Kano State Qur'anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board

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From Tragedy to Treatment: KSCHMA Rapid Response Team Follows Up, Secures Surgical Care for Widowed Fire-Incident Survivor in Kano

28th February 2026

In continuation of its compassionate and responsive healthcare intervention, the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), through its Rapid Response Team (RRT) under the Office of the Executive Secretary, has conducted a structured follow-up that has led to the scheduling of surgical care for Fauziyya Hamisu Haruna, a widowed mother and survivor of a devastating fire incident.

Following her enrollment, alongside her four children, into the State Contributory Healthcare Scheme, the Rapid Response Team maintained close monitoring of her medical condition and facilitated her referral to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital for comprehensive assessment and specialist evaluation.

As part of the follow-up process, medical experts at the facility carried out detailed clinical examinations and confirmed that Fauziyya will undergo a surgical procedure in the coming weeks to address complications arising from injuries sustained during the fire incident. She is currently receiving pre-operative care and medical supervision to ensure optimal surgical preparedness and improved recovery outcomes.

The intervention, carried out under the directive of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, highlights the operational strength of KSCHMA’s Rapid Response framework, which prioritizes continuous patient follow-up, coordinated referrals, and sustained engagement with healthcare facilities to guarantee appropriate treatment pathways.

Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar reiterated that the Agency remains steadfast in protecting vulnerable households, ensuring that enrollment into the scheme translates into tangible access to secondary and tertiary medical services when required.

This follow-up intervention reflects the practical implementation of the Inclusive Healthcare Policy of His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, which emphasizes equitable access to quality healthcare services for widows, children, and socially vulnerable citizens across Kano State.

KSCHMA will continue to monitor Fauziyya’s progress closely through the Rapid Response Team to ensure a successful surgical outcome and sustained recovery, reinforcing the Agency’s commitment to people-centered and inclusive healthcare delivery throughout the State.

KSCHMA Cares — One Voice, One Health, One Future

Signed:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki, ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA)
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24th August, 2025

KSCHMA Executive Secretary Honored with Prestigious Award at Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf Inter-University Debate Challenge

The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar has been presented with a prestigious award for her unwavering commitment to strengthening healthcare services across Kano State.

The award was conferred by the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK) at the conclusion of the Grand Finale of the Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf Inter-University Debate Challenge, held at the Mahmud Tukur Theatre, BUK Old Campus.

In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Bayero University Kano, Prof. Haruna Musa commended Dr. Rahila’s exceptional leadership in advancing healthcare delivery in the state.

“This award is a recognition of Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar’s dedication to building a stronger healthcare system that touches the lives of millions. Her visionary leadership at KSCHMA has set a benchmark for effective healthcare management and remains an inspiration to future leaders,” the Vice Chancellor stated.

Receiving the award, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar expressed her gratitude to the University for the honor and dedicated the recognition to her team, government partners, and all stakeholders supporting healthcare reforms in Kano State.

“I am truly humbled by this recognition. This award is not just for me, but for the entire KSCHMA family, the Government of Kano State, and our dedicated healthcare partners. It strengthens our resolve to continue pushing forward the vision of affordable, quality, and accessible healthcare for every resident of Kano. Together, we are building a healthier future for our people,” she said.

The event, which featured brilliant displays of intellectual engagement among university students, concluded with the award presentation as a highlight, underscoring the synergy between education, leadership, and service to humanity.

This recognition further affirms KSCHMA’s impact as a model institution in Nigeria’s health sector reforms, advancing the state’s vision for universal health coverage.

KSCHMA cares: one voice, one health, one future.

Signed:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA)

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24TH AUGUST 2025

KSCHMA Executive Secretary Inspires Youth at Grand Finale of Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf Inter-University Debate Challenge

The Mahmud Tukur Theatre at Bayero University Kano (BUK) Old Campus was abuzz with intellectual energy as students from across Kano State gathered for the Grand Finale of the Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf Inter-University Debate Challenge. Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), chaired the occasion and officially declared the debate open.

Organized by the Bayero University Medical Students’ Association (BUMSA), the challenge has become a premier platform for young minds to address healthcare, education and development. This year’s theme, “Youth Leadership and Innovation in Public Health Advocacy,” examined the role of vaccines in safeguarding public health.

The debate pitched Government and Opposition teams. The Government side highlighted vaccines’ proven impact in preventing disease, reducing mortality and strengthening health security. The Opposition emphasized hesitancy, misinformation and ethics, arguing that consent and community trust are essential to successful immunization.

In her remarks, Dr. Muktar praised the students’ intellect and passion: “The future of healthcare depends on young leaders like you—who think critically and act boldly for their communities.”

