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Over 5 thousand Physically Challenged Attend schools in Kano

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4 years ago

August 20, 2020

There are over five thousand physically challenged children that are currently attending schools in Kano Northwestern Nigeria.

The National Vice Chairman of the Joint Association of people living with disabilities, Aminu Ahmad Tudun Wada stated this during the wrap up of a three-day training for CSO’s and Media on monitoring of Post Covid-19 palliatives distribution organized by Child Grant Programme held in Dutse the Capital of Jigawa State.

Aminu Ahmad Tudun Wada said it’s with the help of Almighty Allah and with their effort that made them realize the dream of making the disabled attend schools who are mostly minors and children.

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He said some parents in Northern Nigeria are contributing to the continuous disability of their children by accepting bad counseling from neighbors, some friends, and relatives.

He said, for example, a person will be blessed with children who are free of any form of deformity, the person will take all the children to school taking care of them up to the graduation level, but unfortunately if that person had one physically challenge person some people will come and give the father bad counseling.

Malam Aminu Tudun Wada sai a person will just appear from nowhere and say, you have a physically challenged person like this and you are not making money, through that bad advice a father just will take his biological son to the street to beg without no justification.

By the time people see a physically challenged minor begging on the street, they will be remorseful and start giving him charity and by the time he grows up, people will stop giving him any Kobo because to them he has attained an age that he can depend for himself.

But unfortunately, the minor has exhausted his age in the streets without going to school and those giving him alms have stopped and that made him enter into another problem.

The Vice-Chairman of the Joint association of people living with disabilities also said parents of the physically challenged children should desist from that act because it’s ruining the future of their children.

Malam Aminu Tudun Wada added that the only Government that takes care of the disabled in Kano since Nigeria’s return to Democracy was the government of Malam Ibrahim Shekarau.

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ECOWAS Parliament Meeting in Kano is to Bring Legislature Closer to the People-Barau

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19 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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Apart from their usual meetings in Abuja, the ECOWAS Parliament has brought its second extraordinary session to Kano.

Addressing the press after a closed-door session of the ECOWAS Parliament, the First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, said the meeting will bring the legislature closer to the people and make them aware of the happenings.

Senator Barau said Kano, being the commercial nerve center of Northern Nigeria, is pertinent to hold the second extraordinary session in Kano.

Senator Barau said the ECOWAS Parliament’s session in Kano will discuss issues of economy, security, and other social happenings for the overall benefit of society.

According to the First Deputy Speaker, the legislatures of the 15 member countries of the subregion are here in Kano, and it’s meant for Kano people to know them and also for the Parliament to know Kano.

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Governor Muftwang Of Plateau State Bids Farewell To Muslim Pilgrims

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2 days ago

May 19, 2024

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BY Asile Abel,Jos

The Governor of Plateau State Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has encouraged intending pilgrims from the state to embody the values of love, peace, and tolerance as they embark on the sacred journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj.

while bidding farewell to the departing pilgrims from Plateau, Governor Mutwang enjoined them to not only pray for themselves and their families but also for the restoration of lasting peace in the state.

“As you embark on the fifth pillar of Islam, you carry not only your personal aspirations but also the collective hopes and spiritual yearnings of our beloved state. The Hajj is a journey of profound reflection, steadfast faith, and a commitment to righteousness.”

He emphasized the significance of this act of worship by highlighting his administration’s unwavering support for the Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and ensuring the spiritual growth and welfare of Muslims in the state.

As the Chief Security Officer of the State, Governor Mutfwang reaffirmed his dedication to upholding fairness and justice for all citizens, regardless of tribe, religion, or background. He emphasized his administration’s commitment to transparency and inclusivity, prioritizing the unity and prosperity of Plateau State.

“In your prayers and supplications, remember our dear State, not only for immediate peace but for sustained harmony and unity,” he urged.

Hon. Daiyabu Dauda, the Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, commended Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for his support of the Muslim community in the state.

He noted that the Governor’s sponsorship of 540 out of 1,232 pilgrims, the approval of funds for the resettlement of backlog deposits and the procurement of a bus for the board demonstrated a deep commitment to the well-being of the Muslim Ummah.

He called on all to pray and support the efforts of Governor Mutwang in providing transformative leadership for Plateau State.

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NNPC Ltd Clarifies Lagos Depot Fire Incident

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2 days ago

May 19, 2024

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to clarify that the fire incident at a tank farm in Marine Beach, Apapa, Lagos, was at a depot belonging to HOGL Energy Ltd (Honeywell Depot), and not an NNPC Retail Ltd.’s facility as circulated by early responders.

The fire, which has since been extinguished, was as a result of petroleum products spillage within the perimeter of the tank farm.

Meanwhile, NNPC Ltd and other depots in the area have resumed loading activities.
NNPC assures that the incident will, in no way, affect petroleum products supply and distribution across the country.

This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd Olufemi O Soneye in
Abuja