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By Aisha Tahir Saraki  In a decisive move to strengthen public health systems and respond to the findings from the climate and heath vulnerability assessment, the Kano State Ministry of Health has organized a comprehensive workshop aimed at developing a Kano Health State Adaptation Plan (H-SAP). Supported by the UK Government's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Lafiya Programme,, the primary goal of the workshop is to develop a cohesive and actionable plan that integrates climate resilience into health policies and practices, as in line with the State Government's commitment to enhancing climate resilience within its public health systems. Declaring the workshop open, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Pharm. Aminu Bashir, who represented the Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf emphasized the importance of action:. "This plan demonstrates the commitment of Kano State government through the Ministry of Health to safeguarding health t...

On behalf of the management and staff of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency, I, Pharm. Gali Sule, FPSN, heartily congratulate His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Executive Governor of Kano State, on the occasion of your two years in office since your inauguration on May 29, 2023. Your Excellency, these two years have been marked by visionary leadership, impactful reforms, and unwavering dedication to the health and well-being of the people of Kano State. Under your purposeful administration, the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has witnessed a new era of revitalization and efficiency. Your strategic support has strengthened the agency’s capacity to ensure the uninterrupted supply of quality-assured drugs and essential medical consumables to government health facilities across the state. The rehabilitation and reactivation of the agency’s central medical warehouse, the automation of our drug distribution system, ...

By Samira Suleiman   The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, has extended warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of his 2nd year anniversary in office. In a statement released on Thursday, Dr. Nagoda described Governor Yusuf’s leadership as “transformational, people-focused, and deeply impactful, especially in the health sector.” “Your Excellency, the past two years have witnessed a remarkable turnaround in the health landscape of Kano State. From the rehabilitation and upgrade of general hospitals and primary healthcare centres, to the recruitment of health professionals and restoration of essential services, your administration has demonstrated an unshakable commitment to quality and accessible healthcare for all.” Dr. Nagoda highlighted notable achievements including the re-introduction of free maternal and child healthcare, expansion o...

By Our Reporter   The renovation and upgrade of Kafin Maiyaki Primary Healthcare Center in Kiru to a Cottage Hospital is expected to gain momentum following a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Honorable Commissioner, Ministry for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Kano State Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila. The ultimatum was given during his statewide inspection tour to assess the progress of ongoing projects. According to a press statement issued by Sagiru Ado Abubakar the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, two contractors are responsible for the renovation and upgrade works at the healthcare center. Expressing his dissatisfaction, Comrade Ma’aji Sumaila criticized the slow pace of execution and warned that the administration of His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, would not tolerate substandard delivery or delays. “This is our third visit to this hospital, and we are disappointed to see that no significant progress has been made by the two cont...

By Our Reporter The Kano State Roads Traffic Agency, KAROTA has embarked on a massive enlightenment of motorists and traders on the illegal display of their goods along major roads and streets in the metropolis. The Deputy Managing Director of KAROTA, Hon Auwalu Shu'aibu Aranposu who led a team of Marshalls to some major markets and business places said the move was to check the rampant practices by traders and other business owners of flooding the streets with illegal parking of vehicles and display of goods. A press statement issued to EVOLVED REPORTERS by Abubakar Ibrahim Sharada,  the PublicRelationsOfficer oftheagency,  said tthe team, which visited 'Yankura, Sabon Gari, Kano Guest and WAPA markets , directed traders, vehicles and motorcycles dealers to remove them from the streets to allow free flow of traffic along the roads. Hon Auwalu Shu'aibu Aranposu  urged the traders to cooperate with the Agency in its efforts to sanitize the streets of rampant di...

By Our Correspondent  Kano State Commissioner for Rural and Community Development Abdulkadir Abdussalam has urged parents to be vigilant in order to make sure their children and wards have stay away from drug abuse. Abdussalam made the call when he received students from the Faculty of Adult Education and Community Services of Bayero University Kano posted to the ministry for orientation on community awareness. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Director Community Bashir Tijjani, described drugs abuse as dangerous to youth development and progress, as contained in a press release issued to EVOLVED REPORTERS by Faruk Gali Masanawa, the Public Relations Officer of the ministry. He therefore Called on parents and teachers in schools to protect youth from engaging in any harmful practices that could destroy their lives. Alh Abdulkadir Abdussalam assured that the state government under the leadership of Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf would continue to do everything possib...

By Our Correspondent   The Commissioner Kano State Ministry for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring, and Evaluation, Nura Ma'aji Sumaila, has issued a stern warning to contractors over delays in the execution of ongoing projects. This came during an inspection tour conducted yesterday across nine key project sites in the state. The inspection began with an assessment of overlay works along Murtala Muhammad Way. The Commissioner also visited major infrastructure sites, including the construction of two flyovers and underpasses at Dan Agundi and Tal’ud Roundabout, as contained in a press statement issued to EVOLVED REPORTERS by Sagiru Ado Abubakar the Public Relations Officer of the ministry. Additional projects inspected included the general renovation of Nuhu Bamalli Hospital, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Office of the Special Adviser on Labour Matters. He further inspected the construction of the Islamic Arena at Kofar Mata Eid Ground and the upgrade...

By Farouk Musa Isa  The former Kano Municipal council boss, and Senior legislative aide to the speaker house of representatives, Comrade Faizu Alfindiki has praised Engr. Abba Ganduje for his continued dedication to youth empowerment and community development, following the successful distribution of Solar Home Systems to 160 selected beneficiaries from Tofa and Rimingado Local Government Areas. According to a press statement issued to EVOLVED REPORTERS by Alfindiki, the initiative, which targets 160 youths from 38 wards within the LGAs, is designed to support small businesses and promote renewable energy solutions in underserved areas. The beneficiaries received fully equipped solar power systems aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing reliance on the national grid. Speaking at the event held at Amani Event Centre, Tamandu Road, Nasarawa GRA, Kano, Faizu Alfindiki described the gesture as timely and impactful. He applauded Engr. Ganduje for his visionary leadershi...

By Our Correspondent   In celebration of the 2025 International Workers’ Day, His Excellency Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State, on Thursday honored Bldr. Mas'ud Lado Saleh and nine other distinguished civil servants with Meritorious Awards. The 2025 May Day Award Dinner, held at the Open Theatre of Government House, Kano, was organized to recognize and celebrate the most dedicated public servants for their unwavering commitment to governance and administrative excellence in Kano State. The event was jointly organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Kano State Councils, in collaboration with the Office of the Head of Civil Service, Kano. Presenting the awards, Governor Yusuf commended the recipients for their exceptional dedication, integrity, and sense of duty, highlighting their willingness to serve the public without bias or self-interest. Accompanied by the Honorable Commissioner, Kano State Ministry for...