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UNICEF urges Bauchi Govt. to establish WASH units in LGAs
UNICEF urges Bauchi Govt. to establish WASH units in LGAs
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has on Tuesday, urged the Bauchi State Government
to establish Water Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH) units in the 20 local government areas of the state.
The Chief of WASH, UNICEF Nigeria Country Office, Mrs Jane Bevan, made the call in Bauchi when she led officials of
the organisation on an advocacy visit to the state’s Deputy Governor, Alhaji Baba Tela.
According to her, the units will assist UNICEF to properly curtail the menace of open defecation and improve sanitation and hygiene in communities.
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Bevan, who applauded the Bauchi State Government for the progress made so far in the implementation of WASH programmes,
added that with the achievements recorded, UNICEF would sustain partnership and support to the state to increase coverage.
She explained that UNICEF programmes were to assist in ensuring the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals, which were key
to make Nigeria an Open Defecation-Free country by the year 2030.
She said “it is a great pleasure to be in Bauchi and we are currently visiting states where UNICEF is implementing its programmes, especially on water sanitation and hygiene.
“We are here to see the progress so far made in Bauchi and to see how we can support further to increase coverage.
“We want to congratulate the state on the fantastic progress made so far and reaffirm that UNICEF will continue to partner with the state government.”
The deputy governor appreciated UNICEF and other donor organisations for their interventions in the state and assured the state government’s commitment
toward the timely release of counterpart funds.
He said “we need UNICEF interventions in Bauchi State; UNICEF and other donor organisations have always been there for us in the provision of funds and
technical care on how to implement programmes for the benefit to our people, especially the younger ones.
“What we have discussed so far basically centered on what we have done and what we are going to do particularly on water, sanitation and open defecation.
“On our part, we will continue to support MDAs working on the implementation of the project to ensure proper coordination.”
(NAN)
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Nigerian Troops dislodge several camps of bandits, eliminates scores including, Aminu Dogo, a kingpin
Nigerian Troops dislodge several camps of bandits, eliminates scores including, Aminu Dogo, a kingpin
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in collaboration with Zamfara state Community Protection Guard.
have eliminated a Bandit Kingpin, Aminu Dogo and several fighters in the North West of Magazu in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara state in its continued raid in bandits enclaves.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that the feat was recorded on May 1, when the troops stormed the camp, noting that they also recovered 50 livestock stolen by the bandits.
The sources said that the recent operations were in demonstration of its determined efforts to speedily eliminate the insurgents in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina and other parts of the North West.
He said that the troops have within the past weeks been conducting a well coordinated land and air offensives which has resulted in the elimination of scores of bandits including their commanders as well as the rescue of people held hostages in their enclaves.
In the same vein, he said the troops repelled two simultaneous attacks at Gidan Dan-kande and Malam Nadaraga house in Tsafe LGA, where they engaged top bandits kingpins, Kachallah Hassan Nabamamu, Kachallah Mal tukur and Kachallah baldu and dozens of their fighters.
On April 30, to May 1, 2024, the untelenting troops in collaboration with the Special Police Unit and ASKARAWAN Zamfara conducted another series of operations on bandits enclaves operating around Yandoto, Fegin Baza, Dan Marke and Gidan Dawa in Tsafe LGA.
The source said during the advanced patrol, contact was made with the bandits resulting in a fierce fire fight. The troops however, succeeded in dislodging the bandits and eliminated several of their fighters.
“During the Operation, the team intercepted another large numbers of bandits behind SETRACO Company along Tsafe – Gusau road in Tsafe.
The team succeeded in neutralising several of the bandits while others fled in disarray.
Several abducted persons held hostage by the bandits’ were rescued. Furthermore, the team mobilised to Ba’a Wata Ba area and recovered some items abandoned by the bandits who fled upon sighting the security team advances to their enclaves.
Meanwhile in a seperate operation, four members of the Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF) YANSAKAI paid the supreme price while combating the bandits in Tsafe LGA.
Nigerian Troops dislodge several camps of bandits, eliminates scores including, Aminu Dogo, a kingpin
PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES NIGERIAN WORKERS ON MAY DAY
By: Our Reporter
President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Nigerian workers on the auspicious occasion of Workers’ Day held annually to celebrate the lifeblood of our country.
The President salutes Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the peace, progress, and development of the nation evident in their tireless efforts and patriotic zeal to keep the national engine running.
President Tinubu celebrates Nigerian workers across all spheres – from the clerical officer who ensures the proper documentation and distribution of correspondence; the security officer who remains ever dutiful through all seasons; the teacher who secures the future of our nation by imparting knowledge to the next generation; the doctor who works relentlessly to save precious lives, and to all Nigerian workers who keep the candle aflame.
The President affirms that his administration remains committed to improving the welfare of all workers, noting the various relief programmes, including the wage award and the imminent minimum wage review.
President Tinubu strongly believes that the custodians of the nation’s machinery deserve a fair wage and enhanced welfare and that a labourer is deserving of not just any reward but fair and commensurate wages.
The President assures Nigerian workers of his dedication to not only improving their welfare but also enhancing their working conditions and providing the necessary tools for them to succeed.
The President wishes Nigerian workers Happy May Day celebrations.
PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES NIGERIAN WORKERS ON MAY DAY
MNJTF INTENSIFIES OPERATIONS TO ELIMINATE BOKO HARAM REMNANTS IN LAKE CHAD BASIN
By: Our Reporter
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) is intensifying its operations to eradicate the remaining Boko Haram terrorists and ISWAP in specific locations within the Lake Chad basin. Residents of North East Nigeria and the Far North of Cameroon might observe an increased presence of multinational troops and equipment. This surge is designed to bolster the efforts of various national operations and eradicate terrorists and their enclaves within the MNJTF’s Areas of Operations.
Therefore, the public should not panic by these movements, but to offer support to the troops. The MNJTF is determined to cleanse the Lake Chad basin of all terrorists, thereby ensuring the safety and security of the region, ultimately ensuring a safer and more secure environment for everyone.
MNJTF INTENSIFIES OPERATIONS TO ELIMINATE BOKO HARAM REMNANTS IN LAKE CHAD BASIN
Nigerian Troops dislodge several camps of bandits, eliminates scores including, Aminu Dogo, a kingpin
PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES NIGERIAN WORKERS ON MAY DAY
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