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E-banking: FG, Ndume trains, empower 350 Southern Borno IDPs on POS operations
E-banking: FG, Ndume trains, empower 350 Southern Borno IDPs on POS operations
By: Salihu Inusa
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in collaboration with Mbeva Investment Nigeria Limited (MINL) and support from Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume have trained about 350 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to empower them on the Point of Sales (POS) operations.
Flagging off the empowerment initiative on Thursday at FORSHAMS Event Centre in Maiduguri, Borno state, the Sponsor, Senator Ndume applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his fulfilment of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’, and as well, partnering with Mbeva Investment Nigeria ltd, which he said, had better the lives of the vulnerable ones in the society.
The former Senator Leader and Chief Whip disclosed that the over decade Boko Haram crisis, epileptic telecommunication network and power supply have economically affected the people in the nine (9) local government areas of the constituency, as there are virtually no existing Bank in each of the councils, except Biu with little functional banks.
He noted that, the cashless policy and the ongoing electronic banking system has also forced many people in Southern Borno facing difficulty in their daily transactions and businesses.
His words: ” I am very happy to be part of this training and empowerment initiative.
We have a total of 350 people drawn from each Wards of Southern Borno, most of the beneficiaries are IDPs.
“This Training and Empowerment programme will not only improve the financial inclusion of our community but
also create employment opportunities for our youth.
” Let me use this opportunity to applaud President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in fulfilment of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’, and as well, partnering with Mbeva Investment Nigeria ltd towards the betterment of the lives of the vulnerable ones in the society.
“As you are aware, the over decade Boko Haram crisis, coupled with epileptic network and power supply have economically affected the people in my constituency, as there are virtually no existing Bank in each of the councils, except Biu with little functional banks.
” The situation has even worsened with the cashless policy and the ongoing electronic banking system. Many people in Southern Borno are facing difficulty in their daily transactions and businesses. But with this exercise, there is going to be light at the end of the tunnel”. Ndume stated.
He therefore enjoined all the participants to take good use of the gesture and the kits given to each of them for POS operations, so as to make them economically self -reliant and contribute to the development of the society.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Managing Director of Mbeva Investment Nigeria Limited, Hon. Musa Ali single out Miss Rhoda Chibok who had to travel all the way from Chibok local government to Mubi in Adamawa state, just to obtain her BVN and other needed accreditation that qualified her to be part of the beneficiaries.
“I am delighted to welcome you to this POS machine training, proudly
sponsored by the visionary leader, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume.
“Today, we gather to empower our youth with the skills necessary to excel in the
digital economy. This initiative would have not been possible without Senator
Ndume’s unwavering commitment to the development of our community.
“Senator Ndume’s remarkable leadership has earned him a reputation as a senator who tirelessly advocates for the welfare of all Nigerians, not just those from his native Borno south senatorial district.
” Through this partnership with Mbeva Investment Nig. Ltd, a renowned contract
company, we are equipping our trainees with: Comprehensive POS machine operation knowledge, Efficient transaction processing skills and Enhanced financial management expertise.
” I therefore urge you (participants) to take full advantage of this opportunity and acquire the skills necessary to succeed and become ambassadors of financial literacy”. Hon. Ali stated.
Miss Rhoda Chibok who got additional cash from Senator Ndume and other stakeholders for her commitment in the POS training and Empowerment exercise commended the organisers on behalf of other beneficiaries.
She said they would all utilize the opportunity transparently and judiciously to ensure they scale up the empowerment initiative to other people in the constituency, and to become economically self -reliant, and have ease of doing businesses.
E-banking: FG, Ndume trains, empower 350 Southern Borno IDPs on POS operations
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has trained 34 Community Protection Rights Advocates to protect and promote human rights in Gombe state.
Dr Joseph Wanshe, the State Coordinator of the Commission, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Monday.
Wanshe said that the training was imperative toward achieving the mandate of the commission in the state.
According to him, the trained advocates, who are mostly in rural areas, will penetrate distant and rural communities where human rights violations are rampant.
He said that the training has started yielding the expected results as there have been increased number of reported cases of human rights violations from rural communities across the state.
He said that the advocates have been deployed to the 11 local government areas of the state.
“We are witnessing an upsurge in human rights reporting coming to the office.
“ The numbers are increasing as regards civil and political rights followed by cases of women and children, domestic violence, economic, social and cultural rights.
“ There are many factors involved in the upsurge as the NHRC within the last one month has stepped up sensitisations and stakeholders’ engagements.
“ We have trained Community Protection Rights advocates, who have been working and as a result, awareness has increased and number of complaints received have spiked,” he said.
Wanshe said that the trained advocates have been affiliated to NHRC at the local government levels toward ensuring wider coverage of the state in terms of human rights protection.
He assured residents on the commission’s effort at ensuring that it achieved effectively its mandate of protection and promotion of human rights.
Wanshe commended the people of Gombe State for their improved confidence in NHRC which has resulted in improved reportage of human rights violations
He further urged communities to support the advocates in their domains in the overall interest of human rights protection.
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminals conveying materials believed to be for the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
By: Zagazola Makama
Security sources said the suspects, comprising 10 males and one female, were arrested at about 12:59 a.m. on April 27 by troops of 176 Guards Battalion deployed at Kuchiyako.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted in a vehicle along the Kuchiyako–Tipper Garage road, allegedly loaded with IED-making materials.
According to preliminary investigation, the suspects claimed they were en route to mining sites around Kabbin Mangoro in Kuje Area Council to collect mineral resources.
Items recovered from them include explosive charges and three-and-a-half bags of unidentified mineral substances, among other sundry materials.
The suspects are currently in military custody, while investigations are ongoing to ascertain their intent and possible links to criminal or terrorist activities.
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Godel community of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:08 p.m. on April 27 when troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda responded to credible intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the attackers upon arrival, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
According to the sources, the troops forced the terrorists to withdraw from the area following the encounter.
However, during the attack, the assailants reportedly rustled an unspecified number of cattle belonging to residents of the community.
Three civilians were also said to have sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated for medical attention.
The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attacks and recover the rustled livestock.
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
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