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Aliko Dangote Foundation supports Students Nutrition Debate

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Director of Health and Nutrition, ADF Mr. Francis Aminu presenting gifts to participating schools

 

The Aliko Dangote Foundation, ADF, has sponsored the 53rd Nutrition Society of Nigeria, NSN, Annual and Scientific Conference held in Abuja.

The theme of the Conference was “Strengthening Nutrition Leadership and Workforce Capacity for Improved Health and Development in Nigeria”

The Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) is a professional, non-governmental association founded in 1963 at the University of Ibadan.

The NSN Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting aimed to provide a platform for stakeholders to brainstorm on issues in the Nutrition landscape with a view to providing lasting solutions to the challenges.

This year, the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Aliko Dangote Foundation, organized nutrition-focused inter-school debate competition, that brought together twelve secondary schools from the Federal Capital Territory.

The competition aimed to create awareness about the importance of nutrition,
and promote the cultivation of edible fruit-bearing trees in schools.

The competition took place virtually while the finals was on the first day of the conference.

The debate was intense, with both teams presenting compelling arguments on the topic,
“Planting Edible Fruit Bearing Trees is Better Than Planting Flowers in Schools.”

Aliko Dangote Foundation looks forward to continued support to Nutrition Society of Nigeria in achieving its overall goals and promoting nutrition education among school children in Nigeria.

Represented at the Conference by the Director, Health and Nutrition, Mr. Francis Aminu, the Managing Director of Aliko Dangote Foundation, ADF, Zouera Youssoufou, said the Foundation is
is a key player in Nutrition and Development and would continue to support stakeholders in their effort to improve the Nutritional status of the Country.

She urged the Conference to seek solutions to closing the gaps of the nutrition workforce, network on innovative ideas and collectively chart the part towards a brighter and healthier Nutrition for Nigerians.

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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.

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“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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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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