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CITAD Trains 100 Youth on COVID 19 protocols

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In its efforts to help in curtailing the spread of the deadly coronavirus in Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) with support from the MacArthur Foundation in partnership with the International Institute of Education (IEE) trained 100 Youth in Kano state.

The Training which was tagged Youth Leadership Training on Covi19 was conducted online via the Zoom Platform from the 17th of July to the 28th of July 2020.

In a statement by communications officer, CITAD, Ali Sabo said the training was done to enhance the understanding of the participants on COVID-19 and how it can be curtailed and to provide tools with which participants will support community efforts to prevent the spread of the virus

Ali Sabo added that the training has also enabled the youth to provide leadership in the situation of emergency in their respective communities.

. During the training, the emphasis was made on the area of behavior change which will help in changing the negative perspective many people have on the virus.

Read also: Set aside Political differences and fight Corona Virus in Kano, Ganduje, Kwankwaso urged 

During the first session Dr. Khalid Garba Muhammad of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bayero University, Kano took the participants on the following Topic,  Understanding COVID-19, Key Symptoms, and Asymptomatic Infection, Mode of Transmission and Severity and Interventions to stop COVID-19 spread.

He also tasked them to take safety measures in order to limit transmission and concluded with Psychological and Mental Health Impact and Strategies to Manage the Virus.

On his part, a communications lecturer, Malam Kabiru Danladi Lawanti urged participants to create groups on Social Media and taught them ways to moderate such groups.

Malam. Lawanti also tasked them to focus more on social media monitoring and feedback.

On her part, Maryam Ado Haruna who is the head of the Jobberman Partnership Program at CITAD discussed with the participants on ways to write a good CV/Resume, Cover Letter, how to attend an interview, and what to avoid in writing CV/Resume.

Malam Y.Z Ya’u, the Executive Director of CITAD conducted a session on proposal writing as well how the participants could write good proposals since CITAD had informed them that those who pitch very good proposals would be given micro-grant.

Narrating their experiences after the training, one of the participants, Hussaini Yunusa said before the training he and his friends didn’t believe Covid19 is real but has now realized the existence of the disease.

On her part Amina Sani, another participant opined that she actually didn’t believe in wearing face marks either observing social distancing and she didn’t see any importance of doing that, but when she attended the training her perception has totally changed and now wears face mask wherever she goes and avoiding crowded environments

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Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin Distributes 1000 Motorcycles to Kano Police

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Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has distributed 1,000 operational motorcycles to the Kano State Police Command, in a move aimed at enhancing the mobility and operational capacity of the police force. The distribution ceremony, held in Kano, was attended by various dignitaries and stakeholders.

In his speech, Jibrin expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian police for their efforts in maintaining peace in Kano. “I am thanking the Nigerian police Kano command for bringing peace to reign in Kano,” he said. He acknowledged the role of traditional rulers in supporting the police and emphasized the importance of their contributions to the state’s security.

Jibrin highlighted the significance of the motorcycles in improving the efficiency of the police force. “My intention is to give a motorcycle to every policeman,” he stated, underscoring his commitment to equipping the police with the necessary tools to perform their duties effectively.

Muktara Gashash, Chairman of the Eminent Persons Forum, commended Jibrin for his generous gesture. “This initiative will greatly enhance the operational capabilities of the Kano police,” Gashash remarked, praising the Deputy Senate President’s dedication to supporting law enforcement.

Kano State Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo Garba, also spoke at the event, urging his fellow officers to utilize the motorcycles to enhance their service delivery. “As we embrace this new chapter of enhanced mobility and operational capacity, I urge my fellow police officers to embrace these motorcycles as tools of service excellence,” Garba said. He emphasized the importance of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in their duties.

Garba further encouraged the police officers to use the motorcycles to strengthen their relationships with the communities they serve. “Let us leverage this significant investment to forge even stronger bonds with the communities we serve, fostering trust, cooperation, and mutual respect,” he added.

The distribution of the motorcycles is expected to significantly improve the response time and effectiveness of the Kano State Police Command, contributing to the overall safety and security of the state.

 

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President Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for Lt. General Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

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President Bola Tinubu on Friday wrote the Senate, seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.

“In his letter sent today, President Tinubu seeks Oluyede’s confirmation in accordance with the provision of Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended and Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement.

The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Lt. General Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff.’

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Tinubu appointed Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff on October 30 following the illness of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.

General Lagbaja, however, died on November 5.

Onanuga said, “President Tinubu is confident about the leadership qualities, professional integrity, and experience of Lt. General Oluyede to lead and inspire the army to ensure national security and stability.”

Before he was appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff, Oluyede, a member of the 39th Regular Course, like his predecessor, served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna.

 

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Lawyer Alleges Tenure Elongation Plot in Letter to Governor Yusuf

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Barrister Mustapha I. Zubair, a prominent lawyer and politically conscious citizen of Kano State, has written a letter to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, alleging a plot by certain senior civil servants to extend their tenure of service beyond the mandated retirement age. The letter, which expresses deep concern over the issue, highlights the potential implications of such actions on the state’s governance and public trust.

Zubair, a registered voter of Gwale Local Government, begins the letter by expressing gratitude and admiration for Governor Yusuf’s leadership and pro-people policies. “Your exemplary leadership and pro-people policies have continually fostered growth and prosperity, and we, the citizens, are deeply appreciative of your dedication,” Zubair states in the letter.

However, Zubair quickly shifts focus to the matter of tenure elongation, which he describes as a growing concern among the people of Kano State. “It is evidently clear that after the recent posting of permanent secretaries in the state, some top government functionaries who will be due for retirement in December 2024 are now striving day and night to secure tenure elongation only for themselves,” he alleges.

The letter emphasizes the potential negative implications of such actions, suggesting that the attempt to prolong service tenure by a few senior civil servants could undermine the principles of fairness and transparency in the state’s administration. Zubair urges Governor Yusuf to address the issue promptly to maintain public trust and ensure that the state’s governance remains transparent and accountable.

The letter concludes with a plea for Governor Yusuf to take immediate action to prevent any attempts at tenure elongation and to uphold the integrity of the state’s civil service. “We trust in your commitment to justice and fairness, and we believe that you will take the necessary steps to address this issue,” Zubair writes.

The allegations have sparked discussions among political observers and citizens, who are keenly watching how Governor Yusuf will respond to the concerns raised in the letter.

 

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