The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has flagged off screening exercise for the first batch of intending Adamawa pilgrims to Rome. The NCPC boss performed the official flag off on 7th March, 2022 at the Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board in Yola.
Rev Pam in his address appreciated the Executive Governor of Adamawa State,His Excellency Ahmadu Fintiri for his dynamic leadership, especially with regard to the way and manner he handles religious matters in the state and his timely intervention in resolving issues of the Intending Adamawa pilgrims to Rome. He described him as a reconciliator and humble leader. He further described Adamawa State as a unique state where christians and Muslims are united.
The NCPC Chief Executive explained that NCPC took over the pilgrimage process from the Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board because” that is the right thing to do,” he said. He added,” I am here to put everything together to make sure that things are done properly’.
The NCPC helmsman hinted that this would be the first time the Commission would be traveling to Israel and Jordan as a combined pilgrimage destination for the 2021 Main/ 2022 Easter pilgrimage, while the other pilgrimage destination would be Rome and Israel.
The NCPC boss stressed that the NCPC enabling Act empowers it to coordinate and superintend the activities of Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Sites around the world, hence the Commission collaborates with some relevant Federal Agencies in order to achieve its statutory mandate .
He cautioned the Intending pilgrims to shun the tendency of absconding in Rome as the Commission seriously frowns at it. His words,” if there is anything we fear about this journey is abscondment”.
The NCPC Scribe disclosed that the intending pilgrims of Adamawa State to Rome would be airlifted directly from Yola International Airport.
Earlier in his welcome address,the Chairman of the Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Bishop Peter Bartimawus said that today marks the revalidation of the screening exercise for intending Adamawa pilgrims to Rome. He said it would be the desire of everyone that the screening process by NCPC would take them to the Holy Land.
He appealed to the Intending pilgrims to be law abiding.
The Chairman further commended the Executive Governor of Adamawa State for his kind gesture in sponsoring the Intending pilgrims to Rome.
About 105 intending pilgrims of Adamawa State would be embarking on this first batch pilgrimage trip to Rome .
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Celestine Toruka
Head Media and Public Relations
7th March, 2022.
NCPC FLAGS OFF SCREENING EXERCISE FOR THE FIRST BACTH OF INTENDING PILGRIMS TO ROME
NCPC BOSS COMMENDS GOV FINTIRI FOR INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has commended the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, His Excellency Ahmadu Fintiri for his inclusive leadership. He gave this commendation on 7th March,2022 during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Chief Crowther Seth in his office in Jimeta, Yola.His words,” I commend His Excellency and yourself for the good team work and balance of leadership’.
He affirmed that the Commission would remain grateful to Adamawa State for helping in advancing the cause of Christian pilgrimage in the state over the years. He further lauded Governor Fintiri for promoting the activities of religion in the state, stating that all the activities and programmes of the Commission are hinged on prayers , hence it is expected that the pilgrimage trip to Rome would afford the intending pilgrims the opportunity to pray for the well being of the state and peace in Nigeria.
Rev Pam informed the Deputy Governor that he was in the state with some of his Management staff to flag off the first batch of intending pilgrims of the state to Rome.
He urged him to extend his profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Adamawa State who was on official assignment outside the state.
In his remarks, the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Chief Crowther Seth said he was overwhelmed with joy for what is happening in the state, for the taking over of the pilgrimage process by the Nigeria Christian Pligrim Commission. His words,” thank God for answering our prayers”.
He explained that the issue of religion is very sensitive which made the Governor to dispatch a high powered delegation to the NCPC Corporate headquarters in Abuja with a view to finding a lasting solution to the issues of Christian pilgrimage as it affects the Rome pilgrimage.
He reiterated that when they were sworn in as a government , the Governor approved their participation in the 2019 pilgrimage to Israel because he believes in the efficacy of prayers and does not joke with religious matters.
He thanked the NCPC boss for finding time to flag off the screening exercise in Yola. He equally commended Governor Fintiri for ensuring that christians in Adamawa State participate in pilgrimage.
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Celestine Toruka
Head Media and Public Relations
7th March, 2022.
NATIONAL SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME NOW N100 PER PLATE
Humanitarian Ministry To build 60 Model School Kitchens
Di Federal Gofment don increase di National Home Grown School Feeding Programme food cost from N70 to N100 a plate per child.
Na di Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq announce am for di Commemoration of di 7th Africa School Feeding Day wey hold for Transcorp Hilton Abuja on Tuesday.
Umar Farouq thank President Muhammadu Buhari well-well for the increment, she tok say di thing come at di right time wey everybody wey dey involved dey rush to make sure say all public primary school students 1-3 dey enrolled for di programme.
