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President Tinubu responsible for maritime industry transformation – MD NPA
Maritime
By Aisha Cole
Lagos, June 26, 2024 (NAN) The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko has commended the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu which attracted global applause and transformation of the maritime industry.
Bello-Koko made the remark during an unscheduled visit to the Lagos ports access roads on Wednesday.
“The decade-long traffic gridlock was recently cleared by the NPA,’’ the managing director said in a statement made available to newsmen.
He also applauded the leadership style of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
“As part of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the sanity that has since returned to the ports access roads will be sustained to promote ease of doing business and drive exports to enhance Nigeria’s balance of trade,” Bello-Koko said.
He said that in spite of the global economic headwinds that characterised the year 2023, the Nigerian Ports Authority, succeeded in maintaining the momentum to surpass its performance of the year 2022.
According to him, the implementation of continuous performance improvement measures resulted in unprecedented revenue generation and remittances to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) of the Federation.
“This revenue is steadily growing from N361 billion in 2022 to N501 billion as at December 2023; and remittances increasing from N93.4 billion in 2022 to N131.2 billion by year end 2023,” Bello-Koko said.
He noted that taxes paid to the Federal Government also grew at various times in the period under review up to $77.7 million and N17.6 billion respectively.
He said that the strategic forecast was to be actualised in 2024.
“The forecast such as the $1 billion worth reconstruction of Tin Can Island Port Complex and the comprehensive rehabilitation of Apapa, Rivers, Onne Ports, amongst others.
“It is evident that the Nigerian Ports Authority has been positioned to not only create but sustain superior performance necessary to maximise the comparative advantages that Nigeria’s maritime endowments confer, ” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Adeleye Ajayi

June 26, 2024
2 million people in South-South use psychoactive substances- NDLEA
Substances
By Jane-Frances Oraka
Onne (Rivers) June 26, 2024 (NAN) No fewer than 2.1 million persons aged between 15 and 64 years in the South-South region, use psychoactive substances, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said.
Stella Ngwoke, the Commander, NDLEA command in Port Harcourt Ports, made the disclosure in Onne on Wednesday at an event to mark the 2024 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse.
Ngwoke who quoted statistics from the National Drug Use Survey, 2018, said that about 14.3 million persons aged between 15 and 64 used illicit drugs in the country.
“We are talking about drug use for non-medical purposes. It has also been discovered that one out of every four drug user, is a woman.
“In Rivers, the prevalence rate is 15 per cent of the said population which is estimated at 580,000 people,” she said.
The commander listed, hemp, tramadol, morphine and cough syrups containing codeine as the mostly abused substances in the South-South region.
Ngwoke said that the current realities about drug intake in the country required that governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders should rise to the occasion.
She said that NDLEA had already taken proactive steps to ensure a balanced approach towards reducing the demand for the regularly abused drugs.
The NDLEA official said that part of the approach was the suppression of the supply of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as stipulated in the National Drug Control Master Plan, 2020-2025.
The commander said that already, the agency’s interdiction effort at the ports had led the the seizure of large shipment of drugs from India.
Ngwoke stated that in May, the agency seized no fewer than 1,750 cartons of cartons of cough syrup with codeine, weighing 26,250kg.
‘”Also, in June, another seizure of 875 cartons of cough syrup with codeine, also containing 17,500 bottles, and weighing 26,250kg was made.
“The street value of the drug in these two operations is estimated at over N4 billion,’’ she said.
Ngwoke said that in addition to the seizure, mop-up operations were carried out around the Port Harcourt Ports corridor to dislodge drug joints.
Also speaking, the Special Guest of Honour, Mr Mohammed Babadende, expressed worries that drug abuse was ravaging the country.
He said that drug abuse had since metamorphosed into a global problem with a multifaceted challenge that touched on the lives of millions of people globally.
Babadende commended the NDLEA for working assiduously to tackle drug abuse, trafficking and addiction in the country.
“We all know that drug availability, affordability and accessibility are directly influenced by addiction,” he said.
Mr Bayo Adepoju, the Deputy Director, Port Operations, NAFDAC, said that although tramadol and codeine were prescription drugs, it is illegal for anyone to have them in large quantity.(NAN) www.nannews,ng
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Edited by Azubuike Okeh
June 26, 2024
Lagos govt. charges Army recruits on good conduct

