In a significant move to expand access to electricity and promote sustainable energy solutions, the Gombe State Government has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MIDS Dynamics Ltd and the state’s Joint Project Development Agency to develop solar mini-grids for rural and underserved communities across the state. The MoU, signed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, was formalized on the sidelines of the 6th meeting of the Gombe State Joint Development Project Council, and witnessed by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON. Under the agreement, each of the three partners the State Government, Local Governments through the Joint Project…
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By Rebecca Caleb Maina The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), with support from the Partnership for Improving Nigeria Nutrition Systems (PINNS 3.0), has commenced a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the Bauchi State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN). In Bauchi State, CS-SUNN observes that the nutrition coordination system particularly the SCFN requires reinvigoration and restructuring to deliver more effective nutrition outcomes. Challenges such as weak coordination mechanisms, unclear role definitions among line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and occasional internal misunderstandings have hindered the state’s ability to respond effectively to the malnutrition crisis. To address these…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), with support from the Partnership for Improving Nigeria Nutrition Systems (PINNS 3.0), has commenced a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the Bauchi State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN). In Bauchi State, CS-SUNN observes that the nutrition coordination system particularly the SCFN requires reinvigoration and restructuring to deliver more effective nutrition outcomes. Challenges such as weak coordination mechanisms, unclear role definitions among line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and occasional internal misunderstandings have hindered the state’s ability to respond effectively to the malnutrition crisis. To address these…
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has provided relief support to more than 3,000 individuals affected by floods and communal conflicts across Yobe State, delivering large quantities of building materials and critical emergency response equipment to aid recovery and disaster preparedness. At a formal handover ceremony held in Damaturu on Tuesday, the Commission presented assorted construction materials to help rebuild homes destroyed by recent natural and man-made disasters. The items include 20,000 pieces each of timber and ceiling boards, 6,000 rods each of 10mm and 12mm iron bars, 3,000 bundles of zinc sheets, and 2,000 cartons of roofing nails. In a parallel move to…
Traditional rulers in Adamawa State’s Central Senatorial District have pledged to eradicate the growing number of out-of-school children across their communities, vowing to champion education and restore its importance among the people. The commitment was led by the Lamido of Adamawa and Chairman of the Council of Emirs and Chiefs, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, who alongside other prominent royal fathers, made the declaration during a high-level orientation meeting held Tuesday in Yola. The meeting was jointly convened by the Adamawa State Government and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), with support from UNICEF, as part of efforts…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), with support from the Partnership for Improving Nigeria Nutrition Systems (PINNS 3.0), has commenced a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the Bauchi State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN). In Bauchi State, CS-SUNN observes that the nutrition coordination system particularly the SCFN requires reinvigoration and restructuring to deliver more effective nutrition outcomes. Challenges such as weak coordination mechanisms, unclear role definitions among line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and occasional internal misunderstandings have hindered the state’s ability to respond effectively to the malnutrition crisis. To address these…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has flagged off the disbursement of a fresh tranche of gratuity payments totalling ₦2.06 billion to retired local government workers, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens. The official ceremony, held at the Government House in Gombe, marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to offset inherited pension liabilities. Governor Yahaya revealed that the latest payment brings total gratuity disbursements since 2019 to ₦25.626 billion. “When we assumed office in 2019, we inherited over ₦21 billion in unpaid gratuities a crushing burden on our retired workers,” the governor said. “Through…
Subject: A Patriotic Appeal for Legislative Action on the Creation of Chiefdoms in Ardo Kola LGA Dear Hon. Happy Shonruba, I write to you with deep respect and a strong sense of civic responsibility, driven by the urgent need to address a matter of longstanding concern to the people of Ardo Kola Local Government Area — the lack of recognized traditional Chiefdoms in our constituency. As a peace journalist and advocate for harmony and justice in Taraba State, I respectfully call on you, as our representative in the Taraba State House of Assembly, to sponsor and champion a legislative motion…
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have commended the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for its critical contributions to disaster mitigation and humanitarian interventions across Nigeria. The commendation came on Monday in Jalingo, Taraba State, during a courtesy visit by NEMA officials led by the agency’s North-East Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Yakubu Lawal. Speaking during the visit, Brigade Commander Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa praised NEMA for its consistent efforts in responding to emergencies and alleviating the impact of disasters on affected communities. “The role NEMA plays in cushioning the impact of disasters is commendable,…
By Becky Maina Behind the walls of Gombe’s public toilets lie stories of dignity, hard work, and unrecognised service. In the midst daily hustle of Gombe Main Market, Malam Khalid Umar, Chairman of Public Convenience Maintenance in Gombe State, stands beside a public toilet and bathroom facility a structure often overlooked, yet perpetually in demand. This modest setup is more than bricks and pipes; it is a legacy, a livelihood, and a lifeline. “I inherited this business from my father,” Malam Khalid explains. “People mocked him at the beginning, but this place has fed us, paid school fees, and now…