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FG Launches Cargo Haulage from Apapa Port to Ibadan

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Victor Obabunmi
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In a bid to enhance transportation and decongest the Lagos ports, the Federal Government has officially initiated the movement of cargo from the Lagos Port Complex in Apapa, Lagos State, to the Ibadan Dry Inland Container Port in Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State.

This landmark development was inaugurated by the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Alkali, during his inaugural official tour of the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor.

The Director of Press at the Ministry of Transportation, Henshaw Ogubike, announced this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, emphasizing the government’s commitment to streamlining port operations and reducing demurrages for shippers.

Sen. Alkali revealed that the operation would commence with the daily loading of 3 coaches of 30 wagons from the Apapa Ports to Ibadan. This initiative is part of the government’s comprehensive strategy to alleviate congestion at the ports and provide efficient transportation solutions.

Addressing the sustainability of the railway sector in the country, the Minister pledged that existing contracts would be diligently executed, with a focus on enhancing the transport sector. He also highlighted the removal of the fuel subsidy as a means to secure and make transportation more cost-effective.

Furthermore, Sen. Alkali inspected the Kajola Wagon Assembly Plant, the first of its kind in West Africa, built by the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. This facility is expected to create employment opportunities for more than 500 youths.

While acknowledging the NRC’s past challenges with vandalism, Engr. Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, assured that the NRC has acquired about 120 narrow gauge wagons and placed additional orders through the China Civil Engineering Construction Company to support government efforts in trade and port decongestion.

The Minister’s announcement aligns with the government’s commitment to revitalize the nation’s transportation infrastructure and promote economic growth. As the cargo haulage commences, it marks a significant step forward in addressing the challenges faced by the Lagos ports and promoting more efficient trade operations.

Real estate tycoon Dr. Adozi named one of Africa’s “100 Most Notable Peace Icons.”

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Roland Edet
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The coveted “100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa” award has been given to Dr. Simon Adozi, a business strategist and real estate tycoon from Nigeria.

The creator of Adozillion Homes and Realty, a graduate of the Lagos Business School, was recognized with other Africans from various backgrounds who have worked to foster peace on the continent by utilizing their skills, influence, and resources.

Dr. Adozi was honored for making the “roll of honor” by Amb. Kinsley Amafibe, Project Director, Africa, for the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa, who gave him the Certificate and the Portrait of Honour at a ceremony in Lagos.

According to him, the peace icons are Africans painstakingly selected from different backgrounds, who have used their talents, positions and resources to build and promote peace across the continent.

Amafibe noted that those who made the list include humanitarians, political leaders,activists, artistes, sportsmen,media personalities, religious leaders,trraditinal rulers as well as financial and agricultural experts, among others.
“These are people who have dedicated their lives to promoting peace and justice in their communities, countries, and the world at large.

“As we honour these remarkable individuals, we are reminded of the importance of their work and the impact it has had on the world.

“We hope that their example will continue to inspire individuals and organisations around the world to work towards a more peaceful and just world for all,”he said.

“These peace icons include real estate stakeholders who work the humanitarians to provide safe space for homeless individuals.

“In this regard, Dr. Simon Adozi’s Real Estate Development Company has demonstrated proven capabilities in the provision of a wide variety of profitable Residential & Commercial properties out of sheer innovation and enmeshed in modern standards for the elite and continuously offering them property ownership and investment opportunities.

“Adozillion Homes brings to bear experience which cuts across property development, donstruction management, real estate investments and facility management,” he said.

In his remarks, Dr Adozi expressed delight over the recognition and pledged is unrelenting commitment of the Adozillion brand to Nigerians .

He noted that the honour was an indication that people were keenly watching his contribution to society, adding that he is inspired now than ever to do more.

Dr. Simon holds a bachelor’s degree in soil and water engineering and a second degree in entrepreneurship management from the Lagos Business School.

He started his Real Estate career in 2016 as a realtor, helping over 1,000 Real Estate enthusiasts purchase plots of land and build their dream houses, from design conceptualization to delivery of top-notch finishing.

He has bagged several awards and recognitions including Peace Achievers International Awards, Most efficient Real Estate Development company of the year 2022 by Betamedia, Real estate Personality of the year 2022 by MAYA Awards.

