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  • Kaduna launches ‘First 1000 days of life initiative’, prioritises breastfeeding

    Kaduna launches ‘First 1000 days of life initiative’, prioritises breastfeeding

    …as Deputy Gov, Health Commissioner, UNICEF call for urgent action

    The Kaduna state government has launched the First 1000 Days of Life initiative, a comprehensive programme aimed at boosting child survival and improving maternal health outcomes across the state.

    The initiative was unveiled on Monday in Kaduna, during the commemoration of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week, themed “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create a Sustainable Support System.” 

    The event brought together top government officials, health professionals, development partners, traditional leaders and civil society groups.

    Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, who led the launch, described breastfeeding as both a health imperative and a pillar of national development. She said the initiative targets the critical window between conception and a child’s second birthday a period she described as decisive for brain development, immunity, and future productivity.

    “Scientific evidence shows that over one million neural connections are formed every second in the early years of life a pace never repeated. Nutrition, particularly exclusive and continued breastfeeding, determines survival, cognitive development and economic potential,” she said.

    She lamented the low rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Kaduna State currently at 41 per cent according to the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) and called for urgent action to reverse the trend. “This is unacceptably low. We must create enabling environments at home, in the workplace, and in our communities to support our mothers,” she said.

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    Dr. Balarabe said the new initiative will provide integrated services, including early breastfeeding support, postnatal care, micronutrient supplementation, clean water and sanitation, birth registration, and inclusion in health insurance for vulnerable families.

    She noted that the initiative is part of Governor Uba Sani’s broader agenda to build resilient health systems and promote human capital development in Kaduna State. “This isn’t just about nutrition. It’s about shaping the future of our children and our state,” she said.

    The Deputy Governor concluded with a rallying call, saying that, “Let this not end with a week of celebration. Let us act. Let us advocate. Let us invest. Because investing in breastfeeding is investing in health, in education, in the economy and in human dignity.”

    Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma K. Ahmed, said the initiative’s rollout and the commissioning of a new crèche at the Ministry of Health were deliberate efforts to enable working mothers to breastfeed with dignity and convenience.

    “This is about protecting our children’s future. We must ensure that every child gets the nourishment and care they deserve in the most critical years of life,” she said, urging employers, political leaders and communities to support mothers in breastfeeding.

    UNICEF Chief of Field Office in Kaduna, Ms. Lucia Soleti, applauded the state government for its commitment to maternal and child nutrition. “The first 1000 days of life are the foundation of everything. Breastfeeding saves lives — and it must be promoted, protected and supported at every level,” she said.

  • Kaduna police nab 456 suspects, recover guns, cars, stolen goods in July

    Kaduna police nab 456 suspects, recover guns, cars, stolen goods in July

    The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 456 suspects for various crimes and recovered a cache of firearms, stolen vehicles, and other exhibits in a major month-long operation across the state.

    Commissioner of Police Muhammad Rabiu disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday, hailing the successes as the result of intelligence-led policing and community collaboration.

    He said the suspects were arrested for offences ranging from kidnapping and armed robbery to phone snatching, impersonation, and diversion of goods.

    Of the total suspects, 382 were apprehended for urban thuggery and phone snatching, 25 for kidnapping, 17 for armed robbery and motorcycle theft, and 34 others for illegal diversion of trailers loaded with fertiliser, sugar, flour, and maize. A serial impersonator and a notorious bandit, Mati Bagio, who had evaded capture for 11 years, was also among those nabbed.

    According to the Commissioner, “the Command also recovered a large arsenal, including six English-type AK-47 rifles, 12 locally fabricated versions, five pistols, a pump action gun, 20 AK-47 rounds, 87 pistol rounds, 36 cartridges, and eight magazines.

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    “Recovered vehicles include a stolen Toyota Prado Jeep snatched in Abuja and tracked to Kaduna, three Golf III wagons, a Toyota Corolla linked to cross-border robbery, and five stolen motorcycles,” he said.

    Highlighting the arrest of Mati Bagio, CP Rabiu said the bandit leader had masterminded several deadly attacks in Kaduna and Katsina.

    He was captured on July 18 in Giwa LGA with a cache of weapons. “We are closing in on his accomplices,” the CP said.

