FIC Report (Kano State) – The Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has made significant strides in advancing its 2025 humanitarian and poverty alleviation agenda. A high-level delegation led by the Honourable Commissioner, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, met with Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, at his Lagos residence to deliberate on the proposed humanitarian interventions trust fund and poverty alleviation bank. Discussions also centered on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kano State, particularly addressing poverty, child mortality, and school dropout rates.
According to Halima Sani Gadanya, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry, the meeting with the Emir provided invaluable guidance for refining the Ministry’s strategies. She noted that the Emir’s contributions would enhance the impact of the planned initiatives, ensuring they address the most pressing challenges faced by vulnerable groups in Kano State.
In a related event, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani attended the 10th Policy Dialogue Series on Women Entrepreneurship, hosted by the Fate Foundation Institute. Themed “Shaping the Future of Women Entrepreneurship for the Next Decade,” the dialogue aligns with the Ministry’s focus on empowering women economically. The Commissioner underscored the Kano State Government’s initiative of providing 5,000 women with a monthly stipend of 50,000 Naira, highlighting its transformative potential. She called on men to support women’s entrepreneurial efforts, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in fostering success.
These initiatives demonstrate Kano State’s commitment to poverty alleviation, gender equality, and sustainable development.
Signed
Kabiru Haruna
Assistant Director Information and Public Relations
FIC, Kano
