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Amina Mohammed: Africa, the Best Investment Proposition of 21st century

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Amina Mohammed: Africa, the Best Investment Proposition of 21st century

By: Michael Mike

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has observed that Africa is the best investment proposition of the 21st century, in view of its natural resources, arable land and massive population.

She said: “The long term structural endowments of our continent are as strong as ever, most of the world’s natural resources are in Africa and 60% of the world’s arable land and a massive population of motivated youth, Africa is the best investment propositions of the 21st century.”
She gave the verdict at the second edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit co-convened by the Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations in Nigeria, and held in Lagos.

According to a statement on Tuesday, she cautioned that investment in Africa must go beyond extracting raw material, and emphasized that “It must build the roots of a modern economy, hard and soft infrastructure alike, and this must include bold investments into Africa’s strongest asset, its people at the continental, national and local levels.”

Mohammed advocated for channeling massive, targeted investments into youth development, local employment and employability, climate smart solutions, education, health, renewable energy and improved water and sanitation facilities.
However, she cautioned that it would require the private and public sectors working together to scale the necessary financing instruments, guarantees de-risking mechanisms, to strengthen Africa’s development finance network and its institutions.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stressed the need for all to come together with a renewed spirit of collaboration, innovation, and determination, to build a prosperous and sustainable Africa for all.

Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said that the various projections suggested that Africa would be home to over half of the world’s poorest people by 2030, and that alone underscored the urgency and importance of the summit and the work all needed to do.

“I call upon the private sector, with its scale, sustainability, and innovation, to take the lead in driving change. We must harness the strength of our multi-stakeholder partnerships and leverage enterprise-driven innovations to create impact ecosystems that foster inclusive growth and recovery.” The Governor said.

The Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Olajeju Ibekwe, disclosed that the second edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit was a marked improvement on the 2022 edition.

She said: “I am also humbled by the intentionality of the private sector to own the sustainable development goals and move the needle. We are grateful to the partnership of the United Nations as our co-convenor for this conference.”

Ibekwe expressed hope for several partnerships and innovations to emerge from the summit, adding that: “And we are also looking forward to existing social impact initiatives in different rural communities, accessing more resources, multilevel resources to be able to do more and spread their impact from communities to communities across the Africa.”

Earlier, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, emphasized that “You can’t do business on a dead planet. Africa’s private sector can be a catalyst for change, supercharging our trajectory towards the 2030 Agenda.”

To achieve the pace and scale of transformative change that the world needs, Schmale noted that private sector investments must not just be motivated by profit but by considerations of what would have the greatest social impact.
He urged the CEOs and investors to embed sustainability into their decision making and align their business practices with the SDGs.

The theme of the Summit held on 10 – 11 August 2023, was ‘Global Vision, Local Action: Repositioning the African Development Ecosystem For Sustainable Outcomes.’

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Zulum’s ranch first of its kind in the country – Prof Jega

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Zulum’s ranch first of its kind in the country – Prof Jega

… Minister brands Zulum with livestock symbol

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Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Co-Chair of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Committee, Professor Attahiru Jega, has commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, for establishing a cattle ranch that is the first of its kind in Nigeria.

Professor Jega made the commendation on Saturday in Mafa LGA at the commissioning of Ngarannam Livestock Improvement and Ranch Settlement constructed by Zulum’s administration, with the support of the federal government.

“I must say that I witnessed something I had never seen in our country today. We have seen today the vision of a leader, the passion and commitment to what clearly will help drive economic growth, uplift the lives and livelihood of people and provide employment to our citizens,” Prof Jega said.

“It is highly commendable and encouraging that Borno State has shown leadership and commitment to livestock development based on what we have seen at today’s event,” Jega added.

He also said, “It is gratifying that the state is ahead with the launching of the Annual Animal Vaccination Scheme and distribution of livestock for livelihood restoration and economic empowerment of the citizens. It is commendable that the state has both the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development and Borno State Livestock Management Agency (BOLMA).”

Delivering his address, Governor Zulum noted that Ngarannam Livestock Improvement and Ranch Settlement is a 4-square km project built for 461 nomadic families from eighteen communities affected by Boko Haram insurgency.

He said, “In addition to a house, each of the 461 families received pairs of bulls and heifers, goats, and a humanitarian relief package consisting of essential food and non-food items.”

“The project has facilities that include a housing estate with road networks, schools, health clinics, veterinary services, and state-of-the-art dairy and beef upgrading centres.”

“Other facilities are pasture development centres, milk collection centres, earth dams to secure water supply, markets to foster local trade, and security outposts to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.”

… Minister brands Zulum with livestock symbol

Meanwhile, the minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has branded Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, with the ministry’s logo appreciating his commitment to livestock development.

