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Nigeria Deploys 15 Academicians to Uganda
Nigeria Deploys 15 Academicians to Uganda
By: Michael Mike
Fifteen academicians from various fields of endeavour are to depart the country to different Universities in Uganda under the
Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) scheme.
The academicians are to leave the shores of Nigeria tomorrow.
Speaking at a ceremony organized to offer pre-departure orientation to the Volunteers selected from among tertiary institutions across the country, Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps,Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, commended the Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its continued commitment and support to the provision of technical manpower to countries of Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific regions.
The former lawmaker, who was represented at the occasion by Amb. Zakari Usman, Director of Programmes at the Agency, also said the Federal Government ‘s efforts were aimed at ensuring that development among the ACP nations was evenly spread and called on the Volunteers to count themselves lucky for having been selected out of the thousands of applications the Agency had received when it called for same late last year.
Buba challenged the Volunteers to see their recruitment to serve in the TAC Scheme as a humanitarian effort geared towards making humanity better and more prepared to face the daily challenges of life,including those posed by his environment. He said the Scheme was a national call for actions that promote national interest and admonished the Volunteers to be wary of any actions or activities that may compromise the spirit and intent of the Scheme.
Earlier, while thanking the Federal Government for the opportunity to represent the country in their new capacity, a Professor of Plant Pathology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and Team Lead of the latest batch of Volunteers, Clement Gboyega Afolabi, who spoke for the group, expressed delight at the processes through which they had gone to arrive at the day’s event and promised not to let Nigeria down in their host country.
Afolabi also expressed joy at the transparent nature of the processes involved in the exercise and thanked the Management and officials of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps for their professionalism and commitment to the mandate of the Corps.
Other Volunteers, who fielded questions with journalists, including Dr.Usman Bature Isyaku of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,Bauchi, and Dr. Peter Chika Uzomba of the Department of Economics, Federal University, Lokoja, applauded the TAC Scheme, while noting that the Scheme was in tandem with the three cardinal objectives of their responsibilities as academics, which Uzomba described as: Teaching, Research and Community Service.
Among those present at the event were the Resource Person in the day’s event and former Director of Programmes at the Agency, Amb. Mohammed Shehu Kangiwa; Mr.Lawandy Bala, Special Assistant on Protocol Matters to the TAC DG as well as Mr James Dung Pam, a Senior Counselor at the Corps, among many other officials and members of staff of the Agency.
Nigeria Deploys 15 Academicians to Uganda
KARAN Appeals for Support for the ministry of Livestock Development
By: Michael Mike
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently support the Ministry of Livestock Development in getting its office ready.
The association decried that nearly eight months after the establishment of this crucial ministry, the renovation of the permanent office allocated to it for its operations is yet to be started, noting that this delay has impeded the
implementation of essential policies and programmes aimed at promoting the livestock sector and its value chains across Nigeria.
KACRAN, in a statement on Saturday, signed by its National President, Hon. Khalil Bello said: “When the Ministry was established on July 9, 2024, we, Nigeria’s pastoralists, viewed it as a long-awaited answer to our prayers and a significant step towards addressing over 50 years of
neglect in the livestock sector.
“However, the lack of progress since then has been disheartening, preventing the Ministry from fulfilling its critical role in ensuring food security and contributing to
the national economy.
“Currently, the Ministry functions more as a Directorate of Animal Husbandry Services, lacking the resources and infrastructure necessary for it to operate independently and effectively.
“Despite the critical nature of its mission, the allocated office space/building remains unrenovated and a timeline for starting the renovation or completion has not been provided. This situation severely hampers the ability of the Honorable Minister, Permanent Secretary, Directors and staff to coordinate effectively and execute
their responsibilities.
“Moreover, the financial resources allocated to the Ministry for the 2025 fiscal year are
insufficient for the Ministry to achieve its objectives.
“KACRAN is deeply concerned that without immediate attention to these challenges, the foundational goals of the Ministry will remain unattainable. As the political landscape evolves, it is vital that the focus remains on policy timely implementation rather than allowing the future of this very important Ministry to be muddling through uncertainties.
“We urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize the renovation and operation of the Ministry’s office so that the Honourable Minister and staff can effectively promote and develop the livestock sector.
Additionally, we implore the President to invest significantly in the livestock
sector, for enabling the Ministry to actively engage in ensuring food security, enhancing the nation’s GDP, and reducing heavy reliance on imported milk and food products, which costs Nigeria billions of
dollars annually.
“Finally, KACRAN expresses gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing Professor Muhammadu Attahiru Jega as an Advisor on Presidential Livestock Reform Programmes. We hope that under his
guidance, the Ministry can achieve its goals and bring tangible benefits to Nigeria’s pastoralists and the wider population.”
KARAN Appeals for Support for the ministry of Livestock Development
Armed Robbers Kill Watchman, Injure Another in Katsina School Attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed robbers attacked Government Secondary School Yashe in Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing one night watchman and injuring another before escaping with a solar inverter.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 5:00 a.m. when the hoodlums stormed the school and assaulted the security guards with machetes.
One of the watchmen, Abdullahi Sanusi, 50, died on the spot, while his colleague, Aliyu Ahmed, 65, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Kankia General Hospital for treatment.
Armed Robbers Kill Watchman, Injure Another in Katsina School Attack
Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Kaduna have rescued a former Executive Chairman of Kaura Local Government Area, Seimon Matthias, from a kidnap attempt at his Kagoro residence.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on February 14 at about 11:00 p.m. when an unspecified number of kidnappers stormed Matthias’ residence, shooting sporadically in an attempt to abduct him.
However, the sound of gunfire attracted the attention of police officers and other security operatives stationed nearby, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
The assailants, overwhelmed by superior firepower, abandoned their victim and fled to the mountains.
Police said the victim was rescued unhurt, and a joint operation involving the Army and Kaduna Vigilante Service (KadVS) was ongoing to flush out the criminals from the surrounding bush areas.
Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home
KARAN Appeals for Support for the ministry of Livestock Development
Armed Robbers Kill Watchman, Injure Another in Katsina School Attack
Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home
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