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First Lady advocates peace-building as tool for food security
First Lady advocates peace-building as tool for food security
Nigeria`s lady and President, African First Lady Peace Mission (AFLPM) Aisha Buhari, has advocated for stakeholders to always promote peace-building among farming communities to ensure sustainable food security in the continent.
Buhari made the call in a message delivered by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs and Strategy, Mr Sani Zorro, on Wednesday during a two-day High-Level Forum on Food Security held in Almaty, the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The meeting was organised by the Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS) to promote food security and agricultural development, especially on the role of women in food security.
The first lady emphasised the need to join forces towards addressing the devastating impact of climate change, especially as it affects women and children as well as food production.
She said a concerted effort must be made by relevant authorities to stem the conflicts between farming communities and herdsmen.
According to her, the situation threatens food production in most farming communities.
She said the government of Nigeria had invested enough resources to curtail the situation and to guarantee safety to the farming communities.
“ Efforts are being made to address the situation in most affected areas in Africa, one of the efforts comes from the humanitarian organisation.
“Efforts from my office and my foundation, the Aisha Buhari Foundation have continued to support women, youths and children who are most affected by the challenges affecting our environment.
“ I am excited by the efforts aimed at partnering with the Islamic Organisation for Food Security in our commitment to achieving food security, especially through food security and nutrition.
“ As President of AFLPM, sometime last month, I have the opportunity to address the General Assembly Summit of African Union Heads of States and Government as a reliable partner in promoting peace in the continent.
“ We are committed to using the network of Africa’s first ladies’ peace mission to influence the teachings of peace and security education in primary, secondary and territory schools in the continent, ” she said.
Buhari also informed the gathering that her foundation had partnered with the federal ministry of health to promote traditional medicinal herbs through the utilisation of genetic plants.
“ This is a segment of our agriculture which the greatest number of our local population depends on for the treatment of their ailments, food supplements and cosmetics use.
According to her, out of 10,000 species of medicinal plants in Nigeria, only 20 per cent of it is utilised.
In addition, my office has resolved to work with the Nigerian parliament to accelerate the passage of the Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) Council Bill into law.
She, therefore, expressed her determination to support the course of women and children, especially women in agriculture for sustainable food security in the continent.
Nigeria’s first lady, therefore, declared her interest to champion the course of IOFS to ensure sustainable food security and nutrition for the benefit of women and children.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the core objectives of the High-Level Forum were to ensure food security and promote agriculture and rural development among member countries.
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists after it successfully repelled a terrorist ambush along the Longlari–Kanama road in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:23 p.m. on March 14 when troops of the 159 Battalion Nigerian Army, B Company, stationed in Kanama, were returning from a routine patrol.
.According to the sources, the troops were ambushed by suspected terrorists along the Longlari–Kanama road near Mairari village.
The troops engaged the terrorists with heavy fire and neutralized several of them forcing many of them fo flee.
Following the encounter, the soldiers conducted exploitation of the general area to track the fleeing insurgents.
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned in the strongest terms the explosion that occurred in some parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, described the attack as despicable, cruel, and cowardly, targeting innocent people in the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, called for increased vigilance and heightened security measures, particularly in places of worship, as the festive period beckons.
“I am deeply saddened by the explosions that occurred in parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and those injured as a result of the blast. The act is utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane,” said Zulum.
He added, “The recent surge in attacks is not unconnected with intense military operations in the Sambisa forest and other hideouts of the insurgents.
The Governor, therefore, assured people of the state that the military and other security agencies are on top of the situation, as adequate measures have been taken to forestall any security breach in Maiduguri and the entire state.
He called on residents to remain calm, go about their usual activities, and report any suspicious movement or activity to security agencies.
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
By: Zagazola Makama
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj. Gen. PB Koughna, has conducted a familiarisation visit to troops deployed in parts of Kebbi State.
During the visit on March 15, the GOC inspected troops of CSI Battalion III at the Forward Operating Base Dirin Daji in Sakaba area of Zuru Local Government Area, as well as personnel of 223 Light Tank Battalion in the state.
The GOC was received by the Commanding Officers of the units, who briefed him on their operational activities and security situation within their areas of responsibility.
Addressing the troops, Maj. Gen. Koughna urged them to remain vigilant, committed and professional in the discharge of their duties.
He also held an operational meeting with the unit commanders, during which issues relating to ongoing operations and prevailing security challenges within their areas of responsibility were discussed.
The visit ended without incident.
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