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NHRC Says Nigeria Need be Investor Friendly and Human Rights Compliant

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NHRC Says Nigeria Need be Investor Friendly and Human Rights Compliant

By: Michael Mike

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said Nigeria needs to be investor friendly while respecting human rights.

The charge was given by the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu at the High Level Forum on Business and Human Rights and the Launch of the National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights in Abuja on Wednesday.

Ojukwu said: “Today, as we gather here, we embark on a new chapter in our collective efforts to ensure that businesses operating within our borders adhere to both nationally, regionally and internationally recognized human rights standards.

“The provision for the establishment of the National Working Group on Business and Human Rights in the NAP is to further ensure our collective responsibility to the effective implementation of the action plan and it also signifies our commitment to fostering collaboration and coordination among relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, civil society organisations, Labour/Trade Unions, human rights defenders and community representatives.”

He added that: “Together, we will chart a course towards implementing the NAP on Business and Human Rights, promoting responsible business conduct and addressing human rights impacts.”

He noted that: “This High-Level Forum provides a platform for robust discussions, knowledge-sharing, and the exchange of ideas on how best we can implement the NAP on BHR and make our Country investor friendly while respecting human rights.

“We have the privilege of engaging with experts, practitioners, and thought leaders from various sectors who will contribute their invaluable insights and experiences. Through these deliberations, we aim to identify practical strategies, innovative approaches, and effective mechanisms to ensure that businesses respect and protect human rights throughout their operations and value chains.
The National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights serves as our guiding framework, providing a roadmap for integrating human rights considerations into business practices. It outlines key priority areas, such as human rights due diligence, the duty is to protect by government, the responsibility to request by businesses access to remedy, sustainable development goals, and the rights of vulnerable groups. The plan embodies our commitment to foster a business environment that upholds human rights, promotes sustainable development, and contributes to the well-being of all Nigerians.”

He said: “This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in our journey towards promoting responsible business practices and upholding human rights in Nigeria.”

In her welcome address, the Chairperson of the Governing Council of the NHRC, Dr. Salamatu Suleiman, said: “Business activities have a profound impact on societies, economies, and the lives of individuals, therefore, it is imperative that we ensure these activities align with human rights principles, respect the dignity and well-being of all individuals, and contribute to sustainable development.”

She added that: “This forum serves as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among key stakeholders, including government representatives, business leaders, civil society organisations, and human rights advocates. By engaging in open and constructive discussions, we can identify challenges, explore innovative solutions, and forge partnerships to promote responsible business conduct And protect human rights.”

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VP Shettima commissions Borno’s 375 tractors refurbished by NASENI

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VP Shettima commissions Borno’s 375 tractors refurbished by NASENI

… 351 farm implements delivered by Zulum, commissioned

By: Our Reporter

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commissioned the 375 tractors belonging to Borno State Government which have been fully refurbished by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) under the National Assets Recovery, Refurbishment and Redeployment Project (Asset Restore Project).

The event was held on Sunday at the Borno State Agricultural Mechanisation Authority (BOSAMA) headquarters in Maiduguri.

VP Shettima commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, stating, “My greatest commendation to the Governor of Borno State for his commitment to providing leadership in the state.”

Vice President Shettima also praised NASENI for its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s agricultural productivity through innovative infrastructure support under its asset restoration programme.

“We have seen NASENI at work, playing critical roles in our interventions in compressed natural gas (CNG) retrofitting, renewable energy technologies, and agricultural mechanisation. We are reminded more than ever that we can’t create durable Nigerian solutions to Nigerian problems unless we localise global technologies and relevant agencies must be supported to point us towards a stable nation and a promising future,” the Vice President said.

Speaking earlier, Governor Zulum acknowledged the Vice President’s numerous interventions in the agricultural mechanisation of Borno during his tenure as Governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019.

He said, “Let me bring to the kind notice of this gathering that these tractors were procured by my predecessor, Senator Kashim Shettima, when he was the Governor of Borno State. He procured 1000 tractors and their implements.”

The Governor added, “He did not stop at that, but he also procured 250 units each of groundnut diggers, fertiliser broadcasters, rotovators, bailers and 25 units of combined harvesters. At a time when it would have been politically safe to focus only on short-term interventions, he chose instead to make a long-term investment in the future of our people.”

Speaking separately, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari and the Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Khali Sulieman Halilu, commended Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for the leadership he has provided.

… 351 farm implements delivered by Zulum, commissioned

Meanwhile, Vice President Kashim Shettima also commissioned 351 units of implements procured by the administration of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum.

The implements according to Borno State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Engr Bawu Musami, comprise 121 units of disc ploughs, 180 units of disc harrows, grain threshers, rotary slashers and 6-cubic-meter diesel tankers.

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Three bandits killed, one arrested alive by security forces in Zamfara

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By: Zagazola Makama

Atleast three suspected armed bandits were killed while one arrested and two motorcycles recovered during an ambush by local vigilante operatives attached to the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in Maru Local Government Area of the state.

Zagazola Makama gathered from reliable sources that the incident occurred on June 6 at about 3:00 p.m. when four suspected bandits riding on two motorcycles were intercepted by members of the local vigilante group, known as Yansakai, while moving between Yan Mangwarora, Mallamawa, and Kurar Mota villages, all in Dansadau District of Maru LGA.

The sources said that the vigilantes engaged the suspects in a confrontation, leading to the neutralisation of three of them, arrest of one, and recovery of two motorcycles used by the bandits.

The arrested bandits was handed over to the police while the corpses of the slain bandits were deposited at General
Hospital, Dansadau.

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Zulum donates N100m to wounded soldiers; families of fallen heroes

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Zulum donates N100m to wounded soldiers; families of fallen heroes

By: Michael Mike

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has donated N100 million to aid the families of slain soldiers and those wounded in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the northeast region.

The donation was made on Saturday at an Eid El-Kabir Sallah luncheon hosted jointly by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, held at Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri.

Zulum, while presenting a cheque of N100 million to the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdussalam Abubakar, stated that each of the soldiers wounded in action would be given N500,000, while the remaining amount would be distributed among families left by the soldiers killed in action in the ongoing fight against insurgency.

The presentation of the cheque was witnessed by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar and the Force Commander, Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Godwin Mutkut.

Other prominent personalities present include a member of the House of Representatives, Engr. Bukar Talba, Secretary to Borno State Government, Alhaji Bukar Tijani, Head of Service, Dr Muhammad Ghuluze, Ag Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Mallumbe, Borno APC Chairman, Hon. Bello Ayuba, among many senior government officials.

Zulum commended the resilience and patriotism of the Nigerian Armed Forces, emphasising that their sacrifices should never be forgotten. He said: “Your commitment on the frontlines, often under extreme conditions and far from your families, is not lost on us. We remain eternally grateful for your service and will never take your sacrifices for granted.”

The Governor also assured the military leadership of his continued support, stating that: “Borno State will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Nigerian Army and all security agencies in the fight against insurgency and rebuilding our communities for a peaceful and prosperous future.”

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