By Ahmed Ilallah

The Jigawa Northeast, within 25 years of the return of democracy has witnessed the representation of 5 different people under 3 different political parties.

Everyone has worked hard and done their part to provide excellent representation and work on a variety of constituency projects.

Senator Ahmad Abdul Hamed’s one-year is noteworthy because of the progress made, which surpasses the accomplishments of the zone’s four years of representation.

Ahmad, in his one year, has done a lot of development projects in the zone. He provides operational vehicles to some security agencies in the zone, he acquired and currently constructing a standard primarily healthcare center at Yayari ward of the Hadejia local government.

His ability to lead others in promoting economic inclusivity among citizens—particularly women—is what makes him interesting.

Ahmed bestowed recognition on individuals with disabilities (PWDs), a first for the zone’s history, and they were regarded as valuable members of society.

Ahmad gave some seed money to the local fulani women during this time as part of his empowerment program.

Ahmed helped hundreds of women in the eight local governments become economically empowered over the course of the reviewed year. Through training in a variety of trades and seed money, they were empowered.

He has provided funding for many people’s postsecondary educations, especially for young people, in an attempt to advance education. He offers scholarships to students attending various health science schools, universities, and colleges.

He has a routine in place for giving people in need of medical attention. His philosophy of giving to those in need is admirable and effective.

He gave the residents of the zone thousands of bags of rice during the previous fasting period in alleviating the hardship facing the majority of the people.

The people of the Northeast have hope and positive expectations from the Senator, his one year is historic.

By Abdullahi Sheme

Parents, Teachers And students of Government Day secondry School Sabuwa,Sabua Local Government Katsina State have expressed delight for the educational assistance offered to the school by “Agile” project to improve the condition of the school.

The principal of the school Sama’ila Magaji Damari and the chairman school based management committee SBMC Yariman Sabua Alhaji Ibrahim Bello Kogo made the commendation in an interview with newsmen in the school premises.

They we’re commenting on the on going “Agile” project awarded to the school for the second time by the agency.

A visit to the school has shown that the school received over Fifty five million naira for the renovation of classes, construction of New Toilet renovation of Science laboratory, and supply of office furnitures.

According to the principal Sama’ila Magaji Two blocks of six classes were given for renovation in addition to the construction hand ball field .

The principal said previously the school benefitted with the first phase of the Agile project and the project has significantly improved learning and teaching atmosphere of the school.

Sama’ila Magaji said the multipurpose laboritory of the school is being taken care of under the second phase and three new toilets were under construction.

During the visit it was discovered that the project reached about Ninety nine percent of completion.the two Central mosques imam izala imam Malam Bello and his counterpart for Darika imam Malam Murtala expressed their delight on the quality of job done and the type of working materials use on the project.

The chairman SBMC of the school Yariman Sabua the village head Alhaji Ibrahim Bello Kogo said the money provided are spend inline with the guidelines given by Agile. Alhaji Ibrahim Yariman said they work in team and in contact with each other as members of implementation committee before executing any thing on the project.

He thanked Governor Dikko Umar Radda for his determination to improve the education sector especially in the grassroots.

The head boya and Head girl of the school Malam Gaddafi Salisu and Malama Nusaiba Idris have expressed satisfaction on the stringent measures put in place by Agile on how the money given should be spend.

The SBMC chairman assured proper utilisation of the money given to the school authority.He called for the pencing of the school by the state ministry of education to stop unnecessary tresspassing of people and Animal in to the school.

By Ahmed Ilallah

Women play a critical role in the social and economic advancement of society, particularly in rural areas. Encouraging a woman equals empowering the entire family.

Gaining economic empowerment for women through job opportunities, education, and training can boost economic growth and productivity. Women can improve the well-being of their families and the economy as a whole when they are financially independent.

Developing a plan to reduce poverty and boost local economies makes sense for political leaders. These will do more than just lessen the citizens’ present suffering. The beneficiaries will have hope from these that they will be a respectable member of society.

