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Zulum inaugurates 18- man publicity committee for Borno 2023 Census
Zulum inaugurates 18- man publicity committee for Borno 2023 Census
By: Our Reporter
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has inaugurated an 18- Man Publicity Committee for effective mobilization of citizens to conduct successful census coming up this year.
Inaugurating the committee at the Government House, Maiduguri, on Wednesday, Governor Zulum said, the objective of setting up committee is to sensitize the populace on the coming 2023 census at the grassroots “and to achieve general acceptance, as well as to mobilize additional resources to supplement the National Population Commission’s (NPC’s) budgetary provision in the implementation of advocacy about publicity for the 2923 census.”
Represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, who double as the Chairman of the committee, said the committee is to also promote local ownership and acceptability of the 2023 Population and Housing census among stakeholders, especially at the grassroots which would serve as platform for receiving feedbacks and methodologies.
Kadafur pointed out that, the conduct of the 2023 Population and Housing Census is a top priority for the present administration, as it is borne out of the desire to bequeath an enduring legacy of evidence-based planning for sustainable development.
In addition, the Deputy Governor stressed that the exercise would enable the state government to have access to information on the number of public and private infrastructures hitherto destroyed in more Boko Haram insuregency, with a view to continue with the ongoing Reconstruction and Rehabilitation processes embarked upon by the present administration.
He said, the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the committee is “to carryout public enlightenment, education and solicit support for the 2023 census, its processes and procedures as well as undertake advocacy visits and strategic engagement with key stakeholders at the National, State and local Government levels to solicit support for the 2023 census.
“Other TOR includes; to mobilize resources material or otherwise for the conduct of the advocacy and publicly for the 2023 population and housing census, promote institutional collaboration and partnership between the commission, Government Agencies, community/ faith Based Organization and Civil Society Organizations on the 2023 Census advocacy and publicity; and to advice the committee on effective advocacy and publicity strategies in the 2023 Census and other related matters”. Kadafur stated.
He further said Housing and population Census when properly conducted will enable the government to know the size of the population, the number of people who live in the country and the structure of the society, which according to him, will in turn guide government in forecasting possible economic needs like electricity, schools hospitals, housing and food security among others interventions.
He noted that the committee members were appointed based on individual merits, experience and personal integrity and therefore, urged them to work hard to justify the confidence reposed on them by the Government, even as he assured that the Borno State Government will give the committee the needed support to succeed.
The committee has the state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur as Chairman, the Federal Commissioner National Population Commission as Co-Chairman, while Comrade Dauda Iliya, Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Borno Council is also a member of the committee among other 15 others.
Responding on behalf of the committee, the State Director NPC, Alhaji Yerima Kachallah commended Governor Zulum for finding them worthy of the appointment.
He pledged that the committee will do its possible best to justify the confidence reposed on them.
Zulum inaugurates 18- man publicity committee for Borno 2023 Census
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
UN, Bayelsa, Denmark Launch New Project to Strengthen Niger Delta Peace Architecture
By: Michael Mike
A new project to strengthen the Niger Delta Peace Architecture was launched in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State on Wednesday.
Joining the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, to launch the project are the Ambassador of Denmark, Sune Krogstrup and Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Dr. Oliver Stolpe.
The project aims to support the Government and communities in the implementation of the 2022 Bayelsa State Community-Based Crime Prevention Strategy.
According to a statement, the project will be implemented in five communities across Bayelsa State empowering them through joint security committees to manage their security environment proactively, helping to address the root causes of crime and violence and enhancing collaboration between communities and law enforcement agencies building trust and fostering lasting partnerships.
The statement said the new project builds on a successfully implemented first phase which, with funding from the Government of Germany, was implemented between 2021 and 2023 and helped the Government of Bayelsa State to develop the Community Based Crime Prevention Strategy and supported its implementation in the communities of Otuan, Ikeberi 1 and Ayamasa.
Specific interventions included the refurbishment of police stations, the redeployment of police officers and their training on community-oriented policing.
The project also established youth centres and introduced Line Up Live Up, a sports-based youth crime prevention programme now being delivered by sport coaches across the three communities. Further investments were made into economic empowerment initiatives, such as a Garri processing plants and solar powered streetlights.
Diri, while welcoming the new project, stated that: “The collaborative effort with the German Government and UNODC has demonstrably improved security in Bayelsa State and we are confident that the new project, funded by the Government of Denmark, will build upon this success and further strengthen peace and security across the Niger Delta.”
Ambassador Sune Krogstrup said “Community-based crime prevention is a cornerstone of effective security strategies. We are proud to partner with the Bayelsa State government and UNODC to empower communities and promote lasting peace.”
On the occasion of the project launch, Governor Douye Diri also welcomed a delegation of ambassadors and high-level representatives of the Governments of Finland, Germany and the European Union.
The visiting delegation joined the meeting of the BRACED Commission, attended by the Governors of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta States and chaired by HE Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State.
They discussed developmental and security challenges in the Niger Delta and identified opportunities for the international community to cooperate with the Governments of the Niger Delta in addressing these challenges, including through the possible expansion of the community- based crime prevention approach successfully tested in Bayelsa State.
UN, Bayelsa, Denmark Launch New Project to Strengthen Niger Delta Peace Architecture
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MNJTF INTENSIFIES OPERATIONS TO ELIMINATE BOKO HARAM REMNANTS IN LAKE CHAD BASIN
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