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NDE trains over 2000 people in Jigawa
NDE trains over 2000 people in Jigawa
National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Jigawa state said 2,577 persons was trained in the state in different skill acquisition programs from January to December 2021.
According to NDE Coordinator in the state, Alhaji Abubakar Jamo, made the figure known during an interview with newsmen in his office at the Federal Secretariat building in Dutse.
Jamo said the beneficiaries, consisting of males and females, were trained in various income-generating trades, between January and December.
He explained that 1,356 of the beneficiaries were trained by the agency’s Vocational Skills Development (VSD) Department.
The coordinator added that 216 out of the 1,356 beneficiaries received the training under the Advanced National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (A-NOAS), 1,080 under the Basic Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS), 40 under the Quick-Fix Demand-Driven Skills, and 20 under the School-on-Wheel (SOW).
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He said 125 of the beneficiaries were trained by the Rural Empowerment Promotion (REP) Department.
Jamo said 100 of them were trained on Sustainable Agricultural Empowerment Development Scheme (SADES), while 25 received their training on the Post-Sustainable Agricultural Empowerment Development Scheme (P-SADES).
He explained that 900 of the beneficiaries were trained by the SSE Department.
“50 of this category of trainees received their training on Start Your Own Business (SYOB), 180 on Basic Business, 540 on Advanced Basic Business Training, 30 on Wig and Turban Decorations, and 100 on Basic Business Management,” Jamo said.
He further stated that 193 others were trained by the Special Public Works (SPW) Department. The coordinator added that 54 of them were trained on Environmental Beautification Training Scheme (EBTS), 142 on Graduate Attachment Program (GAP), and 25 others on Solar Energy.
The coordinator added that some of the trainees were given N100,000 loan to start their businesses.
“Also, the 30 women trained in Wig/Turban decorative paint were each given N25,000 loan to start their businesses,” the coordinator added.
According to him, the gesture was to reduce unemployment and restiveness among youths in the state.
Jamo added that it was also aimed at empowering the beneficiaries to be themselves, employers of labor, as well to contribute to the well-being of their families and overall economic growth in the state and the nation at large.
He assured that the directorate would continue to evolve new programs in its training schemes to reduce unemployment.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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