    Another high-profile arrest involved a 59-year-old serial impersonator, Aminu Ado Yarima, picked up in Nasarawa. He allegedly posed as governors, ministers, and security chiefs to defraud unsuspecting victims. Phones, SIM cards, and contact books containing names of top government officials were recovered.

    “In a coordinated operation on July 23, the police intercepted a suspicious waybill in Kaduna conveying a fabricated AK-47 rifle hidden in a sack en route to Zamfara. The follow-up led to the arrest of two arms traffickers in Gusau. Separately, six suspected kidnappers were arrested in Jema’a LGA after a victim was rescued with a gunshot wound.”

    The CP also detailed the arrest of motorcycle theft syndicates and urban robbers operating across the Kaduna metropolis, including suspects who confessed to robbing commercial tricycle riders. Arms used in kidnappings and other robbery operations were also seized in targeted raids.

    Rabiu praised the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for providing strategic direction and commended Governor Uba Sani for consistent support.

    He vowed the Command would sustain its momentum, warning criminals to either repent or be fished out. “Kaduna Police is always just some meters away from wherever you are,” he said.

  • CRUDAN launches LiFeMiLE project to tackle herder-farmer conflicts in Kaduna

    CRUDAN launches LiFeMiLE project to tackle herder-farmer conflicts in Kaduna

    A faith-based development organisation, the Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN) has launched a new peacebuilding initiative aimed at resolving recurring herder-farmer clashes in Kaduna State.

    Tagged LiFeMiLE Spring Project, the intervention was unveiled during a stakeholders’ inception meeting held in Zonkwa, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area. 

    The project seeks to promote peaceful coexistence and strengthen community resilience in conflict-prone rural areas.

    Speaking at the event, CRUDAN’s Spring Project Director, Mr Michael Agon, said the initiative would adopt innovative methods such as eco-friendly live fencing to protect farmlands from livestock encroachment and hold structured dialogue sessions to enhance mutual understanding between farmers and herders.

    “This initiative is about bridging divides and creating practical solutions that address both security and livelihood concerns in rural communities,” Agon stated. “It reflects our commitment to peacebuilding and inclusive development.”

    He revealed that the project will be implemented in three communities—Mifi in Kaura Local Government, and Kpunyei and Chenchuk in Zangon Kataf Local Government—targeting both farming and herding populations. 

    According to him, its key objectives include preventing crop destruction, addressing root causes of conflict, and promoting social cohesion.

    Agon outlined the project components to include participatory needs assessment, stakeholder mapping, advocacy to relevant authorities, trauma healing sessions, and capacity-building workshops. 

    He stressed that the project’s sustainability would be driven by a community-centric approach that involves local stakeholders in planning, implementation, and monitoring to build trust and ownership.

    In his welcome address, CRUDAN Managing Director, Mr Joseph Gyandi, described the LiFeMiLE project as a critical step toward building trust in communities that have long suffered from violent conflicts. 

    “Peace and development go hand in hand. Through this project, we are creating platforms for dialogue, understanding, and practical measures that protect livelihoods while easing tensions,” he said.

    Gyandi noted that CRUDAN has been at the forefront of rural transformation and conflict resolution efforts across Nigeria for decades. 

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    He described the LiFeMiLE project as a strategic continuation of the group’s grassroots peacebuilding work.

    Chairman of CRUDAN’s Board, Mr Patrick Katuka, urged all stakeholders to leverage the initiative for long-term peace. 

    He called for maximum cooperation among traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth and women groups, the Fulani community, and security agencies present at the event.

    Participants expressed optimism that the project would offer lasting solutions to the persistent herder-farmer crisis that has plagued parts of Southern Kaduna and other regions in Northern Nigeria.

  • Kaduna to distribute 400 trucks of free fertilisers to 100,000 smallholder farmers

    Kaduna to distribute 400 trucks of free fertilisers to 100,000 smallholder farmers

    The Kaduna State Government has unveiled plans to distribute 400 trucks of free fertilisers to 100,000 smallholder farmers as part of a major intervention to boost food security, reduce agricultural costs, and support rural livelihoods.

    Commissioner for Agriculture, Murtala Dabo, announced the initiative during a press briefing following a multi-stakeholder committee meeting ahead of the rollout.

