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NDE empowers 19 persons with N1.9m agribusiness soft loan

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The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has disbursed N1.9 million soft loans to the 19 trained beneficiaries of its 2023 Sustainable Development and Empowerment Schemes (SADE) in Kano state.

Disbursing the funds on Wednesday in Kano, Director General of NDE, Malam Abubakar Fikpo, noted that the scheme was under Rural Employment Promotion (REP) Department.

Represented by the state coordinator, Malam Abubakar Yakassai,said that the empowerment program was organized to reduce the increasing rate of unemployment in the country.

According to him, the program trains unemployed youths in the agricultural value chain of activities such as production, storage, processing, preservation and packaging.

“Today we are here to flagg -off the disbursement of loans to 228 beneficiaries under the 2023 SADE.

“These prospective participants are drawn from the pool of REP trained beneficiaries in the 12 states.under this scheme , N22.8 million will be shared 228 persons to them to enable them set up and manage small scale agricultural enterprises,” he said.

The NDE boss said that the loan empowerment provides them with the required finances for enterpreneurship.

He further said that the directorate attaches very high premium on multiplier effect of the loan schemes for increased job creation.

Fikpo urged them to justify the efforts by putting in their best to succeed and repay the loan in due time so that other unemployed youths would benefit subsequently

The Director General also advised the beneficiaries to see the gesture as a rare opportunity which should not be allowed to fail.

Earlier, the director, Rural Employment Promotion, Mr Emem Duke, said the gesture, was to enable them to set up their businesses, become self-reliant and employers of labour as well as boost job creation and spur the youths to contribute to the national economy,

He explained that the exercise would go along way in reducing the number of unemployed youths in the country.

Represented by a deputy director, Joshua Fagbemi said that the aim of the gathering was also to sensitize the beneficiaries on the effective utilization of the loans which would be disbursed to beneficiaries through banks.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke to our correspondent commended NDE for the gesture and promised to use the fund for the purpose.

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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.

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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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.

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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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