L-L-R: Commander 9 Bridge of the Nigerian Army, Major General Adegoke Moses Adetuyi presenting an award to the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat today during the Deputy Governor’s Visits to the Candidates at the Military Cantonment, Ikeja.

Recruits
By Oluwatope Lawanson
Lagos, June 26, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Government has urged the state candidates for the 87th Regular Recruits Intake of the Nigerian Army to be good representatives of the state.
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, gave the charge on Wednesday, during his visitation to the candidates, at the Military Cantonment Ikeja.
Hamzat urged them to always remember the sons of whom they are, to remember their homes and upbringing; never to lose their heads; and be rest assured that the state would be behind them.
”Never forget your roots and the values that will shape your character, remember the ‘Omo Luabi’ ethos in us as Yoruba, which should be taken to the military.
”Show that you can build a country that is better than the ones our fathers have built and that is capable of making you a better soldier,” he said.
He urged them to be more determined, as everything in life required determination, stressing that it was important they represented the state and country well.
”Nigeria is the only country we have and it must be sustained, and anyone who helps to sustain one’s country is always rewarded, even with the creator,” he said.
Hamzat also assured them that they were in good hands, and that the Nigerian Army is a professional institution.
According to him, the Nigerian Army is an evolving system, which is getting better; more advanced than before; and more technologically grown.
”I assure you that the experience you will have will be better than the one the officials that precede you had,” he said.
Earlier In her remarks, the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, reiterated the commitment of the state government to prioritising the welfare of the Lagos State candidates.
Salu-Hundeyin said that this was the first time the Lagos State candidates have had it so good.
She said that the government deliberately provided conducive accommodation, feeding, and other welfare packages to ensure that the candidates experienced unusual welfare.
In his remarks, the Commander 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Adegoke Adetuyi, said that the recruitment commenced with a sensitisation programme.
Adetuyi said that different able-bodied men and women in the different states were called to show interest in the Nigerian Army and defend their nation.
He said that the sensitisation programme was to emphasise that the Nigerian Army does not belong to a particular section of the country.
According to him, there is a career path the candidate can choose to follow by joining the Army.
While commending the state government, the Army Commander appreciated the presence of the deputy governor for identifying with the indigenes of Lagos State, who had chosen to pursue their careers in the Nigerian Army.
He said that the deputy governor’s presence would further encourage the young men and women and, would assure them that they were not alone, as the state was right behind them to boost their morale.
In his address, the State temporary Recruitment Officer, Maj. Olufemi Okuneye, noted that a total of 409 candidates were initially shortlisted for the exercise; 280 of them were documented; and eventually; 191 candidates succeeded to the medical screening point.
While highlighting the recruitment exercise, Okuneye said that the 87th recruitment team commenced training on June 20 across the different states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
He said that the training would run till July 4, when the candidates would be conveyed to Depot of Nigerian Army, Zaria.
Earlier in his remarks, one of the royal fathers, Oba Of Ibgobi Sabe, HRM Oba Owolabi Adewunmi, said that the present administration had shown its unflagging support for the candidates’ recruitment into the Military.
He said that the presence of the traditional rulers at the event signified that the royal fathers were in support of the candidates. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Florence OnuegbuChinyere Joel-Nwokeoma
June 26, 2024
ASUU decries poor infrastructure in public varsities

