Kano earmarks N3bn for humanitarian affairs
……. To establish Trust Fund, Bank for Poverty Alleviation
In its determination to address humanitarian challenges in Kano state, the state government has earmarked three billion Naira for various interventions in the year 2025.
The Technical Adviser to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba stated this while briefing journalists on Monday shortly after appearing before members of the state House Assembly during the 2025 budget defence.
Dr. Magashi who delivered the budget defence presentation on behalf of the ministry, revealed that apart from the three billion Naira proposed budget for the programmes of the Ministry in the coming year, various intervention programmes were also scheduled for the year.
He summarized some key interventions as captured in the proposed budget which include the establishment of the Humanitarian Interventions Trust Fund, Business case for the Kano State Bank for Poverty Alleviation, the development of a 5-year strategic plan and the 2025 annual operational plan.
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Similarly, the Technical adviser also announced a capacity building for disaster and emergency response officers across the 44 LGAs of the state in addition to the purchase of emergency equipment, procurement and distribution of relief materials to displaced persons and vulnerable people in the state.
Dr Magashi who was in the company of the immediate past Commissioner of the Ministry, Hajiya Amina Sani Abdullahi (HOD) expressed gratitude over the gesture made on him by the outgoing Commissioner for her approval for him to make the budget defence presentation before the state assembly members and eventually addressed the media on the outcome of the meeting.
SolaceBase reports that on November 12, 2024, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf appointed Dr Aminu Magashi Garba as the Technical Adviser to the Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation..
According to a press statement by the spokesperson to the Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa who announced the appointment of Dr Magashi, he said that the decision for the appointment was made in order to strengthen the Ministry.
He revealed that “Governor Yusuf emphasized Dr. Magashi’s impressive credentials, highlighting his decades-long dedication to public service and his commitment to improving the lives of Kano’s underserved communities.”
“The governor’s choice reflects his deep trust in Dr. Magashi’s extensive experience and proven leadership, recognizing him as a pivotal figure in achieving the administration’s humanitarian goals.
Dr Magashi, with over 30 years in development and humanitarian work, is well-regarded for his influential initiatives.
His strategic insights and leadership were also vital as Chairman of the health transition committee, where he collaborated closely with Governor Yusuf to craft a transformative agenda for Kano State’s healthcare future.
He also led the technical committee which supported Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to develop his campaign blueprint in 2022.
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