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  • Shettima condoles Ganduje over mother-in-law’s death

    Condolences

    By Muhammad Nur Tijani

    Kano, June 25, 2024(NAN) Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday condoled with the APC National Chairman,  Abdullahi Ganduje, over the demise of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Asiya Gauyama.

    Shettima said at Ganduje’s residence in Kano that the contributions of the late Gauyama in the lives of so many, especially the less-privileged, would remain indelible.

    The vice-president said they were in Kano to commiserate with Ganduje and his family on the sad development.

    “May Almighty Allah grant the late Hajiya Asiya Gauyama eternal rest and provide comfort to her family and loved ones,” he prayed.

    In his response, Ganduje thanked Shettima for the visit.

    He also commiserated with him on the death of his mother-in-law, who was buried on Monday in Kano.

    The late Gauyama died after a protracted illness and she is survived by many children, and grandchildren.

    The funeral prayer, which was held at the Tarauni cemetery, was attended by a Federal Government delegation led by the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Barau Jibrin.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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  • NIMASA to replace foreign seafarers with indigenous crew

     

    Seafarers

    By Aisha Cole
    Lagos, June 25, 2024(NAN) Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says it plans to replace foreign seafarers operating within Nigeria’s cabotage waters with indigenous seafarers.

     

    The Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, made this disclosure on Tuesday during the 2024 Seafarers Day celebration in Lagos.

     

    Mobereola said that this would be through the introduction of the New Cabotage Compliance Strategy on Manning.

     

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has set the 2024 theme as “Navigating the Future: Safety First”.

     

    Mobereola acknowledged the challenges facing seafarers to include threats from war zones, piracy, exposure to health risks, and the lack of basic rights such as insurance and compensation.

     

    According to him, June 25 is set dedicated to acknowledging, honouring the contributions and sacrifices of seafarers worldwide.

     

    He emphasised that seafarers were the backbone of global trade, ensuring that over 80 per cent of the world’s trade reached its destination in espite of challenges faced onboard vessels.

     

    Mobereola said, “This is a call to action for all stakeholders, including the government, ship owners, and NIMASA, to address these issues and prioritise seafarer welfare.

     

    “I wish to state that the agency’s human capacity-building initiatives have resulted in the training and retraining of Nigerian seafarers to acquire the required skills in line with industry needs.

     

    “We have prioritised training programmes and courses to enable seafarers to acquire advanced certificates that will enhance their employment opportunities.

     

    “There are opportunities for Nigerian-trained seafarers in the Cabotage Regime, the Liquefied Natural Gas and Brass LNG Projects, expansion of the NLNG trains, and the Olokola Gas Project, to mention but a few.

     

    “We need to do more to showcase the importance of seafaring and attract our youth.  including females, to consider a career in seafaring. We should aim at well-trained and educated officers capable of ensuring the safe operation of vessels.”

     

    He highlighted that Nigeria had a young population capable of competing with other countries whose seafarers contribute significantly to their Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

     

    He explained that NIMASA was investing in training and capacity-building programmes to enhance seafarers’ skills, welfare and employment opportunities.

     

    In his keynote speech, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, represented by the agency’s Director of Safety and Security, Mr Babatunde Bombata promised to organise more training for seafarers.

    Oyetola assured support to NIMASA in achieving their mandate in line with President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

    In her goodwill message, the President of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA), Nigeria, Dr Odunayo Ani, appreciated Nigerian seafarers’ contributions to sustaining global trade.

    She emphasised that adherence to safety protocols is crucial in seafaring and praised the efforts of marine engineers, ship captains, and everyone involved in this discipline.

    Dignitaries present at the celebration included the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Pius Akutah, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko, President of Women in Shipping Africa (WIMAFRICA) Mrs Rollens Macfoy.

     

    Others include President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Adewale Adeyanju, President of the Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN), Mr Sonny Eja, President of the Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA), Shola Adewumi, and Regional Director of Africa Mission to Seafarers, Cedric Rautenbach. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    R-L: Chairman, Integrated Oil and Gas Lt, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho; Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Olalekan Badmus; Chairman, Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Wasiu Eshilokun; Director, Maritime Safety and Security, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Babatunde Bombata; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola; Chairman, House Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Mr Khadija Bukar; and the Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Munirudeen Oyebamiji; at the 2024 Day of the Seafarer celebration in Lagos, on Tuesday.

