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The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Wednesday directed the Accountant-General of the state to close all Ministry, Department, and Agency accounts with immediate effect. The governor gave the directive at the ongoing meeting with the Chairman of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service and heads of MDAs at the Government House. According to him,
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated 480 Amotekun forest rangers in a bid to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state. Makinde inaugurated the personnel on Monday in Iseyin town. The governor, while speaking, promised that his government will continue to prioritise the security of lives and property in the state.
Oyo: Makinde inaugurates 480 Amotekun forest rangers to tackle kidnapping
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated 480 Amotekun forest rangers in a bid to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state.
Makinde inaugurated the personnel on Monday in Iseyin town.
The governor, while speaking, promised that his government will continue to prioritise the security of lives and property in the state.
Makinde said further that plans are underway to establish airstrips in Igbeti and Otu towns.
He added that the state government will also provide aircraft security gadgets to support and enhance security surveillance activities in the state.
The governor, who spoke at the passing-out parade of the 480 Amotekun Corps forest rangers, declared that he would approve hardship allowance for the corps.
He said: “Since assuming office in 2019, we have continued to invest heavily to secure Oyo State by supporting our security agencies to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively. But we knew that more needed to be done to secure more lives and property. You will agree with me that one of the biggest achievements in security was the creation and operationalisation of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun by governors of the South-West states.
“Even though Oyo Amotekun only commenced operation in November 2020, we cannot imagine Oyo State without them. This is how important they have become to our security architecture over the years. We recognised that there was more to be done to address kidnapping, banditry and other illegal activities in our forests and this is what led to the initiative to establish forest rangers as a sub-unit of Amotekun in 25 local government areas, with about 480 recruits out of the 561 passing out today.
“These rangers are to work within the forests in their local government areas alongside other stakeholders and other community groups. Their task is to secure our farmers and other people engaged in commercial activities. They are also to preserve our natural resources in our forests and to prevent illegal activities.
“These additional Oyo Amotekun recruits passing out today will increase the number of Amotekun to 2,500 corps members. Let me once again restate our commitment to providing all that is required to ensure that Oyo Amotekun can deliver on its mandate. We will continue to provide the equipment needed and a monthly operational grant to ensure smooth operations.”
Oyo: Makinde inaugurates 480 Amotekun forest rangers to tackle kidnapping
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, on Thursday, expressed concern over the high level of fake, substandard and falsified drugs in the country. She stated this during a one-day sensitisation campaign programme, held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Adeyeye, who was represented by the Zonal
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The Director-General of the National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, on Thursday, expressed concern over the high level of fake, substandard and falsified drugs in the country. She stated this during a one-day sensitisation campaign programme, held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Adeyeye, who was represented by the Zonal
Over 89 percent of children in Jigawa State are living in multi-dimensional poverty, with 85.6 percent facing monetary poverty, according to a report from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). This alarming statistic was revealed by the Chief of UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, during the launch of the Jigawa General Household
UNICEF calls for urgent action as 85.6% of children in Jigawa face monetary poverty
Over 89 percent of children in Jigawa State are living in multi-dimensional poverty, with 85.6 percent facing monetary poverty, according to a report from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
This alarming statistic was revealed by the Chief of UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, during the launch of the Jigawa General Household Survey at the Government House banquet hall in Dutse. Farah, represented by Michael Banda, highlighted the urgent need for action from the 27 local government councils in the state to improve the conditions for affected children.
He stated, “89.4 percent of children experience monetary poverty, while 85.6 percent are multi-dimensionally poor, facing deprivation in at least three critical areas, including health, education, nutrition, water and sanitation, shelter, access to information, and child protection.”
UNICEF has called for immediate intervention to address the troubling levels of child poverty and ensure a brighter future for the children of Jigawa.
Farah added, “These figures show a sobering reality that children in Jigawa are deprived in multiple essential aspects of their lives. This underscores the urgent need for collective efforts to reduce child poverty and enhance their well-being.”
He also mentioned that significant strides have been made in strengthening systems to measure child poverty through the General Household Survey (GHS), and in developing important policies and action plans to address these issues. He emphasized that local government chairmen play a crucial role in using the evidence gathered for multisectoral planning and action to address child poverty in Jigawa.
UNICEF further emphasized that the challenges can be mitigated by strengthening collective efforts, ensuring that local government data is used effectively in decision-making, and designing structured social protection interventions targeting poor and vulnerable children.
The organization suggested measures such as the approval of an expanded social protection policy, the passage of a revised social protection bill, increased budget allocations for child-focused programs in sectors like health, education, and social protection, and a 30% increase in birth registration for children under five.
Farah congratulated the Jigawa State government and its people for the successful completion of the General Household Survey, which includes disaggregated data across the state’s 27 local government areas. He commended the initiative as a testament to the state government’s commitment to advancing child welfare and improving outcomes for vulnerable groups through evidence-based decision-making.
He concluded by acknowledging UNICEF’s strong partnership with the Jigawa State government in various sectors, including health, education, nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), child protection, and social protection.
In his address, Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi assured that his government would use the data collected by the State Bureau for Statistics to inform result-oriented and effective decision-making. He noted that the data highlights the state’s standing in key sectors and would serve as a critical tool for shaping future decisions.
Governor Namadi urged local governments, ministries, departments, and agencies to make use of the data to ensure the proper implementation of government policies and programs.
UNICEF calls for urgent action as 85.6% of children in Jigawa face monetary poverty