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We did not hide 50 Million Naira equipment meant for Schools-Kano Govt

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Dr Bello Shehu ,Executive Secretary KSSMB

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The Kano state senior secondary school management board KSSMB has debunked news carried by a group “TrackaNG”  alleging that ICT Center Equipment meant for constituencies in Kano state were hidden at Government Girls Secondary school located at Tanawa in Kura local government area worse over fifty million Naira.

 

The executive secretary of Kano state senior secondary School Management board KSSMB Dr. Bello Shehu disclosed this in a chat with journalists.

 

 

The executive secretary of KSSMB Dr. Bello Shehu said the report concocted by “TrackaNG which is equally circulating on social media is not true, misleading and a mere allegation aimed at tarnishing the image of the educational sector in the state.

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He said there was no time such incident at the alleged school GGASS Tanawa in Kura adding that rather the said school was in the third week of the month of September 2020, in receipt of some facilities, comprising of electrical, mechanical and civil works equipment from the Universal Service Provision Fund and Nigerian Communications commission head office in Abuja.

 

Dr. Bello Shehu added that all the equipment was intact and is in use by the said school.

 

The executive secretary maintains that the administration of Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is working assiduously in improving the educational sector in the state, adding that the state ministry of education in its untiring efforts to boast ICT sector in secondary School is working have supported many schools with computers in order to achieve the desired objective.

 

 

Dr. Shehu urged those concerned to disregard the report describing it as untrue, misleading, and a falsehood aimed at achieving political interest.

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Below is the story debunked by KSSMB

 

Exposed: ICT Centre Equipments Meant For Constituencies In Kano State Found Hidden In A School.

Source: TrackaNG.

 

A tracking group called TrackaNG revealed that an N50million allocated ICT Centre equipment meant for certain constituencies in Kano State were discovered hidden in a school in Kano.

 

The group released pictures on their Twitter handle showing all the equipment which consist of desktops, CPU’s, laptops, and adaptors etc…found and kept untouched while none of the building centers were constructed.

 

According to the group, the allocated money N50million was to establish ICT Centres under the 2020 Federal Government ZIP for 3 constituencies; Kura, Madobi & Garun Malam Fed. constituency in Kano State.

 

They confirmed that the multiple ICT equipment was tracked as being delivered to Government Girls Arabic Secondary School in Tanawa Kura LGA, Kano State.

 

It’s really unfortunate and sad that the people & government responsible for funding the project could withhold and lock it up from the aforementioned constituencies.

 

Nigerians in disappointment reacted; a few were saddened by the revelation, while some came up with actions. One’s response questioned why the equipment was hoarded in a room and not being utilized.

 

Also, persons volunteered to be part of the course as well suggested that there is need to do more, by using legal ethics in prosecuting the contractor and legislator in charge. Another advised the need to keep tabs on failed projects and monitor the projects in their various constituency.

 

Other responses expressed shock at the level the nation has gotten to, projects unfulfilled, and adding that it is as a result of wicked and greedy leaders.

 

These ICT centers are important sectors and developments across the nation. Precisely, it is essential in training, educating and developing young individual’s potentials and creativity in innovation and technology, especially for indigenes of the above constituencies in Kano State.

 

Moreover, despite that ICT is also a subject of study in all secondary schools, students are also entitled to learn the basics of computer and engaged in ICT activities in the 21st Century.

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It’s more surprising that even the Government Girls Arabic Secondary School in Kanawa Kura LGA couldn’t make use of it as an opportunity to grow their students. It’s paramount that ICT equipment should be embedded into their school curriculum.

 

Unfortunately, the equipment as seen ceased from its rightful project centers, hidden and locked up, in the same note doesn’t portray the Social Development Goals of The Girl Child Education.

 

However, there are more unfulfilled projects across Nigeria and they must be discovered, accounted for and their leaders as well.

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NUJ Online Chapel Inaugurated In Enugu

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Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Enugu state Council has inaugurated a new Chapel; Corporate Online Chapel, bringing to Eleven, the number of Chapels in the Council.

Performing the inauguration of the newest chapel which has Comrade Clinton Umeh, Publisher of Journalist101 as the Chairman, on Thursday at the Rt. Hon.(Dr.) Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi NUJ Press Center, Enugu, the Council Chairman, Comrade Sam Udekwe said the election of the Executive members of the chapel in their last Congress, marked the beginning of the Online Chapel.

He urged the Executives “to ensure that the members of the chapel comply with what we believe in as members of this profession’”

Comrade Udekwe further said, “this is a very promising chapel. You have your membership now I want to assure you that more members will come in. You know what it takes to be qualified to be a member and we expect you to take this to heart while admitting new members because It is not open to just anybody . It is not open to all bloggers , that’s why we say it is Corporate Online. It’s for online practitioners that are Journalists.

There are online publishers that are not Journalists. That’s why we want you to make a difference. So, we want you to show the society that there are online practitioners, the ones that are members of NUJ,” he said.

He charged the executives to take care of their members in line with the tenets of the NUJ profession and maintain peace between themselves anf other members including the NUJ.

Responding on behalf of other members, the Chairman of the Online Chapel, Comrade Clinton Umeh thanked the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Chris Isiguzo for their foresight in creating the Online chapel.

He assured that “members of the Chapel will live up to expectations and work in accordance with what the Constitution says.

This Chapel is a new dawn in online practice and will provide a platform for us to unite all that are qualified under one umbrella to ensure professionalism in the discharge of our duties as Journalists.”

