From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) is to finance construction of 152 houses for victims of banditry in Jibia local government area of the state. The state Commissioner of Rural and Social Development, Prof. Abdul Hamid Ahmed Mani revealed this while speaking with newsmen. Ahmed said already the state government has provided land for the commencement of the project He said UNDP ha alsos agreed to provide street light along housing estate. The Commissioner said the state government will on its part construct road, culvert and drainages. He noted that the construction of the houses…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola All have been completed as Adamawa state Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) is disbursing second round empowerment to 35,000 persona with N50,000 each in the state. The Director General of PAWECA, Michael Zira Wadaragwo, made thia known to journalists in Yola that, the support been approved by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, amid alleviating economic hardship among youths, widows, and vulnerable members in the society. The DG further said, the beneficiaries will receive the funds directly into their bank accounts to enhance their business capital, thereby promoting economic development and self reliance. Also, 5,000 students…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has praised members of the state’s House of Assembly for their dedication and commitment to impactful legislation. Speaking at a breakfast meeting with the lawmakers, Governor Mutfwang emphasized the importance of collaboration between the executive and legislative arms in promoting peace, unity, and delivering the dividends of democracy to the people. The governor expressed satisfaction with the complete inauguration of the 24-member Assembly, stating that it sets the stage for enhanced cooperation aimed at preserving and promoting Plateau’s rich heritage. He highlighted the need for a symbiotic relationship…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Yahaya Bello Media office has again reported that despite ex-governor Yahaya Bello’s presence at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, he was neither attended to nor interrogated by its officials. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Media, Michael Ohiare, on Wednesday. The statement reads: “The EFCC did not, however, interrogate him as officials told him he could leave. We don’t know what this means yet. As we write, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has left the EFCC office. He was accompanied there by the Governor…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In the Renew Hope Agenda under the present leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enhance the economic activities of this country, the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has commenced discussion with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to seek potential collaborations that can add value to the Council’s search for serious investments into the sugar subsector. This was contained in a statement issued to The Triumph correspondent on Wednesday in Abuja by the management of the NSDC indicated that the discussion commenced with the visit of ACCI leadership led by Barr. Emeka Obegolu,…
….Says education remains his topmost priority From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has assured that education would continue to occupy a prominent position on the priority list of his administration for a prosperous future for the state. He stated this yesterday at a reception organized in honor of 171 students of the state who recently graduated from various universities in India. “You may recall that, this administration sponsored a total number of 233 Yobe state indigenes to study medical sciences, engineering and other allied science courses, which are driven by our needs in the multifaceted…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Barely two days ago, the Federal Government warned Nigerians about the release of water from Cameroon Lagdo. The Federal Government made the warning in a press statement signed by the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, Umar Muhammed, on Tuesday. According to the statement, which noted that the authorities of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon will initiate controlled water releases starting on Tuesday, 17 September 2024. It said the water discharge is anticipated on the 18th of September to progressively escalate to 1000m³/s over the next seven days based on the inflow…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Executive Council, presided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday, approved the release of N18,827,672,314,67 for the execution of various projects across the state. The Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye Dantiye Explained that while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the 18th Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber, government house. According to the Commissioner, ”The sum of N244,987,633.26 was approved for KEDCO electricity bills for June 2024 in respect of four major water treatment plants that include Challawa, Tamburawa, Kusalla, Watari and state Water Board Headquarters. Also, approval was granted for the release…
…Directed DPMs to take charge of the local govt By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has dissolved the caretaker chairmen of all 44 local government areas in the state. The governor announced the decision during a special meeting held at the Africa House, Government House Kano on Wednesday The dissolution comes just a week after the Kano State House of Assembly approved a two-month extension to the tenure of the caretaker chairmen, which was set to expire on September 8, 2024. The extension, slated to run from September 9 to November 9, 2024, was deemed necessary…
By Usman Usman Garba In its determination to further maintain the robust and sustainable supply chain in all public health facilities in the state, the Sustainable Health Commodity Supply System Committee (SHCSSC) has organized a 3-day workshop for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to some selected public primary and secondary health facilities of the state. The training was supported by the Global Affairs Canada Nutrition International Improved Diarrhoea Treatment Outcome Project through Forward in Action for Education, Poverty, and Malnutrition (FAcE-PaM). It is aimed at making the participants understand the role of logistics and supply chain in the supply of healthcare…