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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
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.
During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.
His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
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By: Zagazola Makama
A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.
The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.
Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.
Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.
The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
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