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USAID State2State trains MDAs, CSOs on citizens engagement in policy planning
USAID State2State trains MDAs, CSOs on citizens engagement in policy planning
By: Our Reporter
The United State Agency International Development (USAID) state2state has trained Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as well as Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) on citizens engagement and participatory planning policy in Adamawa.
Speaking at the training in Yola, Hajiya Maryam Dikko, State2State team lead, said aim of the training is to improved service delivery through citizens engagement for transparency and accountability.
Dikko who was represented by Mr Emmanuel Bwala, citizen engagement and capacity building expert urged the participants to step down the training for more people to be knowledgeable and for the development of the state.
“You are all officers representing government and citizens of the state at various levels, so let contribute our own part so that we can move the state forward.
“The essence of our coming together is to get the knowledge and to ensure that we share with those that were not here.
“For instance we are now 40 each of us if we step down the training to at least 10 people the multiplayer effect will go very far”, she advised.
According to her, with such effort the objectives of the training would be achieved within a short period.
Ms Suzanne Myada, Public Financial Management Specialist, USAID, said the objectives of the training were to promote participatory planning through integration of Community Development Plans (CDPs) into state and LG budgets.
“To mainstream citizen engagement, gender inclusion and conflict sensitivity in MDA budget processes.
“And to influence improved service delivery through increased budget allocation and releases for primary healthcare, basic education, and WASH,” she said.
According to her, the MDAs, CSOs and the media have vital role and responsibility through collaborative effort and coordination mechanism to record more success.
In her presentation, Ms Magdalene Michael, Communication Specialist State2State, tasked participants on effective communication for good results before, during and after the citizens engagement.
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She said that citizens have a say on what to be executed for them as it brings more development and the governments may even spend less.
She tasked CSOs on the need to be proactive and to promote the need of the citizens for government’s consideration for more development in the state.
Marry Paninga, Executive Chairman Adamawa Planning Commission, commended the State2State for the remarkable intervention on governance and all other aspects in the state.
She said all the areas intervened were gradually recording a lot of success.
Paninga called on the CSOs to make their members across the 21 LGAs of the state be their eye openers at the grassroots.
Also, Ms Muniratu Jibrin, Executive Director, Mujib Hope Foundation and member Adamawa Good Governance Group, described the training as excellent in promoting transparency and accountability.
“The training is very important because it enlightens a lot of CSOs like us on how best we can air our views in line with expenditures of the state to ensure it is well accountable.
“It is also an eye opener on how to advocate for what we want in terms of expenditures of the state through media, interaction with the state government and also reaching out to grassroots to receive their needs and to relate it to government as well,”, she said.
USAID State2State trains MDAs, CSOs on citizens engagement in policy planning
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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