“I wan take dis opportunity to hail His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, for dis approval wey Federal Gofment of Nigeria do for increment of di daily cost of feeding from N70 to N100 per meal per pikin, tis increase also follow come with close marking and control of everybody wey dey involve for di project. Na di right time be dis, because now we dey hustle to make sure say our children no go left behind for di process, especially after di big wahala wey di COVID-19 global pandemic cause to the stability of millions of country pipul for Nigeria.
“That na why for 2020, as part of di effort wey gofment make to reduce the pressure of di pandemic, di Ministry come provide dry foodstuff to some students dem house for Lagos and Ogun States, as well as FCT. All of dem dey in line with our mission and mandate to make sure say all Nigerians wey dey in need dey heard, seen and included.”
The Minister follow tok say bocku-bocku programe don dey to make sure say everything go run smoothly and effectively.
“Currently we dey work on some framework for di program, and we go also roll out some structures on quality assurance, plus including new concept of School Kitchen for 60 model schools around di country. Dis School Kitchens go serve as ogbonge model, training and skills building centre for cooks and other vendors of di programme”.
Di minister tok say dem dey make arrangements to provide two free meals for Children wey no dey school from the NHGSFP scheme through another programme wey dem dey call Alternate School Programme (ASP).
She thank di Nutrition Society of Nigeria and di National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for deir support and all wetin dem do to make sure say the food and the pipul wey dey cook am pass all the quality standard. She come mention say di Ministry dey also work closely with di World Food Programme (WFP), wey dey provide other type of support to di NHGSFP.
Di National Coordinator, National Social Investment Programmes Dr Umar Bindir also tok say dis School Feeding Programme wey dem introduce for 2016 don really impact school children well-well, say school enrolment and attendance don increase, and na because of improvement in di nutrition and health status of student wey benefit from di program.
Di program get a total of 9,881,773 million children for over 53,000 schools, of which 4.1 million pupils dey verified and captured for di NHGSFP Database, all dis dey in line with di effort wey di Ministry dey do to create database of beneficiaries wey dey verified across all im programmes and interventions
Other Oga-madam wey tok for di commemoration of di Africa School Feeding Day include di National Cordinator and Chief Executive Officer at New Partnership for Africa’s Development, NEPAD Nigeria Princess Gloria Akobundu, di Representative of Nassarawa state Governor, NEPAD Nutrition and Food Systems Project Manager Kefilwe Rhoba Moalisi and other stakeholders.
Di theme for dis year edition of di Africa Day of School Feeding na ‘Nutrition and human capital development in Africa through increased investment in home grown school feeding’.
Saleh Farouq Gagarawa
External Media Aid
1-03-2022
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01-03-2022
NIGERIA’s AUTOMATIVE COUNCIL SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH DIGITAL ECONOMY SECTOR
PRESS STATEMENT
The Director General National Automative Design and Development Council (NADDC), Jelani Aliyu MFR, has called on the digital economy sector for support and partnership in its efforts to develop and sustain the automotive industry in Nigeria. He made the call during a working visit to the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami today, Monday7th March 2022.
Jelani Aliyu in his detailed presentation to the Minister, disclosed that the automative industry with the right support was capable of producing four hundred thousand vehicles annually. He commended the federal government’s efforts in restoring the industry to its lost glory and boosting indigenous production through the institution of the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP). “The NAIDP has five elements which include; Investment promotion, infrastructural development, improvement of standards, skills development and market development. We believe that building a partnership with the digital economy sector based on these initiatives will engender the need support for the industry to thrive. The vehicles manufactured and assembled in Nigeria are very tech-driven and it is only natural to seek your support as the driver of the digital economy in the country”. He emphasised that the resuscitation of the Nigerian automative industry will create jobs, encourage innovation and build indigenous capacity among others.
In his response, Professor Pantami while commending the Director General for exhibiting skillful leadership, conveyed his sector’s willingness to partner with the industry. He reiterated his advocacy for skills over mere paper qualifications citing Jelani Aliyu as an excellent example of the value of proven skills. “We are more than willing to collaborate with the industry and it is exciting to note that your presentation is in alignment with at least four of the the pillars of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), particularly in the area of software development and digital design. The sector has an important role to play in supporting your parastatal so that we will jointly create many more jobs for our citizens and support our economy”.
The Minister remarked that one of the major challenges facing the nation is importation and this cannot be sustained. “We must therefore heed Mr President’s call to produce what we consume and consume what we produce. We also need to create awareness among the populace to take pride in our indigenous products and patronise them”
The highlight of the visit was the presentation of various models of locally manufactured, tech-driven, battery and gas powered vehicle to the Minister.
Uwa Suleiman
Spokesperson to the Honourable Minister
of Communications and Digital Economy
7th March 2022
UMAR FAROUQ RECEIVES DUSUSU GENDER MINISTER AWARD -Pledge to continue to dey support women to be change makers
Di Hon Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq don collect di 2021 DUSUSU Gender Minister Award.