The senator representing the zone was praised by women from Jigawa Northeast for his persistent efforts to address the social and economic concerns of the region’s women and youth, including by providing palliative care and startup capital for businesses.

One of the issues contributing to the rising rate of poverty in Jigawa and the nation as a whole is the lack of economic inclusivity, particularly for women and local residents.
For society to advance, political leaders must invest heavily in human capital. This kind of action is unprecedented, and the zone is currently seeing these advancements brought about by an elected senator.

However, the senator has previously made similar gestures of educating and training members of his zone for various occupations, rather than just giving them more power.

In the Jigawa Northeast Senatorial Zone, the senator is currently sponsoring the training and entrepreneurial education of forty (40) women. The training focuses on women-based trading activities in various occupations that are essential and sustainable to the lives of their community.

The recipients express their gratitude to Senator Ahmad Abdul Hamid for his commitment to providing seed capital and skills training, and they urge other political leaders to follow suit.

It is widely acknowledged that women contribute a variety of viewpoints, ideas, and skills to society when they are granted the freedom to fully participate in it. Diversity encourages creativity and innovation, which improves problem-solving and decision-making.

The Death has occured of Ciritawan Zazzau Alhaji Isyaku Muhammad Ashiru at the aged of 92 after a protracted illness.

In a statement signed by Wakilin Yada labarai Of kudan chief Dom Yusuf Ibrahim kudan

Alhaji Isyaku Muhammad Ashiru until his death was one time a District head of kudan in kudan local government Area of Kaduna.

He died and Left behind his Brothers, sisters, Three wives, 24 children and many grandchildren.

Among of his brothers are Mayanan Arewan Zazzau, District head of Hunkuyi Aminu Muhammad Ashiru, Isah Muhammad Ashiru 2023 people Democratic party PDP Guvernotorial Candidate of Kaduna state Among others.

The funeral prayers is scheduled to hold 5 o’clock this evening at kudan Palace.

Yusuf Ibrahim kudan
02/June/2024

The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), in partnership with Reckitt, a leading British multinational specializing in health, hygiene, and nutrition, conducted a significant impact visit to Model Primary School in Maitama, Abuja, on May 28, 2024.

This visit aimed to assess the success of the Dettol Hygiene Quest (DHQ) program, a key initiative by WBFA under Reckitt’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment.

The DHQ program focuses on promoting health and hygiene practices among young students.

The day commenced with the arrival of the WBFA Team followed by the distribution of 400 T-shirts to pupils in grades 2 to 6.

Hajiya Mario Hassan, the Head Teacher of Model Primary School, delivered a welcoming address, expressing gratitude to WBFA and the Reckitt Team for choosing their school for this visit.

She acknowledged the significant contributions made, including the renovation of the WASH station and theb establishment of a Dettol Hygiene Quest Wash Club, which greatly benefit the students.

Dr. Francis Ogbise, Director of Programs at WBFA, introduced all the participants at the event, including Mr. Kris Licht, CEO of Reckitt, accompanied by his international team;

Hamzah Sarwar, Global Social Impact and Partnerships at Reckitt; Radhakrishnan, Chief HR Officer; Patty O’Hayer, Global Head of External Communications & Affairs;v Serra Bicak, Senior Vice President, Africa Middle East; Akbar Ali Shah, General Manager, Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa; Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh, Head of External Comms & Partnerships, Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as Her Excellency Toyin Ojora Saraki, President and Founder of WBFA, and Mrs. Adanna Maduka, WBFA’s Director of Policy, Partnerships, and Grants, along with other distinguished guests.

During the visit, students demonstrated their understanding of hand hygiene through various activities, including reciting poems, engaging in a Q&A session on hand hygiene, performing songs, and participating in a handwashing demonstration led by WBFA’s Nurse Educator, Mrs. Jennifer Ighalo.

Mr. Licht commended the students for their insightful presentations on handwashing and their overall awareness of hand hygiene practices. He emphasized the importance of utilizing the available handwashing stations within the school premises consistently to uphold good hygiene standards.

