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FRSC to collaborate with DLEA to tackle drug abuse among drivers By Olufunmi Zainab Collaboration The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has collaborate with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to tackle the menace of drug abuse among drivers. The  Kano State Sector Commander, Umar Mas’udu, disclose this when he paid a courtesy visit to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps,  Abdullahi Labaran on Thursday in Kano. He called for joint patrols to identify and address cases of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Matazu advocated for robust public enlightenment campaigns targeted at drivers to raise awareness about the dangers and effects of drug abuse on road safety. On his part, the Kano State Commander of NDLEA Abubakar  Ahmed expressed profound gratitude for the visit and commend FRSC for its proactive approach to ensuring safer road...

By Olufunmi The Gombe State Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (SURWASH) held a two-day retreat aimed at fostering enhanced cooperation and coordination between the program and critical stakeholders.  The retreat focused on aligning efforts to achieve the implementation goals of SURWASH in Gombe State. The Commissioner for the Ministry of Water Resources and Environment (MWR&E), Hon. Muhammad Saidu Pawu, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the success of SURWASH.  He highlighted the government's commitment to addressing water supply and sanitation challenges in both urban and rural areas of Gombe State. According to him, "this will strengthening partnerships for sustainable water and sanitation in Gombe State On his part, the National Program Coordinator, NG-SURWASH Eng. Abdullahi Gwaram commended Gombe State for its proactive measures and commitment to the SURWAS...

The Kano State Internal Revenue Services (KIRS), has urged companies operating in the state to settle their outstanding withholding tax with immediate effect. Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, Director, Debt Management and Enforcement, KIRS, said this during an enforcement exercise to some companies, on Monday in Kano. He said that Gov. Abba Yusuf administration was committed to serve the people through execution of viable projects, hence the need for compliance by taxpayers in the state.  “It is important for taxpayers to be compliant as at when due in order to avoid legal action against them.  "Once we receive a court order to seal any of the companies, they must pay before it can be reopen,” he said. Abdullahi commended the Northern Rice and Oil Mills Limited for ensuring prompt payment of their tax to the government.