For di ceremony wey dem do for Sheraton Hotel Abuja on Tuesday, di Minister show appreciate to Di organisers, DUSUSU Foundation (Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up) say dem consider her for di award wey dem design for Gender Ministers. She promise say she go always dey uplift women so day dem go be change makers for society.
“Dis Gender Minister Award wey una give me so fit dey surprising as per I be di Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. But if you reason am well-well, come reason all di programmes wey my ministry don do, you go see say we don make obvious effort to make sure say we dey considerate of gender issues, and to ensure say women get chance to be change makers for deir immediate community and even beyond.
“ My work for di Ministry dey focused on di pipul wey dey suffer for Nigeria, and we no dey look regions, religious, ethnic and tribal lines. We dey for all Nigerians. And no be lie say di group wey dey most affected by poverty and disaster na women and children, so our mission na to empower dis pipul through many different programs and initiatives.”
Di minister tok say most of di pipul wey benefit from di Conditional Cash Transfer, Cash Transfer for Rural Women, di N-Power Scheme, Government Enterprise Empowerment Scheme and di National Home Grown School Feeding Programme were women in addition to di upcoming Alternate School Progrsmme.
“The Alternate School Programme dey in line with di thing wey DUSUSU dey pursue, wey be to create alternate global education for girls all over di world in way wey go fit benefit dem.
“I wan thank una, the DUSUSU team for una commitment to una work, to dey push for key issues wey dey affect women and girls to dey solved, no be small thing. I commend una effort to bring change come we society.
For her remarks, di CEO of DUSUSU Foundation Ms Zuriel Oduwole tok say di minister merit di award because of her humanitarian role in Nigeria and her contribution to women, girl and children development.
“We dey very happy say since the awards start 8 years ago, na di first time wey dis award cross from gender alone to Humanitarian leadership.
“Congratulations dis Oga-madam of change, di first ministerial position for her country wey don she capacity and wey understand di scope of Humanitarian Affairs, come get deep support for girls’ education and deir welfare.”
For him welcome address, di Permanent Secretary of di Ministry, Mr Bashir Nura Alkali appreciate di co-Founder of DUSUSU Award, Zuriel Oduwole for deir recognition and selection of di Honourable Minister for di award.
“Dis DUSUSU Award wey una give di Minister today don show say all di effort wey she dey put to make sure say di President vision to lift 100 million Nigerians comot from poverty in 10 years time fit dey achieved by active work of women”.
Plenty ogbonge oga-madam dem including di Minister of State Education, Mr Emeka Nwajiuba, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment Mariam Yalwaji Katagum, Barrister Hanatu Munsawa, wey be staff of di office of di Minister and di Ministry, plus including Directors of the Ministry, friends and well- wishers wey attend also give goodwill messages for di program.
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COMOT DI STRANDED NIGERIANS IN UKRAINE
PRESS STATEMENT
Di Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq don confam say di Federal Gofment dey work around di clock to ensure di safe return of Nigerian students and other citizens wey dey stuck for di war wey dey hapun for Ukraine.
Inside di Press Statement from di Ministry, di Minister tok say Mr. President don approve sharp-sharp to comot di Nigerian Citizens from di conflict areas and e don direct di Ministry to work with all relevant agencies to make sure say dem run am sharp-sharp. Di Minister come tok say agencies wey dey under di Ministry including di National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), di National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and di Nataional Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) don dey directed to gather together to work with di Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make sure say di movement dey smooth. Di National Emergency Management Agency na im dey lead di evacuation process while di Ministry dey join hand to coordinate and give dem di necessary support.
She tell parents say make dem remain calm, as di Federal Gofment dey try all im possible best to make sure say Nigerians go return safe and sound as soon as possible. She confam say three flights dey comot from Abuja to Romania, Hungary and Poland for dis purpose on Wednesday 2nd March, 2022, and say dem go arrange other flights as di situation dey progress. She address all Nigerians for Ukraine to dey guided by all dis notice wey di Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs go dey release regularly at all times.
Rhoda Ishaku Iliya
Deputy Director Information
2nd March, 2022
NCPC BOSS COMMENDS BIBLE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA FOR TRANSLATION OF GOD’S WORDS
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has commended the leadership of the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), for their effort in translating God’s words in different Nigerian Languages.
He gave this commendation in his office at the NCPC Corporate headquarters in Abuja on the 3rd March, 2022 while receiving a delegation of the Bible Society of Nigeria, Abuja and Nassarawa area office.
The Executive Secretary lauded the Bible Society of Nigeria for ensuring that copies of Bibles are distributed in different Nigeria Languages. In his words, “I respect the Bible Society of Nigeria so much for devoting time to increase copies of the Bible in different Nigerian Languages.”
