***Facilitator, NASC’s Secretary, Lucky Ikharo Commended

The federal government has conducted a three-day intensive entrepreneurship training of 250 Women and Youths in Owan-West Local Government Area of Edo state.
During the training, participants were trained on the production of disinfectants, bleaching items, and odour control.

During training exercise, participants in groups engaged in practical production of disinfectants and other items in line with the directives of the theoretical training exercise.

After the completion of the programme, the federal government gave Start up Capital to the participants as part of efforts to assist them start local production in their communities.

The training programme was conducted at the famous Uhonmora civic centre which is located in the centre of the community, in the Local government.
The programme was facilitated by the secretary of the National Assembly Service Commission, Mr Lucky Ikharo, FTID.

During training exercise, participants in groups engaged in practical production of disinfectants and other items in line with the directives of the theoretical training exercise.

The training was done by the National Board for Technology Incubation in conjunction with the Management of GGF NIG. LTD
The training exercise started with accreditation of two hundred and Fifty participants of both Female and Male persons drawn from the local

Addressing the gathering the programme lead consultant, Magbagbeola Abass Adebayo
informed them of the rationale behind the training and the accompanied start up Capital benefits.
He further harped on the need for the beneficiaries to make judicious use provided Capital for business purposes and advise against wasting the fund.
On her part the Aisha Oladipo emphasize the need for them utilize knowledge gain during the training to better their lives and assist their families.
The Vice President of Uhonmora Ora Progressives Union worldwide Mrs Evangelina Agbai at the occasion commended the federal government and the facilitator of the training exercise in Owan-West local government Area
She urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the acquired Skills and the start up Capital as directed by the Scheme.
The beneficiaries on their parts expressed delight for be part of the federal government initiative and harped on the need to go with the directives of the scheme .
High points of the training exercise saw participants in groups engaged in practical production of the items inline with what their taught during the theory session
The presentation of certificates climaxed the event after which the items produced were distributed to participants

***Says , “I don’t appear on the pages of newspapers”

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will only testify in the terrorism trial of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, if he receives a formal subpoena from the court.

Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Friday, Wike reacted to reports listing him among witnesses expected to testify before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court.

“You don’t become a witness by reading newspapers,” Wike said. “Nobody has served me any process. Nobody has subpoenaed me.”

The Minister expressed surprise at being named in the case, insisting he never volunteered to appear.

“If you see Nnamdi Kanu, ask him why he listed me. I did not go to say I want to be a witness,” he stated.

Wike stressed that while he would not respond to social media speculation, he would respect the judicial process if officially called upon.

“If I am subpoenaed to give evidence, I must obey the court. I will appear but not because of newspaper headlines,” he added.

The Minister further noted that those who listed his name must explain their reasons, saying he is unbothered by the development.