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FAO Director OER, Norwegian Ambassador Vists Borno
FAO Director OER, Norwegian Ambassador Vists Borno
By: Yakub Yakub
Rein Paulsen of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) headquarters in Rome and the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Svien Baera, have visited Borno State on assessment of impacts of FAO interventions in the frontline state affected by insurgency.
Speaking to newsmen on the visit in Maiduguri over the weekend, Paulsen who is the director of FAO Office of Emergency and Resilience in Rome, assured FAO commitment to do more for Nigeria in areas of food security and poverty alleviation through active collaboration.
.Paulsen said the organisation would continue to support Nigeria who is a member, particularly in assisting rural dwellers who depended on agriculture for survival.
“FAO is a first and foremost a development organization. Our interest is supporting countries, vulnerable rural households in finding durable solutions to the challenges they faced.
“Solutions for the future and about ability of families to produce for themselves.
“We want to build ability to strengthen resistance and this is what we have been doing”, Paulsen said.
He said that his team has visited communities supported in areas of crops, fisheries and livestock production in Borno to be self reliant and was impressed with what it saw.
Also speaking, the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Svein Baera, whose country was among major donors to activities of FAO, said he was impressed with FAO interventions in Borno.
“I have been an ambassador for a couple of months now and this is my first trip to Northeast and I am very pleased to see how FAO is carrying out work together with the local communities.
“We have seen that in Bama LGA yesterday and in Maiduguri today, how people are given hope for the future by providing them the needed skills and inputs so that they can do better themselves.
“I was more optimistic now after this visit than I was before I came to Borno, ” the ambassador said.
While in Borno, the FAO delegation interacted with some farmers who displayed samples of their poultry, vegetables, food and cash crops harvested at a ceremony.
Many farmers who spoke, lauded the support from FAO in making them self reliant and building their resilience, which they said has gone a long way in enabling them to stabilized as they recover from the insurgency.
FAO Director OER, Norwegian Ambassador Vists Borno
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Incident in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3 of Operation Enduring Peace intervened in a reported case of farm destruction caused by cattle grazing in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the troops responded at about 1:30 p.m. on May 19 following a report that farmland belonging to one Bitrus Isah had been damaged by cattle allegedly owned by one Abdul Abu at Rigochongo village.
On arrival at the scene, the troops reportedly intercepted 49 cows and nine sheep grazing on the farmland without any herder present.
The livestock were secured to prevent further destruction and escalation of tension in the community.
Security sources said both parties involved were subsequently invited for amicable resolution of the dispute in order to maintain peace and prevent reprisal actions.
Authorities added that the intervention formed part of ongoing efforts to manage farmer-herder-related conflicts and sustain harmony across communities in Plateau State.
Troops Intervene in Farm Destruction Incident in Plateau
Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Injured Victim in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71 of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled a kidnapping attempt along a highway in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 12:15 a.m. on May 21 when troops deployed at Ungwan Gora checkpoint responded to distress information on suspected kidnappers operating along the road at Ungwan Dariya village.
The troops reportedly moved swiftly to the location, forcing the suspected kidnappers to abandon their mission and flee into surrounding areas.
During the operation, one victim was rescued with injuries sustained during the attack.
The victim was immediately evacuated to Confidence Hospital, Fadan Karshi, for medical treatment.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while patrols had been intensified along the axis to prevent further incidents.
Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Injured Victim in Kaduna
Suspected Kidnap Collaborator Dies in Custody After Arrest in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected collaborator of kidnappers has died after becoming unconscious while in military custody in Nasarawa State.
Security sources said troops of Sector 2 under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) intercepted the suspect at about 7:00 a.m. on May 19 at Ancha community in Akwanga Local Government Area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended at Anguwan Makama following allegations of involvement in activities linked to kidnapping operations in the area.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly became unconscious.
He was immediately evacuated to Nunku Primary Health Care Centre for medical attention, where he was confirmed dead by health officials.
Sources added that the remains of the deceased were released to his family for burial in accordance with local customs.
Security authorities said further assessment would continue in line with standard procedures, while operations against kidnapping networks in the area remain ongoing.
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