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DG, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Recommits to Greater Service to Humanity as He Bags ICEN’s DoctorateDedicates Certificate to President Tinubu
DG, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Recommits to Greater Service to Humanity as He Bags ICEN’s Doctorate
Dedicates Certificate to President Tinubu
By: Michael Mike
The Director General, DG, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Yusuf Buba Yakub has pledged to continue to offer his best efforts to improving the lot of humanity everywhere he finds himself.
He said this on Saturday when he received a Professional Fellowship Doctorate award of the Institute of the Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN), dedicated the highly prized certificate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he termed “the leadership he has demonstrated in less than one year since assuming the Office of President in the country.”
While also thanking the President of ICEN and members of the Governing Council of the Institute for finding him worthy of the award, Buba re-iterated his conviction that, in spite of how things may seem to be at the moment, Nigeria in the hands of the Tinubu Administration was bound to be a better place.
“For people like us, we can see the signs everywhere… the economic indices are all there already; things will surely get better. Just as His Excellency, Mr President said the other day, it’s like a woman getting through the pangs of labour. The pains of today are just the little short-term pangs we have to bear to birth a new Nigeria,”the former federal lawmaker,who was accompanied to the event by some Directors of the Corps, including Amb.Mohammed Mohammed and Lawal Ishiaka Adekola,among other staff,insisted.
Earlier, the Director-General of the Institute,Prof.Christopher O.Balogun,called on awardees of the Institute to prepare to arm themselves with statistics and other economic analysis tools.He said all these were important to address facts at all times.He also challenged them to avoid undue criticism of government,but instead,to state facts as they appear always.
Speaking further,Prof.Balogun also enjoined awardees, inductees and prospective Fellows of ICEN to be wary of corruption in all its known forms, especially, in public offices. He said the Institute was in close working partnership and collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC),the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as well as other such bodies and must, therefore, request that its members flee all vestiges of the social cankerworm bedevilling the Nigerian society. He tasked participants in the conference to go and put to practice all that they had learnt from the day’s event for the benefit of the nation.
Among those who received the Institute’s Doctorate were Mr Ajayi Kehinde Daniel, Dr. Wulangs B. Yoshi as well as Mr Oyedeji Adeyemi. A number of other professionals also received the Fellowship of the Institute, while many more were inducted as members of the Institute following their participation in the programme during which four distinct papers were presented by scholars on various aspects of leadership and economic governance.
The Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN), formerly known as Institute of Certified Economists of Nigeria, was chartered in 2012 by Act No.22 of the Nigerian Parliament.
DG, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Recommits to Greater Service to Humanity as He Bags ICEN’s Doctorate
Dedicates Certificate to President Tinubu
Maiduguri Flood: UN Pledges Support To Borno Flood Victims
By: Michael Mike
The United Nations (UN) has pro used to support the Borno State government in rescuing and assisting people trapped by the severe flood that devastated the state capital Maiduguri and its environs.
Mohammed Malik Fall, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, made the announcement in Maiduguri on Saturday, while paying an assessment visit to the areas affected by flood.
Fall emphasised that the visit was aimed at gathering first-hand information on the flood victims and determining their immediate and long-term needs.
He disclosed that the floods have claimed the lives of 37 people, with 58 others hospitalised due to injuries and health complications.
Fall said: “Today’s visit to Borno was to meet with the affected flood victims, local authorities, humanitarian partners, government officials, and representatives from UN agencies and donors.”
The floods have so far displaced over 414,000 residents across Maiduguri and parts of Jere Local Council, while also damaging critical infrastructure, including bridges, hospitals, schools, and markets.
These disruptions have hindered healthcare services and business activities, further complicating the lives of those affected.
The UN’s top priority, according to Fall, is the immediate evacuation and rescue of people in high-risk areas, followed by providing essential supplies and support.
He also expressed concerns about the potential for disease outbreaks due to the flooding.
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, who was also present during the visit, called for a comprehensive flood disaster assessment in collaboration with the UN and development partners.
He said: “We need reliable data on the extent of damage to both lives and property,” stressing that the federal and state governments cannot manage the crisis alone.
The governor further mentioned plans for cash transfers to support the flood victims, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in addressing the ongoing disaster.
As the situation evolves, both the UN and the Borno State government are working closely to provide relief and prevent further loss of life.
Maiduguri Flood: UN Pledges Support To Borno Flood Victims
Yobe Govt. Supports Borno Flood Victims
By: Mamman Mohammed
Yobe state government has donated N100m assistance to Borno state government in support to victims of the Maiduguri floods.
Yobe state Governor His Excellency Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, presented the donation on Saturday during a sympathy visit to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum in Maiduguri.
Gov. Buni also announced a personal donation of foodstuff worth N50 million to the victims.
He described the Humanitarian crisis as catastrophic that calls for support and assistance from everyone.
“Yobe and Borno states are like twins that have suffered similar fate, and needs the support of one another” he said.
Buni prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the flood and speedy recovery for the injured persons.
Gov. Zulum commended the government and people of Yobe state for the kind-hearted support to their brothers in Borno state.
“The people of Yobe and Borno states remain one united family, what affects one, affects the other.
“l am proud to say that His Excellency, my elder brother, Governor Mai Mala Buni, has since assumption of office as Governor of Yobe state strengthened the ties and brotherhood between Borno and Yobe states more than ever.
“Your administration has on several occasions identified with the government and people of Borno state.
“The government and people of Borno state deeply appreciate Your Excellency for this very kind gesture” Gov. Zulum said.
Yobe Govt. Supports Borno Flood Victims
Nigerian troops raids Boko Haram hideout, eliminate 3 Boko Terrorists in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated three terrorists in a daring operation, Mafa Local Government Area, Borno State in the early morning of Sept 14, 2024
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops under the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Desert Sanity III, conducted a raid on terrorist hideouts in Ngwom community at approximately 5:30 am.
The troops in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), made contact with the terrorists at 7:58 am. During the intense firefight, three terrorists were neutralized.
Fortunately, there were no reported casualties among the Nigerian troops.
Nigerian troops raids Boko Haram hideout, eliminate 3 Boko Terrorists in Borno
Maiduguri Flood: UN Pledges Support To Borno Flood Victims
Yobe Govt. Supports Borno Flood Victims
Nigerian troops raids Boko Haram hideout, eliminate 3 Boko Terrorists in Borno
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