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EXPERTS HARP ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DROP MODELING, DATA SHARING, AND COLLABORATION AS 5-DAY TRAINING ON THE SARRA – H&O MODEL ENDS IN ABUJA
EXPERTS HARP ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DROP MODELING, DATA SHARING, AND COLLABORATION AS 5-DAY TRAINING ON THE SARRA – H&O MODEL ENDS IN ABUJA
By: Michael Mike
It was indeed a result –packed 5-day capacity building workshop as Agricultural experts from English Speaking Countries in Africa resolved to strengthen partnerships, improve collaboration, and review strategies in line with the SARRA-H&O Model to tackle food production across the continent.
This was one of the major benefits of the Workshop organized by the AGRHYMET Regional Centre/CILSS, Niamey in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the workshop held at the auditorium of the Elomaz Hotel, Garki, Abuja, Assistant General Manager, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), Dr. James Adamu, PhD, emphasized the significance of crop modeling and encouraged participants to contribute to the national discussions to enhance the value of their findings in their different countries.
Acknowledging the diverse backgrounds of the participants, Dr. James Adamu who highlighted the importance of collaboration and engagement to ensure food security in Africa urged them not to work in solos, rather they should talk to each other, share data, and ensure that the gains of the training do not end there.
In his closing remarks, the Representative of AGRHYMET/CILSS, Mr. Traore S. Martial, commended the participants for their attention and concentration during the duration of the workshop and tasked them on the need to be abreast with the regional crop production and risk management strategies as applicable to their Countries.
Mr. Martial emphasized the importance of understanding the regional view and interpreting maps to identify risk zones adding that participants should share ideas, and training materials and consult national specialists to solve any emerging issues.
He thanked all the resource persons and other persons who contributed to the success of the workshop.
Two of the participants, Joseph Kailifineh, Acting Deputy Director, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sierra Leone, and Esther Ladan Statistician, National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Amadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, commended AGRHYMET for the training saying that they would utilize the gains of the workshop to improve food security in their countries.
Other participants took time one after the other to appreciate AGRHYMET for supporting the training and urged other development partners to emulate the organization.
“This training is very crucial to food production and security in Africa. Our skills have been sharpened in the areas of regional collaboration, SARRA – H & O Model and its associated models, regional crop production and risk management, the importance of data sharing, and other useful applications.
“We shall endeavor to share knowledge to ensure a positive impact from the training”, he said.
It is important to point out that Over the years, AGRHYMET has affirmed itself as a regional center of excellence in training of executives from Sahelian countries and elsewhere; agrometeorological and hydrological monitoring at the regional level; agricultural statistics and crop monitoring; regional databases; – management and dissemination of information on the monitoring of natural resources in the Sahel; – documentation on: agrometeorology, plant protection, environmental monitoring, desertification and natural resource management among other feats.
EXPERTS HARP ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DROP MODELING, DATA SHARING, AND COLLABORATION AS 5-DAY TRAINING ON THE SARRA – H&O MODEL ENDS IN ABUJA
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled suspected terrorists during an ambush operation along the Marte–Dikwa axis of Borno.
Security sources said the encounter occurred late on March 13 when troops of the 50 Task Force Battalion under the 24 Task Force Brigade, in conjunction with personnel of the 134 Special Forces Battalion and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, laid an ambush along the main supply route between Marte and Dikwa in Borno State.
According to the sources, the troops made contact with a group of terrorists moving on bicycles at about 10:15 p.m.
The troops immediately engaged the insurgents forcing them to withdraw into nearby bushes.
During exploitation of the area, the troops recovered the corpse of one suspected terrorist, four bicycles and other sundry items believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing insurgents.
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
Oshodi will represent Africa’s interest at WTT, says Mailantarki
The Vice President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki, has hailed the appointment of Nigeria’s foremost table tennis administrator, Wahid Oshodi to the Board of World Table Tennis (WTT).
Hon. Mailantarki described the appointment as a “round peg in a round hole,” noting that Oshodi’s elevation to the game’s apex commercial body is a testament to his track record of excellence.
Oshodi, who is the current President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) and Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), was appointed as a Director to represent the ITTF on the WTT Board alongside ITTF President Petra Sörling.
“This is a proud moment for Nigeria and a victory for the African continent,” Mailantarki stated.
“Barrister Oshodi has risen through the ranks from the national level to the continental stage with a vision that has transformed the sport.
“Having him as a decision-maker at the highest level of World Table Tennis ensures that African interests are well-represented.”
The NTTF Vice President further congratulated the Nigerian sports community, emphasizing that Oshodi’s presence in the WTT inner circle will serve as a catalyst for the continued growth and commercialization of the game globally.
Oshodi will represent Africa’s interest at WTT, says Mailantarki
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims after gun battle with terrorists in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 1 Division Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued six kidnapped victims after engaging suspected terrorists in a gun battle in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of armed terrorists suspected to be transporting abducted victims through forest routes in the area.
According to the sources, troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gurara, under Sub-Sector 4 of Operation FANSAN YANMA, responded swiftly to the intelligence at about 7 a.m. on March 14.
The troops subsequently laid an ambush at a suspected crossing point used by the terrorists around Sabon Kurutu Village in Kachia LGA.
“During the operation, troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them in a fierce gun battle. The criminals, overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops, fled into the surrounding bush, abandoning some items,” the source said.
Following the engagement, troops combed the general area and successfully rescued six kidnapped victims. However, a seventh victim, a minor, was reported to have died during the crossfire between the troops and the fleeing terrorists.
Troops also recovered three motorcycles believed to have been used by the terrorists during the movement of the abducted victims.
Preliminary interrogation of the rescued victims revealed that they were abducted earlier on March 14 from Janjala Village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims said they had been moved through forest routes by the terrorists before the troops intercepted them.
The rescued victims and the body of the deceased minor were evacuated to Katari Hospital for medical attention and other necessary procedures.
Military sources said families of the rescued victims had been contacted.
The Military said the troops 1 Division Operation FANSAN YANMA and other task force has continued sustained offensives and intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and bandit networks across the North-West region.
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims after gun battle with terrorists in Kaduna
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
Oshodi will represent Africa’s interest at WTT, says Mailantarki
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims after gun battle with terrorists in Kaduna
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