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Karl Kumm University Management Visits Governor Lalong
The Management of one of the newly approved private Universities in Nigeria, Karl Kumm University (KKU) Vom, Plateau State has expressed deep appreciation to the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong for his support to the realisation of the dream of the University.
The Management Team led by the Chairman, Board of Trustees and Executive Secretary Tetfund Prof. Suleiman Elias Bogoro was at the Government House Rayfield Jos along with the Chairman Governing Board Prof. Ochapa Onazi and COCIN President Rev. Dr. Dachollom Datiri.
Bogoro said the Governor played many roles on the scene and behind the scene to ensure the dream of the University comes to fruition after many years.
He said Governor Lalong apart from granting the Certificate of Occupancy for the institution, also fulfilled the promise of his predecessor for the construction of the University Library by the Plateau State Government which is almost completed. He also interfaced at various times with the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission and the Presidency towards the approval for the school.
Prof. Bogoro said the approval of the University is a dream come true for the COCIN family as it has many years of experience in providing quality education for Nigerians who have gone to make a mark in different fields both within and outside Nigeria. The University he assured, will also maintain such standards and raise leaders with character, knowledge and integrity.
Governor Lalong while welcoming the delegation said the establishment of Karl Kumm University is a great development for Plateau State as it deepens the rich educational history of the State which has groomed many great minds that have made the nation proud.
Lalong said the Plateau State Government will continue to support KKU to take off and stabilise because it presents great opportunities for the growth and development of the State and Nigeria as a whole.
The Governor said at the time when Nigeria is need of character reformation and education that provides skills and innovation, KKU was well positioned to chart this course and raise leaders that will make Nigeria great.
Governor Lalong also congratulated the COCIN President and the Church over the release of Rev. Polycarb Zongo who spent about 7 months in the captivity of insurgents.
June 19, 2021
Secession: Southeast Governors Condemn IPOB, Want United Nigeria
Members of the South East Governors’ Forum have distanced themselves from the agitations of secessionist groups in the region and other parts of the country.
They also condemned the violence that followed the agitations which led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties.
The governors met on Saturday in Enugu State to deliberate on ways to tackle the security challenges and restore peace in the region.
The Chairman of the Forum and Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, spoke on behalf of the governors at the end of the meeting.
“We condemn in totality, the activities of violent secessionist groups in the South East and elsewhere.
“We firmly proclaim that we do not support them, they do not speak for South East.
“The impression that South-East leaders are silent over some of our youths’ agitations for secession is not correct.
“South-East Governors, Ohanaeze President, National Assembly members, notable leaders had come out publicly many times in the past to speak against such agitations.
“In order not to mismanage the unfortunate situation, South-East leaders have set up a committee to engage such youths to stop and allow elders speak to address such fears,” he said.
They appealed to the security agencies to discharge their duties within the rules of engagement and the law.
They also urged members of the National Assembly from the South East to support the creation of state police in the ongoing constitutional amendment.
“We, the Igbos do reaffirm our commitment to one united Nigeria under a platform of justice, equity of rights, fairness, love, and respect for one another.
“The meeting endorsed our South East joint security outfit – Ebubeagu – and asked them to work with security agencies and to respect the rights and privileges of all those living in South East and our visitors,” Governor Umahi said while reading the communique issued at the end of the meeting.
June 19, 2021
ASUU threatens to embark on Another Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on another strike over the deliberate refusal of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed Idris, to pay the salaries and remittance of check-off dues of over 1,000 staff for 13 months.
Dr Lazarus Maigoro, the ASUU chairman, University of Jos, gave the threat in a press statement made available to journalists in Jos, the capital of Plateau State.
Maigoro also accused the AGF of fanning the embers of discord between the Federal Government and the Union.
The statement read in part, “Despite the directive given by Mr president to pay the salaries of all lecturers, the AGF has refused to pay their salaries ranging from four to 13 months respectively.
“Many of our members in the University of Jos and across the country have not been paid salaries from February 2020 to date.
“The AGF has completely violated the terms of the agreement signed between our union and the Federal Government.
“Ahmed Idris, from all intent and purposes, is bent on withholding the salaries of over one-thousand members of ASUU spread across Nigeria with more than a hundred of such lecturers being members of our Branch in the University of Jos.
“More worrisome is the fact that while Idris is refusing to pay these salaries, his staff in the OAGF are busy calling the affected lecturers and insisting they’ve to register with IPPIS before they are paid; some are even asked to forfeit a part of their salaries in order to be paid. So it’s very clear that this is a deliberate act on the part of the AGF and his staff.”
June 19, 2021
School Feeding Programme address child malnutrition, boost local economy – Sadiya Farouq
By Joyce Remi- Babayeju
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has said that the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme will address the problem of malnutrition among children in Nigeria.
In a press release signed by Halima Oyelade , SA Strategy Communications of the ministry made available to Daybreak Farouq disclosed this on Thursday June 17th in Ilorin during a courtesy visit to Gov. AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman.
