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Adamawa

The Adamawa State Government has approved N873.4 million for the renovation of its secondary schools.

The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Musa Bubakar, told newsmen in Yola on Wednesday that the decision was taken last week at the state’s executive council meeting.

He said the project would be executed in selected schools in the three senatorial zones of the state including Government Secondary School, Mayo Belwa and Government Day Secondary School, Banjiram in Guyuk local government area.

The commissioner said the executive council had also approved the immediate release of N48.9 million for the implementation of the “Access To Education Programme,” launched by the Vice-President, Namadi Sambo, early in the year.

Bauchi

The Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA), is to train 20 doctors from private and public hospitals on new guidelines for the treatment of malaria.

The Chairman of BACATMA, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, made the plan known on Wednesday in Bauchi during an opening ceremony of a two-day workshop, organised by the agency in Yankari.

Mohammed said that 60 per cent of deaths in Nigeria were caused by malaria.

He said that patent medicine dealers in the 20 local government areas of the state would also be trained by the agency on the appropriate dosage of drugs for the control of the disease and prevention.

 

Benue

The Benue State Government has concluded plans to recruit 1,000 teachers in all academic disciplines to enhance the quality of education in the state.

Mr Benjamin Ashaver, the state’s Commissioner for Education said on Thursday in Makurdi at a news conference said the Benue State Teaching Service Board (BTSB), had been given the go ahead to handle the recruitment.

“The gesture is to minimise the shortage of manpower, to be precise shortage of teachers in secondary schools in the state, the recruitment will commence this October”, he stated.

On promotion of teachers in the state, Ashaver said that those who met the conditions for promotion had been promoted while others were being processed.

 

Borno

Governor Ali Sheriff of Borno State on Thursday ordered the immediate completion of the fencing and renovation of the permanent site of the NYSC orientation camp in the state.

Sheriff gave the directive in Maiduguri at the passing out ceremony of 2009 Batch “C” Corps members.

He disclosed that the state government would construct additional hostel blocks for corps members before the end of the life of his administration.

The governor, who was represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Amb. Ahmed Jidda, lauded the corps members for their effort toward the development of the state.

 

FCT

 Senator Kolawole Bajomo, (PDP-Ogun West), has called for the construction of more dams, to check the inflow of water into Ogun River and Lagoons.

Bajomo made the call on Thursday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the flood in some communities in Ogun and Lagos, which displaced inhabitants and destroyed farmlands.

He called on the Ministry of Water Resources to come out with the design and location of small dams in the adjourning areas, to control the inflow of water.

 

Gombe

The Gombe State Government is to spend N118.36 million as subsidy for the accommodation of 2,500 pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

The Executive Secretary of the State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Umar Abdulsalam, told  newsmen in Gombe on Wednesday that the government would subsidise each pilgrim with 1,076 Saudi Riyals (N47,344).

He said the 2,500 intending pilgrims comprised 1,510 males and 1,003 females, to be accompanied by 13 officials.

 

Jigawa

Jigawa State House of Assembly has approved N2 billion for the implementation of a new salary structure for workers in the state service.

The Deputy Speaker of the House, Alhaji Inuwa Udi, told newsmen in Dutse on Wednesday that the legislature approved the salary structure based on a supplementary budget of N3.96 sent by the executive arm of the government.

Udi said that the payment of the salary would take effect from October, adding that the salary structure was agreed between the government and Nigeria Labour Congress.

He said all provisions in the supplementary budget would be funded with money from the federation allocation with some adjustments.

 

Katsina

Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State has commended the Federal Government for awarding the contract for the installation of 10 megawatts Windmill in the area.

The contract was awarded in June 2009 at N492 million.

Shema made the commendation on Thursday in Rimi village while inspecting equipment at the project site, located in Rimi local government area.

He said that when completed, the project would not only boost power supply to the state, but also enhance the socio-economic status of the benefiting communities.

 

Kogi

 

The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Chief Clarence Olafemi, on Thursday in Lokoja inaugurated 25 House Standing Committees for the 2010/2011 legislative year.

Inaugurating the committees on the floor of the House at a plenary session, Olafemi said the committees were to perform oversight functions of the House in the various ministries, departments and agencies.

He asked the chairmen and members of the committees to ensure proper conduct of government activities in the various ministries, departments and agencies under them, especially as the current political dispensation was on its last lap.

