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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
Yobe: Karai community declares support for Baba Malal Wali
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Karai-Karai community across the Yobe South Senatorial District (Zone B) has pledged their loyalty and support to Alhaji Baba Malam Wali mni, the preferred governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election.
Former state chairman of the All Progressives Congress and leader of the delegation, Alhaji Adamu Chillariye revealed that the representatives of the Karai-Karai community from Potiskum, Nangere, Fune, and Fika local government areas visited Alhaji Baba Malam Wali MNI to congratulate him and also to reassure him of their loyalty and their unflinching support for his aspiration.
“Our message is short and simple: ‘Be rest assured of the support of the Karai-Karai community; we will deliver you in 2027, insha Allah.’ ” The former state deputy governor, Alhaji Aliyu Saleh Bagare, said.
Also speaking, the state All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka, thanked the Karai-Karai community for expressing their support to the party’s choice.
Responding, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali mni expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the community that would be carried along to be part of the administration after the election.
Wali also appreciated the sense of unity and commitment to his aspiration and the party saying it is a commitment to the continuity of the progressive government of the Buni administration.
Yobe: Karai community declares support for Baba Malal Wali
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Incident in Plateau, Move for Peaceful Resolution
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have intervened in a reported farm destruction incident in Lamingo village, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:10 a.m. on May 3 when troops of Sector 1 (Sub-Sector 12), Lamingo, responded to a distress report of cattle grazing within the compound of one Mrs. Shittu Yakubu.
The sources disclosed that upon arrival, the troops intercepted the cattle, while the herder fled the scene on sighting security personnel.
According to the sources, the owner of the cattle, identified as Alhaji Mamuda Ibrahim, has since been contacted to facilitate an amicable resolution of the incident.
They added that the situation was brought under control without further escalation.
The sources noted that efforts are ongoing to strengthen community engagement and prevent recurrence of similar incidents in the area.
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Incident in Plateau, Move for Peaceful Resolution
Troops Rescue Five Kidnap Victims in Kogi After Pursuit of Abductors
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued five kidnapped victims following a swift response to a kidnap incident along the Okpella–Okene Road in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 12:43 a.m. on May 3 by troops of 195 Battalion (Reinforced) deployed at Forward Operating Base Okpella.
The sources disclosed that the troops, while on night patrol, responded to a distress call indicating that a vehicle had been attacked and its occupants abducted.
According to the sources, the troops immediately pursued the kidnappers, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into the surrounding bush.
They added that five victims were successfully rescued during the operation, while two of them sustained injuries.
The injured victims were evacuated to the ENAW Dialysis Centre for medical attention, while others were stabilised.
The sources noted that follow-up operations are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activities along the axis.
Troops Rescue Five Kidnap Victims in Kogi After Pursuit of Abductors
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