Other honours in his kitty include the prestigious 40-under-40 CEOs in Africa, Peace Achievers International Awards, African Youth Excellence Award, and the 100 Most Influential Youths in Africa, among others.

ITV Joseph Kadiri Elected As ANHEJ President

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Roland Edet
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The Health Correspondent of Independent Television (ITV), Mr Joseph Kadiri has been elected as the President of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ).

Kadiri was elected for a two-year term after the association’s election, which was held on Tuesday, September 12, in Abuja.

Other officials elected were Ms Racheal Abujah of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as Vice President and Mr Frank Ajufo of Vision FM as Secretary, Ms. Yecenu Sasetu of Kiss FM: Treasurer; Ms. Uche Ugochukwu of NTA: Financial Secretary; and Mr. Kazeem Biriowo of Tribune Newspapers as the post of Welfare/PRO.

Speaking on behalf of the newly elected officials, Kadiri thanked members for finding them worthy to serve the association just as he pledged that the new officers would work hard to take the association to greater heights.

The president maintained that members would have access to information that would help them to effectively discharge their responsibilities to their various organizations.

“We thank and appreciate you all for finding us worthy to lead you. We assure you that we shall be diligent in carrying out our responsibilities.

“We will work to ensure that you get prompt information to aid your reportage at all times.

“We humbly request that you give us your maximum support,” he appealed.

He, however, thanked the immediate past president of the association, Mr Hassan Zaggi, of The Authority Newspapers, and the former President, Mr Marcus Fatunmole of The ICIR, as well as the chairman of the electoral committee, Onyebuchi Ezigbo of Thisday Newspapers, towards ensuring a free, fair, and credible election.

Story About Contract Inflation, Variation At FCTA/FCDA Untrue

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Uche Kingsley
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Recently, a social media post about allegedly unlawful changes and inflation of some of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) contracts became popular.

The claims made in the social media post were looked into by our correspondent. The charges were shown to be inaccurate and misleading by the facts that reliable FCTA/FCDA sources provided.

Each of the following charges is addressed by our correspondent in detail: The Project referred to in Gaduwa is presumed to be the contract for the Emergency Rehabilitation/Improvement of Access Road to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Laboratory in Gaduwa District. The contract was awarded to M/s CBC Global Civil & Building Construction Company Nigeria Limited at the sum of N2,493,389,942.88.
As the name implies it was an emergency contract due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and the need to quickly access the facilities for testing and treatment of infected persons. The scope of work comprises, Roadworks, Surface Water Drainage, Culverts and River Training. It is 2.4km long asphaltic concrete road. The project was completed on schedule and payment was made in full. The assertions of the author is therefore false.

On the issues of the contracts awarded at 10 Billion naira and later jacked up to N119 billion, no such contract exists in FCDA.
“Awarded Contract of N50 Billion later jacked up to N200 Billion” – FCTA/FCDA sources say this is strange to them and believed to be the figment of imagination of the writer.

“Award of contract of N6 Billion and later jacked up toN70 Billion”, Our sources in the FCTA/FCDA also revealed that they do not have such contract.

“Awarded Emergency Maintenance of Usman Dam at the cost of N9 Billion and paid in full without any BOQ and so many procurement infractions”.
Our credible sources revealed categorically that it is not true.
According to them, currently, the nature of works at the site demands emergency attention due to the fact that it can result to disruption of water supply to the city.
More so some of the Eletro-mechanical components required will have to be imported, so the procurement process is ongoing.
“But as we speak there is no payment yet on the works”, the source said.

“Left debt of over N1.2 Trillion to FCT without anything to show” – Our sources revealed that debts owed contractors working for the FCT Administration were debts accruing over a period of more than 20 years, spanning through several administrations and not wholly incurred during the last administration.

“Approval of green areas to residential houses and Converting Residential Houses in Wuse 2, Maitama Gana Street, Garki into Commercial in contrary to the Abuja Master Plan”. It was confirmed that the FCT / FCDA at no time condoled the abuse of the Master Plan. “However, if there is any infringement known to the Authority, necessary actions are always taken to correct such violations”.