BUMSA President, Ibrahim Hashim, thanked KSCHMA for sponsoring the challenge and for providing a platform to sharpen leadership and advocacy skills. “This initiative will continue to inspire medical students and young leaders across our state and beyond,” he said.

Delivering goodwill remarks, Prof. Haruna Musa, Vice Chancellor of BUK, commended KSCHMA’s investment in youth-focused intellectual engagement and called for stronger academia–government partnerships to drive innovation and societal progress.

KSCHMA’s support and Dr. Muktar’s role in declaring the debate open underscore the Agency’s mission of youth engagement, education and healthcare advocacy. The finale featured rigorous exchanges, applause-worthy performances and inspiring moments, leaving participants motivated to pursue excellence in leadership and public health.

KSCHMA remains steadfast in championing initiatives that empower youths, reinforce public health awareness and strengthen partnerships for sustainable healthcare solutions in Kano State.

“KSCHMA cares: one voice, one health, one future.”

Issued by:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki
Public Relations Officer, KSCHMA

PRESS STATEMENT

People has been urge to partake in the schools security and safety in their areas.
The Ag. Executive chairman Kano State Qur'anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board Aminu K Hassan made the call today while delivering his goodwill massage in a 2day Education Stakeholders workshop at Ni'ima Guest Palace on school security and safety.
The aim of the workshop which is in collaboration with Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) is to identify issues around non state schools and develop a supports strategy through inclusive approaches of using community structure to improve schools security and safety, community mobilization and ownership, non state education funding as well as improve schools leadership.
At the end of the workshop the stakeholders will be inculcated to develop an action plan to achieve the set objectives.

Signed,
Aminu Ahmad Turaki
Public Relations Officer
KSQISMB
14/05/2024

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Kano State Qur'anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board has today confered His Royal highness the Emir of Rano Amb. Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa with a title of Qur'anic Ambassador.
The Ag. Executive Chairman Kano State Qur'anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board Aminu K Hassan while presenting the award, said the award which is first in it kind, is in recognition of the Emir's contribution towards the recitation and memorization of the Holy Qur'an as well as Islamic education in the state.
In His response, the Emir of Rano Amb Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa express his gratitude to Almighty for recognising him as Qur'anic Ambassador by the Board and promise for his continued support in Qur'anic education.

Aminu Ahmad Turaki
Public Relations Officer
KSQISMB
20/03/2024

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The Ag. Executive Chairman Kano State Qur'anic and Islamiyya Schools Management Board Comrade Bala Baba Shu"aibu express happiness over the victory of kano state Contingents at the 38th edition of the National Qur'anic recitation competition held in Damaturu Yobe state capital.
Comrade Bala express his gratitude to ALLAH Subhanahu Wa ta'ala over the victory while witnessing the Turbaning of the Gwarzuwar shekara.
Zainab Aliyu Muhammad from Kano State has been Turban as champion of the year (Gwarzuwar shekara) by Hajiya Halima the Ya Maira of Damaturu a senior sister to the Emir of Damaturu.
This follows the declaration of the winners made by the Director centre for Islamic Studies Usmanu Danfodiyo university Sokoto prof. Muhammad Yalwa at the closing ceremony of the event.
Zainab Aliyu Muhammad participated in the newly introduced 1st female category of 60hizbs, Tafseer and Qira'at. Were she recite from the version of 1.Imam Nafi'ul madani
2.Imam Ibnu kaseer Al makki
3. Imam Abu amir Al basri
4. Imam Ibnu Amir ash shami
5. Imam Asim Al kufee
6. Imam Hamza Al kufee and Imam kisa'i Al kufee.
The other Kano Contingents that showcase their power of Qur'anic memorization and recitation include Yusuf Ishaq who also contested in the 1st male category of 60hzf, Tafseer and Qira'at won the second position with a slight difference of 0.1 mark that barred him to be Gwarzon Shekara. Hafsat Yakubu and Usman Saminu Ashhab take the 3rd position in the 2nd and 3rd female and male(60hzf with Tafsir and tajweed, 60hzf with Tajweed) categories.
Comrade Bala said, Kano state has champion the National Qur'anic recitation competition male category 12 times while won female category 17 times including this 38th edition. Adding that Kano is the overall winner of the 38th edition of the National Qur'anic recitation competition held in Damaturu were it won 4 sits out of 8 and also the overall in the history of National Musabaqah since 1986.
Bala Baba Shu"aibu thanks Kano State Government and the Kano citizenry for their prayers and support. Maintaining that, Kano State Government provides all the logistics for the successful conduct of the event. He finally enjoin the good people of Kano to continue praying for Allah's intervention in alleviating the suffering bedeveilling the country.

Signed
Aminu Ahmad Turaki
Public Relations Officer
KSQISMB
30/12/2023