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SDGs office, NYSC partner to train SDGs development facilitators
SDGs office, NYSC partner to train SDGs development facilitators
The Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to train trainers for SDGs development facilitators.
The training which is the second edition is a three -day event holding in Abuja is aimed at training corps members who will in turn train others for the effective implementation of the SDGs, especially at the grassroots.
The workshop is tagged Train-The-Trainer Workshop for Facilitators and Schedule Officers of the NYSC-SDGs Champions.
In her keynote address, the SSAP-SDG, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, said the implementation of the SDGs was centred on capacity building, technology, adequate financing, and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
According to her, trainings on youth engagement, particularly at the local communities cannot be overemphasized as the local government is pivotal to the achievement of the SDGs in Nigeria.
“It is the closest tier to the people and as such, the only tier of government that can feasibly understand, monitor and react to the millions of activities that will collectively add up to the achievement of the SDGs in Nigeria.
“Youth engagement at the grassroots has been identified as a critical success strategy to the effective implementation of the SDGs implementation.
“The youths can develop and focus on innovative community engagement mechanisms to ensure that citizens are actively participating in the SDGs through Programme design, implementation, evaluation and reporting among others.
“Essentially, we must train and equip our young Champions who are key partners in the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development,” Adefulire said.
She added that the NYSC-SDGs Champions must seize the opportunities provided to them and utilize them optimally by taking deliberate actions that translate to productive employment for their financial security and sustainable economic growth and development.
Brig.-Gen.Mohammed Fadah, Director-General, NYSC, pledged his support for the programme in line with policy thrust of the NYSC.
“Management under my administration would promote the NYSC-SDGs and other viable programmes that that will support the government and Non-governmental Organisations in addressing various challenges confronting the nation’s developmental efforts.
“In doing this we shall harness the talents of our corps members to galvanise the populace into becoming informed participants in the process of attaining inclusive and sustainable national development.
“In essence, our corps members shall be the vehicle which drives the process of bridging the information gap between policies and programmes implementation.,” Fadah said.
He, therefore, urged the corps members to take the training seriously to update their knowledge in development issues especially SDG projects.
He was represented by Director, CDS NYSC, Alhaji Abdulrazak Salawu,
In his remarks, Mr Ahmad Kawu, the Secretary of Programmes, (SOP) SDGs said it was commitment of the OSSAP to localise the SDGs in Nigeria, that brought about the training.
“The Training of the Trainer (ToT) is an imperative tool in strengthening capacities for SDGs implementation at the grassroots in Nigeria.
“COVID-19 Pandemic has affected all spheres of our lives. As we are gradually recovery from its socio-economic impact, there is no better time than now to strengthen multi-stakeholders’ engagement to enable us reclaim lost grounds and explore new ways of accelerating action on the SDGs.
“Specifically, this workshop is aimed at building the capacity of the NYSC Schedule Officers and SDGs Development Knowledge Facilitators to enable them to train and recruit the NYSC-SDGs Champions in driving the process of localising the SDGs.
“By translating them into concrete actions through advocacy and meaningful engagement in the 774 local government areas of the country catalyse development initiatives at the community level through stakeholders ‘buy-in, ownership and active participation in our local communities.
“Develop innovative and sustainable strategies in mobilizing partnerships and local financing for the SDGs among other objectives,” Kawu said.
Still speaking on the objectives of the training, Mrs Uforma Dick, Deputy Director, NYSC said the expectations of the workshop include to explore new ways of accelerating action on the 17 goals to increase effectiveness and efficiency of action.
“By targeting multiple SDGs for proper tracing of progress and reporting of the SDGs, as well as building synergies among State and NonState actors.
“To get updates on how to localise the SDGs using advocacy and awareness creation to secure the wellbeing of people, economies, societies and our planet.
”To understand implementation strategies for realization of the decade of action using Innovation and digital skills.
“Proffer practical solutions to challenges limiting the realization of the SDGs. Refresh the minds of the participants on the existing solutions and emerging issues.
“Build consensus and understanding among team leaders on the training packages and contents for uniformity,
develop realistic strategies for effective and sustained service delivery during orientation seminar.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme ‘NYSC-SDGs Champions’ was launched on Feb. 13, 2017 by the OSSAP-SDGs in collaboration with the NYSC as a continuation of the NYSC-MDGs project.
NAN also reports that 43 Development Knowledge Facilitators (DKFs); 37 NYSC Schedules Officers from the 36 States and the FCT; and selected Officers from the NYSC Directorate Headquarters and the Policy and Strategy Unit (PSU) of OSSA-SDGs are the resource persons for the training.
