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Women groups laud association for addressing malnutrition in Gombe
Women groups laud association for addressing malnutrition in Gombe
Women groups in Shongom Local Government Area of Gombe State have commended Sasakawa Association Africa (SAA) for the improvement of nutritional status of women on the country.
They said the training organied on how to use the local food produced within the communities for women had yeilded good results.
They stated this on Tuesday while sharing their experiences with journalists during the media field day, organised by SAA to access the activities of the project and the impact made on their communities.
Mrs Elizabeth Danlami, leader Kwada Multipurpose society Lalaipido Shongom LGA, said the crops cultivated through the advice of SAA had improved their nutritional status in the community.
“SAA has given us training on how to process the food we cultivate in various forms in order to balance our diet and now, our children are no longer malnourished.
“As you can see, we have displayed some of the foods we made locally with high nutritional value which we use for our consumption as well as business purpose.
“Apart from balancing our diet, the association empowered us, especially in the area of processing and marketing our produce, to be self-reliant,” she said.
Sharing her experience, Mrs Ladi Naphtali said she would forever remain grateful to the association for the training given to them in the area of child-spacing, exclusive breast feeding and production of baby food which containing all the nutrients needed for healthy growth.
”We do not buy baby food any longer in this community, instead we use the available crops we produced to prepare it.
“As you can see our babies are looking healthy; they even double their birth weight, this was a result of the nutrient contained in the food we locally made,” she said.
Naphtali stressed that even the pastoralists in the community could testify to how their nutritional status and that of their children had improved because due to the training for them.
Mrs. Ruth Bitrus, leader Mirmu Women Multipurpose Society Diga Community of Shongom LGA said Sassakawa had empowered women, especially in the area of processing and marketing of agricultural produce.
She also said SAA taught them how to process the food they produced in so many ways, to improve their nutritional status and their children.
“Especially our children, they are growing healthy because their nutritional status has improved, we do not have cases of kwashiorkor and malnutrition in our community,” she said.
Bitrus said even their spouses were happy with them because of the way they now prepared their food.
”Women in my community are treated with dignity because they now have income to cater for their immediate needs and children,” she said.
In his remark Mr Isaac Eni, Technical Coordinator, Market Oriented Agriculture SAA, said the women communities that displayed the crops produced used organic means of production.
He said since fertiliser became expensive and scarce, they tried to substitute it with organic fertiliser such as animal manure.
“We have seen the various recipes they have produced which have to be with our nutritional-sensitive agriculture and also to get source of income.
“Our aim was to promote a good living among the communities we are intervening ,” he said.
NAN reports that highlights of the event included display of local foods with nutritional values prepared by the women groups.
Also a lecture was delivered by Mr Yahuza Yahaya, Technical Coordinator, Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture, on the six classes of food and their work in human body.
Women groups laud association for addressing malnutrition in Gombe
Russia Strengthens Strategic Ties with Sahel States Amid Geopolitical Shifts
By: Zagazola Makama
Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, as Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hosted his counterparts from the three Sahel states in Moscow. The high-level meeting signals deepening cooperation in security, economic development, and diplomatic coordination, amid shifting global alliances and the growing influence of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
The discussions, held in a quadrilateral format for the first time, focused on enhancing military collaboration, investment opportunities, and regional security strategies. Lavrov welcomed the delegation, emphasizing Russia’s support for the sovereignty of the three nations as they seek to assert independence in their policymaking and security frameworks.
“We appreciate the determination of your countries to build a new regional security architecture based on your own strengths while remaining open to mutually beneficial cooperation,” Lavrov said. He commended the “dynamic integration” efforts within the AES and highlighted ongoing projects in trade, finance, infrastructure, and human resource development.
The visit comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and the Sahel states’ increasing shift away from Western partnerships. Following military takeovers in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the three countries have strengthened ties with Russia, particularly in military cooperation and counterterrorism efforts. They have also distanced themselves from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), forming the AES as a regional bloc focused on collective security and economic cooperation.
Lavrov noted that Russia is ready to support the AES beyond bilateral engagements, stating that collaboration would extend to international platforms, including the Russia-Africa Forum. The next ministerial meeting of the forum is expected to take place in Africa later this year, ahead of the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit.
In his remarks, Mali’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening ties with Russia, underscoring the importance of strategic alliances in addressing security and development challenges.
The meeting marks a new phase in Russia’s engagement with Africa, particularly in regions seeking alternative partnerships. As the global political landscape evolves, the AES-Russia partnership is expected to influence security dynamics and economic cooperation in the Sahel and beyond.
Russia Strengthens Strategic Ties with Sahel States Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Man Killed in Accidental Shooting During Joint Security Operation in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident occurred on April 3, 2025, during a joint security operation in Girei Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State.
The operation, which involved personnel from the Police, Military, Department of State Security Services (DSS), and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), aimed to raid criminal hideouts in the area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that during the operation, one of the security personnel accidentally discharged their firearm, striking 21-year-old Bara Adamu of Wuro Bulama, Girei LGA.
The victim was immediately rushed to Specialist Hospital for medical attention but was sadly confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
Man Killed in Accidental Shooting During Joint Security Operation in Adamawa
Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
On April 3, 2025, at approximately 1130 hours, a group of armed bandits riding motorcycles, opened fire on a commercial vehicle traveling from Kebbi to Sokoto.
The attack resulted in the death of one Dan Gande Usman, who was shot in the head. The victim succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.
In response to the attack, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were deployed to the area to ensure sanity.
Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto
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