visited, including Garun Malam, Kura, Bunkure,...

By Zainab Olufunmi  The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Kano state branch, has urged volunteers to embark on house to house enlightenment to educate mothers on childcare, hygiene, and environmental health.  The Executive Secretary of the NRCS Kano Branch, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, stated this at a news conference on Monday in Kano.  He said that the enlightenment is meant to ensure the well-being of children and the community at large. He reaffirmed the society's dedication to supporting government and aiding communities in Kano through continuous humanitarian efforts. He launched the 2025 humanitarian activities calendar to enhance public awareness and coordination of its services across the state and beyond. The calendar, he said would serve as guide for humanitarian interventions across various local government areas and communities in Kano and Nigeria at large. He said that the society would be supporting government initiatives, particularly in healthcare ...

By Our Correspondent  The Kano State Commissioner for Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has been honored with a Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Public Health Transformation . The award was presented at a Strategic Health Summit held in Abuja, which recognized Heroes of Health across the country. The award, presented by the Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salma Anas Ibrahim acknowledges Dr. Yusuf’s outstanding leadership in transforming Kano’s healthcare system. Dr. Abubakar credited the entire team at the Ministry of Health for their hard work and dedication, emphasizing their commitment to building a healthier Kano for all. “We remain committed to building a healthier Kano for all, ensuring that every citizen has access to the quality healthcare they deserve.” The recognition highlights Dr. Yusuf’s tireless efforts to improve the health and well-being of Kano’s citizens through innovative healthcare initiatives. His commitment to addressing pressin...

By Farouk Isa Musa  Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed the Kano State Center for Disease Control and Prevention Law following its passage by the State House of Assembly. A statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Director-General, the governor's spokesperson disclosed that the Governor assented to the bill at the commencement of the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House. Speaking, Governor Yusuf restated his administration’s commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy and fostering the rapid socioeconomic development of the state. He emphasized that the government remains steadfast in its efforts to initiate and implement policies and programs aimed at improving the lives of Kano State citizens. Governor Yusuf also expressed appreciation for the unwavering support and cooperation of the people, urging them to sustain the momentum to achieve the administration’s set goals. Prof. Muhammad Abbas is the Director-General ...

By  Our Reporter In a significant move to strengthen the healthcare delivery in Kano State, the Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) has successfully coopted additional local government areas into ongoing data documentation and routine immunization initiative. The local government areas integrated  include Tofa, Gwarzo, Karaye, Rogo, Kiru, Rano, Bunkure, Kura, and Garun Malam. A statement issued by Binta Kabir Usman, the Public Relations Officer of the agency, highlighted that the expansion marks a critical milestone in the Government’s commitment to ensuring comprehensive immunization coverage and accurate health data management. The ongoing exercise, spearheaded by PHIMA and supported by key stakeholders, aims to enhance the accuracy of immunization records and improve vaccine accessibility for children in underserved Communities. By expanding coverage, the initiative seeks to reduce the incidence of preventable diseases and improve overall publi...

By Aisha Tahir Saraki  The newly-appointed Executive Secretary of Kano State Consumer Protection Council and the other council members have been called upon to resist the temptation of amassing worldly riches and ensure the safety of residents of the state as general consumers. This charge was made by the Director-General Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency Pharm.Gali Sule when friends and well-wishers escorted the newly appointees to the office on Monday. He advised the appointees to be dedicated, honest, and God-fearing while discharging their duties, as their actions and inactions would have greatly affected the people of Kano, positively or otherwise. Being a former Executive Secretary to the State Consumer Protection Council who served between 2014 and 2017, Pharm. Sule urged the new Executive Secretary and his team to partner with relevant stakeholders including the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration an...

By Aisha Tahir Saraki  Mr Usman Ibrahim, Director of Project, Kaduna State Water Corporation (KADSWAC), on Monday, assured Nigerians of the Federal and Kaduna State Governments’ commitment to the provision of potable water. Ibrahim disclosed this at a two-day stakeholders’ retreat to assess the progress of the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme in Kano, organised by KADSWAC. The retreat, held in Kano, had as theme: “Enhancing Effectiveness: Procedures and Best Practise of Work Plan Preparation and Implementation, Proper Financial Management and Fund Disbursement”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the retreat was specifically on financial documentation, fund disbursement mechanisms and procedures to best practice of work plan preparation. The director explained that both governments were deeply concerned about the Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities. Ibrahim said the aim of the retreat wa...