Infrastructure
By Sunday John
Lafia, June 26, 2024 (NAN) The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has decried the poor state of infrastructures in public universities in the country.
Dr Sunday Orinya, Chairman of the union in the institution, voiced the concern during a peaceful protest it organised on Wednesday in Lafia.
Orinya, who explained that the protest was in compliance with the directive of its National Executive Council (NEC), called on the Federal Government to honour all agreements reached with the union.
“NEC directed all branches to sensitise and mobilise her members for a possible strike action over the silence of the federal government on the lingering issues affecting public universities.
“The looming industrial action is a resolution reached by ASUU at its emergency NEC meeting held recently at the University of Abuja,” he said.
The Chairman particularly called on the federal government to implement the renegotiated agreement reached with the union in 2009.
“For the avoidance of doubt, there was a joint renegotiation committee of the 2009 agreement comprising representatives of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and the ASUU team, which produced the first, second and third draft agreements.
“The first draft was coordinated by the Emeritus Prof. Munzali Jibril, who took over the chairmanship of the joint renegotiating committee from Dr Wale Babalakin.
“The draft was submitted in May 2021, but was rejected by government a year later; but the second and current draft came to be after the government’s team was reconstituted in April 2022 chaired by emeritus Prof. Nimi Briggs.
“The Briggs-led committee commenced work with extensive consultations; they met heads of relevant units in the MDAs and shared a written submission of the findings with ASUU.
“We were assured that the new committee had a clear mandate to review the Munzali-led committee’s report through a collective bargaining process in tandem with the principles of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), but to no avail,” he explained
The chairman appealed to the federal government to immediately implement the agreemnt in order to forestall another round of industrial action that would distort academic activities in public universities.
The News of Nigeria (NAN), reports that some of the demands included new salary package and conditions of service, funding for the revitalisation of universities, payment of backlog of Earned Academic Allowances and accumulated promotion arrears.
Other demands of the union are payment of withheld salaries, adoption of the University Transparency and Accountability Solutions (UTAS), with concurrent discontinuance of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), among others. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng).
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Edited by Polycarp Auta
June 26, 2024
FG, development partners chart climate-resilient path for Nigeria’s WASH sector
FG, development partners chart climate-resilient path for Nigeria’s WASH sector