Lagos

 

The police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned a 34-year-old driver, Abudlkareem Suleh, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla car belonging to his employer, Leadway Assurance Ltd.

Suleh, charged before an Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court, pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

The prosecutor, Insp. Eshiet Eshiet, submitted that the accused stole the saloon car with registration No. FF 123 KRD, worth N2.5 million, on September 15 at Bode Thomas St., Surulere, Lagos.

He told the court that Suleh made away with the car when he was sent on an errand by his boss.

 

 

Osun

Six lives and property worth about N253.4 million were lost to fire outbreaks in Osun State between January and September.

The state Director of Fire Service, Mr Timothew Ogunje, made the announcement in Osogbo on Thursday in an

interview with newsmen.

He said that 155 persons were rescued, while property worth more than N48 billion were salvaged in fire incidents during the period.

He attributed the success recorded by the department to the six newly acquired vehicles, which enhanced its operations and facilitated quick responses to emergencies.

 

Plateau

 A 75-year-old grandfather, Mr John Davou, has dragged his 20-year-old proposed wife, Hope Joseph, to a Hwolshe Area Court in Jos over alleged cheating and deceit.

Davou, who lodged a direct criminal complaint, told the court that his estranged lover collected the sum of N63,655. after promising to marry him.

“She deceived me with a fake promise to marry me and collected a lot of money from me,” he told the court.

 

Sokoto

National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayodele Oritsejafor, has urged the media to mobilise the people to actively participate in the electoral process.

Oritsejafor told newsmen in Sokoto on Wednesday that such mobilisation would ensure that all Nigerians contributed to the much needed transparent, free and fair elections in 2011.

He said the 2011 elections are too significant to be left to go the way of past elections, which led the country to the current situation it found itself.

 

Yobe

The League for Human Rights has alleged that forceful and early marriages are still practised in Yobe State.

Mrs Tamwakat Golit, the Project Coordinator of the League, told newsmen in Damaturu on Thursday that such marriages usually made the girls not to complete their education.

She claimed that in spite of the campaign for free and compulsory basic education by the state government, girls in the villages still suffered forceful and early marriages.

Zamfara

The Zamfara State House of Assembly has announced the death of Alhaji Saidu Bawa Bagega, member representing Anka constituency.

Alhaji Bature Umar Sambo, the Speaker, said in a statement in Gusau on Thursday that Bagega died after a brief illness in Gusau.

Bagega died at the age of 44. Sambo, who prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased, described the late member as a pillar in the Assembly.

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HYPREP Reaffirms Support For Ogoni Youths …Organises Workshop For Undergraduates

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In pursuit of its strategic human capacity development initiatives, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has restated its commitment to supporting Ogoni youths to maximally benefit from its projects and programmes that align with their visions and aspirations.

The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, who gave this indication during the second edition of the international career enhancement and employability workshop organised by the Project for undergraduates and fresh graduates of Ogoni ethnic nationality in Port Harcourt, assured the participants of its commitment to continually initiate programmes that support their visions and aspirations.

He noted that the workshop reaffirms the Project’s commitment to inclusiveness and continuous skills development, as strategic pillars in its efforts to restore and improve livelihoods in Ogoniland.

He said the workshop was aimed at equipping the Ogoni youths with relevant career skills and empower them with employability tools, to ensure that HYPREP’s gains extend beyond remediation into long-term transformations, stressing that the Project is committed to supporting their dreams.

”HYPREP is committed to supporting your dreams through targeted initiatives, such as this workshop and we will explore ways to empower you with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed.
I want to emphasise that this workshop is not just about enhancing your career prospects; it is also about building a community of young people and equipping you to make a positive impact in your communities. As you benefit from HYPREP’s interventions (and the experiences of the facilitator), I challenge you to take the message of peace and constructive engagement to your communities and live accordingly,” he said.

Zabbey further assured that HYPREP would continue to stand with Ogoni youths by supporting their aspirations through targeted workshops and broader livelihood initiatives that prioritise their development, noting that the Project believes in them and remains committed to creating platforms where their potential can be nurtured and realised.

The Project Coordinator enjoined them to continue to contribute to the success of HYPREP.

The second edition of the career enhancement and employability workshop had Dr Akanimo Odon and Dr Chioma Okonkwo as facilitators, while the participants were drawn from the four Ogoni local government areas.

