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NIGER STATE TO KICK START ACCELERATED AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME AND

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September 10, 2020

Niger State Government says it has accessed the sum of N1.5 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria to kick start the Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS) in the state.

Commissioner for Livestock and Fishery, Alhaji Haruna Dukku stated this during the post State Executive Council briefing with journalists in Government House, Minna.

Alhaji Dukku said the scheme which is targeted at empowering 10,000 women and youths between 18-35 years, is also aimed at improving the Agricultural value-chain particularly in the 3 main crops produced in the state (rice, soya beans and maize).

He explained that the scheme was flagged off in 2018 since then the state has been able to access the first tranch of the fund whcih is about 600 Million Naira to run the scheme.

The Commissioner who explained that the fund was meant for infrastructural development in the Agricultural sector of the state said the fund will cover activities including the development of irrigation sites in Chanchaga, Loigi, Agaie, Gbakogi Tamanai; development of 50-hectares oil plantation at Labozhi; development of 200 hectares of cotton farm; development of the infrastructure at the Bobi Grazing Reserve; upgrading of the farming institute at Tegina as well as the upgrading of the Green House farm in Minna.

The Commissioner also said the state government has indicated its interest to partner Elephant Group, a private company in the area of Rice Mill.

The Memorandum of Understanding to that effect will soon be signed by both parties.

In a related development, Commissioner for Mineral Resources Mr Daniel Kolo announced the readiness of the State government to diversify it economy in the Mineral Sector by partnering with an investor in gold exploration.

Mr Kolo said this is part of government efforts towards improving on her revenue generation, considering the dwindling economy of the country and the need to also ensure sectorial development in the State.

The Commissioner stated that the state has already received an investor who is willing to partner with the state in that regards adding that the doors of the State government remains opened for more investors that are interested.

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ABIODUN COMMISSIONS FOUR PROJECTS IN ODEDA LGA

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3 days ago

September 17, 2020

Segun Lawal

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commissioned four projects in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, in order to improve socio-economic growth of the people, especially those at the grassroots level.

He said the projects were aimed at boosting the economy and security around Odeda, as it shares boundary with Oyo State, noting that the 40 Open Stalls at Gbonnagun market, Obantoko; 16 Lock-Up shops at the Osiele market and 20 Open Stalls at Kila market were built to complement the existing stalls and also to assist the traders reduce stress and risks associated with selling by the road-side.

The governor, represented by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Afolabi Afuape, stated that the re-constructed Police Post at Bakatari would help reduce security threats around the area.

He maintained that Local Governments are to complement the efforts of the State government in delivery of dividends of democracy to the people; expressing optimism that all the 20 LGAs would have more projects to showcase by the time his administration would be rounding-off.

“You entrusted your votes to us, I assure you that we will not disappoint you as we will continue to work for the success of everyone, most especially those at the grassroots, likewise the urban inhabitants will also benefits maximally from our government,” governor saidI

In his remarks, the Transition Chairman, Hon. Semiu Lawal implored the market leaders, traders and the people of Odeda to judiciously use the facilities and ensure peaceful co-existence especially in the Bakatari axis of the Local Government Area.

He promised the State Governor that the support given to them would be put to effective use in developing their areas.

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NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT SAYS NO GOING BACK ON ROADS CLOSURE TO ARTICULATED VEHICLES

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3 days ago

September 17, 2020

Segun Lawal

Niger State Government says it will not go back on the restriction order of heavy trucks plying the state-owned roads which took effect on the 15th September, 2020.

This is coming after the State government had assured that it’s position will be reviewed as event concerning the closure unfolds.

The state government maintained that it’s decision to close down all state government roads was done within the confines of law stressing that adequate consultations and sensitization with relevant stakeholders were made and two weeks notice was also served to general public as well as relevant road transport organizations before the roads were barricaded.

As such, the state government will not relent on it oars to ensure that the State owned roads are not access by articulated vehicles, the heavy trucks are however free to use all the Federal roads that transverse the State.

The State government said beyond the current closure to fast track the reconstruction of the Minna-Bida Road, measures would be evolved such as weigh-bridges to ensure that the movements of articulated vehicles on the State owned roads are regulated to avoid heavy flow of traffic beyond the capacity of the roads.

He enjoined the Federal government to raise up to the occasion and do the needful on if not all, some of the Federal Roads in the State.

Chairman of the Infrastructure, Project Monitoring and Implementation Committee who is also the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Ibrahim Balarabe brief Journalists on behalf of the State government, reaffirming it’s position.

“There is no going back on Niger state government’s decision on the ban on articulated trucks from plying the state-owned roads. We still stand on our position and will not relent on that. Our roads still remain closed to articulated trucks”. He stated.

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SGF urges Nigerians to embrace 60th Anniversary Logo

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4 days ago

September 16, 2020

Segun Lawal

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has urged Nigerians to embrace the 60th Anniversary Logo of “Together Shall We Be”.

Mustapha made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), in Abuja, on Wednesday.

“Nigeria’s 60th anniversary logo is a symbol of the our journey to nationhood that should be embraced by all.

“The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC), on Nigeria’s 60th Anniversary celebration had a very robust input and finally settled on the one that recognises Nigeria’s sojourn to nationhood.

“The IMC identified the challenges faced and what is required to move Nigeria to its enviable stage among the comity of nations.

“To arrive at a logo, the IMC reviewed 15 entries by patriotic Nigerians.

“We appreciate all efforts made.

“Out of these 15 logos, the IMC chose the best four that were then subjected to a Diamond/Change/Innovation challenge on a website specifically designed for that purpose,”the SGF explained.

According to him, Nigerians from all walks of life participated in the whole process that required selection of a logo, best fit slogan, appropriate poetry and accompanying photographs.

The SGF noted that the outcome of the above processes as it relates to the logo was what President Mohammadu Buhari unveiled as well as the theme agreed by the IMC.

“On the other hand, the IMC would conclude the winning entries for the slogan, poetry and photography after which winners would be given prize money at a separate event,” he said.

NAN reports that President Buhari unveiled the anniversary logo and pledged that his administration will continue to work towards greater inclusiveness.

NAN reports that the unveiling was held at the 15th virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House, Abuja.

Buhari described the logo as a product of choice from Nigerians who participated in the selection process.

He noted that 60 years of independence calls for pomp and pageantry. (NAN)