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NDE trains over 2000 people in Jigawa
NDE trains over 2000 people in Jigawa
National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Jigawa state said 2,577 persons was trained in the state in different skill acquisition programs from January to December 2021.
According to NDE Coordinator in the state, Alhaji Abubakar Jamo, made the figure known during an interview with newsmen in his office at the Federal Secretariat building in Dutse.
Jamo said the beneficiaries, consisting of males and females, were trained in various income-generating trades, between January and December.
He explained that 1,356 of the beneficiaries were trained by the agency’s Vocational Skills Development (VSD) Department.
The coordinator added that 216 out of the 1,356 beneficiaries received the training under the Advanced National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (A-NOAS), 1,080 under the Basic Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS), 40 under the Quick-Fix Demand-Driven Skills, and 20 under the School-on-Wheel (SOW).
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He said 125 of the beneficiaries were trained by the Rural Empowerment Promotion (REP) Department.
Jamo said 100 of them were trained on Sustainable Agricultural Empowerment Development Scheme (SADES), while 25 received their training on the Post-Sustainable Agricultural Empowerment Development Scheme (P-SADES).
He explained that 900 of the beneficiaries were trained by the SSE Department.
“50 of this category of trainees received their training on Start Your Own Business (SYOB), 180 on Basic Business, 540 on Advanced Basic Business Training, 30 on Wig and Turban Decorations, and 100 on Basic Business Management,” Jamo said.
He further stated that 193 others were trained by the Special Public Works (SPW) Department. The coordinator added that 54 of them were trained on Environmental Beautification Training Scheme (EBTS), 142 on Graduate Attachment Program (GAP), and 25 others on Solar Energy.
The coordinator added that some of the trainees were given N100,000 loan to start their businesses.
“Also, the 30 women trained in Wig/Turban decorative paint were each given N25,000 loan to start their businesses,” the coordinator added.
According to him, the gesture was to reduce unemployment and restiveness among youths in the state.
Jamo added that it was also aimed at empowering the beneficiaries to be themselves, employers of labor, as well to contribute to the well-being of their families and overall economic growth in the state and the nation at large.
He assured that the directorate would continue to evolve new programs in its training schemes to reduce unemployment.
Military
COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
By Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the critical role of Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) in strengthening discipline, leadership and operational effectiveness across the Nigerian Army.
The COAS made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of the newly constructed 6 Division Regimental Sergeant Major’s House in Port Harcourt as part of activities marking the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL 2026).
Speaking at the event, Lt.-Gen. Shaibu described RSMs as the backbone of regimental administration and custodians of discipline, standards and morale within the Army.
He said the provision of dedicated accommodation for RSMs was not merely a welfare initiative but a strategic investment aimed at enhancing leadership at the unit level and improving operational efficiency.
According to the Army Chief, RSMs play a vital role in translating command directives into action, maintaining troop cohesion and ensuring effective implementation of operational orders across various theatres of operation.
He added that the senior non-commissioned officers also serve as the crucial link between officers and soldiers, fostering professionalism, mutual trust and esprit de corps within formations and units.
Shaibu noted that the influence of RSMs in mentoring soldiers, enforcing discipline and sustaining troop morale remains indispensable to the success of military operations.
He stressed that providing conducive accommodation for key regimental leaders would enhance their ability to discharge their responsibilities effectively and contribute to improved operational readiness.
The COAS reiterated that under his “Soldier First” philosophy, the welfare of personnel, particularly those occupying critical leadership positions, remains a top priority.
He maintained that sustained investment in welfare infrastructure and leadership development would continue to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s capacity to remain a resilient, professional and combat-ready force capable of addressing the country’s evolving security challenges.
COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
Troops intercept cattle grazing in restricted area in Plateau, herders flee
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intercepted a herd of cattle found grazing in a restricted area in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops of Sector 4 OPEP responded to a report of illegal grazing at about 3:30 p.m. on Friday in Nyerwie village.
The sources said that upon arrival at the location, the troops found a herd of cattle grazing in the restricted area.
The herders reportedly fled into nearby bushes on sighting the troops, abandoning the livestock.
The intercepted cattle were subsequently moved to a secure location for necessary administrative action, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the fleeing herders, the sources said.
Troops intercept cattle grazing in restricted area in Plateau, herders flee
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Vandals, Recover Stolen Construction Materials in Jos
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two suspected vandals in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State for allegedly stealing construction materials from an ongoing road construction site.
Security sources said the suspects, identified as Arin Itse, 21, and Agwom Christopher, 19, were arrested at about 9:30 a.m. on Friday during a routine patrol by troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, along the Kwanga road in Jos North.
The sources said the suspects were intercepted while in possession of iron rods suspected to have been stolen from a road construction company handling an ongoing project in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were taken into custody for further investigation, while the recovered iron rods were handed over to the construction company.
The sources added that investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and whether other persons were involved.
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