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Dangote Foundation poised to curb malnutrition in Nigeria

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Director of Health and Nutrition ADF, Francis Aminu presents gifts to participating schools

 

The Aliko Dangote Foundion, ADF said it has recorded tremendous achievements in the Nutrition development landscape in Nigeria.

It is therefore poised to sustaining the drive towards realizing Nigeria’s Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action For Food and Nutrition (NMPFAN)20 21-2025 goals in line with the theme of the 53rd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference sponsored by the Aliko Dangote Foundation.

The 5-Day event which took place in Abuja was organized by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, NSN.

The Managing Director, ADF, Zouera Youssoufou said the foundation, under the able leadership of the foremost Philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, have been collaborating with NSN since 2017 to curb malnutrition and would continue to support stakeholders for appropriate solutions.

She said the organization of the Conference by NSN at this time marks a significant step in ADF’s quests to achieve the goals of Nigeria’s National Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition (NMPFAN) 2021-2025 as desired by the foremost Philanthropist, Aliko Dangote.

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Zouera listed collaborations/achievements by ADF to include the following-The Aliko Dangote Foundation Integrated Nutrition (ADFIN) programme designed and implemented in compliance with global best practices, in recognition of the multifaceted and interdependent causes of malnutrition like the difficult context in northern Nigeria, is planned to reach over 1 million children at the end of the first phase in 2025

The Partnership for Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria, (PANRiN) with the World Bank and BMGF for the provision of TA mechanism through a multi-donor trust fund (MTDF), informed the 235M nutrition International development (IDA) assistance to the Federal Government, leading to the provision of community-based services to 9.6 million women and children.

The multi sectoral
ANRiN Pilot project in Gombe, has reached 14,000 poor and vulnerable households receiving cash transfers, and home gardening

ADF catalyzed food fortification and nutrition across public and private sectors through the annual Food Processing and Nutrition Leadership CEO Forum in Nigeria with the
provision of fortified staple foods with micronutrients from an average of 50 per cent in 2018 to about 90 per cent in 2022 amongst others

Represented by the Director, Health and Nutrition, Dr. Francis Aminu, Zouera reminded the Conference that
“the consequences of malnutrition are profound, and proper nutrition is a fundamental right of Nigerians as the bedrock upon which its physical/health and economic prosperity is built.

Hence, the focus of ADF in nutrition with wraparound interventions to improve health, education, livelihood and empowerment opportunities for social change through strategic investments.

She urged the conference to seek solutions to closing the gaps of the nutrition workforce, share innovative ideas and collectively chart the part towards brighter and healthier future for all Nigerians in line with the theme of the Confrence
“Strengthening Nutrition Leadership and Workforce Capacity for Improved Health and Development in Nigeria ”

Speaking at the event the Minister for Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, said Nigeria loses $1.5bn of its Gross Domestic Product yearly due to micronutrient deficiencies and called for
coordinated efforts to tackle malnutrition in the Country.

The President, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, and Dean, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Prof. Wasiu Akinloye O. Afolabi expressed gratitude to the Aliko Dangote Foundation for Sponsoring this year’s Nutritional Society of Nigeria’s Inter-Schools Debate to scale up nutrition.

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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.

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“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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