Among other modules, participants at the two-day workshop were provided with tips on ways to explore opportunities in seemingly challenging situations, discover themselves, convert hobbies and interests into passion and profits through three career e-routes and understand the power of networks and partnerships.

Participants were also given useful nuggets, career resources of time and skills, and career resources of funding, especially how to access foreign scholarships and funding.

At the closing, HYPREP’s Director of Technical Services, Prof Damian-Paul Aguiyi, urged the participants to earnestly pursue their passions and commit to their dreams.

Meanwhile, the participants expressed gratitude to HYPREP for organising the workshop, which they described as impactful and transformative.

HYPREP has continued to be intentional in its efforts to prioritise human capacity development in Ogoni through such workshops and trainings. This year, the Project will be rolling out trainings in high demand skill areas like mechatronics, underwater welding, commercial diving, full-stack development and GIS, targeting the youths as major beneficiaries and giving them a fair head start and comparative advantage in a highly competitive environment.

 

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NIPR Practitioners Urge To Go Beyond Traditional Media Relations To Strategic Leadership Functions

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The Public Relations practitioners across Nigeria have been charged to go beyond the perceived roles of media relations and protocol services to strategic leadership functions that is crucial to shaping and transforming the nation.

 

In his message at this year’s (2025) World Public Relations Day, with the Theme: ” Building Bridges, Navigating Polarisation” In Port Harcourt, The National President of the Nigeria Institution of Public Relations Dr. Ike Neliaku expressed delight to address members and guests on this special day, pointing out that the day offers a an opportunity to reflect on the journey over six decades since Public Relations formally birthed in Nigeria.

 

He maintained that this year’s world Public Relations day gives opportunity to members to reflect on the actions and inactions towards the development of the profession and to boldly develop new frontiers for a greater institution.

 

The NIPR president explained that the values of Public Relations particularly in areas of fostering relationship, strengthening leadership and advancing good governance remain a key -through effective and goal- oriented communication.

 

Earlier, The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, (RSU) Prof. Isaac zep-Obipi being represented by the Deputy VC admin Prof. Victor Akujuru throw challenge to NIPR members to rebranding and portray the state in good light, standing that RSU remains a state owned institution that have not witness any strike in the passed fifteen years.

 

Also in his speech, the state chairman NIPR Rivers Chapter Rev. Francis Asuk described world Public Relations day as a day set aside to pay attention to the works of public relations globally indeed that relationship is important that the world is crying about in rebuilding relationship due to the collapsed of the value systems at family, society and world level of human existence.

” At the highest level of human existence relationship has become imperative for all practitioners to come together and build bridges to navigates those Polarisation” he said.

 

In a related development,the keynote speaker Rev (Fr.) Prof. Walter C.Ihejirika, said the media has a lot to do especially on its role of enlightenment to the public about the role and function as a key element in the development of a better society.

 

Prof. Ihejirika who is the Dean faculty of Communication and Media Studies , University of Port Harcourt, stressed that when media practitioners navigate on the area of strategic communications with a goal, then the public will be better informed and know that they have a responsibility for the large society, “because if the large society is not good, the organization cannot function effectively.”

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Alumni, Others Launch Campus Care Initiative In Port Harcourt

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The Madonna University Alumni Association Rivers State Chapter in partnership with Rotary Club of Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt Downtown and Nigerian Immigration Service have launched Campus Care Initiative at the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Rumuola Port Harcourt.

 

Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in the inaugural edition of the Campus Care Initiative, at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic the Chairman of Madonna University Alumni Association Rivers State Chapter (MUAARIV) Dr Iheanyichukwu Wopara said that the program is aim to empowered the youth of Nigerians and also to give them the right direction in life.

 

He said Campus Care Initiative is a testament to the association commitment to giving back to the society and empowering the next generation of leaders.

 

According to him the program is designed it demands across all sectors, physical health, mental health, sexual health and even the environment adding that the focus of the Association is to give back to the society the best way they can.

 

” We have been carrying out different humanitarian activities and outreach which includes medical outreach and the girl child campaign.

 

” We gave academic support to three students and also three international passports, free medical outreach, pads to girl child and condoms to the boy child and there is also introduction to ICT training that will commence soon in the campus, “he said.

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