Kano State ministry for humanitarian affairs

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.