    According to Dabo, Kaduna is currently the only state in Nigeria offering fertilisers free of charge to smallholder farmers. “Our target is to directly reach 100,000 vulnerable farmers, ensuring that even the poorest are not left behind,” he said.

    The programme will kick off with 300 trucks and aims to scale up to reach as many as 400,000 farmers across the state’s 23 local government areas.

    To guarantee transparency and fairness, a broad-based committee—including religious leaders, civil society organisations, labour unions, local officials, and security agencies—has been set up to oversee the distribution process. Similar committees will be replicated at the grassroots level to verify beneficiaries.

    In addition to fertiliser distribution, Dabo said the government is clearing 20,000 hectares of farmland, especially in communities previously affected by insecurity or lacking access to arable land. Basic irrigation infrastructure and rainwater harvesting systems will also be introduced to support year-round farming.

    While smallholder farmers will receive fertiliser for free, commercial farmers will benefit from a 60 percent subsidy, paying only N30,000 per bag.

    “This strategy is to reduce production costs for our commercial farmers and encourage large-scale cultivation without compromising our support for vulnerable farmers,” he explained.

    Highlighting Kaduna’s strong commitment to agriculture, the Commissioner noted that the sector received over N100 billion in the 2025 budget, representing 14 percent of the total—well above the 10 percent Maputo Declaration benchmark.

    He also spoke of the progress made in reviving abandoned farmlands across volatile areas like Birnin Gwari, Giwa and parts of Chikun, thanks to improved peace and security.

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    “A few months ago, the Vice President commissioned our Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), which will ensure that everything our farmers produce is processed and given market value right here in Kaduna,” he said.

    Dabo further disclosed that all 100,000 beneficiaries of the fertiliser scheme will also be covered by an agricultural insurance policy to cushion the effects of crop failure, drought or pest outbreaks.

    “This is a lesson we’ve learned from the ginger blight crisis. We cannot allow our smallholder farmers to suffer total loss again. Insurance is now a key part of our strategy,” he added.

    The Commissioner reaffirmed Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to inclusive, people-centred governance and said the agricultural interventions were proof that Kaduna is on course to becoming the nation’s food basket.

  • Kano demands new State, 26 additional councils in constitution review

    Kano demands new State, 26 additional councils in constitution review

    Kano State has thrown its weight behind the creation of an additional state from its current boundaries and the establishment of 26 new local government areas, as part of far-reaching proposals submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review.

    Presenting Kano’s position at the North West zonal public hearing of the Constitution amendment exercise in Kaduna on Saturday, Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdulssalam Gwarzo said the moves were necessary to bring governance closer to the people and address rising developmental demands.

    He argued that with Kano’s burgeoning population and vast landmass, carving out another state was long overdue, while increasing the number of local governments from 44 to 70 would help deepen grassroots development and participation.

    According to him: “Kano identifies with the yearnings of various communities for restructuring and therefore supports the creation of new states, provided such moves comply with Section 8 of the Constitution,” Gwarzo declared. “We also strongly advocate the creation of 26 additional local governments in Kano to meet the aspirations of our people.”

    The memorandum, endorsed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the people of Kano following an extensive consultative process, highlighted how a 22-member stakeholders’ committee mobilised public inputs through radio phone-in programmes and an open parley at the historic Mambayya House, the home of the late Malam Aminu Kano.

    According to Gwarzo, the document presented in Kaduna represents a consensus distilled from diverse opinions canvassed by citizens across the state.

    Beyond pushing for more local governments and a new state, Kano also demanded explicit constitutional recognition of local government as the third tier of government. It proposed amendments to Section 2(2), Section 7, and Section 162(5) to solidify local government autonomy within a framework of fiscal discipline and alignment with state development plans.

    “Kano notes the subtle exclusion of local governments in the existing federal structure. We advocate for reforms that grant them proper constitutional footing, with safeguards for accountability and strategic synergy with state objectives,” the deputy governor stressed.

    On security, Kano backed the creation of state police to complement the Nigeria Police in tackling widespread security threats, but called for clear jurisdictional lines and robust inter-agency collaboration to avoid conflicts.

