The Kano State Government has approved ₦99 million for the first phase of a statewide anti-rabies programme aimed at vaccinating no fewer than 10,000 dogs.
The approval, granted by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is part of efforts to strengthen public health protection and reduce the spread of zoonotic diseases across Kano State.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Ministry of Livestock Development, Halima Gadanya, said the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to preventing avoidable but deadly infections.
She said, “The approval of ₦99 million by the governor underscores the government’s resolve to protect residents from rabies and other diseases that can be prevented through vaccination.”
The programme will be implemented by the Ministry of Livestock Development under the supervision of the Commissioner, Aliyu Isah Aliyu, who described the intervention as critical to public safety.
According to him, “Rabies remains a serious health threat because once symptoms appear, the disease is almost always fatal. Mass vaccination of dogs is the most effective way to prevent transmission.”
As part of the strategy, the ministry will also conduct a statewide dog census to generate reliable data for planning, monitoring, and long-term disease control.
Aliyu urged residents to cooperate with officials by presenting their dogs for vaccination, noting that community participation is essential to the success of the programme.
The government added that the initiative is expected to improve public health outcomes, boost livestock development, and enhance safety across the state.
