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Northeast, Northwest Always At The Receiving End Of Negativity – Govt Official

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5 years ago

November 10, 2020

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Mr Aminu Gamawa, Bauchi State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning has said that both the Northeastern and Northwestern part of the country were always at the receiving end of negativity, especially on the issue of health and education.

Gamawa stated this in Bauchi on Monday during ‘the 2020 Government/UNICEF End-of-Year Review and Planning Meeting for states supported by UNICEF Nigeria, Bauchi Field Office’.

The Commissioner, however, stated that a meeting of this nature is a welcome development as it would not only add value to the lives of the people, but it should also be taken as an opportunity to further change the narrative of the negativity highlighted.

“The number one region leading in infant and maternal mortality, if it is not Northeast, it is Northwest.

“Drop out, out of school children, if it is not Northeast, it is Northwest. Everything negative in Nigeria, we are at first.

“For this reason, if we have an opportunity like this to come and view something that can please the lives of our people, then, it is a welcome opportunity.

“We should take this meeting as an opportunity for us to further change the narrative of what I just highlighted now,” said the commissioner,” he said.

Gamawa, who was represented by his Permanent Secretary, Mr Yahuza Haruna, said that the state government would continue to collaborate with UNICEF and other development partners to ensure that all health challenges in the state were conquered.

He also urged the participants to take the meeting very seriously, praying that at the end of the meeting, the living standard of the people of Northeast would be improved upon.

Speaking with journalists at the sideline of the event, Mr Banu Pathak, Chief of Field Office, Bauchi, UNICEF Nigeria, said one of the objectives of the meeting was to take stock of what they have achieved and to see the challenges encountered during the year.

Pathak who was represented by Mr Amos Kudzala, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) specialist, UNICEF Bauchi Field Office also said that another objective was to see if there were success stories as well as to look at how to plan for the coming year and to tackle any challenges headlong together with the state governments supported by the organization.

He revealed that the meeting featured five states under UNICEF Bauchi Field Office which include: Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Plateau and Taraba states

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INEC CVR: CSO Expresses Worry Over Poor Deployment Of Machines, Manpower To LGs In Edo

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2 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) has expressed worry over the poor deployment of capturing machines and manpower to Igueben Local Government Area of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

The Coordinator, EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre, Leftist Enabulele Larry, and Secretary, Leftist Mark Akande expressed the CSO sentiment when the duo visited the INEC headquarters in Igueben where the CBR in the local government is taking place.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY on Friday, the leadership of EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre condemned the “use of only two capturing devices in a local government with over 69, 396 in population.”

The duo noted in the statement that their findings at the INEC headquarters revealed two capturing machines were deployed to each local government across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The civil society members said INEC excuse of deploying two capturing machines to each local government was not germane enough because many do not have a computer or android phone to do the online registration INEC gave as an excuse.

“The question here is, what is the percentage of our people mostly the aged individuals, that have access to Android mobile and other internet gadgets in Edo state?

“How many people can afford internet data to enable them have access internet services in Edo state under the current excruciating economic pains by the people?

“How many of the Edo people can even manipulate the Android mobile phone to the extent of navigating the internet hurdles to undertake the job is INEC? If INEC is not ready for the job, they should tell Nigerians.

“If citizens are now advised to individually undertake the statutory job of INEC, of what purpose does the commission serve to the people? etc,” they said.

As at when filing this report, INFO DAILY was yet to get a reply from the message sent to the INEC in Edo for reaction.

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Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Okpehbolo On Birthday

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8 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicated with Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development of the state has continued to inspire confidence and admiration across all sectors, especially sports.

Enabulele, who highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports development, noted that under his leadership, Edo State has witnessed significant strides in grassroots sporting initiatives and infrastructure.

“His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not just a political leader but a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

“His passion for excellence and inclusive governance is evident in the way he has continued to support policies that uplift our youths and promote sporting excellence,” the statement read.

The Executive Chairman prayed for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the governor as he steers the affairs of the state towards greater prosperity.

“On behalf of the entire Edo State Sports Commission, I extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Excellency at 55. May this new chapter of his life be filled with more accomplishments and divine grace,” he added.

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Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs

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18 hours ago

August 28, 2025

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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended two of his chiefs for falling for dereliction of duties.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City.

He said their suspension was as a result of their long absence from the palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their palace responsibilities.

The suspended persons are: Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin and chief Aimiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin.

“The under-mentioned two (2) chiefs have been suspended from the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

“This is as a result of their long absence from the Palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their Palace responsibilities.

“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs that are no longer functioning in the Palace. His Royal Majesty has approved their _ Suspension and directed the public be duly informed.

“The names of the chiefs are: – ; 1. CHIEF JOHN IGIEHON, THE IZUWAKO OF BENIN and, _ 2 CHIEF AIMIUKPOMONYAKO OGHOGHO (EBENGHO), THE OYENMWENSOBA OF BENIN”, the statement said.