    “Kano believes that while state police will close glaring security gaps, there must be defined areas of operational competence between it and the national police,” the memorandum read. It also urged amending the Second Schedule, Part I, Item 45, among other relevant sections, to pave the way for state-controlled policing.

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    The state equally canvassed enhanced roles for traditional rulers, seeking constitutional provisions that would protect their appointment processes from undue political interference, while leveraging their grassroots influence to promote peace and cohesion.

    Kano proposed the establishment of a National Council of Traditional Rulers, made up of chairmen of state councils of chiefs, to advise the Federal Government on national issues.

    In the fiscal sector, the state made a bold case for reviewing the revenue sharing formula. It recommended cutting the federal government’s share from 52.68% to 40%, raising states’ from 26.72% to 35%, and increasing local governments’ allocation from 20.6% to 25%.

    On gender inclusion, Kano endorsed ongoing National Assembly efforts to secure greater representation for women in both national and state legislatures.

    Wrapping up, Gwarzo told the committee that the memorandum was a product of an “inclusive and participatory” process that captures the genuine yearnings of Kano people. “We urge the National Assembly to give our modest proposals favourable consideration so Nigeria can move closer to a constitution that truly reflects the hopes of her citizens,” he added.

  • Kaduna to host northwest zonal hearing on 1999 constitution review

    Kaduna to host northwest zonal hearing on 1999 constitution review

    Kaduna State will on Saturday host the North West zonal public hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, marking a key step in the ongoing process to amend the 1999 Constitution.

    According to a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, the hearing will take place at the conference hall of Hassan Usman Katsina House, Kawo, Kaduna. Delegates from Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina States are expected to attend and make presentations.

    Governor Uba Sani will serve as the Chief Host and deliver the opening remarks, while the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Liman, will present Kaduna’s position on critical constitutional issues.

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    Musa described the hearing as a vital platform for citizens and stakeholders to participate in shaping Nigeria’s legal and institutional framework. He urged civil society organisations, labour unions, professional bodies, and members of the public to attend and make meaningful contributions.

    “The Constitution belongs to all Nigerians. This zonal hearing offers an inclusive opportunity for voices across the region to influence amendments that promote good governance and democratic strengthening,” he stated.

    The event highlights Kaduna’s emerging role as a hub for national discourse in the North West, especially under the leadership of Governor Sani.

    Key issues expected to dominate discussions include devolution of powers, state policing, local government autonomy, revenue allocation, and judicial reforms.

  • Kaduna targets 5,000 girls in fresh push against HIV, GBV

    Kaduna targets 5,000 girls in fresh push against HIV, GBV

    Kaduna State has launched an ambitious drive to empower 5,000 adolescent girls and young women with life-saving knowledge on sexual and reproductive health, HIV prevention, and gender-based violence (GBV), in a bid to curb rising vulnerabilities among the state’s young female population.

    The initiative, tagged Girls Leading Change (GLC) Project, was formally unveiled at a strategic inception meeting held at Triumphant International Hotel, Kaduna, drawing stakeholders from civil society groups, health agencies, and youth-focused organisations.

    Project lead Esther Ilesomi said the programme is designed to build the capacity of adolescent girls to make informed health choices and serve as peer educators within their communities.

    “We are focused on equipping these girls with the knowledge and skills to prevent HIV, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, and to avoid risky situations that compromise their futures,” she said.

    The Kaduna State AIDS Control Agency (KADSACA) underscored the urgency of early intervention, stressing that ignorance remains one of the biggest drivers of abuse and exploitation. “Many adolescent girls are attacked or preyed upon by people they trust simply because they lack the right information. Teaching them to recognise abuse and speak up is vital,” a KADSACA official noted.

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    The GLC project will unfold in phases, beginning with a pilot in Zaria, where 100 girls and 20 frontline health workers have already been trained to act as community champions. The project zeroes in on conflict-affected and hard-to-reach rural areas, with funding support from Y+ Global under the Gender Equality Fund.

    Under the initiative, targeted advocacy engagements, intensive health worker training, and peer-led community outreach will be deployed to close persistent gaps in health education and gender equality across Kaduna State.

    “This is about giving girls the power to protect their bodies, their futures, and their voices,” Ilesomi said. “We are not just running a programme, we are building a movement.”