The Minister, who was represented by the Special Assistant to the President on the National Social Investment Programme (SAPNSIP), Dr Nasiru Mahmud, said that they were in the State to assess the preparedness of the State for the implementation of National Home Grown School Feeding Programme.
She noted that one of objectives of the programme was to address the problem of malnutrition among school pupils in Nigeria.
The minister explained that research has shown that malnutrition among Nigerian children was high, adding that through the school feeding programme, the problem is being addressed.
She added that another objective of the programme is to boost local economy because the food is bought from local farmers and vendors, saying that it creates a long value chain.
According to the minister the national ongoing school feeding programme is one of the four interventions implemented under the National Social Investment Programme, adding that Kwara is one of the two states in Nigeria that are not enrolled into the programme.
“The Ministry is concerned and came down to Kwara to assess the level of preparedness of the State to commence the programmme and the necessary support the State requires for the programme to take-off.”
“We are happy with what we have seen, the state government is ready for the programme.”
“Over 1, 500 public primary schools have been identified and over 96, 000 pupils of primary one to three spread across the 16 local government areas of the State will benefit.”
The role of federal government is to provide money for the feeding and make sure the States comply with set guidelines for implementing the programmme.”the Minister said.
In her Response, Hajia Bashirat Abdulrazaq, the State Focal person, National Social Investment Programme in Kwara, assured the Minister’s team of the state government’s readiness for the programme.
She said over 1,947 cooks were on ground to benefit from the programme, adding that there would be revalidation as the programme goes on, adding that the programme will boost the enrollment of pupils and reduce malnutrition among children in the State.
She disclosed that some cooks employed were the parents of the school pupils, so as the parents benefit, the children benefit and the poor farmers who are the fathers also benefit.
“So we target the poor vulnerable people to eradicate poverty in Nigeria,” she said.
Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq commended the federal government for the programme.
AbdulRazaq, who was represented by his deputy, Kayode Alabi, commended the Federal Government for initiating the programme to reduce the number of out of school children while also helping local farmers and create employment opportunities.
The governor assured the team of the State government’s support and cooperation.
June 19, 2021
UN Re-Appoints Amina Mohammed As Deputy Secretary-General
Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed has been reappointed as Deputy Secretary-general of the United Nations (UN).
António Guterres on Friday asked Mohammed to serve as Deputy Secretary-general for a second term, shortly after the UN General Assembly re-appointed him for a second term.
Guterres’ second term starts on January 1, 2022, and will run for a period of five years. He succeeded Ban Ki-moon in January 2017 as the ninth secretary-general.
While speaking with journalists after taking the oath of office for a second term, he said has extended an offer to Mohammed to continue in office.
“After being elected, I have the pleasure to invite the deputy secretary-general to remain in my second mandate and I hope she will accept,” he said.
Mohammed, who was standing behind Guterres at the press briefing, responded with the comment “absolute honour”.
Mohammed is a diplomat and politician who is serving as the fifth Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.
She had also served as the special adviser to Ban Ki-moon on post-2015 development planning, which focused on the 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals.
Previously, she was Nigeria’s Minister of Environment from 2015 to 2016 and was a key player in the Post-2015 Development Agenda process.
Mohammed was born in Liverpool, the UK to a Nigerian veterinarian-officer and a British nurse. She is the eldest of five daughters.
June 19, 2021
SECURITY: Sokoto Government Fine Tunes Informers Protection Strategy
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
Sokoto State government is working out modalities to give protection to informers of security outfits on the myriads of criminal activities taking place in their domains.
Muhammad Bello is the media aide to the governor and further said Aminu Waziri Tambuwal disclosed this when he received the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Force Commander North-West (Operation Hadarin Daji), Maj. Gen. Usman Yusuf at Government House, Sokoto.
According to him, “the State government is working on how protection will be given to people who give key information to security personnel, because people are scared of giving useful information.
“We have had instances that the identity of people who give information to the security outfits is known to the criminals. That doesn’t help matters.
“So, we have evolved ways of protecting those who collaborate with the government,” he emphasized just as he appealed for continued synergy between security services, “because synergy is key and important” in the fight against insecurity.
Tambuwal urged the Federal Government to fast track the deployment of technology and more equipment; and, also pay attention to the welfare of security personnel. “It is not rocket science. All of these are factors militating against the effective and full counter to what the criminals are doing.
“Not only here in Sokoto state, but all over Nigeria. We need more boots on the ground. We need more modern equipment and welfare for the officers,” he suggested.
He observed that the rainy season is on “and it is always difficult for your personnel. You need stronger vehicles and logistics support for your officers,” thus promising to discuss with the military high command on the issues.
Harping on the cordial relationship with the Nigerian Army and that of other security agencies in the state, the governor said “we have been working together for the reestablishment of peace and security in Sokoto state.”
