By Muhammad Amaan
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.
The presentation took place on Wednesday at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, to key stakeholders for input and contributions.
Declaring the meeting open, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, said the proposed bill aligns with the Kano State Government’s development agenda as well as the Federal Government’s policy of strengthening sustainable funding mechanisms for humanitarian interventions nationwide.
He expressed optimism that the establishment of the Trust Fund during his tenure would mark a significant milestone, noting 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.
While presenting the draft bill, Dr Magashi 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.
Dr Magashi added that other funding sources would include donations from companies, industries, local and international organisations, as well as individuals.
