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Breaking: Badaru Constitutes Committee For 10 Year Kano-Jigawa Strategic Plan “Annoba” Project

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Governor Muhammad Badaru Middle flanked by former Minister of Finance from left Dr Shamsuddeen Usman

 

 

Jigawa state Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has constituted the implementation committee for the Kano-Jigawa Professional Forum 10 –year Strategic Plan in response to the COVID -19 Pandemic (ANNOBA PROJECT under his deputy Mallam Umar Namadi and the Permanent Secretary Government as the committee’s secretary Malam Adamu Gurun Gabas.

 

Badaru in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant (Print Media) ,Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro made the disclosure in Dutse on Saturday at the Presentation and Launching of the 10-year Strategic Plan (ANNOBA PROJECT) report by the officials of the forum led by its Chairman ,Dr Shamsuddeen Usman at Council Chamber of government house Dutse .

 

The governor reiterated his commitment for the full implementation of the report including all governance structure even beyond his administration .He added that the interim report submitted in January 2021 guided the state executive council in taking key decisions which included allocating over 48 percent of the total budget to the key human development sectors of education and health in the 2022 budget which was far above the UNESCO recommendation and Abuja declaration respectively.

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“On the implementation committee to be Chaired by the Deputy Governor is saddled with the mandate of giving general direction to the implementation of the report and the report will be submitted to all relevant Ministries ,Departments and Agencies who will have report back within a week with their actionable plan on the report”. Badaru stated.

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Earlier in his speech , Chairman of the Forum ,Dr Shamsuddeen Usman who was a former minister of finance disclosed that the ANNOBA Project by the KJPF was conceived out of the desire and providing lessons from negative effects of the pandemic and turning crisis into opportunities for the socio-economic growth and development of Kano and Jigawa State.

 

The Chairman commended governor Mohammed Badaru and for the acceptance of the interim report submitted last year and commitment to the sustaining the tempo for the actualization of the initiative.

He further stated that the project made critical assessment of the prevalent situation of the pandemic in the two states and for the first time 150 professionals of diverse endeavours from Kano and Jigawa State were involved in the project .The project covers eight work streams namely; education, health, governance, social &economic, infrastructure & logistics,technology,legal and regulatory and media & communications.

In his address at the presentation, the Deputy Governor, Mallam Umar Namadi noted that the strategic plan was in line with the strategic vision of the Badaru’s administration to put the state on a solid development platform through a coordinated and sustainable development strategy.

 

Dr Shamsuddeen Usman was accompanied by the Director General of the Forum ,Kuliya Zubair,Arch Ibrahim Haruna and Mallam Baba Dantiye.

 

 

 

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Breaking: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Arrested Over Endbadgovernance Protest

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

President Tinubu Orders release of all minors who participated in the Endbadgovernance protest .

 

The minister of information and national orientation Muhammad Idris stated this to state House correspondents.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday.

The Minister was flanked by the Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy; Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and orientation.

Idris stated that the President has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to begin the process of securing the minors’ release without delay.

“The President has directed that all minors be released on the and also reunited with their families anywhere they are in the country. A committee has been set up to look at the issues surrounding their arrest, detention and release. All the law enforcement agents related to the case will be investigated and anyone found wanting will be brought to book,” he said.

 

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76 Detained Children: Northwest Youth-Students Forum hails Senator Barau, AGF’s prompt intervention

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The Northwest Youth and Students Forum (NWYSF) has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for their prompt intervention in the detention of minors by the Nigeria Police Force, following the End Bad Governance Protest.

The forum in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Abubakar Isyaku Balan said the swift action by the leaders will brings hope to the affected families and demonstrates a commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable citizens nationwide.

He said “The giant move of the Deputy President of the Senate and the Attorney General of the Federal is no doubt a commendable one. We are proud of this and look forward to the release of the children courtesy of this movement.”

According to the statement, the NWYSF, as a forum comprising of talented youth and students, deemed it necessary to protectively initiate awareness programs that will enlighten the teeming youth on human rights and activism.

“We acknowledge that the minors actions were driven by ignorance and a lack of proper orientation, underscoring the need for civic education and sensitization in the Northwest region. Addressing the underlying issues that led to this situation is crucial, rather than simply punishing the minors. This approach will foster a more informed and empowered youth.

“Considering the economic situation in the North, we urge the Federal Government to show compassion and release the detained minors, taking into account their age and circumstances. We also call on the government to provide support for their rehabilitation and education.

“In partnership with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders, NWYSF will develop sensitization initiatives focusing on empowering youths with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, promoting understanding and respect for human rights and teaching alternative dispute resolution methods.

“In view of the above, by working together, we can prevent similar incidents and foster a more informed, peaceful, and inclusive society,” the statement added.

 

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ICPC Arraigns Provost, Lecturer for Certificate Forgery in Sokoto

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Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu ,ICPC Chairman

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Hauwau Gimbiya Mukhtar Abdulkarim, the serving Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) (FCET), Gusau, alongside Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer with the Sokoto State College of Education (SSCE), on alleged certificate forgery.

The duo were arraigned on a six-count charge, registered as charge No. SS/213c/2024, before Hon. Justice Muhammad Aliyu Sambo at the Sokoto State High Court. ICPC accused the two defendants of forging an appointment letter and using it to apply for the position of Provost at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Zamfara State.

The defendants were also accused of making false statements to ICPC officers during the investigation, which is an offence under Section 25(1)(a) and punishable under Section 25(ii)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. “Both defendants, however, pleaded ‘not guilty’ to all six charges when read to them by the Court’s Registrar,” the ICPC revealed in a statement.

Counsel for the defendants, Dr. Muhammad Mansur Aliyu and Mr. M.S. Diri SAN, moved for bail applications on behalf of their clients. They requested the court to consider reasonable bail terms, citing the defendants’ “established positions and cooperation during the investigation.”

Counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Suleiman Ahmad, did not oppose the bail applications. Following the consideration of the applications, Hon. Justice Sambo granted bail under specific conditions designed to ensure the defendants’ continued presence throughout the trial proceedings.

The bail conditions require each defendant to provide two sureties who are permanent residents of Sokoto State, with each surety signing a bond of one million naira (₦1,000,000). After granting bail, the ICPC prosecutor requested a date for the trial to commence, emphasizing the Commission’s preparedness to present witnesses and evidence in support of the charges.

Hon. Justice Sambo adjourned the matter to November 21, 2024, when the hearing is set to begin. The prosecution is expected to call witnesses and introduce material evidence to substantiate the allegations.

The ICPC press release was signed by Demola Bakare, Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, and Spokesperson for the Commission.

 

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