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NHRC Condemns Killing of 16 soldiers
NHRC Condemns Killing of 16 soldiers
By: Michael Mike
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in strong terms the killing of 16 soldiers (officers and men) and some civilians on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
The killings were allegedly carried out by youths from Okuama community in Ugheli South local government area of Delta State while soldiers were on a peace mission to the community.
The Commission, in a statement on Monday, rejected the practice whereby aggrieved individuals and groups take laws into their hands attacking and killing law enforcement agents, insisting that such behaviors occasion human rights violations and distrust.
It said: “To this extent, it specifically amounts to violations of the right to life and dignity of human person as guaranteed under Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), Article 4 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), and other international instruments to which Nigeria is a signatory. Furthermore, everyone is entitled to life and security of their person under section 33 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended).”
NHRC said: “These senseless killings of security agents which has been going on in several parts of the country are not acceptable. Citizens must engage and collaborate with the Law Enforcement Agents (LEAs), by providing them with the necessary information that will assist them in fishing out those behind these heinous and dastardly acts and ensure that they are prosecuted and punished in accordance with the law.”
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu in the signed statement, urged authorities to put necessary mechanisms in place to arrest everyone allegedly involved in the gruesome murders. This is aimed to bring all perpetrators to to justice and prevent further occurrence in the future.
He said: “We are keenly monitoring the situation and official investigation in this case to ensure that those who are behind this inhumane and wicked act are quickly arrested, prosecuted and punished in accordance with the relevant international, regional and municipal laws.”
The Commission urged everyone, including the affected community and the Nigerian Armed Forces to sheath their sword and refrain from any form of reprisals while awaiting for the outcome of the investigation. This is to avoid further escalation of the crises that could worsen tension and human rights violations.
The Commission expresses condolence to the Chief of Defense Staff, Chief of Army Staff, the Nigerian military, and the families of the slain soldiers and urges everyone to remain calm and trust that justice will be served accordingly.
NHRC Condemns Killing of 16 soldiers
Governor Buni inspects the ongoing construction of township roads in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, yesterday inspected some ongoing township roads and a health facility project at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu.
The governor, who was on an unscheduled visit to the projects, said he was there to see the quality and pace of work on the projects.
He said the road projects were initiated to improve the transportation of goods and services for the socio-economic development of the communities.
Governor Mai Mala Buni explained that good roads are for the success of the post-insurgency agenda, while drainages would save houses from the annual floods.
The governor, who expressed satisfaction with the quality and speed of work, charged the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umaru Duddaye, to ensure that there is value for money in all the ongoing projects.
Similarly, the governor called on the contractors to execute the projects in accordance with the specifications and other contractual agreements.
The Commissioner for Works assured the governor that his ministry was under close supervision of all the projects to ensure that all specifications were adhered to by the contractors.
He said the government is currently executing additional seven kilometers of road projects and fourteen kilometers of concrete drainage in the commissioners quarters and Nasarawa areas of Damaturu mentropolis.
He commended the efforts of Governor Buni to save the inhabitants of the benefiting communities from the menace of the annual floods.
At the College of Medical Sciences of the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital Damaturu, the governor inspected the progress of work on the project.
He assured that the government would ensure the timely completion of the projects and put them to use for the benefit of the people.
Governor Buni inspects the ongoing construction of township roads in Yobe
Senator Lawan condoles the loss of late Gadaka in Damaturu
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Gadaka in Damaturu yesterday, May 6, 2024.
The late Ibrahim Ali Gadaka was a former Commissioner of Education in Yobe State.
The President of the 9th Senate also visited the family of the late Engr. Abba Jakusko, who was a retired director in the works department of the Yobe state ministry of works, to condole with them on his passing.
Thereafter, Senator Ahmed Lawan proceeded to visit Alhaji Muhammad Mairami, the deputy director of protocol to the Yobe State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, over the death of his son. Ahmad Muhammed Mairami. His son passed away recently at the age of 16.
May Almighty Allah grant the souls of all the deceased eternal rest in Aljannatur, Fidaus. Ameen.
Senator Lawan condoles the loss of late Gadaka in Damaturu
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Women Empowerment in Agriculture Takes Center Stage as Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Launches South-South Agricultural Program
Women Empowerment in Agriculture Takes Center Stage as Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Launches South-South Agricultural Program
The agricultural support program of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) was launched today in Uyo with a special focus on women empowerment in agriculture.
As part of this program, one hundred women from the South-South geopolitical zone received financial support of five hundred thousand naira each.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who was represented by Mrs. Hajiya Nana Shettima, the wife of the Vice President, emphasized the importance of government and non-governmental organizations supporting local farmers for sustainable development. She expressed confidence that this initiative will not only transform the lives of the beneficiaries but also contribute to food sufficiency in the region.
Governor Umo Bassey Eno of Akwa Ibom expressed his appreciation for the commitment of the Renewed Hope Initiative and praised Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her efforts to unite and involve the wives of all Governors in the 36 states of Nigeria, irrespective of their political affiliations.
During the event, Pastor Patience Eno, the wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom, welcomed the First Lady and her entourage, assuring them of their support in the progress of RHI programs aimed at empowering women.
Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri, the wife of the Governor of Bayelsa State and the Zonal Chairman of the South-South, also expressed her support for the initiative enumerating the success story of RHI in the lives of many women and special groups accross the country
The highlight of the occasion was the formal presentation of cheques to the wives of the Governors in the South-South region, as well as RHI monetary support to one hundred persons with special needs
Women Empowerment in Agriculture Takes Center Stage as Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Launches South-South Agricultural Program
Governor Buni inspects the ongoing construction of township roads in Yobe
Senator Lawan condoles the loss of late Gadaka in Damaturu
Women Empowerment in Agriculture Takes Center Stage as Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Launches South-South Agricultural Program
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