  • Prioritise patients’ health, UniCal VC urges newly-inducted doctors 

    Inductees’ at the 54th Physicians Oath-Taking Ceremony in UniCal

    Induction
    By Christian Njoku
    Calabar, June 25, (NAN) Prof. Florence Obi, the Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar (UniCal), has urged newly-inducted medical doctors of the institution to prioritise patients’ health in order have a successful career.
    Obi made the call at the institution’s 54th Physicians Oath-Taking Ceremony in Calabar on Tuesday.
    The vice chancellor told the inductees to remain worthy ambassadors of the institution by strictly adhering to the ethics of the medical profession.
    “I also urged you to exhibit high sense of ethics and professionalism, always place the well-being of your patients first.
    “The University of Calabar is known to have produced some of the best medical doctors all over the world, they are making us proud everywhere they are.
    “Go out there and be our great ambassadors in both character and learning, this is the hallmark of your degree, we know that you won’t disappoint us, go and shine the light of this institution,” she said.
    Obi commended the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for its support towards the continuous training and retraining of doctors.
    She thanked the Federal Government for its support, saying that the university’s quota for admission during her tenure had been increased twice, from 100 to 150, and doubled to 300 in 2023.
    In his remarks, Prof. Ngim Ngim, the Provost, College of Medical Sciences, urged the inductees to effectively utilise the skills acquired in the course of their training in the university.
    “The oath-taking you have done today is the beginning of your journey into the real world.
    “The medical profession is a noble one, always  remember your alma mater, treat your patients with love and patience, patients are the centre of attention in this profession,” Ngim said.
    Also speaking, the Registrar, MDCN, Dr Fatima Kyari, said that new inductees had become international citizens, adding, ‘your new status sometimes come with grave responsibilities guided by law’
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that prizes were given to deserving graduands during the ceremony.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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  • NBTE, coy sign MoU to promote local content, advance skills dev’t

    MoU

    By Sani Idris

    Kaduna, June 25, 2024(NAN) The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and HYPERTECH, a technology firm, have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote local content production and advance skills development.

    The partnership aims to leverage the Almajiri, out-of-school children and the youthful population to achieve its objectives, providing a unique opportunity for growth and development.

    Speaking at the NBTE Headquarters on Tuesday in Kaduna, the Managing Director (MD) of HYPERTECH, Muhammad Mustapha, said the MoU was in advancement of the local content policy.

    He added that the MoU, which is hinged on national development, aimed at driving the Federal Government’s renewed commitment towards capacity building.

    This is through the utilisation of human capital, which is the nation’s key asset in terms of turning the population into viable engagements.

    Mustapha equally said the campaign by NBTE particularly on skills has reached an advanced stage.

    According to him, it  has a relevant interface with the local content policy to coordinate the potential huge work force into maximum utilisation for the nation’s economic development.

    Mustapha explained that local content was captured in the Mambilla power project that was in view.

    He added that it was signed by the Nigerian and Chinese Government and working toward implementation is an effort, among others, to build local capacity.

    Mustapha also said the MoU was expected to benefit thousands of Almajiri students, out-of-school children, and the youthful population.

    This is by providing them with access to modern education and skills, and empowering them to contribute to the nation’s development.

    “The partnership between NBTE and HYPERTECH is expected to have a positive impact on the nation’s education sector and economic development, serving as a model for future public-private partnerships.

    “Overall, the partnership is a significant step towards promoting local content production, advancing skills development, and driving economic growth and development in the country,”he said.

    Mustapha assured of HYPERTECH’s commitment to ensuring the success of the initiative, leveraging its expertise and resources to drive progress and growth.

    Speaking to newsmen after the event, the Executive Secretary, NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership.

    Bugaje stated that it aligned with the board’s vision to promote technical and vocational education, bridging the gap between traditional and modern education.

    He added that the partnership would provide opportunities for skills development and entrepreneurship, particularly among the Almajiri and out-of-school children, fostering economic growth and development.

    Under the agreement, he said HYPERTECH would provide technical support and expertise to develop digital content and infrastructure for enhancing the learning experience and providing access to modern education and skills for the children.

    He equally said the partnership would leverage on existing training centres nationwide to serve as platforms for the skills development, where the firm would facilitate the training while NBTE provides necessary quality assurance.

    “By training the local youths across the nation, we will mop up the unemployed youths by giving them skills to fit into some national projects like the Mambilla power project, railway expansion and many others across the nation.