The ministers said, “I am delighted to join you at this occasion of the commissioning of Ngarannam Livestock Improvement Ranch Settlement built by Borno State Government. I wholeheartedly congratulate and commend His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Borno State, on this laudable project which will immensely benefit the good people of Borno State and Nigeria in general, with attendant implications for addressing the food security challenges in our nation.”

Earlier in his welcome address, the Deputy Governor of Borno and the overseeing Commissioner for the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development, Dr Umar Usman Kadafur, stated that Ngarannam Livestock Improvement and Ranch Settlement is one of the three established by the Zulum administration, one in each senatorial district of the state.

According to him, while that of Ngarannam is commissioned, the other two are also at 90% completion stage. He said, “It is with immense gratitude and pride that I stand before you today to welcome you all as we commission Ngarannam RUGA as first in the list of the three livestock ranching centres (RUGA) located on Grazing Reserve across the three senatorial districts of Borno State.”

He added, “These centres symbolise our commitment to sustainable development, peaceful coexistence, and economic empowerment for our people. The remaining two RUGA centres will be commissioned in due course as the works have reached over 90 per cent completion.”

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Northern Group Congratulates Azuta-Mbata on Emergence as President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

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Northern Group Congratulates Azuta-Mbata on Emergence as President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

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Northern Christian Youth Professionals Congratulate Senator John Azuta-Mbata on His Emergence as President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has congratulated Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his emergence as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organisation representing the Igbos worldwide.

In a statement signed by its Chairman, Isaac Abrak, the group said: “His (Senator John Azuta-Mbata) assumption of this esteemed role comes at a time when the land of Ndigbo is experiencing notable progress in addressing the challenges of insecurity and violence from various groups.

“We are confident that Senator Azuta-Mbata will leverage his vast experience in public administration and his distinguished service in the Nigerian Senate—particularly on key committees such as Defense, Finance & Appropriation (as Vice-Chairman), and Works & Housing—to further secure the region and drive economic growth for Ndigbo and Nigeria as a whole.”

The statement added that: “There is no doubt about the significant contributions of the Igbo people to Nigeria’s economic strength and global pride, particularly through their entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen. We believe this legacy will continue to thrive and expand under Senator Azuta-Mbata’s leadership.

“The Northern Christian Youth Professionals, a coalition of professionals from the 19 states of Northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is committed to improving the socio-economic well-being of our people, fostering religious tolerance, and promoting peaceful coexistence for national development.

“We extend a hand of fellowship to the new President-General and the entire Ndigbo community, pledging our support for initiatives that will advance the collective growth and benefit of all Nigerians.

“We look forward to working together to build a more united, prosperous, and harmonious nation.”

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“Be responsible and guard your utterances while using social media platforms” ~YSU VC

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“Be responsible and guard your utterances while using social media platforms” ~YSU VC

By: Kolo Gulani

The Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University, Prof. Mala Mohammed Daura, has charged the newly elected members of the Executive Council of the Student Union Government (SUG) to be honest and good ambassadors of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor made the call today Friday 10th January, 2025 while inaugurating the new EXCOS of the union at the Geidam Hall of the University.

Prof. Daura who was represented at the event by the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Sani Isa, expressed his dissatisfaction on some students over their unguarded utterances about the activities of the University on social media platforms.

He said it’s good for the students to always seek for clarification through the appropriate channels of communication in the institution so as to avoid sharing fake news and hate speeches that will implicate them.

In his address, the University Acting Director of ICT, Dr. Idi Mohammed, advised the students to properly apply for the students’ NELFUND in which he said, some students are making mistakes while applying for the loan.

In their separate remarks, the Head of Geology Department, Prof. Adam Zarma, and his counterpart from Public Administration, Dr Hadiza Mali Bukar, charged the students to concentrate more on their studies than student unionism.

In the meantime, the newly elected President of the Students Union Government (SUG), Comr. Yunusa Abdullahi Barde, called on the students of the University to support him and his team in discharging their responsibilities.

The President said his administration will prioritize students’ welfare, academic support, leadership and skills development as well inclusion and equality among the students.

The newly inaugurated EXCOS are Yunusa Abdullahi Bardea as President, Zainab Abdulmumin, Vice President, Mustapha Abdullahi, Secretary General, Muhammad Iliya, Assistant Secretary Genera and Helen Lukas as Treasurer.

Others are; Abba Kabir Yusuf, Financial Secretary, Hussaini Yakubu Abdullahi, Social Director and Saidu Musa Baba, Welfare Officer, Aliyu Adamu, Director of Sales, Ahmed Nasiru, Director Sport and Shitu Musa as Public Relations Officer (P. R. O).

“Be responsible and guard your utterances while using social media platforms” ~YSU VC

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