He also commended the Theological Institutions in Nigeria who he said, “are the scholars always there to ensure these Bibles when distributed are interpreted and understood in the communities. The NCPC Boss assured them of his maximum support in their programs and activities.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Bishop. Dr. David Asoore, who is the Chairman of the Abuja and Nassarawa area office of the Bible Society of Nigeria, said they were in the Commission to identify with the Executive Secretary and to pray with him that God Almighty endows him with the wisdom to achieve his set targets and goals in NCPC.
Bishop Asoore expressed the Associations’ desire to partner with the Commission in ensuring that each pilgrim gets a copy of the Holy Bible while on pilgrimage.
He further intimated the Executive Secretary of the functions of the BSN which he stated as, “to translate the word of God into different Nigerian Languages” he added, “so far the BSN has translated the Bible into 26 Nigerian Languages and has 11 projects on going and the Association recorded its highest distribution of about 14,000 copies of the Bible last year and plans to do more this year.”
Kande Ibrahim (Mrs.)
Information Officer I
Media and Public Relations Unit
NCPC
𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗛𝗨 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗢 𝗢𝗡 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency, Yahaya Bello, has felicitated with the people of Borno Emirate on the 13th anniversary of Abubakar Umar Garbai as the Shehu of Borno.
Garbai, a member of Kanemi Dynasty, was officially appointed the 14th Shehu of the emirate on March 2, 2009, succeeding Shehu Mustafa Umar of blessed memory.
Governor Bello lauded the traditional ruler for his sagacity and unwavering commitment to the people of the emirate even in the face of Boko-Haram insurgency that nearly turned the one-time peaceful state to a hotbed of conflict.
“As every generation will have a mission to fulfil, I am glad that thirteen years on, Shehu Garbai has continued to work consistently to make life easy for the people of the emirate. He was also not deterred by the criminal activities of Boko-Haram terrorists who wanted to render the state a war-torn zone,” a statement issued by Bello’s chief press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, read.
Bello expressed joy that the emirate and Borno state is fast healing from injuries caused by the terrorists and that peace is being restored to the land.
Speaking further, the Governor prayed that the Almighty Allah will preserve the life of the traditional ruler in wealth, wisdom and sound health.
𝗞𝗢𝗚𝗜 𝗠𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗖𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘𝗦
The Chairman, Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee, Kogi State Chapter, Hajiya Hassiat Ozavize Suleiman has assured all stakeholders and players in the Mining Sector of MIREMCO’s commitment to always deliver on its set mandate.
This was made known today at a workshop organised by the Mines Environmental Compliance (MEC) Department of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development themed “SENSITIZATION PROGRAM FOR MINERAL TITLE HOLDERS IN KOGI STATE”.
Hajia Hassiat in her opening remarks congratulated Dr. Vivian Okono, on her recent appointment as the new director of MEC Department. She stated that the Ministry and the Solid Minerals sector as a whole is headed for greatness because women always strive to leave positive legacies when entrusted with a position of service.
Speaking further, the Chairman highlighted the functions of MIREMCO and enumerated milestones the committee has recorded to date, including resolution of conflicts among several host communities and Mining Operators in the state, as well as supervision of Community Development Agreements (CDA) signings.
Participants at the workshop were intimated on the myriad environmental issues which stem from mining activities, including the differences between Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Audit (EA), as well as the proceduee for carrying them out.
The legal injunction on signing comprehensive and acceptable CDA was also discussed.
The session was interactive, and participants were able to get clarifications and answers to their queries.
The program which held at the Conference Hall of Idrinana Hotels in Lokoja was also attended by Barrister N.C Odili, the Director of Legal Services of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, representatives of the Federal Mines Officer in Kogi State, Commissioner of the Kogi State Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Mining Operators and other stakeholders in the sector.
Lokoja, 3rd March, 2022
By Maymunah Zubair.
𝗬𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗬𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗖𝗖𝗚 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥, 𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗘, 𝗔𝗧 𝟴𝟬
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has extended felicitations to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
The Governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, described the respected clergyman as a bridge-builder and a blessing to this generation.
“Daddy G.O, as many of us fondly call him, has not only contributed to lives through his ministry work but his empowerment of people and nurturing them into nation builders. I’m always wowed by the simplicity and sense of humility of this man of influence. His good works are testimonies of his divine calling, impacting greatly on humanity, education, health and infrastructural development. It is no doubt that Pastor Adeboye is a blessing to Nigeria and the entire globe.
I salute his dedication to his calling and service to God, and it is my prayer that the Almighty God will continue to bless him with good health and strength, and many more years of impact.
I join people across different parts of the world to celebrate an icon, teacher and religious leader on the attainment of 80.”
Governor Bello also prayed that God Almighty will spare the life of Pastor Adeboye to witness more and continually reward him for the immense contributions to lives across the globe.