Wike Is not a tool for your attacks, don’t distract him, CSO tell Blackmailers

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Roland Edet
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A Civil society group, under the auspices of Pro-Impact Initiative has raised the alarm over what it termed, “ Calculated attempts to blackmail top Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) officials and derail Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike from repositioning Abuja”

The group pointed out that in less then two weeks over “three fabricated falsehoods” against key officials of the FCT administration has circulated widely on the social media with calls on the FCT to take actions based on the false and fake reports.

The Coordinator of the group, Dr Osamudiamen Isokpehi who briefed journalists over the weekend in Abuja said:” if those behind these acts are not traced , arrested and brought to justice, these criminals may go to any length to jeopardize the smooth administration of the FCT”

Dr Isokpehi noted “ First it was a fabricated lies against some Directors over a disputed land in Guzape district. A statement credited to nobody was circulated online calling for their sack by the FCT minister and quoting “Undisclosed sources”. It was discovered that the original documents of land was stolen from the owner and sold to someone who wanted to continue keeping the land even after owner discovered

“ Secondly the blackmailers went after the permanent Secretary, Mr Olusade Adesola by issuing a write up titled: ‘ WHY FCT PERM SEC MUST BE SACKED AND ARRESTED NOW’ credited to one ‘faceless’ Babalola Tajudeen calling on the minister to sack Permanent Secretary of the FCT Administration. The allegations over blotting the workforce , awarding multi-billion naira contracts and others were discovered to be completely false and misleading.

“Thirdly, on Friday 9th, September while the FCTA officials were preparing for Tuesday’s swearing in of mandate Secretaries by the ministers, a notorious Nine paragraph write credited to nobody was pushed into the social media lyiing that The minister had written to EFCC and ICPC asking them to invite and probe his predecessor, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello. Unlike the previous two fake news , the minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike this time issues a clear-worded press statement from his office debunking it as a lie”

Dr Isokpehi said “ we are convinced that Mr Wike who is also a victim of fake news on social media and twisted news in the conventional media won’t work with the report of the blackmailers. These same people we can tell you plainly would be the first to attack Mr Wike when he leave office.

“ Though one might not know the entire motive of these characters, two thing are certain; they want witch-hunt FCT top officials and derail the minister from focusing on repositioning the city for general good “

While we called on these characters to desist from
Such acts and let the FCTA breathe, we called on the Police anti-cyber crime department to trace and arrest these agents of fake news who are currently directing their attacks on FCT administration’s top officials”

Dr Isokpehi appealed to residents of the FCT and Nigerians not to be quick at sharing fake and unverified news items. He expressed worry that “a statement typed on a plain sheet of paper, no letter head, signed by nobody and credited to nobody would be believed and so widely shared thus making falsehood looks exactly like the truth”

He, however, commended Barr Nyesom Wike for his proactiveness in administering Abuja he appealed to the staff to give him all the needed support to succeed.

FG Committed to Creating A Top-Notch Healthcare System for Nigerians, Says Pate

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Olajumoke Sanusi
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Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has assured the Federal Government’s readiness to set the right course in achieving a quality healthcare system for Nigerians.

He made the statement during a three-day Ministerial Briefing hosted by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare from September 7th to September 9th, 2023 at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre in Abuja, which focuses on innovative ways and strategies to improve Nigeria’s healthcare system.

The Minister bemoaned the current status of healthcare delivery in the country, noting examples of health emergencies such as a medical officer who suffered injuries in an accident and died owing to an inability to obtain urgent attention, as well as frequent maternal mortality.

Pate hinted that: “these people depend on us and healthcare system to deliver on preventable interventions and rehabilitation for all the care they need and they are not getting it”. We are spending much more than Niger Republic, Ethiopia and Ghana yet we are not getting the result of what we are spending. There is something that is not right in terms of how we do what we do in the health sector, the urgency to change I think is what informed our President who gave this sector the mandate to deliver, as he wants this sector to be one sector with special breakthrough and innovations”.

The new strategies to be employed are intended to reverse poor health indices and provide an effective healthcare system that will improve the health standard of the people and reduce challenges faced by Nigerians in assessing health services, the Minister stated.