In her address, Her Excellency Mrs. Toyin Saraki extended warm wishes to the children on Children’s Day and recounted the inspiration behind initiating the WASH program. She recalled an incident during Africa Vaccination Week in April 2018, where she observed a lack of handwashing facilities at a hospital in Duste Makaranta.

This experience underscored the importance of clean water and soap in educational and healthcare institutions, particularly given that only 22% of such facilities in Nigeria possessed these basic amenities.

Her Excellency reiterated her dedication to supporting the SDG goals of reaching 6 million children by 2023 under Goal 3: Health and Wellbeing.

Hajiya Mario Hassan, the Head Teacher of Model Primary School, expressed gratitude to WBFA and its partners for their involvement and for equipping students with essential hygiene knowledge.

She noted significant improvements in hand hygiene practices among students, attributing these advancements to the weekly engagements with WBFA nurse educators.

This visit underscores WBFA and Reckitt’s dedication to promoting enhanced hygiene practices in Nigerian schools, thereby contributing to the overall health and well-being of students.

By Ahmed Ilallah

The key 🗝️ factors in developing the socioeconomic of Jigawa state are education, health, and agriculture (employment generator).

Addressing the human resources of these sectors is a radical investment to human capital development of the state.

The actions of the Jigawa State under the leadership of Malam Umar Namadi today, of engaging about 6,000 youths into the state civil service under one year of his administration is gracious and grateful.

This is the first time in history, within this short period of time, a state government to make this huge exercise.

The development will not only reduce the unemployment rate in the state, it will help in filling the gaf of understaffed of the education, health and agriculture sectors of the state.

Furthermore, it will improve these important sectors of the state, considering the caliber of the employment, all the candidates are professional and best in their fields.

While congratulating the successful candidate, there is a need for them to be dedicated, faithful, and patriotic to the development of our young state.

Congratulations to the Governor for these achievements.

By Ahmed Ilallah

The local government Reform movement for administrative and financial autonomy has become controversial to the categories of political leaders in the country.

However, there are provisions and proper processes for making amendments to the Nigerian Constitution.

The provisions of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution as Amended on the Local Government Councils can easily and democratically be amended using the constitutional guide, if the citizens wish.

The question is who wanted the reformation of the local government administration in the country? Are the Nigerians or some Nigerians?

To refresh our memory, in 2022 among the bills passed for the amendment of the Constitution, there is the Bill for Local Government Administrative and Financial Autonomy to amend the existing provisions of the 1999 Constitution as Amended.

But, this Bill failed to be secured by at least 24 State Assemblies, after the Bills with 43 others had been passed by the National Assembly and sent to the State Assemblies for their approval as required by the Constitution.

This decision by the State Assemblies has transferred the citizen’s decisions on the matter in the democratic mechanism.

The current legal battle initiated by the Federal Government instituted a legal action against the Governors of the 36 States of the Federation at the Supreme Court over alleged misconduct in the administration of Local Government Areas, LGAs.

In a suit by the Federal Government which was filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, is seeking full autonomy for all LGAs in the country as the third tier of government.

My frank opinion on the matter, it is undemocratic, and an attempt to use the legal part of the Federation to make decisions and enforce it to the citizens against their wishes.

If the elites or the political leaders believed that the reformation was the best at this time, the citizens should be educated and pursue their representatives at the Federal and State Assemblies to make the amendment.

No matter how anxious some people are to make any changes in the constitution, it’s very paramount to have full citizen engagement and allow the public in any decision-making through the legal provisions of the Constitution.

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The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation joyfully commemorates May 29th as Nigeria’s Democracy Day, acknowledging the significant milestone of 25 years of uninterrupted multi-party democratic rule since 1999. We take delight in the fact that democratic institutions have become firmly established, allowing citizens to actively participate in democratic processes, particularly through elections.

