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State Governments Advised to Establish Agencies to Combat Menace of Erosion
State Governments Advised to Establish Agencies to Combat Menace of Erosion
By: Michael Mike
State governments have been advised to establish Erosion Management Agency in their domain to tackle the menace of erosion.
Speaking at the Valedictory Dinner and Award Night for the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), the National Coordinator of the Project jointly sponsored by the World Bank and the Federal Government in collaboration with 23 State Governments, Dr. Salisu Dahiru said it is time for the states to take their destiny in their hands as the World Bank assisted project is winding up after about 10 years.
Dahiru while revealing that eight of the twenty-three benefiting states have risen up to the challenge of the international monetary organisation exiting from the project, said for the other states not to lose track and from the gains of the project, they should quickly bring together the technical assistance in the form of manpower trained and infrastructure benefited from the project to establish an Erosion Management Agency that would tackle the menace of erosion.
He said: “Out of 23 participating states, 8 states of Enugu, Anambra, Katsina, Kogi, Sokoto, Delta, Edo, Kano, have established Erosion Management Agencies, it is time for others to join the train.”
He added that: “As part of sustainable measures, 8 agencies for Erosion and Watershed Management established to guide and implement future activities on erosion control stormwater management, other states are gearing towards fully establishing respective agencies.”
Dahiru, while stating that NEWMAP has achieved a lot since 2013 when it was established in the country, said at present a Harmonized Guideline for Road Design, Construction and Maintenance has been developed to provide standard practices for road and drainage designs, construction and maintenance.
He disclosed that the guideline was developed in close synergy with the Ministry of Works and identifies causes of soil erosion linked to road construction in the country.
Also speaking at the event, which brought together serving and retired staff of NEWMAP, the Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi said “way back in 2012, the Federal Ministry of Environment had in partnership with the World Bank designed the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project, with the aim of reducing vulnerability to gully erosion and other forms of land degradation in targeted watersheds, focussing on reversing and preventing further land degradation, and at the same time enhancing the livelihoods of beneficiary communities.”
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He said: “From the exhibitions put up by the various states. I am convinced that the Project has received tremendous achievements in terms of the noble objectives for which the Project was established.”
The Minister who was represented by a Special Assistant, Abdulhadi Abdullahi: “I must reiterate here that the achievements of NEWMAP are in line with the goals of President Buhari Administrations Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) and the Next Level vision on sustainable development.
“Further evidences of NEWMAP achievements are dotted all over the 23 states, covering various areas such as gully rehabilitation, restoration of degraded lands, urban stormwater management, climate change adaptation and resilience, water harvesting, climate smart Agriculture; Innovative Technologies/GIS; re-forestation, biodiversity conservation, support to community health care services, job creation, sustainable livelihood initiatives, etc, etc.”
He added: “The impact of NEWMAP has been felt all over the country, including in states that are not participating in the Project, such as Jigawa. NEWMAP has completed 56 gully erosion sites; reclaimed over 23,000 ha of degraded land, number of households that directly benefited from the Project stands at over 25,000, while over 185,000 persons have received Project Advisory training.”
State Governments Advised to Establish Agencies to Combat Menace of Erosion
Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), on Wednesday said that the Federal Government’s programmes and policies under President Bola Tinubu-led administration were improving the welfare of Nigerians.
Mrs Adaline Patari, the State Director of NOA, Gombe State office, stated this shortly after a road show to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary in Gombe.
Patari said that programmes and policies of Tinubu-led administration had supported many Nigerians from the student’s loan to conditional cash transfer to support to small businesses amongst others.
She stated that the initiatives by the present administration had restored hope and put the country amongst serious countries pursuing better reforms to improve their economy while revamping infrastructure.
According to her, many undergraduates benefitting from the student’s loan scheme which has removed all financial hindrances impeding access to tertiary education now feel a sense of belonging.
She said that the programmes and policies of the Federal Government have benefitted many households and improved their welfare in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
“The reforms of the Federal Government are working and many persons are proud to be Nigerians and more persons are now trying to do the right things as Nigerians.
“People are beginning to see themselves as proud Nigerians and that confidence of being a Nigerian is being restored.
“Today, many Nigerians are benefitting from the programmes of the current administration, this means that the country is now working for them,” she said.
While acknowledging that there were still challenges that needed to be addressed, Patari said, at 65, we have made tremendous progress especially working together in peace and unity.
She urged Nigerians to continue to support Tinubu administration’s programmes towards building a better country that works for all Nigerians.
The state director said that with the necessary reforms being carried out and already yielding results in the economic, agriculture, security and other sectors, more Nigerians would be prouder to be Nigerians in the future.
“Today, the country is progressing and we are united; we are now prouder to be Nigerians and I can tell you that the labour of our heroes past, indeed is never in vain,” she added.
Commending the contributions of youths to national development, Patari urged them to have a positive mind-set towards Nigeria and to always express optimism of a better Nigeria for everyone.
Patari also lauded the renewed strength with which NOA under the Director General of the agency, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu was being driven.
She said that government’s policies and programmes were getting more supports from Nigerians because of the constant engagements of Nigerians by the NOA nationwide.
The event also featured sensitisation of residents on Federal Government’s policies, programmes and the need for the people to support the current administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda
Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA
Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue
By: Michael Mike
Senior Government officials of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have today met in Abuja to assess the vibrant economic partnership between the two parties and chart a way forward.
The inaugural Nigeria-EU Senior Officials Trade and investment Dialogue (TID) was anchored by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, and Director of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE), Ms Dora Correia,
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot,, welcomed the launch of the Dialogue, which they said underscored the growing importance attached to trade and investment in the EU-Nigeria partnership.
This Senior Officials’ meeting marks an important step in strengthening the trade and investment partnership between the EU and Nigeria, and provided opportunity for the officials to exchange views on areas of mutual interest; address potential challenges and explore opportunities for further collaboration.
Discussions focused on a range of issues, including trade and investment policy, cooperation on market access barriers and requirements, preferential trade and investment arrangements, investment, collaboration within the World Trade Organization (WTO), regulatory measures that could impact trade and investment, and the identification of trade and investment-related development cooperation areas.
Both sides expressed their interest to continue the Dialogue, with the second TID billed to take place in Brussels, Belgium, in 2026, on a date to be jointly decided.
Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue
FG Declares Wednesday, Oct. 1 Public Holiday to Marks 65th Independence Anniversary
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion.
Tunji-Ojo, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, enjoined citizens to continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.
He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.
The Minister expressed confidence that, with the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development.
He wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.
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