By Zainab Olufunmi  Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Kano State Command, says it received no fewer than 25 complaints in January. The Commander of NFSS in the state, Abdullahi Al’ameen, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Monday. Al’ameen said that out of the 25 complainants received, 18 has been treated and done with, while seven are still pending. He also said that the cases received within the period under review, were mainly on animal theft, burglary, phone theft, motorcycle theft, Kidnapping among others. He noted that the service was trying its best to leave up to its mandate, which include prevention, detection of crimes and illegal activities perpetrated in the forests. He assured that the NFSS would partner with relevant stakeholders on community policing to achieve greater success. The commander also assured that in 2025, NFSS would continue to re-train its personnel on weapon handling, security and intelligen...

By Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Road safety Corps (FRSC) has honoured the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for their commitment and adequate reportage of its activities and creating awareness about safer roads. The Corps also recognised the contributions of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kano State Council, and others for safer roads thereby bringing road crashes to the barest. Other organisations recognised by the corps include, Express Radio, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and a philanthropist, Alhaji Sani Yakasai, among others. The Sector Commander of FRSC RS1.2 Kano, Umar Matazu, speaking on Saturday during the 2024 end-of-the-year award night, said it was the first such event held in Kano. Matazu presented the award to NAN for their commitment and sacrifices in covering FRSC activities and creating awareness about safer roads. He noted that the awardees had demonstrated professionalism in the discharge of their duties by reporting FRSC ac...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur As part of the efforts and commitment of the Kano government to curb maternal and neonatal mortality in the state, the Executive Secretary Hospital Management Board Dr. Mansur Nagoda has on Saturday inaugurated the Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Committee. Dr. Nagoda said the Board, supported by State Ministry of Health under the leadership of the Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf is working round the clock to curtail maternal and neonatal death, which he describes as a critical public health goal that requires a multifaceted approach. The Executive Secretary further stressed that, among the strategies put in place, the Board is making adequate provisions to ensure that all pregnant women have access to regular prenatal check-ups to monitor the health of both mother and baby,  The Hospital Management Board will also promote the presence of skilled healthcare professionals during childbirth to manage complications effectiv...

By Farouk Isa Musa   As the state's watchdog for public procurements and projects, Thursday, 6th February, 2025 the Ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Kano forged ahead with the project monitoring tour. The Commissioner Comrade Nura Ma'aji Sumaila had on Thursday visited five local government areas, where he inspected 12 projects, as contained in a statement issued by Sagiru Ado Abubakar,  the Public Relations Officer of the ministry. The tour started with Tofa local government, whereby the Honorable Commissioner inspected renovation of classroom blocks in Lambu Bakin Titi Primary School and construction of Kwankwasiyya Gida-Gida Blocks of 4 Classrooms at Yalwa Karama Primary School. In Bagwai local government, the Honorable Commissioner inspected 5 kilometer road, construction of Standard Magistrate Court, classroom blocks in Bagwai Model primary school and Kwankwasiyya Gida-Gida Blocks at Umbawan Liman primary school. Nura Ma'aj...

By Aisha Humaira Farawa The measures, programs, and initiatives recently introduced by Kano State Hospital Management Board, led by its Executive Secretary Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, purposely to revolutionize the health sector, has proved to be fruitful. Making a general assessment on the outcomes of the supervision, Dr. Nagoda described the exercise as success, as it is creating a desired attitudinal change among staff, the general sanitation of facilities is improving, and patient satisfaction has been largely increased as delay in attending a patience has been drastically reduced. The Hospital Management Board, supported by the State Ministry of Health, headed by the Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has introduced the Executive Supervision campaign to all state-owned health facilities under the board. Speaking during the launch of the supervision last week, Monday, Dr. Nagoda disclosed that the major objectives of the exercise were to create a positive attitudinal c...

By Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) tosensitize general public on dangers of fuel scooping. The Sector Commander, FRSC RS1.2 Kano, Umar Matazu disclosed this during sensitization on Wednesday at Hotoro Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Depot, along Maiduguri Road in Kano. Matazu represented by the Sector Public Enlightenment Officer, Abdullahi Labaran said fuel scooping has been identified as a major risk factor for fire outbreaks, explosions, and environmental hazards. He said the campaign is aimed at raising awareness among petroleum workers, tanker drivers, and the general public on the severe consequences of engaging in such dangerous acts. According to him,” this can also lead to severe burns and injuries and survivors of fuel fires often suffer life-threatening burns and permanent disabilities. “Risk of explosion of fuel scooping creates highly volatile conditions that can lea...

