Climate resilience: Group tasks Adamawa stakeholders to enhance gender-responsive strategies

Women in Humanitarian Response in Nigeria Initiative (WiHRiN) in collaboration with UN Women and partner organizations urged stakeholders to enhance gender-responsive strategies in disaster preparedness and climate resilience.

Dr. Mimidoo Achakpa, the Coalition Coordinator made the call at the validation workshop in Yola.

She said, the workshop aimed at addressing gender gaps in disaster and climate resilience strategies in Adamawa State.

She advised the participants to critically assess the findings and provide additional input.

Dr. Hassan Misari, facilitator, presented an overview of the assessment findings, highlighting key gender-related challenges and opportunities within the state’s climate and disaster resilience frameworks.

He guided participants through a series of group discussions aimed at validating the findings and shaping a proposed roadmap for action.

Hajiya Safiya Mohammed, controller, Federal Ministry of Environment expressed the need for collaboration among security agencies, government institutions, and Civil Society Organisation to create resilient and gender-responsive disaster management frameworks.

Dr Ibrahim Umar, Director Ministry of environment emphasised the importance of inclusive strategies that ensure both men and women are equally involved in the development and implementation of disaster management policies in the state.

Falda Wesley, representative of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development expressed confidence that the discussions would lead to meaningful outcomes and stronger gender representation in humanitarian planning.

According to her, the workshop is an eye opener for additional knowledge for them to give them and take more ideas on their field work.

The workshop brought together the stakeholders to review and validate findings from a recent gender gap assessment, following a previous consultative meeting in the state.

Gombe N22bn Industrial Park will transform economic landscape of North East- Industrialists

Some industrialists in Gombe State have commended the state governor Inuwa Yahaya for his foresight in establishing the N22 billion Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, saying that the park would transform the economic activities of the North east region.

Addressing journalists during their tour of the facility in Dadin Kowa community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Isa, who led the delegation described the park as the best investment destination for investors.
Baba-Isa said that the park would transform economic activities in the Northeast and help reduce youth unemployment in the state and region.

He said that the park would impact positively on major sectors of the state and would boost industrial production, attract investment, and promote regional development.

Malam Sani Yau, Chairman of Groundnut Oil Millers Association, Gombe State said that with the park now functional, a lot of investments would be attracted into the state.
Yau said that the project would contribute to wealth creation in the state and help improve living standards of residents of the state and Northeast.

“As we can see some companies have started operating in the park while massive construction of companies is ongoing; this is good for youth employment.
“This move will transform economy of the state and region and reduce the price of goods especially the ones that would be produced here.

“What Gov Yahaya has done is a milestone that will propel industrialisation and massive economic growth for not only Gombe but North east.

“Our association is pleased with the infrastructure provided at the park and we will support the state government’s move to turn the state to an industrial hub in the North east,” he said.

Yau urged the state government to allocate special zone for groundnut and rice millers in the state to enable them expand their businesses and contribute to the food security effort of the government.

For Alhaji Lawan Yusuf, chairman of Rice Processors Association in the state, the park would help mop up youths from streets and ensure that Gombe State remain safe for more investment.

Yusuf said that the groundnut and rice millers were willing to make investments at the park that would result in the creation of over 100, 000 jobs.

He urged investors from within and outside the country to support the initiative of the state government by harnessing the infrastructure at the park to contribute to the economic prosperity of the state and country.

Gombe N22bn Industrial Park will transform economic landscape of North East- Industrialists

Gov. Buni Commissions Sokoto Water Project

By: Mamman Mohammed

Yobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON COMN, today commissioned water project in Sokoto, executed by the Sokoto state government.

The Governor who was a Special Guest of Honour, commended Gov. Ahmed Aliyu for executing a people oriented project to address water scarcity in Sokoto.

He said the provision of portable water to the people would curb problems associated with water borne diseases.

Buni charged the people to take ownership of the project for maximum benefit and for the government to have value for its money.

Sokoto state Gov. Ahmad Aliyu said his government is committed to addressing the water scarcity in the state.

He commended Gov. Buni for accepting the invitation to commission the project.

“l sincerely appreciate the honour done to us by my senior brother Governor Mai Mala Buni for accepting our invitation to commission this project” Gov. Aliyu said.

Gov. Buni Commissions Sokoto Water Project