UMAR FAROUQ RECEIVES DUSUSU GENDER MINISTER AWARD -Pledge to continue to dey support women to be change makers

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March 4, 2022

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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SA MEDIA
01-03-2022

COMOT DI STRANDED NIGERIANS IN UKRAINE

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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.

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2nd March, 2022

NCPC BOSS COMMENDS BIBLE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA FOR TRANSLATION OF GOD’S WORDS

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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

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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

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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

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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.

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗞𝗢𝗚𝗜 𝗠𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗖𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

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𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘫𝘢, 1𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 2022

The Chairman of Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee, Kogi State Chapter, 𝗛𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘆𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘇𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻 has called for improved collaboration among all organs of government which have direct and indirect mandate in the administration of solid minerals policy.

This statement was made at the 2022 edition of the World Civil Defence Day, which is also the anniversary of the first year in office of the current Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗛𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗺𝗻𝗶.

Hajia Suleiman said “Since it has been established that part of the core mandates of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps is Safe guarding high priority infrastructure, which includes Mines and Mineral Resources Security, there is absolute need for key stakeholders to collaborate fully for the betterment of the sector.”

Speaking further, the Chairman said “Local Communities are the most important players in the sector. There is need for them to, as a matter of urgency report any strange and questionable activity within their community to the nearest NSCDC command.
“It is only when every stakeholder participate actively in this collaborative effort that the benefits of these God-given endowments can be reaped”

The theme for this year’s celebration is “Civil Defence and Management of displaced population in face of disasters and crises; role of volunteers and the fight against pandemics.”

The commemoration was attended by Dr. ABUBAKAR AHMED AUDI, the Commandant General of NSCDC, and his wife, Hajia Aisha Abubakar Audi, who is the current president of Civil Defense Officers wives Association (CDOWA).

Also in attendance was a representative of the Minister of Interior, His Excellency, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, as well as representatives of the Comptroller General of Corrections, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff, and the Vice-chancellor of the Nassarawa State University, Keffi, Professor Suleiman Muhammad Bala.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of cheques to families and next-of-kin of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and presentation of awards to officers who have performed excellently in the discharge of their duties, in the past year.

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Hamza Yaqub,
Committee Media Rep.

INNOVATIVE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (ICE), KARU HOLDS 2ND MATRICULATION CEREMONY; INAUGURATES NASSARAWA EGGON STUDY CENTRE

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The Innovative College of Education, New Karu, Karu LGA, Nasarawa State ushered in new students in their 2nd Matriculation Ceremony held at the College Campus penultimate week.

This ceremony marked the official admission of the new students into various departments as approved by the National Commission for Colleges of Education

The Proprietor and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the College, Barr. Dr. Godwin Oladejobi in his remarks, urged the new students to take their studies seriously so that their stay in the institution shall not be in vain. He assured them that management of the college is determined to give them the best as learning equipment and qualified lecturers are on ground to give them the best.

In his opening speech, the Provost of the College, Dr.Joshua Maro Embugu said matriculation ceremony is an academic event performed by schools recognised by the government. He advised the matriculants to shun all forms of social vices like cultism and examination malpractices.

The Registrar of the College, Olu Andrew Kayode who administerer the Oath of Matriculation on the incoming students expressed happiness that the college has been granted more courses by the Federal Government and advised students to settle down quickly to commence their studies, adding that the College can boast of qualified and dedicated staff and other teaching and infrastructural facilities.

in an interview with cross-section of the new students, they promised to study hard and make maximum use of the opportunity provided them by the Innovative College of Education and to exhibit good character, avoid corrupt tendencies but rather embrace good moral values.

As part of efforts to extend her tentacles and accomodate potential teachers towards building a better education system across the land, the College of Education had opened a Study Centre in Nassarawa Eggon Community.

Performing the inauguration of the centre, the Executive Chairman of Nassarawa Eggon LGC, Hon.Mohammadu Danlami Idris eminently represented by his deputy, Hon.(Engr.) Benjamin Kuzhe Manga, JP, expressed delight in the operation of the College and open-handedly welcomed the centre to their domain. He further assured the college of the council’s support while he thanked the Proprietor and the Principal Officers for their readiness in grassroots development and creation of job opportunities for their people.

The well attended occasion had in attendance the Local Government Education Secretary, Hon. Ewuga Ali-Baba.
Others are Veteran Teachers and School Administrators; Leaders and Representatives of Religious Bodies; Philanthropists in the community; Cultural Groups among others.

𝗞𝗢𝗚𝗜 𝗠𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗖𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥

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𝘈𝘯𝘬𝘱𝘢, 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 25𝘵𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺, 2022

The Chairman of Kogi State Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee, Hajia Hassiat Suleiman has charged investors in the Solid Minerals sector to be transparent while conducting their businesses, with a view to innovating ideas for sustainable development through the sector.
The call was made today at the formal opening and commissioning of heavy duty Equipments for Mosra Enerji Limited.

The Chairman, along with other delegation joined the Honorable Minister for Mines and Steel Development, Arc Olamilekan Adegbite who is on a 2-Day working visit to Kogi State, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Also present for the event were Mr. Tunde Ramos, the Managing Director and CEO of MOSRA ENERJI LTD, Mr. Frank Udom, Director of Mines Inspectorate of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, the Executive Chairman of Ankpa LGA, traditional Chiefs and others.

In his remarks, Mr. Ramos explained that Mosra Enerji Ltd is a Coal to Power company that will convert mined coal into power. The aim is to contribute 30% of the total electricity needs of the country.
He further stated that at full capacity, they will be able to provide 10,000 direct jobs and another 30,000 indirect jobs to Nigerians.

The Minister lauded the management of the company for the initiative, stating that it is directly in line with FG’s Economic Diversification plan. He extolled the support from the local host community pointing out that it is only when an investor enjoys an enabling environment that business will thrive which will in turn lead to the growth and development of the local communities, not only from signed Community Development Agreements but from social responsibility initiatives as well.

Mosra Enerji Ltd is a an energy company with mining concerns in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, With MIREMCO being instrumental to the peaceful relations that exists between the company and and its host community through mediation.

𝗬𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗬𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗞𝗢𝗚𝗜 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥’𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛

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Kogi State Governor, 𝗬𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, has sent condolences to the family of the Kogi State Coordinator, IFAD Value Chain Development Programme., Dr Stella Adejoh over the passing of their matriarch, Mrs Jane Otumale Ati.

Mrs. Ati, who died at age 74, was an astute public administrator who contributed immensely to the development of the state, particularly in the health sector.

She served as the Kogi State Coordinator of the Bamako Initiative under the auspices of the Ministry of Health from 1998 to 2008.

The Bamako Initiative, a regional programme, was aimed at decentralising health decision making to local levels and establishing realistic national drug policies to enhance the provision of essential drugs for Sub-Saharan Africans.

The deceased ensured that the programme was well implemented in the state even after she bowed out of service in 2008, Governor Bello said.

The Governor added that Dr Adejoh is another replica of mama’s interest in public service and uncommon compassion for the young and old.

He, however, prayed that God will grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss and the deceased, a peaceful eternal rest.

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𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗚𝗪𝗨 𝗠𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
25/02/2022