SDGs office, NYSC partner to train SDGs development facilitators
Zulum Signs Agreement Ceding General Hospital Hawul to Orthopedic Hospital
… Calls for More Federal Medical Centres in Borno
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged the Federal Government to establish additional medical centres in the state to tackle emerging health challenges resulting from over a decade of insurgency.
Governor Zulum made the appeal on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cede the General Hospital Azare to the National Orthopaedic Hospital in Abuja.
Zulum had last year during a visit by the Director Hospital Services of the Federal Ministry of Health announced the ceding of General hospital Azare for the establishment of the Orthopedic hospital and over 400 million naira for the rehabilitation of the facility.
Governor Zulum commended the Federal Government for establishing the orthopaedic hospital, noting that it would significantly improve healthcare access for residents.
Our people often travel to Kano for orthopaedic treatment, but with this hospital, they will now have access to affordable and specialised care,” he stated.
The Governor emphasised the need for more medical facilities in Borno, given the lingering effects of insurgency.
“I want to commend the federal government for the establishment of the hospital. Our people often travel to Kano for Orthopedic cases but with the establishment of this hospital, our people would now have access to affordable healthcare delivery, especially on orthopedic cases”, Zulum stated.
“We still have cases of insurgency ongoing in the state, however, the matter is critically being looked into. Due to the conflict, we are having many health challenges, so the need to establish more medical health centres in Borno State need not to be overemphasised,” he stressed.
Governor Zulum further revealed that Borno remains the only state in Nigeria without a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) and announced plans by his administration to construct a state-of-the-art hospital for eventual takeover by the Federal Government.
“Federal medical centres are vital to strengthening healthcare at the sub-national level, particularly in a state like Borno which is recovering from prolonged insecurity. If we can secure five more hospitals, I assure you that we will provide all necessary facilities for their immediate operation,” he pledged.
He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for facilitating the establishment of the National Orthopaedic Hospital in Azare.
In his remarks, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, described Governor Zulum as “Nigeria’s foremost health-friendly governor” in recognition of his transformative investments in the sector.
He announced that the federal government have created additional 12 new tertiary health institutions across the country in the last two years including national Orthopedic Hospital, Azare.
“I consider you as the foremost health friendly governor in the country. That was affirmed when you hosted the 65th National Council on Health where you announced the increment in Salary of medical doctors to match what the federal government is paying, in addition to other transformation you have embarked on in the health sector,” Salako remarked.
Governor Zulum was accompanied on the visit by the Commissioners for Health, Professor Baba Malam Gana; Finance, Alhaji Umar Lawan Dalorima; representative of the State Attorney General, Chief Adviser and Coordinator for Sustainable Development, Partnership and Humanitarian Support, Dr. Mairo Mandara, and the Chairman Borno State Social Investment Agency, Hon. Yuguda Saleh Vungas.
Zulum Signs Agreement Ceding General Hospital Hawul to Orthopedic Hospital
Troops Neutralise Two Bandits, Recover Weapon in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have neutralised two suspected bandits and recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle during a military operation in Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation took place on May 15 at about 10:00 p.m. in Nemaledu village, Gimbi District, Wase Local Government Area of the state.
The sources said the troops, acting on credible intelligence, laid an ambush at a known crossing point used by the bandits.
“During the operation, the troops made contact with the bandits and in the ensuing exchange of fire, neutralised two of them.
“One fabricated AK-47 rifle was recovered from the neutralised bandits,” said the source.
Troops Neutralise Two Bandits, Recover Weapon in Plateau
NAF Obliterates Terrorist Enclave, Kill scores of ISWAP in Timbuktu Triangle
By: Zagazola Makama
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has successfully conducted a precision air interdiction mission that neutralised scores of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and destroyed key logistics structures in the Timbuktu Triangle general area of Borno State.
Intelligence sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the airstrike took place on Thursday at approximately 1500 hours, targeting a known terrorist enclave in Chiraliya within the Timbuktu Triangle, a notorious ISWAP stronghold.
“Acting on credible intelligence and real-time surveillance, our platforms conducted a deliberate and highly coordinated air interdiction at the Chiraliya terrorists’ hideout,”the sources said.
“We achieved direct hits on multiple targets, including makeshift shelters, logistics stores, and enemy movement corridors.” he said.
The source explained that the Battle damage assessment revealed the effective neutralisation of several terrorist fighters and the destruction of critical infrastructure supporting their operations.
Survivors are observed abandoning positions and blending into the forest, indicating heavy losses and a successful disruption of their operational momentum,” he noted.
“The ISR footage clearly showed secondary explosions, indicating the presence of arms and fuel depots, while fleeing terrorists were tracked and eliminated through follow-on engagements,” the sources added.
The operation, part of sustained offensive air campaigns under OPHK, was aimed at disrupting ISWAP’s capacity to regroup and launch attacks on troops and civilian communities in the region.
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