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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday, hinted at plans by the parliament to enact laws that would boost funding for agricultural activities to achieve the national goal of food security. Describing the fate of crude oil as uncertain, the speaker emphasised the importance of diversifying the nation’s economy, particularly in
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Kano State Government has sought the assistance of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in tackling drug menace in the state. The State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Ibrahim Jibril, made the appeal in Kano on Monday while receiving the state Commandant of the NDLEA, Mr Abubakar Ahmad. He pleaded with NDLEA to establish its
Drug abuse: Kano Govt seeks NDLEA assistance
Kano State Government has sought the assistance of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in tackling drug menace in the state.
The State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Ibrahim Jibril, made the appeal in Kano on Monday while receiving the state Commandant of the NDLEA, Mr Abubakar Ahmad.
He pleaded with NDLEA to establish its unit within the Audu Bako Secretariat complex, Kano, to curb drug peddling and abuse.
“The issue of drug abuse among youths in Kano is alarming. We need NDLEA’s presence to mitigate security challenges,” Jibril said.
The commissioner emphasized the state government’s strategies to tackle drug-related problems, including reactivating 21 skills institutes to engage youths productively.
Speaking earlier, Ahmad praised the state governor’s commitment to combating drug abuse as evident in his visit to the Kiru reformatory.
Ahmad also expressed gratitude to the state government’s support in completing and equipping the abandoned Drug Rehabilitation Centre at the NDLEA Command headquarters.
He said that the collaboration would work in combating drug abuse and its consequences in Kano State.
The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions has announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike if their outstanding salaries are not paid within three weeks. The unions are demanding, among other things, the payment of four months’ withheld salaries,
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The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions has announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike if their outstanding salaries are not paid within three weeks. The unions are demanding, among other things, the payment of four months’ withheld salaries,