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The Independent National Electoral Commission will officially present certificates of return to Ondo State Governor-elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, on Wednesday. The certificates would be issued at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, disclosed this to our correspondent on Monday. He said, “The certificates of
Biu and Shani local government areas in Borno State have made the list of 130 local government areas in Nigeria declared open defecation free. This came when the state authorities in collaboration with UNICEF and other development partners launched the Borno State Open Defecation Free Roadmap and flagged off campaign for Open Defecation Free in
UNICEF declares two Borno LGs open defecation free
Biu and Shani local government areas in Borno State have made the list of 130 local government areas in Nigeria declared open defecation free.
This came when the state authorities in collaboration with UNICEF and other development partners launched the Borno State Open Defecation Free Roadmap and flagged off campaign for Open Defecation Free in the state.
UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, who commended the Borno State Government for its collaboration in the campaign against open defecation, noted that Biu and Shani had already achieved ODF status last year.
She assured the government of UNICEF’s support in ensuring that Borno State becomes open defecation-free.
Governor Babagana Zulum, represented by his Deputy, emphasized the importance of sanitation in improving people’s well-being and called for collective efforts to change the WASH conditions of the people.
He urged relevant government agencies to focus on achieving safe water and sanitation options for all households, as well as the implementation of sustainable wash access in schools and public places.
Borno State Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr Tijjani Goni Alkali, stressed the importance of sanitation and clean water as fundamental human rights that should be guaranteed to all citizens.
He expressed optimism that by working together, housing defecation will become a thing of the past and individuals will be able to enjoy a dignified and healthy life.
The occasion, which was held at the Musa Usman Secretariat in Maiduguri, also featured the decoration of the wife of Borno state Governor, Dr. Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum as the WASH Ambassador and presentation of ODF certificates to Biu and Shani local government chairmen.
UNICEF declares two Borno LGs open defecation free
Security operatives are conducting stop-and-search operations on vehicles entering the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Our correspondent gathered on Monday, 29…
The ruling All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has asked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to perish the thought of defeating Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the 2026 governorship election in the state. Speaking with The PUNCH on Sunday, Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, described the PDP’s bid to unseat Oyebanji as a mission impossible. He said
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The ruling All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has asked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to perish the thought of defeating Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the 2026 governorship election in the state. Speaking with The PUNCH on Sunday, Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, described the PDP’s bid to unseat Oyebanji as a mission impossible. He said
