Kebbi gov mourns 3 people killed by flood in Dakingari, donates N40m

 

By Our Reporter

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has condoled with the families of three persons killed by flood at Dakingari Headquarters of Suru Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement by Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, he said the governor also donated N40 million  to the flood victims.

Condoling the family members at Dakingari on Monday, the governor advised members of the affected families as well as the Local Government Council to accept the will of God in good faith.

The governor also sympathised with others who sustained injuries and those whose houses were affected.

He donated Forty Million Naira (N40 million) to the victims with an instruction that the deceased families should be given Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000) each.

He directed the council chairman to set up a committee to honestly distribute the money to the affected victims.

He assured that the state government through the Ministry of Works in collaboration with the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy would work toward finding a lasting solution to the menace.

According to him, the best way to tackle the lingering problem is to construct a channel at the flood prone areas that will facilitate free flow of water into rivers.

The flood had affected 315 houses in the area.

Responding, the Chairman, Suru Local Government, Alhaji Muhammad Lawal-Suru appreciated the governor for the visit as well as timely intervention.

He assured the governor that the money as well as all palliatives related to the flood would be judiciously distributed. 

Malam Jafaru Aliero, the Lamido of Dakingari thanked the governor, confirming that the flood had remained an annual event in the area.

Aliero assured that the community had made several efforts during the previous administration to find a lasting solution to the problem but to no avail.

He, however, expressed joy with the quick intervention of the governor and his determination to put an end to their lingering plight. 

Similarly, the governor had a stop over att Rijiya maikabbi village in Dandi Local Government Area to sypatguse with flood victims where he donated Ten Million Naira (N10m) to the victims.

Those in attendance are Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, Head of Service, Alhaji Safiyanu Garba-Bena, Hon. Commissioners, Special Advisers and other key stakeholders.

 

Emir of Gwandu tasks new Commissioners on diligence, hard work

 

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The Emir of Gwandu, Rtd. Maj.-Gen. Iliyasu Bashar has tasked the newly sworn-in Commissioners in Kebbi State to be diligent and work hard in support of developmental stride of the new administration in the state.

He stated this when he received the new commissioners under the leadership of Hon. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed, with other commissioners under Gwandu Emirate who paid homage on him at Abdullahi Fodio Palace in Birnin Kebbi on Friday.

This was made known in a statement by  Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor.

The Royal Father, who is also the Chairman, Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, urged the newly commissioners to justify the confidence reposed in them by actively contributing their quota to the development of the state through hard work, selflessness, dedication and patriotism.

While congratulating and showering blessings on the members of the new State Executive Council, the traditional ruler expressed optimism that they would not disappoint the people of the state.

The emir prayed for a blissful and successful tenure ahead and urged them to work for the collective good of Kebbi State.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation and the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed said they were in the place to seek royal blessings and advice.

"As a father to all, we need your blessings, moral support and advice to be able to carry out our duties diligently," he said. 

CAMAC takes SGBV sensitization to Orphanage home in kaduna

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 As part of campaign to impact the younger generation with knowledge of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria, Center for Media Advocacy for Mother and Child (CAMAC), on Thursday organized a sensitization meeting for children in Zion in Christ Orphanage Home, Kamazou, Kaduna.

Zion in Christ, was founded in 2020 by Bilhatu Vou Dung, popularly known as "Mummy Zion". The orphanage currently has 28 children within the age bracket of 8months and 17years who were mostly orphaned by attacks on different communities in Plateau State.

Addressing the children on how to identify Red flags of SGBV, Program Officer of CAMAC, Christiana Saidu, told them not to ever allow anyone take advantage of because they are special children.

According to her, their body is so special and everything in it must be seen and treated as private, which means nobody is permitted to touch them for whatever reasons.

She said in any case someone touches any part of their body in school or anywhere else, they should immediately report the person to their teachers and also report the person to their mother (mummy zion) when they get home.

She noted that, issue of sexual abuse is no longer about girls alone but that there's need for both boys and girls to take note of people who would want to play with them by touching any part of their body.

"You have 5 parts of your body that are private and you should never allow anyone to touch them. They are; your mouth, chest, tommy, and under your pant. Your body belong to you and it's private, don't share it and don't ever allow anybody touch it. Those doing it have a way of luring children into it.

"If any adult asked you to come and watch movie in their phone dont go because after watching they will want to teach you what you have watched. Always remember to report such people if you don't want them to ruin your future.

"We want you to go back to school with this knowledge so that if you see them happen just know that they are trying to violate you or anyone around you, so don't keep quiet.

