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NEDC Donates Rice Seedlings, Fertilizers, Others To Farmers
The North East Development Commission (NEDC), has donated some farm inputs which include rice seedlings, fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides and others to small scale farmers in Bauchi S
tate in order to enhance the production capacity of small scale farmers and improve their livelihood in the state.
Speaking during the distribution of the items in Bauchi, the Managing Director of the commission, Mr Mohammed Alkali, said that the distribution of the items was a modest indication of thep Commission’s resolve to begin impactful interventions in the Agriculture sector.
“Due to the importance of Agriculture as the mainstay of our economy in the North East, the Commission is rolling out its integrated Agriculture programmes involving the provision of Agricultural machinery and equipment, seeds, fertilizers, agro-chemicals and other logistics, to enhance the production capacity of smallholder farmers in the North East and enable them improve their livelihood.
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“It is my pleasure to inform you all that we will distribute the following farm inputs for the next farming season today to support Bauchi state smallholder farmers.
“The items are: 1,500 bags of improved rice seeds, 4,500 bags of fertilizer, 315 bottles of herbicides, 150 bottles of fungicides and 1,500 bottles of mancozeb,” he said.
The Commission also donated 24,000 face masks and other personal protective items to schools and other organisations in Bauchi State, so as to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, especially, in the midst of the second wave of the virus.
Other items donated to schools, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Army included hand sanitizer and thermometers.
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The Managing Director said that the gesture was in line with the commission’s commitment to compliment government effort to curb the spread of the pandemic.
“I am glad to inform you that NEDC is not relenting in taking relevant proactive measures in this regard.
“To this end, we are hereby donating some items to boost personal protection against COVID-19, especially among children in both public and private schools, security agencies and NURTW whose members commute thousands of passengers daily in the state.
“The items include 10,000) pieces of branded face masks for public primary schools, 5,000) to private primary schools, 4000) for the military and others, 5000 to NURTW.
“Other items donated include 2000 pieces of hand sanitizers as well as one 100 pieces of infrared thermometers for primary schools,” he said.
The MD further disclosed that the commission would be extending the gesture to the education sector in the state.
He added that NEDC would be given out a total of 10,000 blankets, 60,000 exercise books to public schools and 20,000 exercise books to private schools in the state.
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In his response, Gov. Bala Mohammed who lauded the NEDC for the gesture, adding that the improved rice seedlings given to the farmers would impact on farm productions
He pleaded with the Commission to help the state government in the training of extension workers so that the farmers would be more sensitized.
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Migration Agency Warns Migrants Against Irregular Travel Routes
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with Giving is Healing Foundation, has sensitised residents of Ayobo in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on the dangers of irregular migration and the need to embrace legal travel procedures.
Speaking during a sensitisation programme held at Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association in Ayobo, the founder of Giving is Healing Foundation, Mr. Gbolahan Ayediran, warned intending migrants against using illegal travel routes.
Ayediran said many Nigerians desire to migrate abroad in search of better opportunities but often ignore proper procedures, thereby exposing themselves to several dangers.
“Lots of people want to migrate and most of them do it in the wrong direction. The reason for the programme is for us to advise people on how they can migrate in the right way. As much as migration is their right, they should do it correctly,” he said.
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He advised intending travellers to obtain the necessary travel documents before embarking on any journey, noting that such documents include international passports, visas, flight tickets and yellow cards, depending on the destination country.
According to him, migrants should also gather adequate information about their destination countries to enable them make informed decisions before travelling.
Ayediran further highlighted some of the dangers associated with irregular migration, including abuse, exploitation, discrimination and forced labour.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association, Elder Mathews Amusan, commended the organisers for enlightening members of the community on safe migration practices.
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He urged residents planning to travel abroad to always follow legal migration procedures to avoid falling victim to human trafficking and other migration-related challenges.
One of the participants, Mr. Kolawole Adenoko, said the programme enlightened him on the dangers of irregular migration and the importance of travelling through the proper channels.
He added that he would also educate his relatives and friends on the risks associated with illegal migration.
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Shatta Wale Bailed Burna Boy From Ghana Prison After Arrest For Smoking Weed – Captan
Ghanian singer, Captan, has claimed that his former record label boss, Shatta Wale, once bailed Nigerian singer Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana after he was allegedly arrested for smoking weed.
Speaking in a recent podcast interview, Captan claimed that Shatta Wale sent him and others to free Burna Boy from police custody.
He also claimed that Shatta Wale and his group once accommodated Burna Boy when he was being hunted by some dangerous men.
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Captan said, “I once bailed Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana when he was arrested for smoking weed. Shatta Wale sent me and some guys to go and free him from police custody.
“There was a time we also accommodated him when some people were after his life. We helped him settle the case.”
He added that he and Burna Boy are no longer in good terms after the Nigerian artist’s fallout with his mentor, Shatta Wale.
He, however, said he and Shatta Wale are open to reconciling with Burna Boy if he asks for it.
Watch the video here
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Children’s Day: Chaos At Ogbe Stadium As Dozens Faint
Chaos erupted on Wednesday during the Children’s Day celebration as dozens of students reportedly collapsed following a stampede triggered by the use of pepper spray.
The event,
organised by the Edo State Ministry of Education at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was disrupted after some male students of Ihogbe College allegedly made uncompromising advances towards female students at the venue.
A parent who identified himself as Oboh Emmanuel said, “the behaviour of those uncultured students attracted the attention of bouncers stationed at the stadium as they rebuked the male students.”
Oboh said the affected students later regrouped and attacked the bouncers, leading to a confrontation within the crowded arena.
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It was gathered that in the ensuing confusion, the bouncers were reported to have deployed pepper spray in an area occupied by a large number of students.
Several students, particularly female students, reportedly fainted after inhaling the substance, while others sustained injuries after being stepped on during the ensuing melee.
The panic was said to have spread across the stadium as students, teachers and parents scampered for safety.
Many of the affected students were reportedly rushed to the Edo Specialist Hospital for medical attention.
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Reacting to the incident, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Dr Patrick Ebojele, said the security personnel that fired the tear gas had been detained.
He said all the students, except two, that were rushed to the hospital have been discharged.
Ebojele stated that doctors wanted to observe the students till tomorrow before allowing them to go home.
“The two students are not seriously injured. Doctors want to observe them overnight. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education is still at the hospital. The man who used pepper spray has been detained.
“The incident did not happen the way it is being exaggerated. All modalities were put in place to ensure the children enjoyed their day.”
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