WASH
By Tosin Kolade
Abuja, June 26, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Government has announced partnership with development partners to chart a climate-resilient path for the country’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that experts at a three-day national workshop gathered to develop the Climate Risk Analysis and Action Plan for the sector on Wednesday in Abuja.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, emphasised the sector’s role in promoting dignified lives and sustainable development amid climate change challenges.
Utsev, who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Aliyu Shinkafi, said climate change presents a significant threat to humanity, impacting WASH services globally.
He noted that the hazards of climate change exacerbate vulnerabilities in WASH facilities, leading to social and economic risks.
He added that “in Nigeria, only 10 per cent of households have access to basic WASH services, while 23 per cent lack basic water supply, according to the 2021 WASHNORM report.
“These include increased household medical expenses, reduced agricultural productivity and higher incidences of civil unrest.”
These figures, he added, underscored the urgency to address climate-related risks in the sector.
He cited recent cholera outbreaks as a stark reminder of the critical need for robust WASH services in the country.
According to him, the Climate Risk Analysis and Action Plan aims to tackle the challenges head-on, providing comprehensive framework for assessing climate impacts across geopolitical zones.”
Utsev urged participants to prioritise behavioural change, capacity building, innovative technology and community engagement for climate-resilient WASH services.
“This plan is about long-term solutions to ensure climate resilience in WASH infrastructure and practices to benefit future generations.
“Education on climate-resilient practices is essential for both children and adults to foster sustainable habits,” he said.
While calling on stakeholders to play active roles in the initiative, the minister assured the ministry’s resolve to continue to allocate resources and create an enabling environment for climate-resilient WASH.
Earlier, Mr Mukaila Babarinde, the Director of Hydrology in the ministry, highlighted the critical impact of flooding in Nigeria, affecting 34 out of 36 states.
He explained that “as of November 2022, the situation had a devastating impact on 3.2 million people, resulting in 600 deaths and displacing 1.1 million individuals.
“Erratic rainfall patterns and rising sea levels are increasingly challenging the maintenance of Nigeria’s fragile WASH infrastructure, particularly during floods and droughts.
“Flooding causes severe damage to homes, farms and infrastructure, and it can also harm water and sanitation facilities.
“This pollution of water sources and damage to sanitation systems increase the risk of waterborne and vector-borne illnesses.
“Drought, on the other hand, reduces the availability of safe drinking water for households.
“This scarcity makes it difficult to maintain proper sanitation and hygiene practices during climate crises.”
Babarinde emphasised that the situation not only poses immediate health risks to families but has far-reaching impacts on education and the economy.
He noted that the Climate Risk Analysis and Action Plan assesses Nigeria’s current climate conditions across geopolitical zones and proposes innovative solutions to enhance WASH services.
On his part, UNICEF WASH Manager, Chiranjibi Tirawi, said climate change poses the most significant threat to humanity today, impacting every sector, including water services.
He explained that majority of hhouseholdsin the country already face challenges with limited access to quality water services, underscoring the timeliness of collaborative efforts to change the narrative.
Goodwill messages were delivered by representatives of WaterAid, state water agencies and the Ministerial Advisory Council, urging collective action to protect those most affected, particularly at the grassroots. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
TAK/HA
Edited by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu
June 26, 2024
La Planet FC wins Oba Omokanye Memorial Royal Cup
Win
By Olayinka Owolewa
Ilemona (Kwara), June 26, 2024 (NAN) La Planet Sport Academia have emerged the champions of the maiden edition of late Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi Memorial Royal Cup.
Led by Coach Sheriff Jimoh, La Planet boys defeated Dickalo FC 8-7 on penalties.
after playing a scoreless draw in the finals played at Oyun Local Government secondary school, Ilemona on Wednesday.
The final was a repeat of their last game in their group where both teams also played a goalless draw.
The tournament was organised by the Kwara State chapter of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) in honour of the late traditional ruler.
Coach Jimoh of La Planet was also awarded the best coach of the tournament.
The team will also face the Young Talent FC of Ogbondoroko in the finals of the El Lado Football tournament.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Dianabasi Effiong
June 26, 2024
Ogun Gov’s wife seeks ban on sachet alcoholic drinks
Ogun Gov’s wife seeks ban on sachet alcoholic drinks
Drugs
By Bukola Adetoye
Abeokuta, June 26 , 2024 ( NAN) Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, wife of Ogun governor, has called for a ban on the sale of sachet alcoholic drinks in the country.