    “The youths, including the Almajiris will be mobilised, trained and certified to fit into some of the Infrastructural projects,”Bugaje said.

    He commended HYPERTECH for its commitment to promoting local content and skills development, emphasizing the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving the nation’s development goals.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that HYPERTECH is the national consultant on local content for the Mambila HydroElectric Power project, among others.

    NAN also reports that the initiative was praised by the stakeholders present at the MoU event.

    They described it as a significant step towards bridging the gap between traditional and modern education, thereby promoting economic growth and development.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • Navy engages sister agencies on inter agency cooperation

    Cooperation

    By Ehigimetor Igbaugba

    Calabar, June 25, 2024 (NAN) The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has engaged about 12 military and paramilitary agencies on inter agency cooperation to enhance the country’s security.

    This was disclosed by the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Saheed Akinwande during the command’s 2024 inter-agency seminar in Calabar on Tuesday.

    The seminar has as it theme: “Strengthening Inter Agency Cooperation Amongst Security agencies At The Tactical Level: a Panacea For Operational Effectiveness”.

    Speaking on the basis of the seminar, Akinwande said the complex nature of Nigeria’s security challenges required mutual trust to meet the challenges .

    “I will like to stress that the complex nature of security challenges demands that security agencies emplace a very robust, collaborative arrangements that will foster common understanding of security challenges, mutual trust as well as intelligence sharing to meet the challenges.

    “We want to talk directly to the lower cadre, our men out there in the field.

    “We expect that at the end of the seminar, the outcome will foster that much needed inter agency collaboration, cooperation, mutual trust and common understanding among them as far as meeting  contemporary and complex national security challenges that confront us,” he said.

    Speaking on the theme, Dr Ubong Essien, a resource person, emphasised that security agents are a reflection of their agencies.

    He stressed that a big problem lies with the agents, adding that every security agency must moderate, sanction and also look inward at what the agent does at the tactical level.

    Also speaking on the sub topic: “Importance of Building Trust And Communication Among Security Agencies”, Essien said that lack of trust among security agencies made it difficult to cooperate.

    This, he said, was made difficult by the environment and information age we are in.

    He said that the organisational culture of an agency could change a lot and this culture should reflect in the character of the agent.

    On his part, Dr Atehle George, whose lecture was titled: “Conflict Resolution And Mediation Techniques: A Solution for Effective Interagency Collaboration”, urged security agencies to avoid cross cutting mandates, focus on their mandates and not position.

    He added that no agency is superior to the other and that collaboration and partnership is for the overall development of the society.

    In his closing remarks, the Chief Staff Officer, Headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said that every agency remained  unique in its own way, adding that there is no place for superiority of agencies. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • Navy intercepts 72 bags of cannabis in Lagos

     

    Interception

    By Oladapo Udom

    Lagos, June 25, 2024 (NAN) The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has intercepted 72 bags of cannabis sativa in  Elegushi area of Lekki, Lagos State.

    The Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Rafiu Oladejo ,in a statement signed on Tuesday by the base information officer, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim, said the contrabands were intercepted on June 5.

     

    Oladejo said the interception of the bags of cannabis,each weighing 40 kilograms ,was in furtherance of Navy’s ongoing Operation Water Guard.

    Oladejo further said the interception was made possible by NNS BEECROFT Quick Response Team and Deep Blue Assets of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

    “The interception was also made possible by the unrelenting efforts of the base at gathering actionable intelligence and maintenance of presence in Lagos waterways, under the tenets of Operation Water Guard.

    “This  interception underscores the unwavering commitment of NNS BEECROFT to curtailing spread and use of illicit drugs among teaming youth which negatively affect their health and threaten national security.

    “Perpetrators of illicit drugs should desist from such acts as NNS BEECROFT will not rest on its oars to pursuing all criminal elements operating within its area of operation,” the commander said.

    Oladejo said the effort was sequel to  strategic directive of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla that personnel should maintain credible presence along Lagos waterways and adjoining creeks.

    “This will help to rid the maritime environment of all forms of crime and criminality.

    “The intercepted cannabis sativa have been handed over to the officials of National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Marine Command for further investigation,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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  • Why we embarked on e-registration—APC

    Why we embarked on e-registration—APC

    E-registration

    By Femi Ogunshola

    Abuja, June 25, 2024(NAN)

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) said on Tuesday in Abuja that it  adopted e-registration to ascertain the true number of its members nationwide.

