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  • Tinubu commends Tolaram Group for confidence in Nigeria’s economy

    Confidence
    By Salif Atojoko
    Abuja, June 11, 2024 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu has commended the Indonesian business conglomerate, the Tolaram Group, for believing in Nigeria and having absolute faith in its economy.
    Tolaram, which partnered Nigeria to build the Lekki Free Trade Zone and the country’s first deep sea port, has acquired Diageo’s 58.02 per cent shareholding in Guinness Nigeria Plc.
    According to an announcement at the Nigerian Exchange on Tuesday, Tolaram will also enter into long-term license and royalty agreements for the continued production of the Guinness products and its locally manufactured Diageo ready-to-drink and mainstream brands.
    Tinubu said Tolaram, by acquiring Diageo’s shares in Guinness, had shown that it has a long-term view of doing business in Nigeria.
    Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tolaram has been doing business in Nigeria in the last 50 years.
    “In choosing to expand its investment footprints in Nigeria, Tolaram has demonstrated strong faith and confidence in Nigeria’s economy.
    “President Tinubu welcomes Tolaram to the beverage sector of Nigeria’s business landscape and hopes the group’s business will continue to flourish.
    “President Tinubu gives assurances to investors and Nigeria’s businesses, promising that his government will continue to make the operating environment more conducive and transparent,” said the statement.
    Tinubu said the multi-pronged reforms and interventions being  implemented on the economic and financial fronts would deliver sustained growth and enduring profitability for investors. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    SA/JNC
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    Edited by Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma

  • Give security chiefs ultimatum to deliver, CSO tells Tinubu 

    Give security chiefs ultimatum to deliver, CSO tells Tinubu
    Timeline
    By Sadiq Husseini/Perpetua Onuegbu
    Abuja, June 11, 2024 (NAN)  Hamzat Lawal, Chief Executive, Connected Development (CODE), a Civil Society Organisation (CSC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to give security agency chiefs a timeline to deliver on their mandates or be fired.
    Lawal said this at the unveiling of CODE’s 2023 Annual Report and Commemoration of Democracy Day event on Tuesday in Abuja.
    According to him in spite of the bulk of Nigeria’s budget being devoted to security, the country still face serious security challenges.
    “Looking at our budget the bulk of the money is dedicated to security so what is their key performance indicators, what are their timelines and when will they deliver on them.
    “I would advise Mr President that if they don’t keep us save in 24 months the service chiefs should exit”, Lawal said.
    Speaking on the commemoration of Democracy Day in Nigeria he said the country had done well having experienced 25 years of uninterrupted democracy.
    “As we celebrate democracy it is a time for us to also reflect on our journey, some people will say we have not achieved much but I think we should pause and look toward the future.
    “We should pause and reflect and also pat ourselves on the back; we have had an uninterrupted 4th republic.
    “I think it is an achievement to celebrate but most importantly we must reflect on what we can even do better and where.
    “But how can we learn from our mistakes and form a collective united front driven by patriotism,” Lawal said.
    Also speaking at the event, Mr Emmanuel Njoku, Director, Democracy and Governance, CODE, said there was no perfect democracy in the world.
    He called on young Nigerians to be more involved politics, saying that the more people that were involved in political activities the better for the nation. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
    PUO/KUA
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  • Investors on NGX lose N93bn

    Loss
    By Rukayat Adeyemi

    Lagos, June 11, 2024 (NAN) Bearish sentiment dominated the equity market on Tuesday, making investors lose N93 billion or 0.16 per cent.

     
    Loses in MTN Nigeria, Transnational Corporation, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated(ETI), Royal Exchange, Oando Plc, among other declined stocks drove the market performance down.
    Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) market capitalisation, which opened at N56.452 trillion, shed N93 billion or 0.16 per cent to close at N56.359 trillion.

    The All-Share Index also went down by 0.16 or 163 points to settle at 99,630.51, in contrast to 99,793.71 recorded on Monday.