Abiodun made the call on Wednesday before the commencement of an awareness walk organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) , Ogun Command, in Abeokuta .
The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that Abiodun led the awareness walk against drug abuse to commemorate the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
The theme for the day was ‘The Evidence is Clear ; Invest in Prevention’.
It is a global event celebrated on June 26 each year to strengthen actions and cooperation to achieve a world free of drug abuse and related problems.
Abiodun pointed out that the high rate of illicit drug trafficking and consumption in the state was a pressing issue that needed prompt action.
She said, ” It is very sad that the state ranked high among others in drug abuse.
“The reason, among other factors, is the proximity of the state to the borders.”
Abiodun, who is also the Chairman of Ogun Drug Control Committee (OSDCC) said the infiltration of the sachet alcoholic drinks was worrisome because of their affordability and accessibility for the youths.
She said ,” Our youths are approximately exposed to these sachet drinks because of their availability and affordability .
“They consume the drinks in a high rate in order to get high , which subjects there lives to distress,
“Let us be reminded that these youth are the future leaders of this country,
” If we expect a better Nigeria, with viable development, we should strive harder to protect them from illicit drug use,” Abiodun urged. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani
June 26, 2024
LCCI tasks businesses on connectivity
Collectivity
By Rukayat Moisemhe
Lagos, June 26, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the business community to embrace connectivity by forging connections that bridge gaps and enhance progress and prosperity.
Mr Gabriel Idahosa, President, LCCI, said this at the 2024 LCCI Member’s Day event on Wednesday in Lagos, with theme: ‘Connecting the Dots’.
Idahosa called on the private sector to take advantage of every opportunity to join hands, hearts and forces in the spirit of service and collaboration, to truly make a difference.
He noted that in a world where connectivity was paramount, the interplay between individuals, businesses, and communities would lead to collective progress.
”We are not just isolated entities operating in silos; rather, we are interconnected threads in the intricate fabric of society, each with a role to play, each with a contribution to make.
”As members of the LCCI, we recognise the power of service, that is, the power to effect change, drive progress and create a lasting impact.
”Service is not merely an action; it is a commitment to bettering the business community and the nation at large,”he said.
The LCCI president said the chamber remained dedicated to empowering business members to make a difference whether in advocating for favourable policies, providing vital business support or fostering collaboration and partnership.
He said the LCCI would continue provide unparalleled networking opportunities, particularly in a world where connections mattered and relationships formed the bedrock of business.
”Most importantly, LCCI is a collective voice that represents the interests of its members, advocates for policies conducive to business growth, and engages with policymakers to effect change.
”In a world where regulations abound, and decisions impact businesses, having a strong advocate in your corner is invaluable.
”The chamber serves as a nexus, bringing together like-minded professionals, potential partners, and customers.
”Members can expand their reach through networking events, business expos, and trade shows, forge new partnerships, and unlock new growth opportunities,” he said.
Also, Otunba Akinbo Akin-Olugbade, Vice President, LCCI, urged the business community to position themselves with the chamber to optimally derive the value of its benefits for their organisations.
He noted that in the new era, businesses depended on partnership, networking, and collaborations for survival and relevance.
According to him, globalisation has made the world more connected and integrated fuelled by technological advancement, lightning-speed communications, and scientific breakthroughs.
Akin-Olugbade said the LCCI would continue to stimulate key economic indices to impact business growth.
”We expect, in the spirit of reciprocity: that your organisations will continue to
contribute their quotas to the development, growth, and expansion of the frontiers currently embraced by the chamber.
“LCCI implores you to do business with integrity and at the highest ethical standards,” he said.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Dianabasi Effiong
June 26, 2024
NGX Group to open e-offering platform for recapitalisation exercise
E-offering
By Rukayat Adeyemi
SEC officials and Capital Market top officials at a news conference at the stakeholder engagement session for the unveil of the NGX E-Offering Platform held on Wednesday in Lagos.
Lagos, June 26, 2024 (NAN) In preparation for the bank’s recapitalisation exercise, the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has concluded plans to unveil an e-offering platform, subject to the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the digital platform is designed to revolutionise public offerings and the rights issue process in the Nigerian capital market.