    Mr Suleiman Argungu, the National Organising Secretary of the party, said this when the National Director, APC Professional Women Council, Mrs Ronke Soyombo, paid him a courtesy visit.

    “Between 2022 and 2023, they said that our party has a certain number of registered members and supporters which we Believe is not real compared to the outcome of the election results“, Argungu said.

    He said in particular was the outcome of the presidential election, adding that the party has now embrace e-registration in other to be sure of the number its members.

    “We want to be sure of what we have on the ground; we want to be sure of the number of members we have in each ward, local government and in each 36 states of the Federation.

    He said that organisations such as APC Professional Women Council would always be encouraged by the party so that they would do more.

    Argungu said the visit would enable the National Working Committee to understand the challenges facing the the party at all levels.

    He urged the women to mobilise for the upcoming e-regitration of members.

    “You said that the men are more in numbers during primary elections, so when it comes to primaries, you must mobilise to have a reasonable number to emerge victorious.

    “So I encourage you to mobilise the number of women that we will be proud of; our purpose of going for e-registration is because of our experience,” he said.

    Soyombo called for more involvement of women in the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states.

    “What we are looking for is for the party organ to include women in the Edo and Ondo governorship election as members of key committees.

    “We have able members who can serve as members of critical committees’’, she said adding that the group also supports women at the grassroots”, she said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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  • Fire: Sanwo-Olu urges increased safety advocacy

     

     

    Fire

    By Aderonke Ojediran

    Lagos, June 25, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged participants at the Lagos International Fire Safety Conference to be committed to fire prevention advocacy to keep a safe and secure environment.

     

    The governor made the appeal at the opening of the conference  held at the Federal Palace Hotel on Victoria Island.

     

    The conference had the theme: “Stakeholders Collaboration: A Panacea to Incessant Fire Disasters in Lagos”.

     

    Sanwo-Olu also urged the participants to collaborate with the state government to educate residents on fire disaster prevention.

    The governor said that the government would continue to promote safety culture through robust policies, strategic investments and community engagement.

     

    “We want a Lagos that fire outbreak is significantly reduced. We can reduce it if we work collaboratively, if we see ourselves as our brothers’ keepers.

    “Fire disaster knows no boundaries. If you are careful, the other person may not be careful. We need to educate everyone around us.

     

    “Our government cannot do this alone and we still have a lot more to do. Community involvement is  very vital,” Sanwo-Olu said.

     

    He called on education, religious and traditional institutions to enlighten their followers about safety measures especially during dry season and harmattan.

     

    ” Religious organisations, educational institutions, traditional institutions all have pivotal roles in knowledge sharing.

    ” Stop storing petrol in your shops. Don’t refill generator tanks when it is on. It will not only affect you. Everyone within that parameter has been endangered by you.

     

     

    ” We need more advocacy, we need to sentise residents of the state. These fire incidents are avoidable,” he said.

     

    The state Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Relations, Mr Olugbenga Oyerinde, said that the state government had been proactive in its response to fire incidents, with the provision of fire equipment.

     

    ” We pride ourselves as the best in terms of emergency management, our governor has been proactive, our equipment are world-class,” he said.

     

    The Controller-General, Federal Fire Service, Mr  Ibrahim Liman, said that the Federal Government was committed to collaborating with states in saving lives and property through fire prevention.

    He urged Lagos  State to continue to embrace advanced and cutting edge solutions in fire prevention and control.

     

    The Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, harped on the need for public/private partnership in preventing fire incidents.

    She applauded the governor for building more fire service centres across the state. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • Paris Olympics: We’re ready to surpass previous achievements – NOC

    L-R: Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Tunde Popoola and the President of NOC, Habu Gumel, receiving the reports of committees on its constitution review and the refurbishment of sports infrastructure
    L-R: Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Tunde Popoola and the President of NOC, Habu Gumel, receiving the reports of committees on its constitution review and the refurbishment of sports infrastructure

    Achievements

    By Emmanuel Afonne

    Abuja, June 25, 2024 (NAN) The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) said on Tuesday that it has put everything on ground to surpass the achievements of the country at previous Olympics.

    President of NOC, Habu Gumel, said this while receiving the reports of committees on its constitution review and the refurbishment of sports infrastructure especially at Amuwo Odofin Olympic Sports Village in Lagos.

    Gumel said that 80 athletes had so far qualified for the Olympics while additional five athletes were expected to join the team if they eventually qualify.