    Consequently, the Year-To-Date (YTD) return fell to 33.24 per cent.
    However, market breadth closed positive with 29 leaders and 19 laggards.
    On the gainers’ chart, Total Energies led by N35.30 to close at N388.90, Presco Plc followed closely by N29.30 to close at N323.20 per share.
    UPDC Real Estate Investment Trust gained 12k to close at N1.33, FTN Cocoa Processors added 11k to close at N1.25, while Chams rose by 16k to close at N1.85 per share.
    Conversely, National Salt Company of Nigeria(NASCON) led the losers’ chart by N4.05 to close at N36.80, Thomas Wyatt declined by 17k to close at N1.59 per share.
    May & Baker dropped 43k to close at N5.60, C&I Leasing Plc trailed by 20k to close at N2.80 and Consolidated Hallmark Holdings shed 6k to close at N1.38 per share.
    Analysis of the market activities showed trade turnover settled higher relative to the previous session, with the value of transactions up by 22.62 per cent.
    A total of 848.97 million shares valued at N16.55 billion were exchanged in 8,064 deals, as against 963.54 million shares valued at N13.50 billion exchanged in 8,657 deals traded in the previous session.
    Fidelity Bank led the volume and value chart with 293.18 million shares worth N2.93 billion, followed by Nigerian Breweries with 101.58 million shares valued at N2.91 billion.
    Zenith Bank sold 74.28 million shares valued at N2.57 billion, ETI traded 62.46 million shares worth N1.48 million.
    Access Corporation also transacted 51.90 million shares valued at one billion Naira.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
    RUKY/AWA
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    Edited by Olawunmi Ashafa

  • Egbin Power, Sahara Foundation donate ICU to Lagos hospital

     

    A section of the Intensive Care Unit at Ijede General Hospital, Ikorodu.
    A section of the Intensive Care Unit at Ijede General Hospital, Ikorodu.

     

    ICU

    By Lilian U. Okoro
    Lagos, June 11, 2024 (NAN) The Egbin Power Plc in collaboration with Sahara Group Foundation has donated a five-bedded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to Ijede General Hospital, Ikorodu, to enhance healthcare service delivery in Lagos state.
    The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power Plc, Mr Mokhtar Bounour, made this known at the inauguration of the project on Tuesday in Lagos.
    Bounour described the project as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.
    According to him, the company will remain committed to community development.
    He said the company collaborated with Sahara Group Foundation to provide the ICU facility alongside other healthcare equipment to aid healthcare delivery services in Lagos state.
    “Egbin Power Plc recognises continuous engagement as a strategy that will provide ample opportunity for stakeholders to better understand and be a part of the decision-making processes, which will, in turn, provide Egbin with the needed support and cooperation.
    “The company has continued to proactively cater to the social needs of her prominent stakeholder categories and the host communities, through its CSR  initiatives.
    “Today, we are handing over a completed fully equipped ICU health facility to the Ijede General Hospital, Ikorodu to save lives and enhance healthcare service delivery within the area and beyond.
    “Therefore, I urge management of the hospital to take good care of the facility by ensuring its effective maintenance and always reach out to the company for support at any time,” Bounour said.
    Also speaking, Mrs Ejiro Gray, Director, Governance & Sustainability, Sahara Group Foundation, said the gesture was aimed to boost availability and access to quality healthcare services, which was grossly inadequate within Ijede locality.
    Gray lamented that lots of lives had  been lost due to lack of such facility and patients in critical emergency health conditions traveling far distances to access care.
    According to her, the ICU ward will not only cater for emergency and critical health conditions but also save and give hope to many lives.
    She said:  “At Sahara Group Foundation, we are committed to building sustainable society; one of the things that is critical to that initiative is ensuring that our healthcare system is supported.
    “Though, healthcare is not part of the primary focus of the foundation, it is a key part of the larger objective of building a sustainable society.
    “So, we identified key health institutions across the country that will benefit from the use of the state-of-heart medical equipment and structure from the commissioned COVID Isolation Centre in Abuja.
    “And Ijede General Hospital being the critical hospital in one of our operative locations is a beneficiary of that initiative.
    “So, we have donated a fully equipped ICU and other medical equipment to the hospital to enable it save lives and ensure that we are providing succour to  members of the community.
    “Before now, patients in critical health conditions used to go as far as Gbagada to access ICU services, imagine the logistics of moving critically ill patients to nearest ICU facility; a lot of lives would have been lost in the process.
    “So, rather than just donate the equipment, Egbin and Sahara Group have jointly equipped the ICU facility to handle both emergency and critical cases.”