It provides a smarter, more convenient and efficient way to manage public offers.

Mr Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director of NGX Group, said this at a news conference and stakeholder engagement session held on Wednesday in Lagos.

Popoola stated that the platform marked an important moment in the evolution of the Nigerian capital market.

He added that with the support of SEC and other capital market stakeholders, the Exchange had developed an end-to-end digitised market infrastructure platform.

According to him, the platform will distribute financial products, particularly for public offers and rights issues, using an online platform that provides a level playing field for all participants.

Popoola noted that as banks aimed to fulfil their revised minimum capital requirements via primary markets, SEC and NGX Group had committed to facilitating a seamless process to help them and other issuers meet their business objectives.

“This partnership between SEC and NGX Group represents a major advancement in the modernisation of Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure.

“It aims to improve efficiency, transparency and accessibility for all participants in the market.

“This innovative platform represents a significant advancement in digitising the capital raising process for issuers.

“I can assure the investing public that robust payment systems, comprehensive Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols and strong fraud, and risk management measures are fully integrated into the platform.

“The E-offering platform ensures that standard capital market intermediation is upheld without compromise,” he said.

Popoola noted that the e-offering platform, designed to increase retail engagement in the capital market would enhance financial inclusion.

According to him, it will also expand the available capital pool in line with the transformation goals specified in the updated capital market master plan.

The GCEO NGX Group added that stakeholders were expected to enjoy enhanced efficiency, streamlined due diligence capabilities, accessibility, faster information dissemination, and seamless compliance.

He, however, noted that it would be with regulatory requirements, among other benefits on the platform.

The managing director assured stockbrokers of their integration into the digital platform.

Popoola emphasised that the platform was designed to accommodate them and not aimed at dismissing their role in the chain of offering trading nor denying them of their financial benefits and bonuses.

In his address, Dr Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of SEC, commended the NGX Group and its partners on the initiative.

Agama said that the digital transformation initiative was a testament to a shared commitment to fostering an innovative, efficient, and reliable capital market, embedded in tthe industry’s master plan.

He noted that by leveraging technology, regulators and operators can attract the younger generation of investors, enhance regulatory oversight, and create a world-class market.

Agama said: “This digitization platform will play a crucial role in setting a new standard for capital raising in Nigeria and enable the capital market’s support for the achievement of the one trillion dollar economy target of the current administration.”

In his remarks, the NGX Group Chairman, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, appreciated SEC for its support in digitalising the capital market while urging all stakeholders to embrace the E-offering initiative.

Kwairanga stated that although the initiative was coming at a period when banks were directed to recapitalise, noting that the NGX Group had been working on achieving this feat for the past six years.

He said: “It is important that we all embrace this initiative and remove paper applications from our market to bring more retail investors on board.

“We cannot continue to have less than 100,000 retail investors on our platform in a country with a population of more than 200 million people.” (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Olawunmi Ashafa

June 26, 2024
Zamfara Govt. lauds NGO for promoting peace building
Peace
By Ishaq Zaki–
Gusau, June 26, 2024 (NAN) The Zamfara Government on Wednesday commended “International Alert” an NGO, for promoting peace building activities in the state.
The Attorney- General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Abdul’aziz Sani, SAN, stated this in Gusau at a one-day workshop on increasing access to local justice.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was organized by the NGO.
The International Alert is implementing a project tagged “Promoting Stability, Access to Justice and Accountability in the North-West region of the country”, implemented in Kaduna State and Zamfara.
The workshop was themed: ‘Strengthening local/informal legal system through the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution’.
The participants of the training included community dialogue facilitators, representatives from MDAs, Security Agencies, NGOs, CSOs among.
The commissioner, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Musa Bukkuyum, described the training as `a welcome development’.
He said that access to justice and alternative dispute resolution were in line with Gov. Dauda Lawal’s policy to achieve peace in the state.
The commissioner urged the public to embrace alternative resolutions such as mediation in addressing dispute in their respective communities
“Many cases can be resolved through mediation without going to court.
“Recently, the state ministry of justice established a small claims court with a view of resolving minor cases without going to court.
“The present administration in the state under Gov. Dauda Lawal will continue to support the International Alert and other partners towards achieving their desired goals for the development of the state,’’ he added.
Sani called on all the stakeholders to continue to support the state government’s programmes towards achieving peace building, stability and conflict prevention.
Also speaking, the Country Director of the NGO, Mr Paul Nyulaku, said the workshop is part of activities of the project in the state to promote peace, stability and access to justice.
Nyulaku, represented by the Programme Manager of the NGO, Mr Sunday Jimoh, said that the workshop was aimed at building the capacity and skills of the participants on how to resolve disputes while promoting human rights and respect for statutory laws.
“This workshop will focus on communication skills, qualities of a mediator and basic concepts as it relates to dispute resolution,’’ Nyulaku explained.

In a welcome address, the Chairman of Voluntary Aid Initiative (VAI),a Zamfara-based CSO, Mr Musa Umar, appreciated the support and cooperation from the stakeholders to the various activities of the NGO aimed at achieving peace in the state. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
IZ/OIF/BRM
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Edited by Ifeyinwa Okonkwo/Bashir Rabe Mani

June 26, 2024