Similarly, the Minster of State, Dr. Tunji Alausa in his comment, said that “we have gone through many transitions, the retreat, strategic workshop and ministerial briefing. This is a listening session; we want to listen to the leadership of the Ministry of Health and see where things are. A lot of people have worked hard in the last years or decades, but if we are to be honest with ourselves, we are not there yet. This is not where the trend of healthcare we want for our citizens. This is year 2023 there are still a lot of things lacking in the healthcare system”.

“So today we will listen and then we will work collaboratively in the next few days, come together and decide the way forward on what we want to do in the next four years. It’s going to be a collaborative effort, by Saturday we all decide and gather together and list our agenda on where we are going, so we have a sync, we are doing the same thing and talking together” he added.

“President Bola Tinubu has made a commitment to citizens, he said several times that he was going to fix the health sector, and has given Pate and I the mandate to do everything that is humanly possible to fix the health sector for Nigerians and we will do it… a lot of people have worked so hard but for once let’s be honest with ourselves, we are still far from where we should be and that’s where we are beginning to work on” Alausa reiterated.
Speaking further, Alausa noted that the Ministry of Health is deliberate and intentional about collaborations with stakeholders and agencies to achieve this mandate adding that “I am confident that we are going to have an amazing robust, fruitful, honest discussion with ourselves, we are going to listen and take everybody’s input, put it together and amalgamate everything together and come up with what will work for Nigerians”.

Also speaking at the event, the Special Adviser on Health to the President, Dr. Salma Anas commented that under the renewed hope agenda for Nigerians, the Federal Government is determined to translate health policies formulated over the years into feasible actions and results to improve the health sector and impact lives positively.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Daju Kachollom mni, in her remarks said, “in these challenging times, the role of our Ministry, and indeed each of the agencies and departments represented here, cannot be overstated. Our commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of every citizen is at the forefront of our mission. Today, we gather not only to share updates and progress but also to reaffirm our dedication to this noble cause”.

Vivianne Ihekweazu, the founder of Nigeria Health Watch, in her presentation titled the “Power of the possible in Nigeria’s Health Sector”, acknowledges the present challenging times and admonishes on the need to build confidence in Nigerians and donor agencies. She talked about making first impressions which would always form the platform for wider and essential narratives in the health sector.

The retreat promises to be an event of great significant, where distinguished leaders in the health sector will converge to exchange insight, collaborate on strategic initiatives and shape the future of our nation’s healthcare landscape.

Military Operations : We’re
Determined To Combat Terrorist, Other Violent Extremist Groups, Those Who Aid and Abet Them

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Victor Obabunmi
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The military’s nationwide counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations over the past three months have shown their determination to combat terrorist and other violent extremist groups, as well as those who aid and abet them.

Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja hinted that,
during the period under review, offensive operations and air strikes were conducted to hit these groups and the terrorist where it hurts them most.

The statement reads in bits: ” Our activities have shown that the terrorists and their allies have suffered a sizable number of casualties. They will undoubtedly continue to suffer more casualties as time goes on. The reason they fight is because they have evolved into a more heinous group.

“They battle to maintain their illicit activity-related profits such as illegal mining, kidnapping, cattle rustling, illegal levies on fishing and farming communities and all other unholy forms of criminal inclinations.

“Our operations across the 6 geopolitical zones from June to August 2023 reveals that; we neutralized 814 terrorists and arrested 1,326 criminals. We arrested 42 kidnappers, 231 collaborators, 33 armed robbers, 80 cattle rustlers, 325 militias, 27 rails vandals, 73 gunrunners, 191 suspected oil thieves and rescued 721 kidnapped hostages. Additionally, 4,560 terrorist and their families surrendered to troops.

