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FCTA urges Bwari to showcase products in Abuja trade fair
FCTA urges Bwari to showcase products in Abuja trade fair
Alhaji Ibrahim Dan-Tsoho, Mandate Secretary, Area Council Services Secretariat, FCTA, has urged Bwari Area Council to showcase and promote its economic potential for international recognition at the upcoming Abuja International Trade Fair.
Dan-Tsoho made the call during an update retrieval meeting with members of staff of Bwari Area Council on Wednesday in Abuja.
The secretary said that the purpose for the meeting was to get an update on the level of preparedness from the council towards plans to attend the upcoming trade fair in the FCT.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 17th Abuja fair is scheduled to begin on Sept. 30 to Oct. 9.
Dan-Tsoho, who was represented at the meeting by Mrs Rahap Didam, the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, said that showcasing natural resources from Bwari could sell the council’s resources to the world.
According to him, the secretariat has been mandated by the office of the FCT Minister, for all area councils to showcase what they produce with an intention to make an impact.
“We find the need to follow up on an initial invitation asking Bwari to participate at the trade fair ground with products from the council.
“We believe that there’s economic potential in Bwari Area Council and so, this is an avenue for them to showcase these potential that will probably get international recognition.
“Foods like yam are in the international markets and are from other African countries, so this is one of the avenues for Bwari to sell themselves to the world with the gift of their natural resources.”
Ms Mary Ishaya, the Head of Personnel in the council, who represented the Chairman of the council, Mr John Gabaya, said that the council would not hesitate to take the opportunity to its advantage.
Ishaya, while promising to brief the chairman and other members of his administration on the importance of participating in the fair, also said that the council would ensure adequate resources were put on display.
NAN reports that the theme for the 2022 fair is “Exploring opportunities of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area through Intra-Africa Trade.”
FCTA urges Bwari to showcase products in Abuja trade fair
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.
Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.
The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.
Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
By: Zagazola Makama
A 35-year-old man, Haruna Abdul, was rescued unhurt after being abducted from his residence in Fali Village, Gashinge, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, security sources confirmed on Monday.
The incident, which occurred on March 14, involved unknown assailants armed with bows, arrows, and matches, who reportedly invaded Abdul’s home and forcibly abducted him.
During the attempted transport of the victim to an undisclosed location, police and vigilante groups promptly pursued the kidnappers to Gubana in Fune LGA, Yobe State.
The kidnappers reportedly abandoned Abdul along with a seized motorcycle, described as kasere red in color without registration number, before fleeing into the bush.
The victim has since been reunited with his family, while authorities continue efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects for prosecution.
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel
By: Zagazola Makama
A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries in Tsafe Township, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a misunderstanding involving a military personnel attached to Operation FANSAN YANMA.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on March 14 in the Sahara area when the military personnel, who was in possession of a serviceable rifle, attempted to apprehend one of several youths from Sabon Fegi area.
According to sources , the youths resisted and overpowered the soldier, who reportedly fired his rifle to escape. A stray bullet hit a passerby, identified as Abdulrazak Abdullahi Kayode, in the stomach.
The injured man was initially taken to General Hospital Tsafe before being referred to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, for further treatment.
Sources said the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Residents have been urged to remain calm while authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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