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ECN TRAINS MDAs ON ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ECN TRAINS MDAs ON ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
By: Michael Mike
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), on its Energy Management Systems project has trained stakeholders in the Ministries and Agencies in Nigeria for good industrial energy performance and resource efficient Cleaner Production through Programmatic Approaches and the promotion of innovation in Clean Technology solution.
According to the Director General of ECN, Dr. Musthapha Abdulahi, the training was to Promote Innovation in Clean Technology Solutions (NIG IEE/RECP Project), which is being supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Also to strengthen National Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) Policies and Regulatory Frameworks towards the adoption of UNIDO’s Energy Management Systems Standards (EnMS/ESO/ISO 50001) in Nigeria.
He further said “With the increase in energy prices and the environmental impacts of energy consumption, thus the reasons for balanced energy usage and effective energy management towards minimizing energy wastages. It is therefore commendable that this timely training on Energy Management Systems (EnMS) is organized to present a systematic framework for establishing policies, processes, procedures and specific energy-tasks towards meeting an organization’s energy saving targets. The adoption of energy management”
Also at the occasion, the Program Coordinator, Environment and Energy, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), for Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Oluyomi Banjo, Commended the ECN for the training, he said
“Globally, industries account for one-third of total energy consumption and for almost 40% of worldwide COz emissions.
The need to reduce energy consumption, environmental degradation, and resource depletion by industries in emerging economies is especially evident, since global growth in industrial production since 1990 has been dominated by emerging economies like India and China, both of which accounted for over 80% of increased industrial production during this period.
“This project was collectively developed and submitted by UNIDO on behalf of Nigeria in 2017 under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) 6 programming cycle. It was approved for full project development in 2017 and subsequently approved for full project implementation in 2020. It may interest you to know that for the first time at UNIDO, we are having an integrated Industrial Energy Efficiency and Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production in one project. In South Africa, UNIDO’s project on Industrial Energy Efficiency recently received the best project of the year by the Southern Africa Energy Efficiency Confederation. We look forward to replicating records like this in Nigeria”
That the outcome of this project is targeted at industries to develop an expert base for Nigeria which could also be exported to other countries in Africa and beyond.
ECN TRAINS MDAs ON ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Police Arrest Teacher for Murder of 14-Year-Old Almajiri in Jigawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a teacher, Mal Musa Wada, for the gruesome killing of a 14-year-old Almajiri, Bashir Adamu, whose body was found mutilated in Jikas-Dabaja Village, Gwaram Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the he incident was first reported on March 12, 2025, when officers at Gwaram Division discovered that the victim had been murdered, with his head and private parts severed.
After thorough investigations, Mal Musa Wada, 35, was arrested on March 18.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to committing the crime and led detectives to the location where he had buried the victim’s severed body parts.
The Police sources have assured the public that the suspect will be prosecuted upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Police Arrest Teacher for Murder of 14-Year-Old Almajiri in Jigawa
Lagos Bolster Security Amid State of Emergency in Rivers State
By Zagazola Makama
The Lagos State has intensified security measures across the state in response to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Zagazola Makama was informed that the emergency declaration follows prolonged political instability and attacks on oil pipelines and critical government infrastructure in Rivers.
Thr heightened security efforts aim to safeguard the general populace, Very Important Personalities (VIPs), and critical government and private-sector investments in Lagos. As part of these measures, Marine Police Patrols and Surveillance teams have been deployed to vulnerable riverine areas and waterways.
Additionally, Tactical Police Teams, Mobile Police Squads, and personnel from the State Intelligence Department have been stationed to protect key assets. The police have also engaged the Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft, Apapa, to initiate joint patrols between Marine Police detachments and Naval personnel.
Furthermore, tactical squads have been deployed across riverine communities, waterways, and other identified high-risk locations. Foot patrols, vehicular surveillance, and intelligence gathering are ongoing to ensure maximum security and prevent any spillover of instability from Rivers State.
The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents that the situation is being closely monitored and that proactive measures will continue to protect lives and property.
Lagos Bolster Security Amid State of Emergency in Rivers State
Adamawa Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover Firearm in Song LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command, in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a 60-year-old kidnap victim, Babawuro Abdullahi, from his captors in Dikir Hill, Dumne, Song Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, based on credible intelligence, led to a coordinated raid on the kidnappers’ hideout. After a fierce gun battle, the victim, who had spent 17 days in captivity, was rescued unhurt. A single-barrel gun was recovered from the scene.
The suspects managed to escape with gunshot wounds, and efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend them. No casualties were recorded on the side of the operatives.
The sources said that the Anti-Kidnapping Unit is handling the case for further investigations.
Adamawa Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover Firearm in Song LGA
Police Arrest Teacher for Murder of 14-Year-Old Almajiri in Jigawa
Lagos Bolster Security Amid State of Emergency in Rivers State
Adamawa Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover Firearm in Song LGA
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