He added that: “From the inception of the 8 Division, the state government under my watch has been able to support the establishment of that Division, under President Muhammadu Buhari, by first, providing you with the land on which it is situated today; and also some houses for your officers; and, such other supports we were able to make.”
In the same vein, he noted that operational supports were also given “for you to succeed in the discharge of your Constitutional duties.
“Your success is our success. The success of every security outfit here in Sokoto is our collective success, because we are all in it together,” he pointed out.
He further stressed that: “Security is the business of everyone, how much more the leadership of government. I assure you that we will continue to support you and all our traditional leaders under the able leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan, and, the Sokoto citizenry, will continue to give you every support that you required
June 19, 2021
Insecurity: Protesting villagers block Kaduna-Abuja highway
Many travellers are currently trapped on the Abuja-Kaduna highway as angry residents have blocked the road over attacks, especially the killing of a 13-year-old girl by bandits.
The tragic incident occurred at Anguwar Magaji in Chikun Local Government Area of the state.
Residents said bandits stormed the house of the village head and abducted his family as well as other persons in the community.
A resident of the area in agony, revealed that they were not safe at home and their farms.
“We cannot go to our farms and yet they will follow us to our homes to abduct us for ransom. They killed a 13-year-old girl, a security man in the village as well as abducted other residents including the family of the village head,” he said.
He explained that the residents only want security or to be allowed to protect themselves against the bandits.
A witness told Daily Trust that the protesters refused to listen to the plea of security personnel who approached them.
The witness, who did not want to be named, said the protesters have been out since 7:30am.
“The villagers are very angry. They blocked the road and insisted that no one will pass through. When security personnel came, the men withdrew and left their women on the road.”
“Some of the women are half-naked. The soldiers were just begging them to leave the road but the men cheered them on from the roadside.”
The Police Public Relations Officer in Kaduna, ASP Jalige Mohammed, told Daily Trust that the State commissioner of police, Umar Muri, has directed the Area Commander to visit the scene of the protest and ensure orderliness.
He said the police are trying to ensure that the road is open to allow road users access as they meet with the community leaders and the protesting youths to discuss the problem.
“There is an incident along the highway but we are trying to control the situation,” he said.
June 19, 2021
Governor Lalong Hosts Golf Kitty For President Court Of Appeal
As part of the activities for the Grand Reception and Thanksgiving Mass in honour of the President, Court of Appeal Justice, Monica Dongban-Mensem, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has hosted a golf kitty to mark the event.
Governor Lalong who performed the Tee-off at the Lamingo Golf Club in Jos alongside the Court of Appeal President and Captain of the Lamingo Golf Club Hon. Joe Bukar, said the game of golf presents an avenue for relaxation and fitness for people, especially those who are involved in strenuous activities.
Lalong said golf has grown on the Plateau and has attracted more players, enthusiasts and tourists into the State especially with confidence and peace substantially restored by the RescueAdministration.
President of the Court of Appeal Justice Monica Dongban appreciated the Governor for hosting the golf kitty in her honour and expressed her love for the game which she said enhances not only the fitness of players, but also their mental capacity.
Justice Monica Dongban urged more people to consider the game of golf as part of their recreational activities, and also endeavour to keep fit which enhances healthy lifestyle and reduces illnesses.
After the game of kitty, prizes were awarded to winners by Governor Simon Lalong and the President, Court of Appeal who were also honoured by the Lamingo Golf Club.
June 19, 2021
Benue First Lady Admonishes Women to Pray to God to Intervene in Challenges Rocking Nigeria
By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Benue State First Lady, Dr. Eunice Ortom has admonished women to wake up from their slumber and pray to God to intervene in the myriad of challenges rocking the nation.
Dr Ortom made the call on Friday at the Chapel of Grace, Government House Makurdi while addressing Benue women during the the National Solemn Assembly Prayer for Peace and Security organized by the Nigerian Governors’ Wives Forum.
The First Lady who applauded present leaders over their untiring efforts to tackle insecurity and other challenges, stressed however that their efforts could not produce tangible results.
According to Mrs Ortom it behoves Christians to pray for Divine intervention to overcome the multiple challenges bedeviling the country for faster development.
The First Lady assured the people that God will heal the land if they seek His face and refrain from sinful acts.
She urged parents to teach their children to shun the devil’s attempt to lure them to perpetrate acts against God and humanity.
June 19, 2021
Buhari Arrives In Ghana For ECOWAS Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Accra, Ghana participating in the 59th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
The Summit is chaired by Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo.
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina is also at the Summit.
The Presidency earlier in a statement on Friday announced that President Buhari will be joining other Heads of State of Government of ECOWAS for the mid-year statutory meeting of the regional bloc, with the exception of Mali, which was recently suspended from the group.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, ECOWAS Special Envoy, and Mediator to Mali is also at the event and expected to present a report on his latest working visit to the West African country to the summit of the Heads of State.
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June 19, 2021