In its determination to face and address humanitarian challenges in the state, the Kano State government has earmarked three billion Naira for various interventions in the year 2025.
This was disclosed by the Technical Adviser to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba while briefing journalists shortly after meeting with members of the state House of 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 establishment of the Humanitarian Interventions Trust Fund, Business case for the Kano State Bank for Poverty Alleviation, development of a 5 year strategic plan and 2025 annual operational plan.
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 accompanied by the former Commissioner of the Ministry, Hajiya Amina Sani Abdullahi (HOD) expressed gratitude for the gesture done on him by the outgoing Commissioner for her approval to him to make the budget defence presentation before the state Assembly members and eventually addressed the media on the outcome of the meeting.
It could be recalled 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 on 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 the future of Kano State healthcare.
He also led the technical committee which supported Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to develop his campaign blueprint in 2022.