    Dr Mobolaji Olukoya, Commissioner 1, Health Service Commission, Lagos State, described the gesture as a laudable project capable of transforming operation of the hospital to a higher level.
    Olukoya, thanked the company for its steadfast supports to the hospital which included providing it with uninterrupted power supply for the past five years.
    “What is going on here today is going save lives not only for the Ijede community, but also outside the community.
    “Thanks to the two groups for their donations and partnership with the hospital, which has added another feather to Ijede General Hospital,” Olukoya said.
    Earlier, the Acting Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Olumuyiwa Balogun, expressed excitement over existence of a state-of-the-heart health facility like ICU in the hospital.
    Balogun said  the facility would not only enhance performance of the hospital but also make work easier for the staff, saying that the donors of facility had  been critical stakeholders of the hospital for the past 10 years.
    “What we now have here is state-of-the-art health facility owned by not up to five hospitals across Lagos state.
    “Even some of our sister hospitals that have this facility, have like three-bedded ICU but here, we have up to five-bedded ICU, capable of reviving someone who had been in coma for weeks, so, am very happy,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
    LUC/CHOM/JNC
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    Edited by Chioma Ugboma/Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma

     

  • Zamfara Govt. partners USAID to enhance agriculture

    Zamfara Govt. partners USAID to enhance agriculture

    Agriculture
    By Ishaq Zaki
    Gusau, June 11, 2022 (NAN) The Zamfara Government has given an assurance that its partnership with the USAID-funded project, “Policy Support for Economic Growth”, will enhance agricultural production in the state.

    The Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Haruna-Ya’u Gamji, gave the assurance in Gusau on Tuesday when the project officials visited the state.

    Gamji described the visit as a welcome development, saying that it was in line with the present administration’s policy to enhance agriculture.

    “You know in Zamfara, farming is our pride.

    “About 90 per cent of Zamfara people are farmers.

    “Therefore, agriculture is one of the top priorities in the agenda of Gov. Dauda Lawal’s administration.

    “As earlier discussed, we are ever ready to partner with you to enhance farming activities in the state,” Gamji said.

    He promised the State Government’s commitment to participating fully in the project, considering its impact on agricultural value chain and general economic growth of the state.

    Earlier, the Leader of the delegation, Prof. Oyinkan Tasie, said the project aimed at encouraging agricultural policy process.

    “The USAID is implementing this project in six states across the country, including Zamfara.

    “We interact with stakeholders, we want to see how we can make women groups and people with disability, among others, more productive in agriculture,” Tasie said.

    He also said that the delegation was interested in farmers’ challenges and how they could expand their access to market.

    “We want to know more about farmers’ challenges of access to funds and storage.

    “We want see that Zamfara agricultural products have access to the global market,” Tasie said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    IZ/CEO/USO
    Edited by Chidi Opara/Sam Oditah

     

     

  • Lagos PDP suspends former party chair,Adewale

    Alimosho PDP leaders and elders at the news conference on Tuesday in Lagos

     

    Lagos PDP suspends former party chair,Adewale

    Suspension
    By Adeyemi Adeleye
    Lagos, June 11, 2024 (NAN) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State  has  suspended  a former State chairman of the party, Mr Segun Adewale (aka Aeroland) indefinitely.

     

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that Adewale, whose political base is  Alimosho ,was suspended for allegedly causing disaffection in the party  and tarnishing the party’s image.

    Adewale’s suspension was announced  by Alhaji Isiaka Shodiya , Chairman of the party in  local government area , at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos.

     

    Also suspended with Adewale are the LGA Vice Chairman, Mrs Esther Adeyemi (Ward 11);the Auditor ,Mr Jimi Awogbade (Ward 4);  the Organizing Secretary, Mrs.Bola Bamgbose (04), as well as Mr John Bolaji, Chairman  of Ward E1, and Mr Kenneth Nwanzuere of Ward M1, for a month.

