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KACRAN Commends NEDC

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2 years ago

May 9, 2023

Ochuwa Ibrahim

KACRAN Commends NEDC

By: Michael Mike

Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has commended the outgoing members of NEDC management board and call on the incoming one to improve on their performance

There is no exaggeration to proudly say that, in the entire history of the North East Region there was no Federal government’s institution that performed excellently well towards improving the live status of the people of the region than the North East developnent Commission, which within a time under review, that is from its establishment in 2017, by His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari to date, positively touched the lives of many people of the region, especially the IDPs and those who are directly affected by the painful act of Boko Haram insergents.

For the reason that, if we could recall, before the creation of NEDC, North East region was highly devastated by the activities of insergents which burned down or destroyed many houses, schools, mosques, Churches, Markets, offices and people’s properties worth than millions or billions naira.

The worhtness of the situation then has come to a situation where by, the people of the region who faced the said bad experiences lost what to do, by finding them self in the midst of helpless situation without knowing what to do or where to go for help.

Among the people of the region who badly experienced the said urgly consequences and seriously suffered due to the said ruinous activities of of the insergents in the region are some of our dear pastoralists, whom were killed, their animals rustled and forced to moved to unknown places without food, water or any source of livelihood.

But thank God the almighty, as soon as the commission was established or formed under the able leadership of Alhaji Mohammed Alkali and well experienced, honest and totally committed members of his management board such as Alh Mohammed Jawa who’s main interest is the developnent of the region and promoting the lives of its people.

It can be easily recall that as a the Commission was form it instantly embarked on the aggressive execution of gigantic reconstruction projects such as building thousands houses/schools, offices and renovating the renovatable schools, houses, mosques, Churches, offices, giving palliative on quarterly bases to vulnerable and internally displaced people.

The Members of the Commission’s management board in their forsight/ bid to link the cities, towns, villages and rural Areas devoted their time in the road construction, building bridges, training people on various professional Fields and supplying them with working materials to stand on their own economic/survival feet.

Payment of schoolership to students and Teachers who want to advance the frontiers of their knowledge and so on and so forth.

In the side of our dear pastoralists, whom I am so much concern on their interest, the Commission performed wonderfully good by helping our Herders with animals feed and water points as well as including our members in its quarterly distribution of relief materials to the valnerable and internally displaced people.

At the same time, NEDC, under the able leadership of its Managing Director, Alhaji Mohammed Alkalii and his members of management board, more especially the Director Finance and Administration Alhaji Muhammad Jawa performed extremely well in terms of reducing the number of insecurity in the region and Boko Haram attacks on Security operatives and innocent people of the region by giving Military and other security operatives in the region helping hand in providing them with operational Cars and other Working materials.

The commission had also assist towards reducing insecurity in the North East region by helping or engaging many Youths in the region with economic activities that they can legitimately relay on for their survival

At this juncture, let us empersize that, we of KACRAN decides to commend the Ch, MD and commission’s management board due to the fact that, we strongly believe that all the commission’s successes mentioned above and numerous of them not stated are possible due to the thruthworthness, selfless services, transparency, accountability, sacrifices and total commitment of the commission’s management board who works like a mad dog to achieve the said recorded success, because if they were not transparent and dedicated to duty the said enviable achievement will never be possible hence the need to commend them immensely.

In view of our interest towards the developnent of our region, we members of KACRAN as one of the commission’s stakeholders and partners in progress we strongly call on the incoming leadership of NEDC, starting from its Chairman, MD, Management board, and all other staff of the commission to improve on the performance of the outgoing management team.

We also call on the remaining staff of the commission to extend the same surport, loyalty and cooperation that they gave to the out going management to the incoming one to enable the commission improve on the said recorded successes.

In conclusion, while highly thanking the outgoing members of the commission’s management board, who truly rendered selfless services that is currently benifiting people’s of the region we passionately appeal to incoming administration of His Excellency Alhaji Asiwaju Boka Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice President His Excellency Alhaji Kashim shattima to kindly reengage the out going members of NEDC management in other sector of nation building and human development so that their vast experiences in community services and nation building would be exploited to the fullest.