    ”We are calling this meeting to update Nigerians on our preparation for the Olympics scheduled to hold from July 26 to August 11 in Paris and to receive the reports of two committees set up for the progress of NOC.

    ”On the constitution review, NOC executive committee, the board, general assembly and the International Olympic Committee will look at the report before we say this is our final constitution.

    ”So far we have about 80 athletes that have qualified for the Olympics and we are preparing the athletes for training outside the country.

    ”Those outside the country are already training and sports federations like boxing, weightlifting, wrestling and canoeing have started local trainings too.

    ”Some are in Germany, while some are in America; so, arrangement is on for us to achieve podium success; the Ministry of Sports Development and the NOC are collaborating seriously to achieve success in Paris.

    ”The last time we won two gold medal was in Atlanta, USA, in 1996, by Chioma Ajunwa, in long jump and the U-23 Dream Team, so, we are working so hard to break the jinx in Paris,” Gumel said.

    According to him, winning silver or bronze have never been a challenge to the country’s athletes, but getting gold.

    This, he said was the reason behind the robust preparation designed for Team Nigeria ahead of the Olympics.

    The Secretary-General of NOC, Tunde Popoola, on his part, pleaded with the Federal Government to release enough funds, and on time, to enable the country to achieve the desired result at the Olympics.

    ”Our preparation is fair enough going by the understanding between the NOC and the Ministry of Sports. NOC is in charge of the Olympics and the Ministry is their partner, unlike in the past when there use to be a discretional kind of arrangement.

    ”But this time around, we have a strong synergy between NOC and the Ministry, and that has made a lot of things work better.

    ”For the athletes, they have done so well in the various international meets, breaking and creating records; the only thing we need to do now is to sustain it through positive media reports,” Popoola said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sani Garun-Gabbas, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and the Chairman of the NOC constitution review committee, had earlier said the committee gathered a lot of experience while discharging their duty.

    He said that it took the committee four months to deliver on the assignment which involved every stakeholder. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • Agribusiness: Stakeholders call for empowerment of small holders farmers

    Farmers

    By Doris Esa

    Abuja, June 25, 2024 (NAN) Stakeholders in agribusiness have called for the empowerment of smallholders farmers in Nigeria in order to ensure food and nutrition security as well as economic growth.

    The stakeholders made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the Global Commodity Conference (GCC) tagged “Sustainable Food Security and Agric Business Expo 2024.”

    Speaking at the event, Dr Emeka Offor, a former Executive Secretary, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), said it was imperative to strengthen and empower smallholders farmers in the country.

    Offor revealed that smallholder farmers accounted for most of the food production in the country.

    “About 80 percent of the agricultural produce in the country comes from the smallholder farmers.

    “We need the small holder farmers; so, let us empower them in the rural areas, so that they can grow.’’

    He said that the smallholder farmers lacked access to technology and market among others.

    Offor urged individuals to invest in agriculture, saying that the issue of food security could not be left in the hands of Government alone.

    He added that to ensure food security and reduce food inflation, Nigerians should begin backyard farming.

    “We should start by becoming farmers; you can grow anything you want like vegetables, tomatoes and other crops by farming at the backyard of your house.

    “We can’t leave the issue of food security to government alone,” Offor said.

    Also, Mr Emmanuel Kwaya, Director-General, Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), said raw material and innovation was an engine for food security.

    Kwaya said that the concept of food security went beyond food alone, adding that raw materials were important to food security.

    He said that the use of raw materials through innovation could transform agricultural practices such as agronomic practices (techniques used in the cultivation of crops) to improve food security.

    Kwaya said that raw materials were important to sustainable food security and economic growth.

    He further said that the council had contributed to agricultural research through improved high yields variety crops, to enhance food production.

    Kwaya was represented by Dr Sab Ebiriekwe, Director Agriculture and Agro- Allied Raw Materials Department (RMRDC).

    In a presentation, the Vice- Chancellor, Cosmopolitan University Abuja, Prof. Carl Adams, said there was need to embrace Smart Agriculture and smart farms to improve food security.

    Smart farming is a practice in agriculture that involves the use of technology like drone and robotics to increase agricultural yields and enhance sustainable food production.

    In a Goodwill message, Mr Gagare Nadumgu, Director 11, Department of Agribusiness, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, said the event was in tandem with the ministry’s efforts to enhance food security in the country.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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