AMG Foundation

By Aisar Fagge

The AMG Foundation has urged the Kano State House of Assembly to establish a legislative committee dedicated to addressing humanitarian issues in the state.

In a letter addressed to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, on Friday, 4th October 2024, the foundation’s Chair, Dr. Magashi, emphasized the urgent need for such a committee, citing the increasing challenges faced by the state’s vulnerable population.

This call comes months after the current administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf launched the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in April 2024, aimed at tackling poverty and humanitarian crises.

Dr. Magashi highlighted the pressing issues in Kano, including recurrent flooding, rising youth unrest, climate change impacts, food insecurity, and the alarming number of street children, homeless individuals, and women in distress.

“Kano is the Nigeria’s most populous state and is grappling with numerous humanitarian challenges that require immediate and coordinated legislative action,” Dr. Magashi stated in the letter.

The foundation believes that establishing a dedicated House Committee on the subject matter would enhance the state’s response to these crises and help create sustainable solutions.

By Aisar Fagge

The Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation is forging a strategic partnership with the AMG Foundation, a move aimed at addressing the rising humanitarian challenges in Kano State.

This collaboration was formalized during a follow-up meeting held in Abuja between the Honourable Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, and the senior management team of the AMG Foundation, led by its chairman, Dr. Aminu Garba Magashi.

According to a statement released by the Ministry’s Director of Public Enlightenment, Halima Sani Gadanya, on Tuesday, the AMG Foundation has committed to supporting the Ministry’s early initiatives.

This support includes organizing a one-day stakeholders’ forum on the proposed Kano State Humanitarian Agenda, facilitating a two-day working visit to Abuja to build partnerships with federal agencies and the United Nations, and developing both a 2025 Annual Operational Plan and a Five-Year Strategic Plan for the Ministry.

The Daily Reality learned that one of the most significant outcomes of the meeting is the establishment of the Kano State Humanitarian Investment Trust Fund and the formation of the Kano State Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committee on Humanitarian Response.

These efforts are designed to streamline humanitarian services and enhance the Ministry’s capacity to provide timely assistance to vulnerable populations across the state.

In her remarks, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani expressed her gratitude to AMG Foundation for its unwavering support, stating, “The partnership with AMG Foundation is crucial in addressing the current humanitarian challenges in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State.

“We are committed to providing effective humanitarian services to the most vulnerable populations.”

Dr. Magashi, on his part, stressed the need for inter-ministerial collaboration and the establishment of a Humanitarian Relief Fund to facilitate emergency response efforts.

“Timely interventions can significantly mitigate the effects of disasters and conflicts. We must work together to ensure effective response mechanisms,” he said.

In a related development, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani paid a familiarization visit to Mr. Abel O. Eniten, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

Mr. Eniten commended the Kano State government, led by Governor Abba K Yusuf, for its humanitarian efforts, assuring full support from the Federal Ministry to further strengthen the state’s initiatives.

The Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation is set to work closely with the Federal Ministry to enhance its mandate and vision, ensuring effective and sustainable humanitarian interventions for the people of Kano.

By Aisar Fagge

“I will facilitate connections between the State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the Federal Ministries, as well as international donors like the United Nations,” said Aminu Magashi Garba during a courtesy visit to the ministry on Tuesday, as part of his commitment to support vulnerable populations, including the less privileged and disabled in the state.

Magashi, founder and CEO of the Aminu Magashi Foundation (AMG), also announced technical support for the ministry, a gesture commended by Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, who is the commissioner of the ministry.

Hajiya Amina assured the foundation of her commitment to collaboration, aiming to enhance the ministry’s impact on the people of Kano State, especially the vulnerable and disabled.

During the visit, Magashi pledged to support the ministry in several key initiatives, including convening a one-day stakeholders’ forum on the proposed Kano State Humanitarian Agenda, organizing a two-day working visit to Abuja to explore partnerships with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and the United Nations Office of the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator.

He also committed to assisting with the development of the 2025 Annual Operational Plan and a five-year strategic plan for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

Other support initiatives from the foundation include assistance with establishing the Kano State Humanitarian Investment Trust Fund and the Kano State Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committee on Humanitarian Response.

In her remarks, the commissioner highlighted the present administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable populations, which led to the establishment of the ministry, reiterating her dedication to working with the foundation to further this mission.

Dr. Magashi praised her leadership and urged the commissioner to engage stakeholders for further interventions. He also encouraged the ministry’s directors to develop annual operational and strategic plans for the future.

By Uzair Adam Imam

There have been moves for collective efforts between the Kano State Bureau of Statistics, Kano Cancer Center and AMG Foundation to establish a comprehensive cancer registry and directory in Kano State.

A statement by the Technical Assistant to the Statistician, General Kano State Bureau of Statistics, Muhammad Tasiu Abbas, disclosed this on Monday.

Abbas said that Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu, the Statistician General of Kano State Bureau of Statistics, met with Dr. Amin Magashi about the development.

He added that their meeting revolved around discussing the possibilities of collaboration in establishing a comprehensive cancer registry and directory in the state.

The statement read in part, “The meeting aimed to enhance efforts in collecting and analyzing cancer-related data, ensuring improved planning, prevention, and treatment strategies in the fight against cancer.

“The proposed partnership between the Bureau of Statistics, Cancer Center and AMG Foundation is expected to strengthen the state’s capacity to combat this disease and address the various challenges it poses to public health,” the statement added.

By Aisar Fagge

The AMG Foundation has commiserated with the Kano State Police Command and Commissioner of Police, Mamman Dauda over the fire incident that gutted many offices at the command on Saturday.

In a statement the AMG Foundation Chair, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba, expressed sadness over the occurrence of the incident, calling on the police to take it as an act of Allah.

“We were shocked when we received the sad news of the fire disaster, therefore we are commiserating with you on behalf of the staff and management of the AMG Foundation over this unfortunate incident.

“While praying that such an incident will never occur, we assure you of our support and also urges for preventive measures to be put in place to prevent occurrence of similar incidents in the future,” Dr Magashi said.

It would be recalled that on Saturday, fire engulfed the first floor of Kano State Police Command’s Headquarters Administrative Block in Bompai area of Kano metropolis.

Although, no life was lost and no injury was recorded, the inferno raized Provost Office, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Finance and Administration Office, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Administration Office, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Operations Office, Finance Offices and Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO’s) Office among others.

According to the police, the fire was brought under control by firefighters and all the Command’s records are intact.

Earlier, CP Mamman Dauda, told the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone One, who visited the scene, that he was in his office when the fire outbreaks started.

He said the command is investigating the cause of the fire incident, adding that no life was lost during the incident.