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Edo SEEFOR: Experts Identify Introduction Of SEEFOR Plus As Factor For High Performance

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5 years ago

September 7, 2020

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The introduction of SEEFOR plus by the Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, into the existing State Employment and Expendure for Result (SEEFOR) has been identified as factor in making the project to stand out amongst the three other states the project covers.

SEEFOR is a project funded by the World Bank, European Union and with a counterpart funding from the state governments of Edo, Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers respectively.

Dr. Aliyu Aminu Ahmed, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) expert and consultant made this revelation during a M&E retreat and bi-annual review meeting held in Benin City recently.

The retreat drew participants from sister agencies and concerned ministries in the state and other stakeholders with special focus on SEEFOR performance in the state in the past few years and the way forward.

A cross section of participants at the retreat.

Speaking further, Dr. Ahmed said amongst all the SEEFOR states, Edo State is the most advanced in terms of budget reforms and employment.

In technical and vocational training, the M&E expert disclosed that Edo SEEFOR rose from its previous quarter of 2,970 to 3387 beneficiaries in this current quarter.

Dr. Ahmed said number of people with access to services supported in targeted communities by Edo SEEFOR increased from 186,131 to 186,142 as reported in the previous quarter.

According to the expert, while Edo SEEFOR maintained a marginal increase project beneficiaries, it, however, surpassed the 30% target in direct project beneficiaries.

Another cross section of participants

While pointing out areas Edo SEEFOR needs improvement, Dr. Ahmed noted that with the introduction of the SEEFOR plus, the project has made huge impact in the state.

On his part, Mr. Moorieno Diftuffte, M&E Officer, and National Planning Coordinating Unit, identified counterpart funding as method of sustaining the project in the state.

He noted that, as officer in the Co-ordinating unit, there are many success stories particularly done through the SEEFOR plus which are not reflected in their quarterly report.

Dr. Aliyu Aminu Ahmed giving analysis on his evaluation on Edo SEEFOR during the retreat

” There are many success stories of which are known but you do not reflect in your quarterly report. Please do take time to record such stories and properly reflect such in your quarterly report. These are the things the World Bank and the EU want to see and read in your report,” he said.

Participants from the state Auditor-General office said SEEFOR has helped the office in procurement of audit software and also produce audit manual.

Participants at the retreat

Also, participants from ICT agancies also acknowledged that SEEFOR helped provide IT equipment; assist in developing oracle software for financial management; capacity building for staff; enhancement of biometric process, among others.

Meanwhile, a representative from the Ministry of Infrastructure said as part of SEEFOR sustainability programme, Edo State government created a SEEFOR PLUS using SEEFOR template which has given birth to construction of over 153 access roads across the 18 local government areas of the state.

Stakeholders all agreed at the end of the retreat that, with the satisfactory performance so far, there would be need for second phase of SEEFOR as this first phase raps up soon.

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JUST IN: BBNaija Season 7 Winner, Phyna, Loses Sister, Ruth Otabor After Accident

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August 31, 2025

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The sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, Ruth Otabor is dead.

The family announced her death on Sunday through a statement by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, saying Ruth passed on to glory on Sunday, at about 6:30 a.m.

“With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing on to glory of their daughter, sister, and mother on this 31st Day of August, 2025 at about 06:30Hrs,” the statement read.

The family added that they are grieving and requested privacy to mourn Ruth.

“The family is presently grieving and will appreciate to be given a private moment to mourn the departed.

“The funeral arrangement will be communicated to the public in due course,” the statement added.

Ruth had suffered a tragic accident just weeks earlier.

She underwent a leg amputation after being hit by a truck linked to Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Eyewitnesses said the heavy-duty truck crushed her leg before it was eventually stopped by a bystander.

The accident occurred only six days after Ruth graduated from Auchi Polytechnic. Her sudden death has left the family and fans in mourning.

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NSE Pledges To Mentor Young Engineers, Elects New EXCO Members In Bauchi

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August 31, 2025

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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Bauchi State branch has pledged to mentor young engineers in order to advance the engineering profession in the state.

