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FG to transform Nigeria through Education By Our correspondent The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, has reassured Nigerians of the government’s dedication to revitalizing the education sector as a crucial step towards transforming the country.  Speaking at the 7th Education for Sustainable Development Conference organized by Bayero University’s Centre for Gender Studies, Dr. Ahmad emphasized the vital role education plays in national growth and development. Dr. Ahmad reiterated that the federal government is committed to revitalizing tertiary institutions, not only as centers of learning but also as hubs of innovation and change.  “Education goes beyond acquiring knowledge; it is about shaping minds to create a sustainable future,”  The Minister also highlighted the importance of integrating sustainability into educational curricula, preparing students to tackle pressing challenges such as climate change, poverty...

By  Olufunmi The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of its readiness to provide adequate water supply to boost agriculture in the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev disclosed this during a working visit on Friday in Kano. The minister inaugurate farm Implements which include eight tractors and four combined harvesters at Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority. He said the inauguration is a significant step towards agricultural initiative and boost food production in Nigeria. “The renewed hope of President Bola Tinubu, is to boost food production, create jobs for populace in the country. “The essence of government commitment to water resources and agriculture across the nation is to attain self-sustaining growth”,he said. Utsev further explained that Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA) has taken a giant stride to assemble a fleet of tractors and combined harvesters for farming purpose. He commended th...

Ethics By  Olufunmi Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education (CDE) has stressed the need for journalists to operate within the ethics and laws of their profession. Waiya, spoke at a training organised for reporters on professionalism in journalism through knowledge base reportage in Kano, on Thursday. He noted that journalism profession demands accuracy, fairness and editorial independence among others. He reminded the participants that media houses are currently in a competitive world, hence it’s high time to understand as professionals, to capture the right word when reporting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was organised in collaboration with Brown Pegion Resources with the support of CDE. The theme of the training was entitled: “Promoting ethics and professionalism in journalism through knowledge based reportage.” Waiya, urged reporters to acquire more knowledge and skills, also advised them to go int...

FRSC zonal commanding officer urges corps to remain committed  to ensure safer roadways  The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO) RS1HQ Kaduna, Assistant Corps Marshal Ahmed Umar has urge it's corps  to remain committed to ensure safer roadways   Umar disclose this when he paid  an official visit  to FRSC Kano. He said the visit is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, discipline, and collaboration within the Command. This is contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Abdullahi Labaran in Kano. According to the statement, " the importance of discipline, teamwork, and professionalism in achieving operational excellence. The statement also state the visit was to ommission key infrastructural projects initiated by the Sector Commander, CC UM Matazu.  These projects include the newly constructed Provost Office to enhance the Command’s security framewo...

FRSC partner NEMA, NSCDC to ensure safer roads, effective emergency response framework  By our correspondent The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it will partner National Emergency Management Agency and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to ensure safer roads, effective emergency response framework in Kano  The Sector Commander Kano command, CC Umar Matazu, disclose this when he paid a courtesy visit to the two agencies. He said strategic goals of fostering collaboration and strengthening relationships with critical stakeholders. This is contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Abdullahi Labaran in Kano. "This will enhance collaboration between the FRSC and NSCDC and also cement existing cordial relationship between the two sister agencies. "To achieve the Corps’ Corporate Strategic Goal One: a 5% reduction in road traffic deaths and injuries through enhanced coordination and response st...

By our correspondent The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS1.2 Kano Sector Command has successfully conducted a three days intensive orientation/induction program for 61 newly harmonized Officers from the Command and its component Units.  The program was designed to equip Officers with necessary knowledge and skills to enhance their operational efficiency and align them with  Corps' vision and mandate. This is contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Abdullahi Labaran in Kano. The Sector Commander, CC Umar Matazu  commend the Officers for their dedication and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and discipline in the discharge of their duties. Following the inauguration, the Legal Officer administered the Oath of Allegiance to the Officers, emphasizing their commitment to the Corps' core values of safety, integrity, and service excellence. The induction program underscores the...

Al’ameen awarded best performing commander By our correspondent The Commander of NHFSS,  Abdullahi Al’ameen has been awarded as the best performing commander. The award was given during the National security training of Nigeria Hunter and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) across the country   in collaboration with National Park Service of Nigeria  at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The theme of the training titled:"Approach to combat insecurity in protected areas". The award was due to his outstanding diligence in the discharge of duties to make Kano forest habitable. The Commander dedicated the award to all staff of NHFSS in Kano State for their support and also Governor of Kano, Emir of Kano and also his family. On his part, the Commander General of NHFSS, Amb. Joshua Osatimehin urge all the officers to try and make good use of the training and be dedicated in all they do.