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Erosion Control: Gombe govt. signs N12bn contract
Erosion Control: Gombe govt. signs N12bn contract
The Gombe State government has signed a N12 billion contract with Triacta Nigeria Limited for a 21-kilometre gully erosion control works in six communities within Gombe metropolis.
The contract signing ceremony, which took place in Gombe on Wednesday between the state government and Triacta, was witnessed by Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State.
Speaking during the ceremony, Yahaya said that the project was one of the biggest capital projects in the history of the state.
He described the project as a vital step towards restoring agricultural and environmental landscapes ravaged by gully erosion and environmental degradation in the state.
“As you are aware, Gombe State is regarded as the erosion capital of the North-east sub region.
“Over several decades, we have witnessed the devastating impact of gully erosion, posing threats to agricultural lands, displacing communities, and endangering the future of our environment.
“The signing of this contract for control of gully erosion which traverses through London-Maidorowa, Mallam-Inna Wuro-Ladde, Wuro-Kesa, Arawa and Kagarawal, marks our unwavering commitment to preserving and safeguarding the environment and livelihoods of the people.”
The governor said there were over 200 active erosion sites in the state.
He added that no fewer than 400,000 people lived along the gully corridors in the state; living in constant fear of their lives and property.
“About 85 per cent of those people are poor, and therefore lack the wherewithal and resilience to withstand or militate against such devastating environmental menace,” he said.
Yahaya commended the World Bank and the ACRESAL project team for their support and pledged to leverage any available opportunities to restore the environment, enhance productivity, and improve the livelihoods of the people.
Speaking earlier, Mr Mohammed Fawu, the Gombe State Commissioner for Water, Environment and Forest Resources, commended Yahaya’s commitment to restoring the environment.
Fawu said that the state government paid over N500 million counterpart contribution and met all necessary requirements for the project.
The commissioner said through the ACReSal project, the state was able to recover about 31,000 hectares of degraded lands and planted over 9700 trees in strategic locations in the state.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of Triacta Nigeria Ltd, Mr Elie Farhat, commended the state government’s commitment while assuring quality works that would help improve on the lives and livelihoods of the affected communities.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project is under the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL) project.
ACReSAL is a World Bank-assisted project aimed at addressing the challenges of land degradation and climate Change in Northern Nigeria.
Erosion Control: Gombe govt. signs N12bn contract
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NOA urges Nigerians to use Eid-el-Maulud for sober reflection
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to utilise the Eid-el-Maulud celebration for introspection and prayers for the nation.
The Director-General of NOA, Mr Lanre Issa-Onilu, also acknowledged the efforts of the current administration in addressing economic challenges and delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda.
In a statement on Monday in Abuja by the Deputy Director of Press, Mr Paul Odenyi, Issa-Onilu noted that the administration is working tirelessly to develop the country.
He urged Nigerians to emulate the virtues of selflessness, tolerance, peace, love, and fairness exemplified by Prophet Muhammad.
Specifically, Issa-Onilu called on Nigerians to offer prayers for wisdom and guidance for President Bola Tinubu to lead Nigeria to its rightful place among developed nations.
“I urge the Muslim community to offer supplications to God for wisdom and guidance for President Bola Tinubu to lead Nigeria to its rightful place among developed nations,” he said.
Issa-Onilu also advised Nigerians to refrain from engaging in any form of lawlessness during the public holiday.
He assured Nigerians that the government had put measures in place to ensure the protection of lives and property during the holiday and beyond.
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Alake restates Tinubu’s commitment to improving senior citizens’ welfare
Alake restates Tinubu’s commitment to improving senior citizens’ welfare
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has restated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improving the welfare of senior citizens in the country.
Alake said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ikoro-Ekiti, his country home.
According to the minister, Tinubu is determined to accord dignity to senior citizens by giving them a new lease of life in line with his Renewed Hope Mantra.
Alake said that senior citizens had been adequately factored in all the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration.
NAN reports that Alake had on Saturday, distributed 1,200 bags of rice to the elderly in Ekiti, irrespective of the political party they belonged to.
He thanked the president for listening to the people and demonstrating a caring heart, noting “1,200 bags of rice was made available to me and each minister to further supplement the established channels of distribution.
“We need to reach out to our aged fathers and mothers at times like this to demonstrate the Omoluabi values of taking care of the old in the community.
“In the spirit of inclusion, it is important that we channel this intervention to mainly elderly citizens.
“This is because they do not have the strength to compete for welfare goods such as these at the established centres. We have taken their inventory and we are delivering it to them.
“Subsequent interventions will target other segments of the populace, such as widows, orphans, persons living with disabilities and students in higher institutions of learning,” he said.
The minister said that the onus was on the people to care for the elderly by focusing on issues affecting them, adding that every individual would grow old and require the support of the younger generation at some point in life.
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The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has rejoiced with the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud celebration, to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
Oluremi in a message to mark the occasion on Monday in Abuja, urged the Muslims to use the opportunity to reflect on the teachings of love, kindness, and tolerance of Prophet Muhammad.
In her words, “This will help us to build a stronger community and a more harmonious society.
“I felicitate with the Muslim Ummah across our great nation as we celebrate this year’s Maulud Nabiyy, the blessed birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
“This occasion reminds us of the values of peace, compassion, and unity that the Prophet exemplified throughout his life.
“May the blessings of this day bring joy and peace to our homes and our country,” she said.
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