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THE SABBOTAGE THEORY IN NIGERIA’S CRISIS: The VP As ….
THE SABBOTAGE THEORY IN NIGERIA’S CRISIS: The VP As ….
By: Inuwa Bwala
This piece is a preamble to the main piece. It will not attempt to address the main question, rsth3r it will touch on how the media is becoming a tool for championing the agenda of the aggressors against Government.
When the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, alleged sabotage by smugglers and some unpatriotic Nigerians in the food crisis bevelling Nigeria, some people tried to puncture his argument, but none could deny the fact that, there are indeed people trying to undermine Government efforts.
Most people who discussed the matter stopped at calling on the government to reveal the identities of the culprits.
For the Vice President to give graphic details of the routes being used to smuggle food out of the country, relying on figures, tells more about the information available to him.
Shettima might not have mentioned names, given the audience and the occasion, but it was not lost on most people, that he knew more than he mentioned.
And when the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, alleged that some of the protests that rocked some cities across Nigeria were actually sponsored, some people cried blue murder, accusing him of being insensitive to the plights of Nigerians.
A more curious look at trends in the unfolding national malady makes the conclusion reached by both the Vice President and the Senate President, as not unfounded after all.
I know as a matter of fact, that, both the Vice President and the Senate President have superior intelligence at their disposals, and trying to decontruct their arguments, may tend to take away the minds of Nigerians from the real issues.
Already, a narrative has been started to the effect that the government is responsible for all the problems, and the media is being effectively deployed to orchestrate it.
The setting does not seem to allow anybody to hold a contrary view, different from what is trending.
Watching the Arise TV breakfast programme on Wednessday morning, anchored by my respected professional colleague Ruben Abati: my position was further strengthened to the effect that, the media has become an attractive tool in the hands of politucal hirelings, in undoing Government.
This is how the chorus interventions by Rufai Oseni: who tries to force his opinions down the throats of his guests and viewers alike, rubbished that days edition.
I do not know his professional background, but I dare say, that, Rufai Oseni’s approach is a negation of what we were taught in elementary journalism: not to force our opinions on others.
To pretend not to know, that, there is suffering in the land may sound uncharitable, but to deny that Nigeria is deliberately being sabotaged is to gloat over the facts.
Rufai Oseni wallows in the unmerited advantage of access to the airwaves and talks to colleagues in the studio, guests on television, and viewers, as if he is the only authority on every subject matter.
There is an old saying amongst the Ibos of Nigeria, that, when the owl toos at night, and a child dies by the morning, it is assumed that the owl is responsible for the child’s death.
It is an open secret, that, certain sections of the country, particulally the north west, have not been too comfortable with the policies and programmes of the Tinubu Government, long before some of the problems in the country started unfolding.
I feel some
remarks credited to notable elders, especially from the region, which had threatening tones to the government, symbolises the owl’s cry, and the attendant eruptions are the child’s death.
Again, I particularly noticed a common trend around the protests that took place in Abuja, Kano,Minna, Oshogbo, and Ibadan to the effect that none of them was spontaneous, rather rather, they seem pre-arranged.
While one may not necessarily say they were sponsored, it was obvious that they were instigated, to further portray the Government as unpopular and losing legitimacy.
Given the perception in certain quaters, and our own perception in the North Eastern part, the Presudency should barrow its manhunt for sabnotage from the region that has demonstrated discomfort with her policies.
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UNHCR Boosts IDP Empowerment with Donation of Soap-Making Machines and Office Furniture to Borno State Ministry of Education
UNHCR Boosts IDP Empowerment with Donation of Soap-Making Machines and Office Furniture to Borno State Ministry of Education
By: Our Reporter
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has donated soap-making machines and office furniture to the Borno State Government as part of its efforts to empower Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) through vocational training and livelihood support.
The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, received the items during an official handover ceremony at the UNHCR Sub-Office in Maiduguri.
The donation, which includes two sets of soap-making machines equipped with mixers, crushers, driers, extruders, and tables, as well as 30 chairs and office furniture to replace items damaged by recent floods, reflects UNHCR’s commitment to supporting sustainable development in crisis-affected areas.
Speaking during the event, the Head of the UNHCR Sub-Office in Maiduguri, Nicholas Kaburaburyo, emphasized the organization’s dedication to strengthening partnerships with the government and the Ministry of Education. He highlighted UNHCR’s role in facilitating the repatriation, resettlement, and livelihood reintegration of returnees, particularly through vocational training programs.
