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Musawa, Ned Nwokolo, Runsewe to grace 1914 exhibition, trade fair forum

Musawa, Ned Nwokolo, Runsewe to grace 1914 exhibition, trade fair forum
By: Michael Mike
The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa is expected to grace the unveiling and grand opening of the Nigeria 1914 exhibition, trade fair and business – economic forum
The exhibition which is the second edition has been slated for 1st to 14th October in Abuja.
Other prominent Nigerians expected to attend the unveiling of the 14 day programme include: Senator Ned Nwoko, the Director General of the National Council of Art and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe, the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Alhaji Nura Kangiwa.
Three regional festivals are also to be celebrated in the course of the event.
Prince Arthur Eze is expected to unveil the Ofala week.
Mr. Akin Laniyi, the Project Director also said participants are expected from abroad.
Laniyi, a renowned producer also added that the event Presents “Nigeria’s diverse opportunities, potential and heritage on the global stage as theme of the event, Nigeria @1914 exhibition, trade fair and business forum is a government partnered educational exhibition of pictures, portraits, artifacts and paintings based on Nigeria’s history, milestones, icons & culture from the 1914 amalgamation and through the 1960 independence to more recent times, a trade fair showcasing the best of Nigeria’s endowments and diversity from different states and regions of the country and a business – economic forum where delegates and dignitaries from diverse sectors of the economy will interact and proffer world class cutting edge solutions that will envision Nigeria among the very best.”
He explained that having held the last exhibition at Transcorp Hilton with the collaboration of the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, “the Exhibition, Trade Fair and Business Forum are a combined platform to foster both private and public sectors of our economy. Against the backdrop of celebrating our heritage and reflecting on our history on Independence day, the event seeks to present Nigeria’s great potential and diverse opportunities state by state, institution by institution in a world class venue to a diverse audience for fourteen days starting on independence day the 1st of October 2023.
“The grand opening of the trade fair is scheduled for the 3rd of September.
Laniyi said he envisioned the event to provide a memorable experience by the Jabi lake for exhibitors and attendees. The exhibition, trade fair and forum are hosted on this occasion with the support of the Jabi lake mall known especially for it’s lake side beauty, location and prime destination for the diplomatic community, business class and diverse internationally recognised global brands.
“The independence day cultural village set up alongside the trade fair arena by the shores of the lake will be a beehive of daily entertainment hosting comedians and diverse entertainers for fourteen days.
The exhibition is scheduled to be taken through cities of the world including Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Berlin, Sydney, New York and Beijing bu 2024.
He said you plan is to first stage the exhibition round major cities in Nigeria including Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos.
The Exhibition, Trade fair and Forum will be hosting guests and dignitaries including the following, past and present Leaders, foreign attendees, the diplomatic community, the Business class, small and medium enterprises, political class, academics, general Public and the
Media.
Musawa, Ned Nwokolo, Runsewe to grace 1914 exhibition, trade fair forum
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Over 480, 000 children vaccinated against measles, rubella in Gombe State-Official