By Our Correspondent  In his continued, unrelenting efforts to revolutionize the health sector, the Executive Secretary of Kano State Hospital Management Board Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda has today, Wednesday 5th February, led a powerful Executive Supervision Team to health facilities located in Tofa and Kabo local government areas. In Tofa Local Government, Dr. Nagoda and his entourage have visited a health facility recently constructed by a member representing Dawakin Tofa, Tofa and Rimin Gado at the House of Representatives, Hon. Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe. The visit was a part of preliminary preparations for the official commissioning of the facility. After Tofa, the team then proceeded to the Kabo Local Government health facility. During the visit, Dr. Nagoda was together with Director General of Kano State Private Health Institutions Management (PHIMA) Prof. Salisu Ibrahim Ahmad, the Executive Secretary of Kano Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) Dr. Fatima Zahraddeen and the direct...

By Farouk Isa Musa  The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) Kano Office has paid a preliminary inspection visit, Tuesday, to State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) as part of prerequisite requirements for granting license as a mega drug distribution hub as well as internship training centre. Pharmacist Hasiya Abubakar Ladan, the State Officer In-charge of PCN Kano Office, who led the team, said the essence of the inspection is to generally assess the DMCSA with view to issue the Agency with Premises Registration Certificate. She further added that the inspection is a preliminary one, noting that the main supervision is to be carried out by a high-powered technical team from the nNational head office of PCN in Abuja. Praising the leadership of DMCSA for what she termed as "managing the organization very well," Pharmacist Ladan expressed her satisfaction with the level of compliance by DMCSA, urging the aAgency to implement recommendations given to ...

By Farouk Isa Musa  Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board has announced the commencement of selling of forms for the recruitment into teaching and non-teaching positions. Malam Usman Datti Abdullah, Public Relations Officer of the Board disclosed this Monday in a brief announcement made available to EVOLVED REPORTERS. The announcement reads:  KSSSSMB EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FORMS NOW AVAILABLE Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board wishes to inform the general public that sales of employment forms for teaching and non-teaching staff have commenced. Interested applicants are invited to purchase the employment forms. Please note that eligibility criteria and requirements will be clearly stated on the application form. The forms are available for purchase at the Board Headquarters, Accounts Section. The Board extends its best wishes to all applicants for a successful application process.

By Frank Pinicop   To restore sanity and revolutionize the health sector in general, Kano State Hospital Management Board, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has jointly commenced tenacious executive supervision of healthcare facilities across the state. The exercise, which was officially launched on Monday 27th of January, was designed to cover all facilities under the Board, located both in the metropolis and the rural areas.  Speaking on the essence of the exercise, the Executive Secretary of Hospital Management Board Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda said the supervision strives to create a positive attitudinal change among medical workers and ensure all government interventions are properly utilized. Other major objectives of the exercise, according to him, are to increase efficiency in service delivery and mitigate hoarding and diversion of commodities provided by the state government. by some unpatriotic health workers. "We are paying the unscheduled visits to...

By Frank Pinicop  To ensure effective and efficient service delivery, the leadership of Kano State Hospital Management Board has rolled out policies and measures to all government-owned health facilities across the state. The Executive Secretary of the Board Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda announced this Saturday during a top management meeting for the first quarter of the year 2025. The measures introduced, as part of an intense and strategic campaign to revolunize the entire health sector, include the mandatory thorough cleaning of all health facilities, vigorous campaign for atitudinal change among staff, routinely vetting and auditing of Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) and Kano State Contributory Health Insurance (KSCHMA) schemes, and putting utilization registers into proper usage with patients full details. Other measures according to the Executive Secretary include forming of sanitation committee, reorganizing training for DRF/KSCHMA operations, and upgrading of clinica...

By Frank Pinicop  Kano State Hospital Management Board has submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Commissioner Ministry of Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf on ways health facilities could judiciously use the capitation funds collected from Kano State Contributory Health Insurance (KSCHMA) to reform and develop their respective outfits. Speaking on the proposal, the Executive Secretary of HMB Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda highlighted that to ensure a consistent supply of essential medications to support quality patient care, a major part of the funds should be used to purchase drugs, so as to ensure a consistent supply of essential medications to support quality patient care. The proposal suggested that the other part of the funds should be channeled to relevant healthcare services as demanded, such as hiring additional staff, as well as renovation and maintenance of infrastracture, especially the patient care areas "The capitation funds present a valuable opportunity for ...

By Musbahu Aminu Yakasai  The attention of the Kano State Civil Service Commission has been drawn to a misleading announcement circulating regarding the sale of application forms for employment into the state civil service. The Commission categorically confirmed that this announcement is false, baseless, and not authorized by any government agency. The general public is hereby advised to disregard such information and refrain from engaging with individuals or groups making such claims. We urge the public to rely on official government channels for verified updates regarding employment opportunities and other activities of the Commission. Any official communication will be disseminated through the appropriate government platforms. The Commission remains committed to transparency and due process in all recruitment exercises. Anyone found engaging in fraudulent activities in the name of the Commission will face legal consequences. For further inquiries and verification, pl...