Engr. Wakilbe commended UNHCR for its unwavering support, noting that the donation aligns with the state government’s resettlement and empowerment initiatives. He revealed that nine Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centers in Borno are actively training IDPs, with the vision of transforming the state into a hub for skilled artisans.
The Commissioner also directed the Director of Science and Technology to commence training for master trainers at the Borno State Vocational Enterprise Institute (BOSVEI) in Muna, with the goal of launching the IDP training program by January 2025.
Zakaria Ahmed, Coordinator of BOSVEI Muna, and Ali Musa, Director of Administration and Supplies in the Ministry of Education, expressed their gratitude to UNHCR. They acknowledged that the donation would significantly enhance vocational training opportunities for IDPs and improve working conditions within the ministry.
This initiative underscores UNHCR’s commitment to providing humanitarian assistance and fostering sustainable development in Borno State. Through such efforts, the organization continues to make a tangible difference in the lives of those most affected by conflict and disaster.
UNHCR Boosts IDP Empowerment with Donation of Soap-Making Machines and Office Furniture to Borno State Ministry of Education
CP Plateau engage stakeholders in Bokkos council area to address recent threats to the peace
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Adesina, recently visited Bokkos council Area to engage with stakeholders, discuss peace building strategies and find possible ways to eliminate all threats to peace and security in the area.
The meeting which was attended by council Chairman, Amalau Samuel and his Management Team, as well as Community/Religious Leaders, Youth/Women Leaders, and Security Help Groups arrived at silent resolutions for the peace to remain intact during the yuletide period.
A statement from the police spokesman Alfred Alabo stated that during the meeting, discussions focused on salient issues such as the incessant attacks, farmer/herder clashes, and cattle/animal rustling in the council area.
The release noted that the stakeholders expressed their concerns over the rising levels of insecurity within the area even as they pleaded with the Commissioner of Police to help them ensure peace and calmness within the area.
The stake holders also pledged their support and cooperation to the Police in their efforts to enhance security and ensure the safety of residents in Bokkos area.
“They also agreed to work together through intelligence sharing, to identify and address the root causes of the security challenges facing some communities in the LGA.
“CP Adesina assured the stakeholders of his Command’s commitment to addressing the security challenges in Bokkos council area emphasizing the need for collaboration and information sharing between the Police and the community, to effectively combat crime and maintain peace in the area.
“He further assured them that efforts are being made to deploy additional manpower and logistics to major flashpoints within the area, to forestall any future threats.
“Chairman, Amalau Samuel while responding thanked the CP for his unflinching commitment towards attending to their needs and ensuring that Bokkos council area is peaceful and safe for all to live in.
“He assured the CP that the council Area under his watch will continue to support the Police, untill all criminal elements are flushed out.
“The chair warned all those who intend to cause mayhem especially during this festive period, to desist from such plans, as his administration will not fold it’s hand and watch them destroy the fragile peace currently being enjoyed.
“The Plateau State Police Command remains dedicated to its mandate of protecting lives and property in the state.” Noted the release.
CP Plateau engage stakeholders in Bokkos council area to address recent threats to the peace
15 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Fierce Supremacy Battle with ISWAP in Tumbum Kare
By: Zagazola Makama
A deadly clash of supremacy between rival terrorist factions has claimed the lives of 15 Boko Haram fighters, with five Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) members sustaining injuries.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the confrontation occurred when ISWAP launched a coordinated attack on Boko Haram fighters loyal to the Bakura Buduma faction.
The assault, aimed at asserting dominance, led to significant losses on the Boko Haram side, with ISWAP fighters seizing an undisclosed number of weapons during the confrontation.
The incident marks the latest in a series of violent infightings between the two groups, which have been engaged in a bitter rivalry over resources, territorial control, and influence in the Lake Chad region.
Sources said that the clashes have intensified in recent months as both groups seek to expand their foothold in the area with the Boko Haram faction already gaining upper hand against the ISWAP.
15 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Fierce Supremacy Battle with ISWAP in Tumbum Kare
UNHCR Boosts IDP Empowerment with Donation of Soap-Making Machines and Office Furniture to Borno State Ministry of Education
CP Plateau engage stakeholders in Bokkos council area to address recent threats to the peace
15 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Fierce Supremacy Battle with ISWAP in Tumbum Kare
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