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Romania Donates Educational Tools to Nigerian Army School
Romania Donates Educational Tools to Nigerian Army School
By: Michael Mike
The Romanian government as part of efforts to deepen relations with the Nigeria, has presented dozens of laptops and printers to the army day secondary school, Mambila barracks Maitama.
This intervention in aimed at supporting the education effort of the Nigerian government to families of those in the armed forces.
The Romanian ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Florin Talipam and the Honorary Consul to Nigeria, Mr. Emeka Obianozie presented the ROAID, Agenția de Cooperare Internațională Pentru Dezvoltare (Romania’s International Development Cooperation Agency) donation on behalf of the Romanian government in Abuja.
The Romanian ambassador to Nigeria, Florin Talipam in his speech said that the ROAID donation was part of the Romanian government’s effort to support countries that need some intervention in selected areas of human endeavor and the presentation of laptops and printers to the army day secondary school supports and justifies the vision of the government.
Obianozie, the Honorary Consul to Nigeria during the presentation to the Army Day Secondary School Mambila Barracks said the school was selected in the Federal Capital Territory, primarily to honour, and appreciate the sacrifices of the members of the Nigerian Armed Forces in the defense of the nation.
He added that: “The idea is to ensure that the school where the children of these officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces who put their life on the line for the nation are equipped with the necessary ICT facilities to enable them compete in a fast-developing digital world.”
The principal of the school, Hajia Sadat Yahaya noted that it is a dream come true for the students and staff as the presentation of laptops and printers will significantly enhance the schools’ educational resources, and students ICT exposure.
She expressed, in her address, appreciation of the gesture of goodwill by the Romanian government and announced that the Army Day Secondary’s Computer Room will be renamed “the Romanian ICT lab” with the school ready to welcome Romanian arts and other materials which will be equally displayed in the lab.
The principal added that government alone cannot shoulder everything in education and what the Romanian government has done for the school showed it is a believer in the education of the Nigerian child and that it effort geared towards supporting the Nigerian government and the future of the young school children could not but be commended.
One of the highlights of the event is a dramatic presentation of Gbagyi and Igbo traditional dances by the students in their beautiful cultural attires.
Romania Donates Educational Tools to Nigerian Army School
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has trained 34 Community Protection Rights Advocates to protect and promote human rights in Gombe state.
Dr Joseph Wanshe, the State Coordinator of the Commission, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Monday.
Wanshe said that the training was imperative toward achieving the mandate of the commission in the state.
According to him, the trained advocates, who are mostly in rural areas, will penetrate distant and rural communities where human rights violations are rampant.
He said that the training has started yielding the expected results as there have been increased number of reported cases of human rights violations from rural communities across the state.
He said that the advocates have been deployed to the 11 local government areas of the state.
“We are witnessing an upsurge in human rights reporting coming to the office.
“ The numbers are increasing as regards civil and political rights followed by cases of women and children, domestic violence, economic, social and cultural rights.
“ There are many factors involved in the upsurge as the NHRC within the last one month has stepped up sensitisations and stakeholders’ engagements.
“ We have trained Community Protection Rights advocates, who have been working and as a result, awareness has increased and number of complaints received have spiked,” he said.
Wanshe said that the trained advocates have been affiliated to NHRC at the local government levels toward ensuring wider coverage of the state in terms of human rights protection.
He assured residents on the commission’s effort at ensuring that it achieved effectively its mandate of protection and promotion of human rights.
Wanshe commended the people of Gombe State for their improved confidence in NHRC which has resulted in improved reportage of human rights violations
He further urged communities to support the advocates in their domains in the overall interest of human rights protection.
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminals conveying materials believed to be for the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
By: Zagazola Makama
Security sources said the suspects, comprising 10 males and one female, were arrested at about 12:59 a.m. on April 27 by troops of 176 Guards Battalion deployed at Kuchiyako.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted in a vehicle along the Kuchiyako–Tipper Garage road, allegedly loaded with IED-making materials.
According to preliminary investigation, the suspects claimed they were en route to mining sites around Kabbin Mangoro in Kuje Area Council to collect mineral resources.
Items recovered from them include explosive charges and three-and-a-half bags of unidentified mineral substances, among other sundry materials.
The suspects are currently in military custody, while investigations are ongoing to ascertain their intent and possible links to criminal or terrorist activities.
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Godel community of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:08 p.m. on April 27 when troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda responded to credible intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the attackers upon arrival, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
According to the sources, the troops forced the terrorists to withdraw from the area following the encounter.
However, during the attack, the assailants reportedly rustled an unspecified number of cattle belonging to residents of the community.
Three civilians were also said to have sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated for medical attention.
The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attacks and recover the rustled livestock.
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
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