"No body should touch your mouth with their mouth, your chest is private and if anybody touches it, report them. The thing under your pant is private no one is allowed to touch or go there at all, cover it very well at all time, no one should see it no matter what. Guild your mind also don't allow any wrong thoughts to go through it, allow only things that are godly.

"When you report them you don't only save yourself, you will save a whole lot of children who might be victims of those evil people. Love yourself the way God love you and don't allow any of your friends to make you believe you would have been better if you are the other sex." Christiana said. 

On his part, Executive Director of CAMAC, Alex Uangbaoje urged the children to focus on their studies and never give attention to anything that will distract them because their mother (mummy zion) is working tirelessly to give them the best education.

He cautioned them to also be mindful of adults in their community who would want to send them to buy things like cigarettes, alcohol and any substances that are harmful, saying “if you agree to help them buy, one day they will teach you how to use them and am sure you are good children and will not want to do that.

“Don’t make friends with anyone who will steal from their parents and share with you, such person is a thief, avoid them.”

Responding on behalf of the children, 17years old Glory Pam, thank the team for visiting them, noting that the message will help them on how to always keep and care for their body.

"We thank you so much for educating and encouraging us today and we pray that God will bless your work, I promise that the next time you will visit us, we will share our testimonies of how we use our knowledge." She said.

In her appreciation message, Founder of the Home, said the impact of the sensitization would be felt for a long time because it is the first time any organization would talk about the topic to the children.

According to Mummy Zion, "of a truth, this came timely. And it is with gladness we say thank you. You have blessed the children and the Lord will bless you. The Lord will replenish your energy and crown your efforts. For all the good that you did, you shall receive uncountable blessings.

"The board of directors, staffs and children of Zion In Christ Orphanage sends their warmest appreciation to CAMAC for impacting to the lives of our children with rich teaching relating to their sexuality and how to keep their self from being polluted. Thank you once again. We love you and there is nothing you can do about it. We hope to see you again."

NAWOJ pledges support to new Commissioner for Information

 

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The National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kebbi State chapter has pledged loyalty and support to the new Commissioner for Information and Culture in the state, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed towards taking the state to greater heights of development.

The State Chairperson, NAWOJ, Hajiya Hassana Koko made this known when she led a delegation of the association's members on a courtesy visit on the commissioner in his office in Birnin Kebbi.

Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor made this known in a statement. 

She said the essence of the visit was to congratulate the new appointee and to extend a hand of friendship to him in support of developmental agenda of the present administration.

The chairperson assured that the union would do its best in supporting and publicising government policies and programmes.

Koko "As members of fourth estate of the realm, we are ready to extend all the necessary support and cooperation to you to enable you succeed. I have no doubt that you will deliver the goods successfully."

In a related development, the Fulani Students' Association, School of Nursing Sciences, Birnin Kebbi under the leadership of its Chairman, Malam Abubakar Bello Amadu also paid a congratulatory visit on the commissioner.

The chairman said they were in his office to show solidarity and to consolidate on the existing relationship between the association and the ministry.

He pledged the readiness of the entire members of the association to support not only the commissioner but also the incumbent government in the state.

Responding, the commissioner,  Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed assured the two associations of his willingness to partner with them to achieve the set goals and objectives of the present administration in the state.

Ahmed appealed to all and sundry to rally round the present administration at all levels to enable them effectively deliver dividends of democracy and bring the desired change.

We'll support local film producers, kannywood, entertainers in North - BOI

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Bank of Industry has reiterated its support  for local film producers,  Kannywood and other northern entertainer  in the North, asking them to come forward for funding.  

Dr. Dahiru Bala, the Northwest  regional manager of BOI made the pledge in  kaduna, at the closing ceremony of  6th Kaduna International Film Festival event, where notable northern actors like , Ali Nuhu, Frances Duru and Rabiu Rikadawa among other popular creatives in neigbouring african countries  bag lifetime recognition award for their works.

He described the creative industry as a multibillion dollar industry of great interest and  concern to BOI, as it has the capability to so empower people,  stimulate jobs, grow the nation's economy.

According to Dr. Bala, "We have supported alot of them in kannywood in kano and i also try to encourage other creative industries in Kaduna, Abuja and other places to come forward for funding. BOI is a national bank and in as much as it is a national bank, we want to spread our support in the country. So those in the north and nigeria at large will be supported."