Engr. Shehu wakili, the newly elected Vice Chairman of NSE in the state, made the pledge in an interview with newsmen on Sunday after the announcement of the election results of the newly elected Executive Council Members during the 2025 Annual General Meeting of NSE.

“The election was free and fair as the election was held and the results were announced where we became victorious.

“We will try and strive to make the society move forward. We have so many agenda to achieve, we want to increase our membership by so many activities and we want to carry our young ones and mentor them as and when due.

“There are so many ways to attract members and number one is by activities where you engage members and also by knocking their doors and invite them.

“I want to call on all of us that were elected to work hard for the progress of this society in general,” he said.

According to him, the year 2025 is the election year but not for the branch Chairman but for other EXCO members.

The positions, he said, included the Vice Chairman where he was the winner, Engr. Ibrahım Adamu won the General Secretary position, Engr. Abubakar Isah got the Asst. General Secretary’s position while Engr. Mohammed Sulaiman got the Financial Secretary position.

He explained that Engr. Abdulkadir Abdullahi won as the Treasurer, Engr. Adamu Chinade, Technical Secretary, Jawahir Hashim, Asst. Technical Secretary, Salis Kabir, Publicity Secretary, Engr. Ibrahim Lawal, Internal Auditor and Fatima Adamu as Asst. Publicity Secretary.

In an acceptance speech on behalf of other elected members, Engr. Ibrahim Lawal extended their gratitude to God and members who found them fit to serve the society and promised to serve to the best of their abilities.

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Nigeria Grappling To Balance Rapid Urbanization, Infrastructure Demands — Don

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August 31, 2025

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Dr. Ibrahim Lawal, a senior lecturer at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, says Nigeria is still grappling with the challenge of balancing rapid urbanization, infrastructure demands and the need to combat the impact of climate change.

Lawal, who stated this in Bauchi on Sunday during the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Public Lecture of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Bauchi state branch, said this is as a result of the growing population.

The Don, while presenting a paper titled ‘Building an environmentally sustainable and resilient future: The Nexus of climate change, infrastructure and engineering in Nigeria, called on governments at all levels to treat infrastructure as a priority sector for climate action.

The lecturer, who is from the department of Engineering, ATBU, said “Understanding this intersection unveils both the hurdles faced and the Innovative solutions forged to navigate towards a more sustainable future.

“In Nigeria, the dynamic interplay between climate change, infrastructure development, and engineering practices is critical in shaping the nation’s path towards a sustainable and resilient future.

“For a sustainable and resilient future the nexus of climate change, infrastructure, and engineering practices in Nigeria presents both an opportunity and a challenge”.

He however, maintained that Nigeria has a better chance at an environmentally sustainable and resilient future where communities thrive, infrastructure endures and the environment flourishes despite the challenges posed by an ever-changing climate.

Also speaking, The Emir of Bauchi, Alh Rilwanu Adamu, represented by Alh. Jibrin Jibo, Dan Saran Bauchi, insisted that a call for climate-resilient infrastructure is a call for survival, progress, and continuity in the country.

According to him, it’s a call for engineers, policymakers, traditional rulers, and communities to rethink how they plan, design, and maintain the structures upon which their lives depend.

“Engineers must continue to innovate, drawing on global best practices while adapting them to our local realities,” said the Emir.

He charged them to lead the course of transformation, adding that to succeed, they must collaborate with all stakeholders.

In his remarks, Engr. Abdulkarim Hassan, the Chairman, NSE, Bauchi branch, said the branch has made significant strides in advancing the mission and vision of the Society.

He explained that as part of the mandate to promote technical development and professional competence among its members, the branch conducted several technical visits during the year which broadened their technical exposure.

This visits, he said, also created opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge exchange between its members and industry personnel.

Also, Engr. Margaret Oguntala, the President of NSE who was represented by Engr. Ibrahim Usman, NSE National Exco, Northeast, called on the members of the society in Bauchi state to encourage visitation to project and construction sites to foster relationships.