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NEDC, Borno Flag Off Training on Waste Management, Recycling
NEDC, Borno Flag Off Training on Waste Management, Recycling
By: Michael Mike
The North East Development Commision (NEDC) in collaboration with the Borno State government have flagged off a five days training programme on waste management and Recycling for selected participants in the 27 Local Government Area of Borno State.
Declaring the training Open yesterday in Maiduguri, the Borno State Commissioner for environment, Engr Emat Kois, called on the participants to harness the training for personal, societal and national benefits through job creation
Represented by the General Manager of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), Alhaji Abubakar Suleiman, the commissioner described waste as wealth while noting that the programme is apt and timely, as it is capable of addressing the rate of unemployment and contributing to fight against climate change globally.
“I am happy to see this initiative.. With the current price of diesel now, it is high time we have as many alternatives as possible” he said.
He emphasised on the need to come together to mitigate climate change effect through waste management and renewable energy exploration.
According to him, “the super powers are the major pollutants and not developing country like Nigeria, but then, we are talking about something that is affecting the world, therefore, everyone must take a part in proffering solution to the problem by converting waste products to wealth products”
In his remarks, the NEDC State Cordinator, Engineer Muhammed said the training project is running across all the 6 states of the North East and each of the state have not less than 500 participants.
He said, ” in Borno State for instance, the selection cut across the 27 local government area of the state, the key stakeholders were included in the selection process, examples like ministry of environment, agric, youth and sport, and others added value in terms of the names selection. It has taken them some months to come up with the names”
He noted that the participants are to be splitted in their area of choice among the six projects which Include renewable energy, waste management, water shed management, climate change and awareness, use of efficient stove, and fabrication of efficient stove and briquettes production
“The programme is in trippatite, one is that it will be self sustainable to the participants, two, it will create job, and the third is to ensure that youths key into the global aim of reducing global warming” he added.
He however noted that beneficiaries of the training will be supported with a start up stipend at the end of the programme , while they progressively build on the business
One of the participant, Mustapha Muhammed expressed appreciation to NEDC and the Borno State Government for the initiative, while noting that the program will be a way paver for him in his quest for financial independency.
NEDC, Borno Flag Off Training on Waste Management, Recycling
Troops recover pistol, arrest two suspects in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation OPEP have arrested two suspects in possession of a pistol during a stop-and-search operation in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on April 11 while troops of Sector 6 OPEP were conducting routine checks in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted with one pistol loaded with four rounds of 9mm ammunition, two mobile phones, a jackknife and the sum of N1,700.
The sources added that the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation to determine the source of the weapon and possible links to criminal networks.
Troops recover pistol, arrest two suspects in Plateau
Troops recover three kidnapped victims in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of CSI Battalion have recovered three kidnapped victims during a patrol operation in Garin Bagobiri, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 11:30 a.m. on April 12 as troops exploited the general area following an air strike on suspected terrorist hideouts on April 10.
According to the sources, the victims were recovered during the patrol and subsequently profiled by the troops.
They added that the rescued persons were handed over to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Futuk for further care and documentation.
The sources noted that ongoing operations in the area are aimed at consolidating gains from recent offensives and denying terrorists freedom of movement.
Troops recover three kidnapped victims in Bauchi
Troops restore calm after farmers-herders clash in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Enduring Peace have restored calm following a clash between farmers and herders in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:40 p.m. on April 12 at Rakum village, where violence broke out between the two groups.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 4 OPEP swiftly responded and brought the situation under control.
They added that five locals, two herders and a police personnel on duty in the village sustained injuries during the clash.
“The injured persons were evacuated for medical attention, while one suspect was apprehended with two cattle,” the sources said.
They noted that the suspect is currently in custody for further investigation.
Troops restore calm after farmers-herders clash in Plateau
Troops recover pistol, arrest two suspects in Plateau
Troops recover three kidnapped victims in Bauchi
Troops restore calm after farmers-herders clash in Plateau
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