    Speaking at the news conference held at the party’s LG secretariat,Shodiya, in company of LGA executives  and eight of the 11 ward chairmen, said that the party took the decision to suspend Adewale and others for bringing the party into disrepute through falsehood and spurious allegations on social media.

    According to him, Adewale has been flouting the constitution of the party, encouraging violence while also disrespecting the leaders of the party.

    Shodiya, reading a letter dated June 11 ,addressed to the PDP State Chairman, Mr Philip Aivoji, said that on March 22,  party members in the LGA, woke up to a voice recorded message from Adewale on Alimosho PDP Whatsapp platform, alleging that the  leaders of the party were bribe takers.

    He listed other offences allegedly committed by Adewale  to include false allegations,bordering on embezzlement against the LGA  ,and making statements  capable of tarnishing the party’s image and affecting its political fortune on social media.

     

    He said that Adewale was also promoting division in the party by creating a parallel structure  to challenge and rival the party’s authentic structure.

    “All these aforementioned offences and others are in flagrant violation of the party’s constitution according to Section 58(1) a, b, h, I, L and m.

    “Having satisfied the above quoted section, the LGA Executives of Peoples Democratic Party, Alimosho have no choice, but to follow section 59(1) sub-section D and pronounced that Mr Segun Adewale from Ward 10 (M1) in Alimosho is hereby suspended indefinitely.

    “We are using this medium to announce to the whole world that Mr Segun Adewale (Aeroland) is indefinitely suspended and he should be treated accordingly.

    “We will also communicate this to the Nigerian Police to be aware of the current status of Mr Segun Adewale within the party.

    “This is to guarantee the lives and properties of our dear party members because of his violent disposition,” Shodiya said.

    The chairman added that Adewale had also taken some party members to the Zone 2 Police Command “on baseless allegations with evil intention of intimidating them and thereby spreading disaffection within the party.”

    According to him, Adewale ,also on social media ,accused  that members of the  national body of the party  and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of collecting bribes “thereby presenting our party to the electorate as a useless party full of bribe seekers and takers.”

    “As a party that is guided with reputable constitution, we cannot watch an individual or group of individuals in the Local Government keep on destroying the party without any justification,” he said.

    Shodiya said that the party had also referred some of the matters to the party leadership and a properly constituted disciplinary committee, including the Alimosho PDP Elder Council, with a view to resolving them.

    He said that Adewale had not been honouring invitations by the elder’s council and the disciplinary committee.

    “Several petitions were received by the Committee from the L.G.A. Executives, the Ward Excos from Ward 10 (M1) where Mr Segun Adewale comes from, other private and group petitions were equally received by the committee against Adewale.

    “The committee did a thorough job based on the petitions submitted and the application of the party’s constitution. Their report was submitted to the exco on Monday.

    “In the report, the Disciplinary Committee heavily reprimanded Mr Segun Adewale for all his activities in the party.

    “These amount to gross indiscipline, and flagrant violation of the party’s constitution and that he arrogantly committed those offences.”he said.

    He said that the committee ,however, recommended that the LGA Exco ,in the interest of the party, should take a proper decision by invoking section 59 sub-section 1 and 2 of the party’s constitution 2017 as amended and apply those sections maximally.

     

    The party chieftain said Adewale was suspended based on the recommendations of the committee.

    Also speaking, Mr Ezekiel Oriyomi, the LGA Secretary, said Adewale had not added any value to the party and had been hobnobbing with the rulling party.
    AYO/BHB

     

    Edited by Buhari Bolaji

  • Abiodun inaugurates Olu of Ilaro as Chairman Ogun traditional rulers’ council

    Inauguration

    By Abiodun Lawal

    L-R: Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi; Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle; Ogun Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Gov. Dapo Abiodun; Speaker, Ogun Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, after the inauguration.

     

    Abeokuta, June 11, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has inaugurated the Olu of Ilaro/head of traditional rulers in Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, as Chairman of Council of Traditional Rulers in the state.