However, as we reflect on the past 25 years of democratic experience and the substantial resources invested, we must acknowledge that the expected dividends have not been fully realized. The processes of ushering in leaders at various levels remain flawed, leading to irregularities and needless litigations. The quality of political leadership is still inadequate. Elections have increasingly become mere four-year rituals, while political offices are frequently rotated among a close circle of political elites. Regrettably, citizens continue to face worsening socio-economic challenges, including a deteriorating economy, security concerns, inadequate education, and healthcare services.

It is crucial that we engage in a comprehensive stock taking and reassessment to address these shortcomings. The political space must be opened for full citizens’ participation while ensuring that judicial processes are immune from political interference. Leaders must demonstrate transparency and accountability in their actions, placing the interests of the people at the center of politics rather than serving themselves.

Furthermore, there is an urgent need for the separation of powers and functions between the various arms of government. This will help prevent undue interferences and ensure the checks and balances necessary for a thriving democracy. The judiciary must be independent and free from any form of political influence, allowing it to uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of citizens.

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation calls upon all Nigerians to hold their leaders accountable for their policies, actions, and decisions. We urge citizens to be more politically active and aware, to exercise their right to full political participation, and to engage in constructive dialogues to shape the future of our nation. It is through active citizenship that we can collectively bring about the necessary changes and foster a more inclusive and prosperous society.
On this momentous occasion, we join all Nigerians in celebrating the attainment of 25 years of unbroken democratic rule.
Happy Democracy Day!

Signed
Engr (Dr) Abubakar Gambo Umar Director – General

By Ibrahim Ammani

The All Progressives Congress (APC) North West stakeholders held their inaugural meeting at the Yar’Adua Hall, Murtala Square, Kaduna, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. The meeting, chaired by Senator Uba Sani, the Coordinating Governor of the North West Zone, brought together party leaders and stakeholders from the seven states of the North West zone

Governor Uba Sani who read out the Communique commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises and his decisive steps in tackling Nigeria’s security and developmental challenges. The meeting noted the positive impact of President Tinubu’s development agenda on the North West zone, particularly in human capital development, agriculture, education, poverty alleviation, and infrastructural development.

The stakeholders also commended the security agencies for their efforts in maintaining security in the zone and called for continued support for President Tinubu’s administration as he strives to address the country’s challenges. The meeting urged members of the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the North West Development Commission Bill, which aims to promote national cohesion and even development.

The meeting session praised President Tinubu for his commitment to completing key projects in the North West zone, including the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Road Project, and the Lagos-Kaduna-Kano-Katsina-Maradi Rail Project. These projects are expected to boost economic activities, mitigate poverty, enhance security, and foster understanding and friendship among Nigerians.

The stakeholders acknowledged the efforts of political leaders from the zone in promoting development and called on them to do more to enhance the political fortunes of the zone. The meeting commended the National Leadership of the APC for their commitment to democracy and recognized the efforts of ministers, special advisers, and presidential aides from the zone in supporting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The meeting commended the Coordinating Governor of the North West, Senator Uba Sani, for hosting the inaugural stakeholders meeting and demonstrating commitment to the unity and progress of the APC in the North West Zone and also commended Governors Dikko Radda (Katsina State), Umar Namadi (Jigawa State), Nasiru Idris (Kebbi State), and Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto State) for their credible leadership in their respective states.

By Ahmed Ilallah

In his efforts and contributions to mitigate insecurity and enhance the vigilant Police Patrols in the Jigawa Northeast senatorial zone and Jigawa state, the Senator continues his intervention with various security operatives in the area.

Senator Ahmed Abdul Hamid Malam Madori, the Senator representing Jigawa Northeast, and also the Chairman Senate Committee on Police Affairs, this time donated two Toyota Hilux to the Nigerian Police Divisions of Birniwa and Malam Madori Local Governments.

The vehicle will help the Police in undertaking their responsibilities of safeguarding the lives and properties of the citizens.

If we can recall, the Senator has previously empowered hundreds of Fulani in Guri and Kiri Kassamma Local Governments to alleviate the current hardship and to be on their occupations in order conflicts with farmers.

The Senator urged the general public to be law-abiding citizens and to help the Police in undertaking their responsibilities.