  • Education is Kaduna’s weapon against poverty, insecurity — Uba Sani

    Education is Kaduna’s weapon against poverty, insecurity — Uba Sani

    Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared that education remains the most powerful instrument to combat poverty, unemployment and growing insecurity, vowing to build a resilient system that will outlast political cycles and secure the future of millions of Kaduna’s youth.

    Speaking on Wednesday at the opening of the KADA EduPACT International Summit 2025 in Kaduna, Governor Sani said his administration views education not merely as a routine sector to be managed, but as the state’s “smartest economic and security strategy.”

    “Education for us is the cornerstone of a peaceful, prosperous and secure society. It is our strongest strategy for economic recovery, poverty reduction, and critically, a guardrail against insecurity,” he told a packed hall at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Centre, Murtala Square.

    The governor said this conviction was why his government, right from inception, adopted a comprehensive, data-driven reform blueprint — investing heavily in school infrastructure, teacher quality, technology deployment and policies that aggressively target girls, children with disabilities, nomadic groups and kids trapped by conflict.

    He noted that despite global fiscal pressures, Kaduna State is protecting its education budget, integrating low-cost digital and radio-based learning, and ensuring foundational literacy remains at the heart of all interventions.

    Highlighting Kaduna’s bold pivot to skills and jobs, Sani announced that the state has completed three world-class Institutes of Vocational Training and Skills Development in Rigachikun, Samaru Kataf and Soba, certified by the NBTE as Nigeria’s most advanced, even ahead of many polytechnics and universities.

    “Our goal is to reposition Kaduna as Nigeria’s hub of technical excellence, close the skills gap slowing our economy, and guarantee sustainable employment for our young people,” he said.

    Sani also spoke of the historic upgrade underway at Kaduna’s famous Panteka Market, Africa’s largest informal skills centre with over 38,000 apprentices, which is being transformed with new infrastructure and state-of-the-art training tools under the Nigerian Skills Qualification Framework.

    Beyond vocational education, the governor reaffirmed a ₦500 million investment in Kaduna State University (KASU) which recently secured accreditation for 40 new programmes, and the landmark 40 percent tuition reduction across all state tertiary institutions that has triggered a surge in enrolment.

    While stating that, no child in Kaduna should be denied education because of financial barriers, the Governor admitted that, Kaduna still faces a sobering reality: a significant population of out-of-school children. Calling it “a stain on our collective conscience and a call to urgent action,”

    Sani outlined how under the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) Project, the state has constructed or rehabilitated over 1,000 classrooms, established 62 new secondary schools, distributed 1.48 million instructional materials and provided nearly 31,000 two-seater desks all tracked in real time by digital dashboards to better monitor enrolment and completion.

    “Our aim is clear: to return at least 300,000 children to school and keep them there,” he stressed.

    Turning to the heart of the two-day summit, Sani said EduPACT 2025 is designed to produce a “strategic, realistic and actionable roadmap” anchored on six pillars: expanded access and equity; quality teaching and learning; sustainable financing; digital transformation; gender equity and inclusion; and system resilience underpinned by rigorous monitoring and evaluation.

    “This summit must go beyond talk. We must develop timelines, budgets and accountability frameworks that will survive political transitions and truly reflect the hopes and dreams of every child in Kaduna,” he challenged delegates.

    Also speaking at the opening, the Chargé d’affaires and British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mrs. Gill Lever OBE, reaffirmed the UK’s deep commitment to education reform in Nigeria, noting Britain’s role as the summit’s major co-sponsor.

    “The UK and Kaduna State have built a strong partnership over the years. Through our PLANE programme, we’ve worked closely with Kaduna to improve foundational learning, teacher quality, and bring out-of-school children back into classrooms,” she said.

    “This summit is a great opportunity to share ideas and strengthen collaboration. The UK remains committed to supporting Kaduna’s vision for an education system that works for every child.”

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    The keynote address was delivered by UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, who praised Kaduna for translating global education promises into local action. “These efforts are especially important now, as education systems everywhere face economic pressures, inequality, and the accelerating impacts of climate change,” she said.

    Kaduna’s Commissioner for Education, Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo, described the summit as a pivotal platform to shape a truly transformative education model, applauding Governor Sani’s leadership, especially the unprecedented allocation of 26% of the 2025 state budget to education.

