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ECOWAS COURT ORGANISES A THREE-DAY TECHNICAL WORKSHOP ON PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

ECOWAS COURT ORGANISES A THREE-DAY TECHNICAL WORKSHOP ON PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
By: Michael Mike
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has organised a three-day technical workshop of Focal Points of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) to promote the culture of planning, programming, monitoring and evaluation, towards the effective and efficient achievement of the objectives of the Court.
Focal Points made presentation on their mandates, objectives, processes and procedures for identification of areas of collaboration, and proposed initiatives to further deepen the culture of Result Based Management in the ECOWAS Court.
In his remarks, Head of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division of the Court, Dr Olalekan Afolabi welcomed the Focal Points, on behalf of the Honourable President of the Court, Justice Edward Amoako Asante. He highlighted the objectives of the workshop to include proposing performance measurement framework for the Court for effective monitoring and reporting of Court performance, as well as, agreeing on data collection methodologies for the defined indicators of the Court.
He expressed the gratitude of the President of the Court to the Focal Points for their dedication and contribution to the attainment of the objectives of the Court and encouraged participants to bring their valuable expertise to bare in the development of the overall planning, monitoring and evaluation framework of the Court.
Chief Registrar of the Court, Dr Yaouza Ouro-Sama, who was represented by Mr. Yusuf Danmadami, noted that the workshop is designed to proffers ways of improving the performance of the Court by refining the Court’s performance measurement framework, and providing participants with the opportunity for knowledge sharing, skills development and networking.
He noted that the ability to plan strategically, monitor progress effectively and evaluate outcomes objectively is paramount to the success of an institution as ours. He believed that this workshop provides a platform for the Court to align its practices with best standards in programme management and organizational effectiveness.
The workshop which was held from July 29th – 31st, 2024, had in attendance Focal Points of divisions and units of the Court and was facilitated by the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division of the Court.
ECOWAS COURT ORGANISES A THREE-DAY TECHNICAL WORKSHOP ON PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
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Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation

Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
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Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community

Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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