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KSADP to collaborate with tertiary institutions on agricultural training
Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project, KSADP will support the training of 50 Ordinary National Diploma and 50 Higher National Diploma students from the State in Livestock, Crop Management, and Extension services.
The training will be carried out in Polytechnics and Colleges of Agriculture, the State Programme(KSADP) Coordinator, Malam Ibrahim Garba Muhammad announced today (Wednesday), while receiving a delegation from the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, Kano, in his office.
“It is critical to educate prospective agricultural workers in Kano because agricultural literacy is key in managing the state’s abundant natural potentials and, significantly, in view of the need to ensure food and nutrition security for its growing population”.
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In this regard, he said the project would collaborate with the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology and similar tertiary institutions, to assist the students to acquire agricultural skills using innovative knowledge support tools.
“The project (KSADP)will also support special training on grain handling for Dawanau market commodity associations to improve the quality and safety of commodities that go into international markets. Therefore, your institution will be of tremendous assistance in this direction”.
The Project Coordinator(KSADP) also announced plans to train pastoralists, milk processors animal marketers and Para-vets, as part of a deliberate strategy to make the project sustainable and result oriented.
He said the support of the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, as a stakeholder in the project, as well as other agricultural institutions, was imperative to make the set goals achievable.
In a statement by the Project Communication Specialist(KSADP) Ameen K, Yassar said The Provost of the College, Muhammad Hadi Ibrahim, represented by the Academic Secretary, Sirajo Salisu said the institution approached the project for collaboration because it has a role to play in ensuring agricultural development of the state and Nigeria at large.
According to him, the institution had “the mandate of training middle level manpower for the agricultural sector on postharvest processing, preservation, and storage of agricultural produce to reduce postharvest losses”.
“The college also organizes training for farmers, cooperative groups, youth and women associations on agricultural produce processing, preservation and storage with the aim of empowering them for self-employment and improved food security”, he stressed.
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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them
Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.
This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.
According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.
He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.
He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.
“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.
“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.
“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.
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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors
The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.
In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.
The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.
They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.
The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.
In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.
This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.
Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.
The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.
President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.
The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.
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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.
All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.
The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.
The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.
The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.
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