He also thanked the chairman of the state council and members of his executive for their guidance and direction to help the chapel see the light of the day.

The newly inaugurated executive members are:
Comrade Clinton Umeh Chairman,
Comrade Jonathan Emmanuel Ikechukwu (First News)— ViceChairman
Comrade Odomero Igbodo (Dome TV)—Secretary
Comrade Christian Nwangene ( Aproko Republic)— Assistant Secretary
Comrade Maureen Ikpeama ( Newsline Global)—Treasurer
Comrade Sebastine Okafor— (Journalist 101) Internal Auditor
Comrade Emmanuel Terwase ( Afriquecast)—Financial Secretary.

The event was witnessed by the Vice Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Regis Anikworji, the Secretary, Comrade Ifeoma Amuta, Comrade and among other members.

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Defence Headquarters Declares 8 Wanted Over Killing Of Soldiers

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The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has issued a declaration naming 8 individuals wanted in connection with the heinous killing of Late Lt. Col. AH Ali and 16 other troops in Okuama, Delta State, on March 14, 2024.

The announcement was made via the verified Defence Headquarters’ X handle on Thursday.

The wanted persons are identified as:

1. Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono (Amagbem)

2. Prof. Ekpokpo Arthur

3. Andaowei Denis Bakriri

4. Igoli Ebi

5. Akata Malawa David Sinclair Okili

6. Clement Ikolo Oghenerukvwe

7. Reuben Baru

It could be recalls  that the 17 fallen heroes were laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honoring their memory.

 

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President Tinubu Attends Burial of Slain Soldiers, Offers Scholarships to Families

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu paying his respect to Slain Soldiers

 

President Bola Tinubu says the federal government will provide scholarships up to the university level for all the children, including the unborn, of the Nigerian Army personnel killed in action at Okuama community in Delta State.

The President, who announced this at the funeral of the personnel at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, on Wednesday, directed the military authorities to ensure that the benefits of the departed are paid to their families within 90 days.

The President also declared that the federal government would provide a house in any part of the nation to each of the families of the four officers and thirteen soldiers.

At the solemn event attended by some state governors, the military hierarchy, and families of the deceased, the President bestowed posthumous National Honours on the 17 fallen heroes.

Lt Col Ali, Major D.E Obi, Major S.D. Ashafa, and Captain U. Zakari were given the honour of Member of the Order of Niger (MON).

Staff Sergeant Yahaya Saidu, Corporal Danbaba Yahaya, Corporal Kabir Bashir, Lance Corporals Abdullahi Ibrahim, Bulus Haruna, Sole Opeyemi, Bello Anas, Private Alhaji Isah, Clement Francis, Abubakar Ali, Adamu Ibrahim, Hamman Peter, and Ibrahim Adamu were awarded Federal Republic Medals.

“On the 14th day of March, Lt. Colonel A. H. Ali, the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious Battalion, led three other officers and 13 soldiers to the Okuama Community to mediate in the lingering dispute with Okoloba Community.

“They went as peacemakers and peacekeepers respectfully seeking to bring an end to the hostilities between the two communities.

“They did not go with tanks, machine guns, and other weapons. They were on a mission of peace.

“Before the dastardly attack, Lt. Colonel Ali, as the Chief of Army Staff narrated to me, achieved great operational exploits; fighting terrorists and insurgents in the North East and North West before his deployment to the Niger Delta.

“Ali kept faith with his military calling until the end.

“On behalf of a grateful nation, we honour the sacrifice of Ali and the other gallant patriots who died that day. They will forever be remembered as heroes who answered the call of duty and paid the ultimate price,” the President said.

Reaffirming government’s commitment to justice, President Tinubu vowed to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to account.

While commending the military for not embarking on a reprisal attack on the community, the President declared: “I want to make it clear, once more, that those who committed this heinous crime will not go unpunished. We will find them, and our departed heroes will get justice.

“The elders and chiefs of Okuama also must help the military in fishing out the gunmen who committed the barbaric crime against our men.

“I wish to commend our Armed Forces for their restraint in choosing not to carry out any reprisal attacks on Okuama or its neighbouring communities. We must all ensure that the innocent people of Okuama are not made to bear the punishment of the guilty and wicked among them,” the President stated.

President Tinubu, while commiserating with the families of the fallen heroes and the entire Armed Forces, prayed God Almighty to comfort the bereaved.

“It is worth restating the debt of gratitude we owe these valiant soldiers and their families.

“As Commander-In-Chief, I do not take the contributions of members of our Armed Forces for granted. I recognize your valour and bravery. I honour your unflinching commitment to making our country safe from criminals, bandits, kidnappers, and insurrectionists.

“While we continue to grieve for the courageous men we lost that day, let us also, on this solemn occasion, be reminded of the unfinished business of working for peace and harmony in our communities. We must begin to rebuild our communities and make them into places where love, tolerance, and harmony will reign.

‘‘Leaders at all levels, especially community leaders and traditional rulers, must work to strengthen the bonds that unite us. We must end the cycle of violence and bloodletting,” the President said.

President Tinubu urged the Armed Forces not to be discouraged by the death of their fellow compatriots but to honour their memory by rededicating themselves to the service and defence of the nation.

“As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have a message for you: Do not let the death of your compatriots discourage you.

‘‘There is no higher honour than the vocation you have chosen to pursue. We cherish you. We cherish your labour of love. We salute your daily sacrifice in protecting your fellow citizens from danger. We acknowledge your sacrifices to defend our nation,” the Commander-in-Chief affirmed.

 

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