By: Hauwa Mustapha, Kano
The Technical Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, has presented a draft bill for the establishment of a Kano State Humanitarian Intervention Trust Fund to key stakeholders for input and contributions.
Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, said the proposed bill aligns with the Government’s development agenda as well as the Federal Government’s policy of strengthening sustainable funding mechanisms for humanitarian interventions nationwide.
The Commissioner expressed optimism that the establishment of the Trust Fund during his tenure would mark a significant milestone, adding that it would ensure timely support for vulnerable citizens during disasters, epidemics, emergencies, and other humanitarian crises.
According to him, the people of Kano have confidence in Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s prudent management of public resources, a trust he said would encourage individuals and organisations to contribute to the Trust Fund once it is established.
During the draft bill presentation, Dr. Garba explained that the proposed legislation clearly outlines the sources of funding, management structure, and operational guidelines of the Trust Fund.
He disclosed that the bill proposes the allocation of 2.5 per cent of Kano State’s monthly internally generated revenue to the fund, as well as 0.5 per cent of monthly revenue accruing to local governments from federal allocations.
Other funding sources, “would include donations from companies, industries, local and international organizations, and individuals” Dr Garba Noted.
