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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
Army troops recover more arms, neutralise IEDs in sambisa forest offensive
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered more arms and ammunition and detonated several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity V offensive in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno.
Zagazola report that the operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on Dec. 29 by troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade, in conjunction with volunteer forces.
According to the sources, the troops advanced from their harbour area and cleared several deserted terrorist enclaves around the Dure axis before proceeding to Century Wolf area, south of Dure.
The sources stated that the general area was characterised by thick vegetation, adding that no significant items of interest were found during the initial phase of the operation.
The sources said the troops later advanced to the Sabil Huda enclave, which was assessed to be highly active but had been abandoned by the terrorists before the arrival of troops.
The sources added that Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams commenced scanning of the enclave to enable exploitation by troops.
During the exploitation, the report said the troops recovered three AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, 37 rounds of 7.62x54mm ammunition, 38 rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition, 33 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition and two hand grenades.
The sources said that life-support structures within the enclave were destroyed, while four additional IEDs discovered in the area were safely detonated.
Army troops recover more arms, neutralise IEDs in sambisa forest offensive
Troops recover drone after clash with ISWAP in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered a drone after engaging suspected ISWAP terrorists during a fighting patrol in Izge area of Borno.
Zagazola learnt thar the encounter occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 30 in the Pridang general area.
The sources stated that troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Izge, were on a patrol in conjunction with volunteer forces when they came in contact with an unconfirmed number of terrorists on a surveillance mission.
According to the sources, the terrorists were suspected to be planning to deploy an ultra-light drone to monitor the activities of troops and local residents in the area.
The sources said the troops engaged the terrorists with overwhelming firepower, forcing them to abandon the drone and flee in disarray, possibly with gunshot wounds.
The sources added that the troops conducted exploitation of the area and recovered one drone along with its complete accessories.
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PAN Workers Cry Out for Their Severances
By: Balami Lazarus
There had been an outcry recently by retired workers of Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) Kaduna on their entitlements that are yet to be settled.
However, PAN is working towards the payments of their severances to enable the company to move forward and face other corporate challenges.
The Managing Director, Mrs. Taiwo Oluleye, has made it clear that the company is making efforts to pay all entitlements of her retired workers as soon as possible.
Speaking recently with Barr. Adekemi Adebayo by phone, the company secretary/legal advisor, who said that PAN as a private company is faced with corporate challenges due to the current economic situation, “We are concerned with the plights of those who retired from the company.” The management is making efforts on the payments of their severances. Adekemi informed NEWSng that PAN recently paid some retired staff their entitlements.
In her capacity as Secretary/Legal Adviser, Adebayo further said, “There is hope for the automobile industry in Nigeria.
Likewise our workers, including those that left,” she emphasized.
A worker who pleaded for anonymity said that he left the company in 2024 but has not been paid. “We are in tight financial difficulties. Our expectations are becoming a nightmare,” he said.
NEWSng investigations revealed that the automobile industry in Nigeria is faced with challenges of lack of government support and laws to give her proper protection to operate in the economy.
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