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USAID engaged Adamawa stakeholders on conflict mitigation dialogue
USAID engaged Adamawa stakeholders on conflict mitigation dialogue
By: Babagana Wakil
The United State Agency International Development (USAID), State2state activity has engaged Adamawa stakeholders on conflict mitigation dialoque toward improving internally generated revenue for more development in priority sectors in the state.
Speaking at the fourth quarter engagement in Yola, Mr Mathias Yake, the State2State’s conflict specialist said, the objectives is to improve knowledge, understanding and skills of participants on the principals conflict sensitivity in public finance management and service delivery.
He said the engagement is also to strengthen participants knowledge and understanding in developing contextual fit action plan for conflict sensitivity.
“To Identify any emerging pull and push drivers of conflict and their impact on internal revenue generation and service delivery.
“Especially basic education, primary health care, and WASH in the states, and possible ways recommendations for addressing them.
“Develop an action plan on agreed next steps to guide the implementation of recommendations.
Yake urged the stakeholders to always be conflict sensitive on implementing government policies and programmes in conflict prone commmunities.
He further encouraged the stakeholders who were drawn from the ministry of health, water resources, education, women affairs, board of international revenue, CSOs, traditional and religious leaders on effective implementation of the action plan for the benefit of people in the state.
Chabiyada Eli, State2State ‘s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) coordinator, appealed to stakeholders to always consider women and people leaving with disabilities when implementing policies and programmes.
Mr Godwin Agbragu, representing Good Governance Group (3G) who spoke on behalf of the stakeholders appreciated the commitment of USAID on improving the leaving standard of people in the state.
He assured their readiness on timely implementation of the action plan and urged the cooperation of the affected sector towards achieving the objectives of the dialogue.
USAID engaged Adamawa stakeholders on conflict mitigation dialogue
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
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