The statement further stated:”Troops recovered a total number of 501 weapons, 3,577 livestock, 3,269 assorted kinds of ammunition and 674 other equipment. The breakdown of these arms and ammunition is as follows; 117 AK47 rifle, one AK49 rifle, 5 revolver, 28 fabricated rifles, 11 fabricated pistols, 57 dane guns, 23 pistols, 24 pump action guns, 3 FN rifles, 3 GPMGs, one double barrel gun, one barreta pistol, one G3 rifle, 2 HK21 rifles one IED, 123 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2,008 rounds of 7.62mm special, 30 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm, 512 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm, 190 rounds of 5.5mm, 39 rounds of 9mm, 29 rounds of PKM, and 19 cartridges. Troops equally recovered: one RPG tube, 3 hand grenades, one locally made hand grenade, one locally made bomb, 2 rifle butts, one AK47 barrel, one GMPG barrel, 2 MG links, 98 AK47 magazines, 2 G3 magazines, 2 FN magazines, 2 PKT magazines, 2 LMG magazines, 2 tear gas launchers, one bullet proof vest, 49 vehicles, 213 motorcycles, 48 bicycles, 69 mobile phones, 5 boafeng radios, 4 woodland camouflages, 2 boots, 74 knives, 71 handsets, 11 laptops, 13 steering rods and pumps, 45 machetes and 25 jack knives.

“Furthermore, troops recovered 213 motorcycle, 69 mobile phones, one bicycle, 10 machete and a pair of camouflage. Troops operations in South South geopolitical zone resulted in the arrest of the following; 6,652,250 litres of stolen crude oil, 3,558,325 litres of illegally refined AGO, 288,650 litres of DPK and 65,600 PMS. All amounting to an estimated sum of N4 billion denied to the oil thieves.

“The armed forces will continue to apply strong military pressure on groups undermining the national security of the country. It is clear that, the terrorists and their cohorts cannot win in the face of ongoing military pressure against them”.

“Accordingly, the terrorists and their cohorts are encouraged to drop their arms and rejoin society to provide a better life for themselves and their children. They risk annihilation if they fail to do so. Nigerians need to know that, we are in this together. The military is with you. The military will work tirelessly to ensure your safety and security. Importantly, the trust and cooperation from supportive groups being witnessed today is unprecedented. The inputs from these groups is making a difference in our operations. Citizens are encouraged to Know Something, Say Something and we will do something about it”.

Tanimu, Social activist commends Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha for buying house for Nanny in FCT

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Ola Akinola
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporter Barr. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been praised by Nigerian social activist and businessman Kazeem Tanimu for purchasing a new home for her nanny in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Tanimu, a young organizer and supporter of good government throughout Nigeria, made the commendation during a conversation with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja.

It would be recalled that Akpoti-Uduagha recently gave her nanny, Isah Damaris, a two-bedroom cottage in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of her customary humanitarian commitment to raising up the underprivileged in society.

Presenting the house to the nanny on behalf of the family, the PDP bigwig, who was the Kogi Central senatorial candidate in the 2023 general elections, said: “I ask that you take this two-bedroom house as a token of our deep appreciation for the love and the care you have shown our family.

“You came into my life ten years ago as a Nanny, but you have grown to be a second mother to my children. You have been through moments with me.

“Thank you so much, Damaris, and congratulations.”

This uncommon philanthropic gesture has continued to received commendations from Nigerians of goodwill, especially human right activists and Civil Society groups across the country.

According to Tanimu, show of love to a nanny by Natasha is unprecedented and should be emulated by employers and all those in top positions that have people serving under them,especially political office holders.

Tanimu, who is the Initiator of “7th Republic”, an NGO of Nigerian youths drawn from different background , advocating for selfless leadership at all levels of sociery,said “ Natasha has really shown that everyone deserves a good standard of living through this unprecedented display of love and compassion.

“I know her to be a selfless leader, with a large heart for the less privileged around her and this is why her people want her service in leadership position,”he said.

According to him, in line with the its defining mantra for good leadership at all levels in Nigeria, the ‘7th Republic’ has always lauded and rally support for any act of selfless leadership geared towards making life better for Nigerians.

He added that “as a coalition of people who believe in the interest of our dear country and continent, we are proud to identify with any show of leadership towards making life better for others.”

PAP Considers Extending Cooperative Plans To Include Other Groups

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Roland Edet
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The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has revealed that it may look into expanding its micro-finance program, the PAP Cooperative Society Limited (PAPCOSOL), which was primarily created for ex-agitators, in order to accommodate women groups already engaged in similar practices in successfully operating small businesses.

The PAP is considering looking at the role of women against community credit thrift schemes that thrive in the Niger Delta, according to Interim Administrator of the PAP Major-General Barry Ndiomu (rtd), who disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday when he received the leadership and members of the Niger Delta Women for Sustainable Development (NDWSD), a coalition of community women groups, at the PAP office in Abuja.