    Speaking during the ceremony on Tuesday in Abeokuta, Abiodun charged the traditional rulers to continue using their revered stools in promoting peace and unity in their various domains.

    He described the traditional institution as an important arm of government in the enthronement of good governance in the state.

    “I promise that my government will support and empower traditional rulers through the provision of needed resources, infrastructure and platforms for effective delivery of their duties,” the governor said.

    He urged the State Traditional Rulers Council to advise their members to desist from acts of indiscipline, such as allocating land for illegal mining and unauthorised selling of government land.

    The governor laid emphasis on the land in the plantations, warning the traditional rulers against selling such land.

    Abiodun who expressed disappointment with the activities of some of traditional rulers and local royal leaders noted that illegal mining has had serious negative environmental impact in some communities.

    He disclosed that an Executive Order would soon be issued from his office to deal with any one of them found wanting.

    The governor also warned the traditional rulers not to involve themselves in partisan politics.

    “Traditional rulers’ role is to support government in its developmental stride across the state.

    “However, we are blessed with highly resourceful traditional rulers who have been providing purposeful leadership at the grassroots and who are passionate about the general well-being of our people in our communities,” he pointed out.

    Abiodun lauded the immediate-past Chairman of the council, the Akarigbo and head of traditional rulers in Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, for his sterling leadership qualities in the last two years.

    In his acceptance speech, Oba Olugbenle, lauded Abiodun for his commitment to the development of the traditional institution, as well as the all-round growth and development of the state.

    “Theentire members of the Council of Traditional Rulers will continue to cooperate, collaborate, and provide the required support for the present administration in achieving more positive results in the state,” he said.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    LKA/OLAL
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    (Edited by Olawale Alabi)

     

  • Transportation of Kebbi pilgrims to Nigeria begins June 22 –Official

    Transport
    By Muhammad Lawal
    Makkah, June 11, 2024 (NAN) The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board says the transportation of its pilgrims back to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia begins on June 22.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the board on Tuesday set up an 11-man committee on transport.
    The committee had also visited the Mu’assasa in Makkah to ensure the conclusion of arrangements for the success of the operation.
    NAN recalls that pilgrims from Kebbi were the first to be transported from Nigeria on May 15 to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj exercise.
    The Secretary of board, Alhaji Sani Abarshi, led the delegation to Mu’assasa to ensure smooth flow of the exercise.
    The secretary assured that arrangements were on top gear towards ensuring the success of the exercise right from the first to the ninth flights, with the first plane  expected to take-off on June 22.
    NAN reports that the members of the committee included; Alhaji Usman, Director Personnel Management and Alhaji Umar Ladan, Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
    Others were; Alhaji Yahaya Yahaya, Deputy Director, ICT, Alhaji Faruku Jabbo, Assistant Director ICT, Alhaji Misbahu Aliyu-Mai-Mai, Alhaji Sanusi Zaki-Jimsy and Sheikh Kabiru Wasagu, Staff Officer of the board. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    KLM/BRM
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    Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

  • CORRECTED- Court dismisses alleged trespass case filed by 2 businessmen

    Court dismisses alleged trespass case filed by 2 businessmen

    Judgment
    By Veronica Dariya
    Bwari (Abuja), June 11, 2024 (NAN) Justice Mohammed Madugu of the FCT High Court  in Bwari, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit of trespass filed by two businessmen.

    The judge, in his ruling, maintained an earlier judgement by the Court of Appeal, on the same matter.

    Madugu, gave the ruling following an application, filed Mr Adeyinka Badewa and Mr Innocent Ike,  two  business men.

    The claimants’ counsel, Mr Christian Oti is  seeking an order of perpetual injunction, restraining the defendant, Ms Asabe Waziri’s  claim to a two-bedroom property in Abuja which she purchased from Abeh Signature Ltd promoted by property developer.

    The judge held that suit :  no: FCT/CU/3261/2022 was dismissed for abuse of court process and that the court could not struggle for jurisdiction with the appellate court.

    He held that the claimants, in their application, failed to provide the court with evidence in the affidavit of the motion and failed to show source of information they provided before the court.