Over 480, 000 children vaccinated against measles, rubella in Gombe State-Official
Mr Abdulkarim Aliyu, the State Immunisation Officer, Gombe State Primary HealthCare Development Agency said that the state had successfully vaccinated no fewer than 481, 734 as of day three of the ongoing integrated vaccination campaign in the state.
Aliyu disclosed this on Tuesday in Gombe after monitoring the immunisation in different communities in the state in company of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria team.
He stated that the campaign was targeting 1.7 million children for measles-rubella vaccination.
According to him, over 30 per cent of eligible children had been vaccinated as of evening of day three of the campaign.
“About 1.8million doses of MR vaccines were received for Gombe State and we are targeting 1.7million children.
“ For now, 481, 734 children have been vaccinated as of the evening of day three and if we add Day four then the figure would be higher.
“For the Oral Polio Vaccine, we received over 1 million doses and as of the evening of day three of the campaign, 253, 772 children have been reached with the vaccine,” he said.
Aliyu expressed optimism that with the large turn out and low resistance witnessed so far, the state would meet its target by at least 95 per cent.
Our Correspondent who monitored the exercise in some selected PHCs and schools in Gombe metropolis reports that there were large turn out for vaccination.
Community health workers were seen at different schools, administering vaccines to eligible children.
Mrs Asmau Madi, a resident of Gidan Magani who visited the PHC in her community to get her child vaccinated commended the state government, UNICEF and other partners for their efforts at reducing child mortality.
Madi said since embracing vaccination with the support of her husband, her children’s health had been improved, minimising the tendency of them falling ill regularly.
She encouraged women in the state to bring out their children for the exercise, adding that the vaccines were safe for children.
Mr Abdullahi Bello, the Ward Focal Person for immunisation, Bolari West said that the Ward has 16 settlements being covered by his team.
Bello stated that there had been massive turn out of residents for the exercise since the beginning of the campaign four days ago.
He said as of Day 3, over 3000 children had been vaccinated, stressing that the ongoing campaign had yielded better acceptance than previous exercises.
“The level of awareness for this campaign was massive and it covered all stakeholders at the grassroots and that’s why we are getting more acceptance and no rejection for now,” he said.
Our Correspondent reports that Dr Rownak Khan, the Deputy Representative, UNICEF Nigeria; Dr Kabiru Shall, UNICEF Nigeria Immunisation Manager and Oluseyi Olosunde, UNICEF Nigeria Health Officer had been in the state monitoring the exercuse for the past two days.
They visited the state central cold store and similar facilities at some LGAs to monitor the vaccine management situation while also visiting some traditional leaders in Billiri LGA to solicit their support.
The 2025 Integrated Measles Rubella Campaign is led by the Gombe State government and supported by WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Rotary International, and the Gates Foundation — all working together as partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).
The campaign aims to vaccinate children aged 0 months to 14 years against Measles and Rubella, Polio, HPV and routine immunisation.
The vaccines provide protection against childhood killer diseases and have been used worldwide for over 50 years, saving millions of lives.
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Army troops rescued victims as Bandit attack in Kaduna leaves one dead, several injured

Army troops rescued victims as Bandit attack in Kaduna leaves one dead, several injured
By: Zagazola Makama
One person has been confirmed dead while others sustained injuries following a raid by armed bandits on Idijiyi Unguwan Danladi Village in Kallah District, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources said that the attack occurred on October 19, around 8:00 p.m., when unidentified gunmen invaded the village and abducted an unspecified number of residents.
Prompt response by the Nigerian army strike force led to the recovery of some victims, who were found along Agwallan Centre with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
The deceased, identified as Agnes Zafaniya, 28, from Afogo Village, was certified dead by medical personnel and released to her family for Christian burial. Other rescued victims, including Augustine Madara, 31, and Zafaniya Alhaji, 42, were receiving treatment in hospital.
The troops have intensified efforts to locate additional victims and apprehend the perpetrators. Investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated.
Army troops rescued victims as Bandit attack in Kaduna leaves one dead, several injured
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5th ASWAN: Zulum calls for multifaceted approach to address crisis in the Sahel

5th ASWAN: Zulum calls for multifaceted approach to address crisis in the Sahel
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has called for a comprehensive and multifaceted strategy, hinged on broader regional cooperation, to tackle the escalating security and humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region.
Zulum made the appeal while delivering a keynote address at the roundtable discussion of the 5th Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development held in Aswan, Egypt.
The governor, whose state has been at the epicentre of Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin, argued that a purely military solution has proven insufficient. He emphasised that lasting peace can only be achieved by simultaneously addressing the root causes of the conflict.

He said: “The crises of instability, terrorism and displacement that plague the Sahel cannot be solved by kinetic means alone,” stating that: “We must look beyond the battlefield. There is an urgent need for a multifaceted approach that combines security, development, and humanitarian assistance in a synchronised manner.”
Zulum also called for broader cooperation among countries in the Sahel region. He stressed that extremist groups and other criminal networks operate across borders with impunity, and the response must be equally transnational.
He said: “In the Sahel context, you cannot address the challenges by just looking at two or three countries. You need to look deeper into the political region of the Sahel as defined by the United Nations Strategy, which covers 10 countries, including Mauritania, Gambia and Guinea, among others. Collaboration among the larger Sahel communities is paramount.”
Beyond security collaboration, the governor called for improved development in the Sahel countries. He identified poverty, lack of education, and climate change-induced scarcity as key drivers of recruitment for armed groups.
“For the last 15 years, we have had many interventions in Borno State, but humanitarian support is not a sustainable solution. There is a need for longer-term sustainable solutions. We received many donors, partners, and non-governmental organisations, but most of them engaged in short-term humanitarian solutions.”
“There is a need for sustainable solutions, including development. The nexus between peace, development and security need not be overemphasised. If there is no development, there cannot be peace or security.”

The roundtable features other African leaders representing various countries, including H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates; H.E. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and African Integration, Republic of Mali; and H.E. Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabes Abroad of the Republic of Burkina Faso.
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