Ndiomu noted the critical role women could play in changing the socio- economic narratives of the region if provided with the right tools and encouragement.

“We will look at the thrift or osusu scheme as you have highlighted to see how it can be incorporated into the PAP cooperative programmes through a collaborative effort to improve the livelihoods of the people,” he said.

“I am very happy with some of the things you mentioned, especially the idea of giving attention to women in the activities of the PAP which has always been part of our priority in contract awards, scholarship awards for undergraduates and post graduate female students, vocational and empowerment programmes.”

Gen Ndiomu noted that there are females on the PAP pilot programme and with time, the cooperative scheme will be the game changer to address issues of empowerment for the people of the region.

The Interim Administrator also expressed gratitude to the women for the visit and for the words of encouragement to spur him on

Earlier in her address, Hon. Helen Inafa Bob who led the group, thanked Gen. Ndiomu for granting them audience. She noted the role of women in nation building and called on relevant agencies to attach more importance in developing the capacity of women.

In her six-point address, she sued for the provision of micro-finance loans for rural Niger Delta women through their community credit thrift cooperative society popular known as osusu or okpu.

“This is an age long self-financing scheme among rural Niger Delta women and therefore, identifying with it will enhance financial guarantee for the rural Niger Delta woman.

“Our group is capable of organizing periodic decentralized training for the women in their various communities to fully utilize the funds for their thrift cooperative societies to grow their micro-economies through petty commodity trading,” she explained.

The Coordinator also advocated for the provision of facilities “for improved preservation techniques of seafood and farm produce, fishing and farming equipment” to reduce the stress in carrying out those activities.

“General Ndiomu is doing a good work here and he needs to be encouraged. It’s high time people of the Niger Delta stopped being critical of their sons and daughters in positions of trust. The pull him down syndrome must stop,” she added.

The highlight of the visit was the investiture of the Interim Administrator as the first patron of the Niger Delta Women for Sustainable Development.

FG pledges To Maintain A Friendly Bilateral Relationship with Japanese Government

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Victor Obabunmi
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Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu (CON), the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has underlined his ministry’s commitment to ensuring that the already friendly relationship between Nigeria and Japan is strengthened in the sake of the nation’s economic development.

The Minister announced this today in Abuja after receiving His Excellency Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, the Japanese ambassador to Nigeria, in audience. Matsunaga was paying the Minister’s office a courtesy call.

He pointed out that the presence of Japanese officials and businesspeople in Nigeria was evidence that Nigeria and Japan had been cooperating in the fields of agriculture, trade, investment, technical aid, and grants.

He further hinted that businesses between both countries crisscrossed Nigeria’s exportation of agricultural and petrochemical products to Japan and importation from Japan, products such as automotive, ICT, services, and other industrial goods.

He pointed out that the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was poised to achieving double-digit growth and single-digit inflation, including concentric diversification of the economy.

The Minister informed that key opportunities in the various sectors by Japanese Private investment include: the Digital Economy, Green and blue economy e.g. Waste Management etc.; Gender-balanced job opportunities, Full implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, Reforms in the Culture, Creative, Tourism, and Hospitality Sector, More investments in high-growth sectors, such as agriculture and mining, among others.

He further mentioned that a total sum of N348.1 trillion (US$790.6 billion) investment was required for the implementation of the Plan, adding that out of the total investment requirement, the Government was expected to provide 14.3%, while the balance of 85.7% was expected to be complemented by the Private sector.

The Minister , however, recalled the request of the Japanese to obtain Full Power of Attorney from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate the signing of Exchange of Notes for all Grant Aid and Technical Cooperation Projects supported by the Japanese government.

Briefing the minister, the Japan Ambassador, said that “Nigeria and Japan have been working together for many years in various fields which include Power, Water, and Agriculture, and promise to promote more private investment and also diversify the projects’’.

Also speaking, the Director, of International Corporation, in the ministry, Dr. Lanre Adekanye, applauded the Japanese government for their continuous collaboration with the Ministry over the development of the country to provide a better life for Nigerians, through the promotion of high-quality and inclusive economic and social development of the country.

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