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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
Zamfara: Troops neutralise terrorist, recover arms in Shinkafi LGA
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered arms during an offensive operation in Shinkafi LGA.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out on March 13 by troops of CT 5, who launched a deliberate clearance mission targeting terrorist camps located at Tubali and Zangon Danmaka.
The sources said the operation followed credible intelligence on the presence of armed bandits and other criminal elements using the locations as operational hideouts.
During the operation at Tubali, troops made contact with the suspected terrorists and engaged them in a brief gun battle, forcing the criminals to flee into nearby forested areas.
“During the engagement, one terrorist was neutralised, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds,” the source said.
Following the encounter, troops conducted exploitation of the area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing two rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a motorcycle believed to belong to the fleeing terrorists.
The recovered items were secured by the troops while further search operations were carried out around the camp to ensure that no other threats remained in the vicinity.
The sources added that when troops advanced to Zangon Danmaka, no contact was made with terrorists as the suspects were believed to have fled the area ahead of the troop arrival.
However, troops maintained dominance in the general area while conducting further patrols and surveillance operations aimed at preventing the terrorists from regrouping.
Zamfara: Troops neutralise terrorist, recover arms in Shinkafi LGA
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP spy in Kanama, Yobe
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 159 Battalion in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force have arrested a suspected spy linked to terrorists operating in the North-East in Kanamma Yobe state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Malam Fantami, a native of Dikwa was apprehended during a security operation by troops deployed in the area.
The sources said the suspect was intercepted following credible intelligence indicating that he might be working as an informant for terrorists affiliated with the ISWAP.
According to the sources, items recovered from the suspect at the time of his arrest included a mobile phone, a smart watch, prayer beads, a motorcycle key, and a cash sum of ₦7,000.
Preliminary examination of the suspect’s mobile phone by security personnel reportedly revealed several suspicious materials, including photographs of motorcycles, large sums of cash, AK-47 rifles and other items believed to be linked to terrorist activities.
“The discovery of these materials has raised serious suspicion about the suspect’s role as a possible logistics informant or intelligence asset for insurgent elements operating in the region,” the source said.
The suspect is currently in military custody, where he is undergoing further interrogation to determine the extent of his involvement with terrorist networks and to identify possible collaborators.
The military high command said the arrest forms part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts by troops in the North-East aimed at dismantling the intelligence and logistics networks that support insurgent operations.
Kanama, located in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State near the border with Niger Republic, has remained an important corridor frequently exploited by insurgent groups for movement and supply activities.
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP spy in Kanama, Yobe
Troops repel ISWAP attack in Bita, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled an attack by terrorists suspected to be members of ISWAP in Bita area of Borno state following a fierce overnight encounter.
Security sources said the attack began at about 1:09 a.m. on Saturday, when the insurgents launched a coordinated assault on troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade deployed in the Bita axis.
According to the sources, the terrorists attempted to overwhelm the troops’ position but were met with stiff resistance from the soldiers who engaged them in a sustained gun battle.
“In a decisive and coordinated operation, gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai launched a simultaneous land and air assault on terrorist positions in Bita in the early hours of today,” the source said.
The coordinated response involved ground troops engaging the insurgents while aerial support conducted precision strikes and surveillance over the battlefield, forcing the attackers to retreat.
The intense engagement compelled the terrorists to withdraw towards their enclaves after suffering heavy pressure from the combined land and air assault.
Following the withdrawal of the insurgents, troops immediately commenced exploitation operations to pursue fleeing elements of the terrorist group and prevent them from regrouping.
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