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Modified seeds safe, key to eradicating hunger- NBRDA tells Adamawa youths
Modified seeds safe, key to eradicating hunger- NBRDA tells Adamawa youths
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has sensitised Adamawa youth against misinformation condemning genetically modified seeds in the country.
Speaking at the two day sensitisation workshop for youth in collaboration with Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director General of the agency Modified seeds are safe.
The theme of the sensitisation is “Empowering the next generation: youth driving the future of Agricultural biotechnology in Nigeria”.
Mustapha said that the workshop is timely considering how some faceless people who do not understand science were condemning modified seeds in the country.
He said the modified seeds are key to eradication of hunger and a key to nutritional value that many farmers were yearning to get.
He said that considering the situation of drought and excessive use of chemicals among other climate change issues, modified seeds change household income and productivity.
He further urged the participants to use the training to facilitate eradication of misinformation and make sure that what they gave is factual.
Prof. Ibrahim Umar, Vice Chancellor MAU Yola said, the sensitisation is significant considering the challenge of food security in the country.
Umar who was represented by Prof. Iliyasu Audu, DVC Academic said, the workshop provided an opportunity for the participants to understand the importance of modified seeds against misinformation on social media.
He added that the university has taken it as its top priority to improve food security in the country.
Mohammed Buji, a farmer testified that he planted modified maize on half hectares of farmlands and harvested 3.5 tons unlike conventional seeds that give a maximum of two tons per a hectare of farmland.
He said that the seeds were resistant to drought, pest control free and give good yield that would transform the life of farmers.
Beki Idris a student and a participant said, modified seeds are helpful to farmers and such a seed is safe and has no side effects on the people and he assured to step down the sensitisation to other people.
Modified seeds safe, key to eradicating hunger- NBRDA tells Adamawa youths
Police arrest five suspects for vandalising NNPC pipelines in Taraba
By; Zagazola Makama
The Taraba State Police Command has arrested five suspects for alleged vandalism of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipelines in Ardo Kola Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 23 at about 2 p.m. at Zangon Kombi village.
According to the sources , operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, stormed the area and caught the suspects in the act.
The suspects were identified as Gambo Umar, 30; Sale Musa, 38; Usama Zakar, 22; Abdulwahab Ibrahim, 25; and Shitu Mohammed, 23, all from Gassol and Ardo Kola LGAs.
Items recovered from the scene included 36 cut-to-size pipes, a generator, one digger, and two shovels.
The sources said investigation was ongoing and further developments would be communicated.
Police arrest five suspects for vandalising NNPC pipelines in Taraba
Troops kill four suspected robbers along Jos–Bauchi road
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops on routine patrol have neutralised four suspected armed robbers along the Jos–Bauchi highway, recovering arms and ammunition from them.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation followed credible information on a robbery incident by suspected criminals terrorising the area.
The source said the troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the robbers in a gun duel.
“In the exchange of fire, four suspects were neutralised and arms and ammunition were recovered.
“The swift response of the troops has restored normalcy along the Jos–Bauchi axis,” the source added.
Troops kill four suspected robbers along Jos–Bauchi road
Gov. Buni donates 22 patrol vehicles, 40 motorcycles to security agencies in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has donated 22 patrol vehicles and 40 motorcycles to security agencies operating in the state, as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against insecurity.
Zagazola Learnt that the donation, which took place in Damaturu, comprised 21 Jac Hilux patrol vehicles for all divisional police offices in the state and one for operations at the command headquarters.
Other agencies that benefited include the Nigerian Army Brigade, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Correctional Service, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), which received one vehicle each.
In addition, the governor presented 40 motorcycles to the Vigilante Group, 10 motorcycles to the Nigerian Army, and one motorcycle each to the 17 local government councils in the state.
Buni said the gesture was in appreciation of the sacrifices of security agencies in maintaining law and order across Yobe.
The Police Command, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, commended the governor for the support and pledged to redouble its efforts to sustain the relative peace in the state.
Meanwhile, security agencies have assured that the state remains calm and under close surveillance.
Gov. Buni donates 22 patrol vehicles, 40 motorcycles to security agencies in Yobe
Police arrest five suspects for vandalising NNPC pipelines in Taraba
Troops kill four suspected robbers along Jos–Bauchi road
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