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UNICEF Distributes Learning Materials To Over 300,000 Children In Adamawa

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1 year ago

July 12, 2024

In order to further enhance the educational standard in Adamawa state, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has distributed essential learning materials to 343,942 school-age children in the state.

Speaking during the distribution of the learning materials on Thursday, Dr Rane Tushar, UNICEF’s Chief of Bauchi Field Office, said those educational resources were provided to support the collective mission of reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.

According to him, the gesture would also increase retention, facilitate transitions, and ensure the completion of education for every child in the community.

Tushar, who was represented by Mr Joel Jutum, the UNICEF Education Consultant in Adamawa, noted that when children have the necessary tools for learning, they are more likely to stay in school and engage actively in their education.

“With these items, we are promoting this cause in Adamawa state and this is because education is not a privilege but a fundamental right of every child.

“As we distribute these materials, we call on the Adamawa state government, and other partners to continue strengthening our collaboration to ensure that more children enroll in schools, retain,
complete, and transit to the next level.

“Our goal extends beyond just enrolling children in school. We aim to ensure attendance, retention, and a smooth transition from one
educational level to the next while enhancing the quality of education as well as mitigating the indirect cost of education on parents,” he said.

Tushar highlighted some of the items distributed to the children to include; branded school bags, recreational kits, exercise books and Early Childhood Development (ECD) Kits.

Others, he said includes; pens, erasers, rulers, and sharpeners across 931 public schools in the state.

He added that UNICEF, in partnership with donors like Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KFW), Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Education Cannot Wait (ECW), Norwegian Embassy Towards Safe School Initiative Program (TSSIP), and Adamawa state government, constructed and renovated classrooms, installed perimeter fences, toilets, and instructional
facilities across 125 schools in the state from 2021 to date.

Receiving the items on behalf of the state, Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri, said that the gesture was a critical step forward in the shared commitment to enhance the quality of education for the children and securing a brighter future for the state.

Represented by Dr. Adamu Babikoi,
Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Education, Fintiri expressed gratitude to UNICEF for their unwavering support and generous contribution.

“Your efforts have included building and renovating classrooms, supplying educational materials, and supporting capacity building at various levels.

“Your dedication to the education sector in Adamawa State is not only commendable but also inspiring.

“These learning materials will undoubtedly play a crucial role in empowering our young minds and ensuring they have the necessary tools to succeed in their educational journey,” said the governor.

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BREAKING: NNPCL Reduces Fuel Price After Dangote Refinery, Depot Owners Cut Rates

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41 minutes ago

November 27, 2025

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced its premium motor spirit pump price after Dangote Refinery and depot owners dropped ex-depot prices.

A visit to filling stations in Abuja on Thursday, gathered that the state-owned firm has slashed its fuel price to N930 per litre from N945.

The downward adjustment has been implemented in NNPCL retail outlets in Kubwa Expressway, Gwarimpa, Wuse Zone 4, Zone 6 and filling stations within Abuja and environs.

This means that NNPCL reduced its fuel retail price by N10 per litre.

It was also observed that other Nigerian filling stations, such as Ranoil in Gwarimpa, have reduced fuel pump prices by N5 to N935 per litre from N940.

Similarly, MRS and AP Ardova filling stations in Abuja are currently dispensing their petrol between N930 and N935.

The development comes as Dangote Refinery and depot owners such as Pinnacle and Aiteo dropped ex-depot prices by at least N10 to N846, N845, and N844 per litre, respectively, as of Thursday morning.

Earlier, the spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, told DAILY POST that fuel prices may drop further as the ongoing petrol price war intensifies.

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Delta-billionaire Lawuru To Grace Ijaw Media Conference As Guest Of Honour

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12 hours ago

November 27, 2025

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The President of Egbema Brotherhood, Alaowei Promise Lawuru, is expected to grace the forthcoming Ijaw Media Conference 2025, as a guest of honour.

The event is scheduled to hold on December 3rd, 2025, in Warri, Delta State.

The annual media conference organised by the Ijaw Publishers Forum with the theme ‘Safeguarding Niger Delta’s Natural Resources for Future Generations,’ is second edition of the series.

Lawuru, youthful politician and businessman’s willingness to appear as guest of honour was made known
when a delegation of the Central Working Committee led by Pastor Arex Akemotubo paid him a visit to inform him of the forthcoming event and his expected role.

In his presentation, Akemotubo explained that this year’s theme was chosen out of concern for the growing strain on the region’s land and waters.

The Publisher of WaffiTV stressed that the forum wants to strengthen public understanding, support honest reportage, and encourage leaders to protect what the Niger Delta holds for the next generation.

He addex that Lawuru’s history of service and steady involvement in community work made him a natural choice for the role.

Chief Lawuru welcomed the invitation and spoke warmly about the need for shared responsibility among stakeholders and groups such as the IPF.

He commended the forum for using the media to defend the region’s interests and promised full support for the conference.

Lawuru further urged other stakeholders across the Ijaw nation to lend their weight to efforts that safeguard the environment.

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Senate Recommends Death Penalty For Kidnappers

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14 hours ago

November 26, 2025

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The Senate has passed a resolution classifying kidnapping as an act of terrorism, stipulating that an amendment to the Terrorism Act be made to impose the maximum penalty of death.

The resolution was made during plenary on Wednesday.

Under the new law, according to the upper legislative arm, once a kidnapping conviction is established, the death penalty must be applied.

Nigeria suffers from a persistent security crisis fuelled by attacks and violence by “bandit” gangs that raid villages, kill people, and kidnap for ransom.

In response to recent kidnappings and attacks by terrorists, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered a total security cordon over the forests in Kwara State.

Series Of Abductions

Bandits had struck the Isapa community of the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting 11 residents.

The attack came about two weeks after and 38 worshippers were abducted from a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in the Eruku community of the state.

Terrorists also attacked St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Niger State, abducting more that 300 school children and staff in a resurgence of the mass kidnappings that have long harrowed Africa’s most populous country.

In the same week, 24 schoolgirls were taken from the Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area in Kebbi State, but regained freedom on Tuesday.

At least 50 taken from St Mary’s Catholic school also managed to escape, but more than 265 children and teachers are still being held.

Nigeria’s high-profile mass kidnapping was that of the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014, when Boko Haram forced 276 girls from their dormitories in the North-East region.

More than a decade later, man of the Chibok girls are still missing.