    The judge also noted that the court, having examined  the certified copy of an earlier judgement on the matter by the Court of Appeal, would lead to futility and a mere legal exercise that may jeopardise the reputation of the court.

    He said: ” That Justice O.A.Othman of a FCT High Court, Apo, in a suit no: FCT/ CV/2435/ 2021 between Abeh Signature and Asabe Waziri declared the defendant an illegal owner of the said property.

    ” However, having examined the certified true copy of the judgment by the Court of Appeal no: CA/ABJ/CV/ 246/2022, as tendered by the 1st defendant’s counsel on May 27, 2022, It is evident that the defendant in this suit is the bonafide owner of the apartments.

    ” These are flats 3B and 3C, both being a two-bedroom flats with boysquarters, situated at Abeh Signature Apartments in Maitama.

    ” The Court of Appeal pronounced the 1st defendant as the legal owner of the apartments and overturned the first order by O.A. Othman.

    ” Any further hearing on this suit would be futile and a mere legal exercise, therefore, this court should refrain from wasting its time on this matter,” the judge held.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    DVK/SH
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    edited by Sadiya Hamza

  • Group trains 460 youths, women on digital skills in Niger

     

    Training

    By Mohammed Baba Busu

    Suleja (Niger), June 11, 2024 (NAN) A group, Ubelle/Neo Cloud Consortium, has trained 450 indigent youths and women on digital skills in Niger.

    Dr Ali Johnson-Onoja, Managing Director of the firm stated this at the graduation ceremony for the Digital Skill training and inauguration of an internship business pitching programme in Suleja on Tuesday.

    Johnson-Onoja said that the training, which included digital marketing, data analysis and cyber security was done in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education under its Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) project.

    He explained that the beneficiaries were selected from amongst the more than 900 young people who indicated interest when the programme began in December 2023.

    Johnson-Onoja said that the graduands have been equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in the digital age.

    The managing director said that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, had launched the World Bank-supported IDEAS project to enhance the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system.

    He said: “this initiative aims to improve skills acquisition by involving industry stakeholders and attracting private sector resources to the formal training system.

    “The programme focuses on inclusivity, welcoming individuals of all genders, backgrounds, and physical abilities.

    “It aims to provide participants with holistic preparation for entry-level job opportunities through hands-on training and internships aligned with industry standards.

    “Ubelle Nigeria Limited and Neo Cloud Technologies Consortium were among the 14 private sector organisations selected as grantees of the Innovation Grant Funding (IGF) under the IDEAS Project to pioneer implementation of the project in November 2023.

    “Our is currently being implemented at the Fabsi Institute of Entrepreneurship in Suleja “.

    Johnson-Onoja said that the aim was to equip the eligible youths, especially women, the physically-challenged and the vulnerable, with digital skills training and certification.

    “We believe that this is an important project that needs national and international attention to expand its scope, empower our youths and entrepreneurship,” he said.

    He explained that the trainers have obtained various certificates in the basic, intermediary and advance categories from internationally recognised certification bodies.

    Johnson-Onoja said that the graduands would be mentored into getting jobs in the evolving digital market place and as well make many of them self-employed individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs

    “We live in a time where digital literacy is not just an advantage but a necessity. This is in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration, ” he added.

    In his remarks, Mallam Muhammad Awwal- Ibrahim, the Emir of Suleja, represented by Alh. Dalhatu Adamu, Makama Zazzau, Suleja, and District Head of Magajiya, commended the organisers for bringing the programme to his domain.

    He appealed to other NGOs and philanthropists to bring more of  such programmes to his Emirate.

    The emir urged the beneficiaries to  judiciously use the skills acquired for themselves and for the benefit of others in the society.

     

    He warned them against deploying the skills for criminal activities in the cyber space that would endanger their lives.

    Mr Olarinoye Shedrack, one of the graduands, commended the organisers for the opportunity.

    He promised that they would use the skills to improve their lives and support  the socioeconomic development of Niger and the country in general.(NAN)

    BAB/IU

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    Edited by Isaac Ukpoju