Fielding questions from pressmen at the retreat, , the founder and Executive Director of Kaduna International Film Festival, Audu Isreal Kashim identified said north is lagging behind in the the entertainment industry, but creative minds in the regionare not resting on their oars.

He identified communication barrier, lack of funding,  non-exposure and rich network as part of challenges and setbacks to the northern film industry.  

He howver pledgrd that " we will not relent despite all the setbacks we and  challenges  we encounter in the industry.

The Kaduna International Film festival  platform  is adress this challenges. That's why we have to bring in some dignitaries and key personalities that are keen to help us achive what we want to achieve in making the industry in the north go far.

 

"There are poeple who canmot communicate and they feel shy when ever they are outside. We need to help such people. There are countries that do movies that sells in their local languages so language should not be a barrier. 

Even though English is the most widely used language, we need to encourage those who can not speak but are doing well." He said.

Gov. Idris seeks support from all to take Kebbi to next level of development

 

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The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) has appealed to all and sundry to rally round the present administration in the state in its quest to take the state to next level of development.

Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the governor made this known in a statement issued to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.

The chief press secretary quoted the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida as making the plea in a message to the entire people of the state on behalf of the governor.

The message, he said, was in comemmoration of 32 years of existence of Kebbi State which was created on 27th August, 1991.

While congratulating the government and good people of the state for attaining 32 years of existence, Gov. Idtis assured that the present administration was fully determined to bring positive development to the state.

The governor reminded the people of the excellent developmental projects being executed by his administration in less than 100 days in office and assured that it was just the begining of a new dawn in the state.

He enjoined the people to continuously pray for peace to reign across the state, observing that peace was critical to meaningful development of any society.

Dr Idris assured the people that the present administration under his watch had alraedy initiated a very good plan on how to transform Kebbi to be at par with other developed states in Nigeria. 

He, however, assured that his administration was keenly interested in advice, suggestions as well as constructive criticism that would move the state forward, "as together we shall make Kebbi a great state envy of all."

Yauri Emir lauds Tinubu, Gov. Idris for appointing Sununu Education Minister, Bala-Tafida SSG

 

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The Emir of Yauri Dr. Zayyanu Abdullahi has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi for appointing Dr. Yusuf Sununu as Hon. Minister of State for Education and Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida as Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

The Emir also applauded the appointment of six other illustrious sons of the emirate by the state government.

He stated this on Saturday at a reception organised in honour of the Hon. Minister, SSG and six others held at Yauri Town Hall in Yauri Local Government Area.

In a statement  by Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, he daid the Royal Father described the appointment as an achievement that would bring rapid growth and development of not only Yauri emirate but also the state and the nation at large.

He said the recent appointments had given the emirate and its people a sense of belonging, honour and dignity.

"Now we have a Minister, SSG, Permanent Secretary, members House of Assembly, Special Advisers and commissioners, so, we have every reason to thank God Almighty. All we pray is unity among all members of the emirate irrespective of ethnicity, tribe or political leaning.

"I urge you people to continue to respect your elders most especially the traditional institutions who are the custodian of our culture and tradition who are always at your service," he said.

The Royal father thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima as well as the Chief of Staff to the president for considering his son to be part of the cabinet.

The reception which was organised by Yauri Emirate Council in collaboration with Yauri Emirate Development Association aimed at fostering unity and enhancing cordial relationship amongst the people of the area.

In his remarks, the Hon. Minister of State for Education Dr. Yusuf Sununu thanked the Emir and the entire people of Yauri Emirate for organising the reception in his honour.

He promised that he would never disappoint his emirate and his people, assuring that he would discharge his duties diligently towards bringing positive growth and development to education sector and the nation at large.

Also speaking, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida appreciated the Emir for ensuring unity, peace and development in the emirate.

He commended the efforts of Kebbi State Governor, Comerade Dr. Nasir Idris for supporting the people of Yauri emirate in anything that would propel development of the area.

Those in attendance are; Head of Service, Alhaji Safiyanu Garba-Bena, MD HYPPADIC, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, former Commissioner of Works, Alhaji Abubakar Chika-Ladan, MD Labana Rice Mills, Alhaji Abdullahi Zuru, APC State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru and APC Youth Leader, Atiku B. Zauro.

Other are; APC chieftain, Alhaji Sani Zauro, SA Special Duties, Shafiu Zauro, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Executive Secretary, Primary Health care Agency, Dr. Abubakar Kaoje and former member, House of Representatives, Hon. Bello Rilisco among others.

Awards were presented to the eight celebrants including the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Culture, Buhari Sa'idu-Wara

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