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Ganduje assures NOPPMAN of support towards promoting Onion value chain

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MOPPAN Delegation with Deputy Gov, Nasiru Gawuna

 

 

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has assured of the commitment of his administration towards promoting the value chain of Onion and other commodities because of their importance to the building of a prosperous State.

 

According to him right from the moment, he assumed office, Kano State has supported the programmes initiated by the Federal Government led by President Muhammad Buhari which made diversification of agriculture one of its goals.

 

The Governor represented by his Deputy Dr.Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna made this known when members of the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association Of Nigeria paid a visit to him at the Govt House, Kano.

 

He said the Onion is a perishable vegetable that must be exploited to boost the nation…In Kano, we have Onion markets due to realising the importance of vegetables to the economy, before our farmers have been suffering a lot in the area of post-harvest losses, now with new innovations through technology especially the storage methods that have become a thing of the past.

 

While assuring them of continued support, cooperation and collaboration he implored them to take advantage of the intervention programmes initiated by the Federal Government so as to enhance more production and processing of Onion.

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The President of the Association, Comrade Aliyu Maitasamu Isa in his speech said the purpose of the visit was to intimate him about their Regional International Onion Conference coming up in Kano later in November this year.

 

“The Conference is a collaborative effort of the regional observatory for onion in West and Central Africa and our association aimed towards looking at the impacts of the African free trade area (AFTA) he said”.

 

He also explained that Nigeria’s Onion is one of the best in the world because of its strong pungency is exported to many countries such as France, Japan, India, Niger Republic, Ghana and a lot more.

 

In a statement by Hassan, Musa Fagge said Maitasamu however commended Kano State Government for its laudable policies and programmes in agriculture adding that’s what attracted all Onion producers and processors to come to Kano.

 

 

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President Tinubu Promotes Acting Chief Of Army staff To Lieutenant General

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President Bola Tinubu has officially promoted Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to the rank of Lieutenant General.

This announcement, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, has sparked speculation regarding a potential future appointment as the permanent head of the army.

Oluyede, who was previously a Major General, stepped into the role of acting army chief following the illness of former Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja.

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NIGERIAN TRACKER learned that since the return to civilian rule in 1999, the tradition is that the Chief of Army Staff wears the rank of a three-star general, while the Chief of Defence Staff wears the rank of a four-star general from whichever section of the armed forces he comes from.

The second Army General to wear the rank of a four-star General who did not also serve as Head of State was General Alexander Ogomudia in 2003 when he was promoted by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Sultan Muhammad Saad Abubakar

 

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

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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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