    “This deep commitment is already translating into measurable improvements in learning outcomes,” he said.

    The event, co-organised by the UK Government through its flagship FCDO-funded PLANE programme, along with UNICEF, the World Bank’s AGILE initiative, Islamic Development Bank, Save the Children, Malala Fund, Miva University and others, seeks to forge a binding educational pact between Kaduna’s government and its citizens, built on shared responsibilities, measurable results and clear priorities.

  • Kaduna to host EduPACT 2025 summit to redesign education, boost human capital

    Kaduna to host EduPACT 2025 summit to redesign education, boost human capital

    Kaduna State is set to host EduPACT 2025, a high-level international education summit designed to develop a bold, homegrown model for transforming its education system and advancing human capital development.

    Scheduled for July 9–11 at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre, the summit is themed “Strategic Visioning for Educational Transformation: Developing a Kaduna State Education Model.”

    It will convene global development partners, government agencies, and education stakeholders to co-create an inclusive, functional education blueprint tailored to the state’s realities.

    Backers of the summit include the United Nations, World Bank, British FCDO, UNICEF, Islamic Development Bank, Save the Children, and Education Above All.

    At a press conference in Kaduna, the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo, described ‘EduPACT’ as more than a policy dialogue. “It is a pact between the Kaduna government and its people to reimagine and rebuild the education sector for 21st-century demands,” he said.

    Sambo praised Governor Uba Sani as the driving force behind what he called an “education revolution” in the state.

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    He highlighted achievements under the current administration, including a 50% cut in tuition fees across all state-owned tertiary institutions, which led to increased enrolment in Kaduna State University, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, and the College of Education, Gidan Waya.

    Infrastructure developments include the construction of 62 new secondary schools (with 50 more underway), over 600 new classrooms, and major renovations across existing facilities. WAEC performance has also improved significantly, with the percentage of students obtaining five credits, including English and Mathematics, rising from 68% in 2022 to 77.9% in 2024.

    Kaduna has also emerged as the first state to implement the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools (NPSSVES), underlining its commitment to safer learning environments.

    Through the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROoS) Project, the state is building 102 new schools, renovating 170, and launching a digital enrollment-tracking platform to reduce dropout rates. Additionally, Governor Sani recently cleared all outstanding foreign tuition debts owed by state-sponsored students, totalling $247,235.84.

    Looking ahead, Sambo said EduPACT 2025 will produce an actionable Kaduna State Education Model focused on access, quality, innovation, equity, and strong governance.

    “This transformation won’t come through wishful thinking but through planning, acting, and investing — because every child in Kaduna deserves a future anchored on quality education,” he declared.

  • Firm partners Kaduna govt to enhance students’ healthcare delivery

    Firm partners Kaduna govt to enhance students’ healthcare delivery

    A firm, Unity Campus Service, through its ‘DoktorConnect’, is set to partner with Tertiary Institutions owned by the Kaduna State Ministry of Education to enhance healthcare delivery and enable students to stay healthy.

    The development emerged during recent engagements involving the Chief Executive Officer of DoktorConnect, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, heads of institutions, and student leaders. 

    Speaking at the meeting, the CEO of DoktorConnect, Dr. Joseph Olowe, stated that they are poised to digitise healthcare services for students by leveraging technological innovations.

    He said this will enhance access to healthcare, streamlining processes, and improving overall health outcomes of students.

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    He said, “The DoktorConnect application allows students to access healthcare providers virtually at their convenience. Additionally, preliminary health records such as blood pressure, weight, and mineral levels will be collected at on-campus health hubs using advanced technology and transmitted to the medical centre.”

    Olowe stated that the Unity Campus Service, which includes DoktorConnect, offered several essential services to students which included access to food loans through the Sovereign FoodBank, seamless and fee-free financial transactions through WallX, and digital skills training designed to expand students’ employment possibilities after graduation. 

    In his remark, Mallam Rabi’u Yunusa expressed support for the initiative, which, according to him, aligned with the commitment of the state government towards improving the quality of students’ lives in the state.

    He, however, urged all stakeholders to actively participate in implementing the program to ensure its success and benefit the growing student population