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Stakeholders in Environment Meet to Strategizing on Enhancing Nigeria’s Carbon Market Transition

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Stakeholders in Environment Meet to Strategizing on Enhancing Nigeria’s Carbon Market Transition

By: Michael Mike

Stakeholders in the nation’s environment sector have met in Abuja to designed strategies aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s transition into a thriving carbon market.

A workshop tagged 3-Day Stakeholders Engagement on Nigeria’s Carbon Market Policy and Manual of Procedure is being organized by National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK)government and others.

Some State Environment Commissioners who spoke at the workshop on Wednesday to journalists, welcomed the ongoing Carbon Market Activation Workshop in Abuja, saying it will help them harmonise all activities in terms of carbon financing and credits.

The Niger State Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Yakubu Kolo said the training has given him enlightenment and in-depth knowledge about Article 6 and how Nigerians can key into it.

He said: “It is expected that we will be able to harmonise all our activities in terms of carbon financing, carbon credits and then ensuring that we look into all those areas to get alternative sources of funding instead of depending on the normal revenue allocation from the federal government.

“The state is looking inward to see how we can leverage on this carbon financing through the creation of green bonds. And then the State Governor, His Excellency Mohammed Umar Bago also directed we should try to raise seedlings that we will be able to produce more seedlings that we can use to regenerate our forests within the states. And by doing this, we are sure that this issue of Article 6 will be able to move on and get our resources involved in the issue of voluntary market.

“Because right now from what we have been told today, Article 6.2 and then the voluntary carbon market is where the Nigerian government is trying to start its green initiative in refinancing our carbon market.

On his part, the Jigawa State Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change and Chairman of the Commissioners Forum, Dr. Nura Ibrahim Kazaure said the training will enhance solar projects, afforestation projects, alternative cooking techniques using cookstove and a lot of things being executed in the states.

Kazaure said we really thank the NCCCS for organising such an event. And most importantly, calling on commissioners to come around.

He said: “We are going to leverage on this three-day workshop to take home and start developing apparatus and a lot of methodologies.”

In his comments, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba expressed optimism that the training will simplifyto the sub-nationals ways to access the carbon market globally.

Earlier, the Director-General, NCCCS, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe welcomed participants to the training, saying the Federal government is very keen to strengthen the federal – states relationship in building a virile carbon market.

She noted that the training is designed to catalyse Nigeria’s transition into a thriving carbon market.

She revealed that the workshop aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development, carbon emission reduction, and the attraction of global investments, adding that the workshop seeks to sensitise stakeholders to new policies, regulations, and procedural frameworks; Provide high-level training on carbon market operations and dynamics; Gather stakeholder feedback to refine strategic documents; define the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders; and Build capacity of National Designated Authorities (NDAs) for effective oversight and implementation.

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Zulum announces N1 Billion support to UMTH for Kidney Transplant

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Zulum announces N1 Billion support to UMTH for Kidney Transplant

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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a N1 billion financial support package for the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) to facilitate kidney transplants for underprivileged patients from the state.

Demonstrating immediate commitment, Governor Zulum authorised an initial deposit of N250 million to cover transplants for 50 indigent patients.

The governor made the announcement during the 110th General Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, alongside the commissioning of the epoch-making projects at UMTH.

He confirmed that the remaining N750 million would be disbursed in three instalments.

“I am pleased to announce that Borno State government will deposit the sum of N250 million to support kidney transplant of 50 patients. I am ready to contribute N1 billion as government’s contribution towards supporting the less privileged indigenes of the State ,” Zulum stated.
“The Borno State government therefore pledges to support this initiative and is ready to provide all the partnership required to sustain the provision of kidney transplant to less privileged patients at UMTH. This is only the beginning—I promise to do even more,” he added.

Governor Zulum commended UMTH for its strides in specialised healthcare, particularly its recent successful kidney transplants.

“I was told both the patients and donors are doing very well. Indeed this is a landmark achievement and a great relieve to patients most importantly to those who cannot afford the cost of transplant,” he remarked.

Speaking on the State Emergency Medical and Ambulance Services (SEMAS), the governor confirmed that ten new fully equipped ambulances would be deployed across health facilities by the week’s end. This, he stressed, would bolster the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative.

“As a Government, we pledge our full support for the sustenance and scale-up of the Maternal and Newborns Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative programme. We view it not as a standalone initiative, but as a critical complement to our broader health reform agenda,”.

“We are committed to ensuring that Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative succeeds in providing comprehensive antenatal care, emergency obstetric services, skilled birth attendance, postnatal follow-up and routine immunisation to protect our children from preventable diseases,” he stressed.

Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, lauded Governor Zulum for fostering collaboration between state and federal governments to deliver equitable, affordable healthcare.

“Governor Zulum exemplifies teamwork by working closely with the federal government to enhance healthcare quality and accessibility in Borno,” Pate said.

Chief Medical Director, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo acknowledged the state’s N500 million intervention following the 2024 floods, had helped to restore critical services, including the renovation of Trauma and Kidney Centres, procurement of medical consumables and the reactivation of oxygen plant.

The event was attended by dignitaries including Minister of Health and Social Services Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, National Assembly members, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe (GCON), the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, former deputy governor, Hon. Usman Mamman Ndurkwa and over 70 Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors.

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Troops neutralise three terrorists in ambush operations in Borno

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Troops neutralise three terrorists in ambush operations in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised three terrorists and intercepted logistics supplies during coordinated ambush operations in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama on Tuesday that the operations were conducted by under Operation Desert Sanity IV.

The sources said that the first ambush occurred late on July 28 at Kawuri general area, where troops lying in wait intercepted terrorists transporting logistics. On sighting the ambush team, a firefight ensued, resulting in the neutralisation of two terrorists, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds.

Items recovered included packs of salt, Maggi seasoning, detergents, wrappers, brassieres, hijabs, shoes, a solar panel, torchlight batteries, and packs of SIM cards.

The troops returned safely to base early on July 29.

In a separate incident around midnight on the same day, troops on patrol observed suspicious movement ahead of their location in Konduga.

An alert was sent to an ambush team already in position, which swiftly engaged the terrorists at a different axis of the local government area. One terrorist was neutralised, while others fled.

The troops recovered items from both operations and returned to base without casualties.

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Troops neutralise two terrorists in Borno, recover weapons

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Troops neutralise two terrorists in Borno, recover weapons

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two ISWAP terrorists during a fighting patrol in Aligambari village, near Gajiram in Borno State.

A reliable source told Zagazola Makama on Tuesday that the troops, acting on credible intelligence, launched a swift operation in the area at about 1:00 p.m. on Monday.

According to the source, the troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, killing two of them in the process.

He said that the soldiers also recovered one AK-47 rifle, one PKT machine gun and two magazines from the scene.

“The troops are currently dominating the area of responsibility with aggressive patrols to deny the terrorists any freedom of movement.

“All captured items are in the custody of the troops, and further instructions are being awaited from higher headquarters,” the source added.

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