KACRAN Commends NEDC

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Jonathan, Marwa, Onyema, 16 Others to Be Honoured at DICAN Conference

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2 days ago

July 20, 2025

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Jonathan, Marwa, Onyema, 16 Others to Be Honoured at DICAN Conference

By: Michael Mike

A convergence of Nigeria’s diplomatic community, security stakeholders, policy experts, and scholars is set to take place in Abuja on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, as the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) hosts the first-ever Diplomatic/Security International Conference, focusing on the intersection of diplomacy, national security, and Nigeria’s 4D Foreign Policy Strategy: Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora spearheaded by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.

This groundbreaking gathering, themed “Nigeria’s 4Ds Foreign Policy Strategy Amidst Global Security Challenges, Strategic Misperceptions, and the Age of Disinformation: The Role of Diplomacy, Intelligence, and Media in Shaping National and Global Stability.” is a timely response to the growing need for informed, cross-sectoral collaboration in safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and global interests.

It will bring together seasoned diplomats, representatives of foreign missions, security chiefs, media professionals, researchers, and civil society actors to dissect key issues shaping the nation’s international engagement and internal stability.

Chairman of DICAN, Idehai Frederick, described the conference as a bold intellectual platform aimed at bridging the gap between security policy, diplomatic action, and media accountability.

According to him, “Nigeria is undergoing a deep recalibration of its foreign policy doctrine under the 4D framework. We believe the media has a crucial role in amplifying these strategies, while experts and diplomats must align security and diplomacy with real-time global shifts. This conference offers that synergy.”

He said in recognition of outstanding contributions to diplomacy, peacebuilding, national cohesion, and security sector reforms, DICAN will present the prestigious DICAN Award of Excellence to 20 distinguished personalities and institutions who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress and international stature.

Among those to be honoured are:

Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, for his enduring efforts in peace diplomacy and conflict resolution across Africa;

Retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for his trailblazing anti-narcotics reforms;

Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace, for fostering regional connectivity, crisis evacuation, and supporting national diplomacy through aviation logistics;

The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Nigeria, for its consistent diplomatic engagement and support for bilateral cooperation.

Others on the honour list include top security operatives, humanitarian actors, and institutions whose work has strengthened Nigeria’s international presence and internal security architecture.

The conference, will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and thought leadership sessions, with prominent speakers including: Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (Chief Host), The Minister of Defence, The Minister of Interior, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS,

The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Nigeria, Mohamed Fouad,

As well as Nigeria’s Service Chiefs and select heads of foreign missions.

DICAN, as the umbrella body for journalists covering the diplomatic and foreign affairs beats in Nigeria, views this international conference not just as a media initiative, but as a national dialogue to reinforce Nigeria’s place in global diplomacy while confronting existential security challenges.

According to Idehai, “We are living in an era where diplomacy is not just about embassies and bilateral meetings. It is now an essential tool in combating transnational threats, shaping economic development, and projecting national interest. This conference creates that rare space for reflective, inclusive discourse.”
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VP SHETTIMA AT FIDAU PRAYER FOR BUHARI

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5 days ago

July 18, 2025

Ochuwa Ibrahim

VP SHETTIMA AT FIDAU PRAYER FOR BUHARI:

Late ex-President Pursued Justice With Sincerity

** Says Tinubu-led FG will continue to protect dignity of the Buhari family, Katsina people

By: Our Reporter

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the late former President Muhammadu Buhari pursued justice with the utmost sincerity.

And in death, according to Senator Shettima, the late Buhari has also proved to the world that he was, indeed, one of the greatest sons of Africa.

The Vice President stated this on Thursday during the 3rd day prayers (Fidau) offered for the repose of the soul of the former Nigerian leader, at his residence in Daura, Katsina State.

“Ibn Khaldun reminds us that the goal of civilisation is the attainment of justice. Justice is the bone that holds human society together. It was justice, as he understood it, that President Muhammadu Buhari pursued – often misunderstood, but always with sincerity.

“When you are in power, your friends know you; when you are out of power, you know your friends. In death, President Muhammadu Buhari has proved to the world that he is, indeed, the greatest son of Africa. May Allah grant his soul eternal rest and reward him with Aljannah. May Allah forgive his shortcomings,” he prayed.

On behalf of his boss, President Bola Tinubu, VP Shettima expressed gratitude to Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State for the reception and kind gesture accorded to the Federal Government delegation throughout their stay in the state.

“We have been together with the governor right from London to Nigeria. He gave a warm reception and all the necessary support,” he said, adding that President Tinubu is personally pained by the loss of his friend, brother and political soulmate.

The VP assured that the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Tinubu, “will continue to protect the image and dignity of Buhari’s family and the entire people of Katsina State.”

He revealed that he will proceed to Abuja with the family of the late former President to attend a Special Valedictory Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of the deceased.

Earlier, the governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Radda, said the deceased rendered selfless service to the nation, maintaining that nobody can dispute the fact that he was an honest and just person.

He thanked President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima for honouring the remains of late President Buhari, saying, “We, the people of Katsina State, don’t have a word to thank the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“We appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has shown compassion, respect for the people of Katsina State and the nation entirely. Tinubu has allowed 25 members of his cabinet, under the leadership of Vice President Shettima, to be in Katsina State. The 25 Ministers supported us at this trying moment, and we also thank the President for declaring a public holiday on the day Buhari was laid to rest,” Governor Radda added.

Also, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said the late Buhari has an important place in the national history of Nigeria, appealing to all Nigerians to continue to pray for the repose of the soul of the former President, as reminded by Islamic clerics.

“We want to thank all of you on behalf of the 25 ministers, as directed by Mr President, for finding time to offer prayers for our President and also participate in this national assignment. Indeed, former President Buhari belongs to Daura, Katsina, Nigeria, and the world,” the minister said.

Earlier, the prayer session was opened by the former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof. Ali Pantami, who emphasised the need for constant prayers for all the departed souls, including late President Buhari.

Pantami further observed that prayer for the departed soul should not be restricted to a number of days.

Similarly, the Minister of State Agriculture, Senator Aliyu Abudullahi, on behalf of the members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), prayed Almighty Allah to cover the grave of Buhari with mercy and admit him into Aljannah.

Islamic scholars who offered prayer include Prof. Ibrahim Makari of the Abuja National Mosque; Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, Bishop of Katsina; Mamman Musa; Khalifa Mohammad Nasir; and Malam Hassan Daura, among others.

Other dignitaries present at the prayer session are former Vice President Namadi Sambo; Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State; former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe; former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN); Ambassador Adamu Daura; former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari; former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adu, and former National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno.

Others are former Director-General, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai; Business Mogul, Mohammed Indimi; Buhari’s nephew, Mamman Daura, former FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, the Emirs of Katsina, Daura and Bade; the Sultan of Maradi from the Niger Republic, and thousands of sympathisers from various walks of life.

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Vice President Shettima Joins President Tinubu, African Leaders for Burial of Former President Buhari in Daura

Published

7 days ago

July 16, 2025

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Vice President Shettima Joins President Tinubu, African Leaders for Burial of Former President Buhari in Daura

By: Our Reporter

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other African leaders in Daura, Katsina State, for the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, 13 July 2025, in a London hospital.

Earlier in the day, President Tinubu received the remains of the former President at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina, where he inspected a military guard of honour before the Nigerian Air Force jet conveying the casket arrived at 1:51 p.m.

The casket, draped in the Nigerian flag, was conveyed by a senior military pallbearer team led by Major General Mike Alechenu, and wheeled in a solemn procession to the hymn “God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” flanked by a full military guard of honour.

Vice President Shettima had accompanied the body of the late President from London, alongside the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the late President’s widow, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, and close family members.

Upon arrival in Daura, the remains of President Buhari were received by a large crowd of mourners chanting praises of Allah and offering prayers for his soul. The body was later interred at his private residence in a ceremony attended by a cross-section of dignitaries and ordinary citizens alike.

President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima were joined at the burial by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, Prime Minister of Niger Republic Ali Lamine Zeine, and former President of Niger Issoufou Mahamadou. Also in attendance were governors, ministers, service chiefs, former governors, captains of industry, Islamic clerics, and representatives from across the continent, including an envoy of the President of Chad.