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USAID Signs MoU With Nigerian Local NGOs In Bauchi

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6 years ago

February 19, 2020

From Adamu Shehu Imam, Bauchi

United State Agency for International Development (USAID) has been urged to work with different stakeholders to achieved the desire objectives in alleviating high rate of infant mortality, and suffering of orphans and vulnerable in Bauchi State.

The wife of Bauchi State governor, Aisha Bala Mohammed ,stated this while receiving a delegation from USAID, Pro Health International, and Society for Family Health, in a courtesy visit to her office.

Aisha Bala further state that, most people in the state are dire need of healthcare services considering the level of poverty and lack of awareness among people, especially in the rural communities.

She maintained that these problems are the major cause of disease resulting to high rate of infant mortality in the northeast region as indicated by UNICEF and other relevant bodies.

She, however, expressed delights that Bauchi State is selected to benefit the five years grants, (Integrated Child Health and Social Services to Orphans and Vulnerable Children) and their care givers, and also confirmed that the program will compliment government effort in that direction, while assures her support and commitments on the program.

Leader of the delegation, Tessie Philips Onenye, said recently USAID signed two important MoU to Bauchi State with two local Nigerian organizations to do a very specific work in Bauchi.

She said, “They are the implementing partner while we are the funding partner and the primary partner is government of Bauchi State.”

“The project is for Adamawa and Bauchi states targeting children that are HIV positives, adults, highly vulnerable children who are contracting the virus, through sexual violence, children working in household, or without adequate formation, these are the children going to be enrolled in the program.”

Dr. Abiye Kalaiwo, Key Populations USAID, during the visit said they are in Bauchi to reaffirmed US government and commitment to help in developing the state and bring succour to the people.

He added that the programme was basically to help vulnerable children and help reduce the spread of HIV, AIDS among people in the state for providing anti retroviral for positives, while provides information and commodities for negative people to stay negative.

Dr. Iko Ibanga, Pro Health International, emphasized the need for all to take a key from that effort made by USAID and urged to maintain the spirit for sustenance of such health activities,as he also applauded the state government for improving Bauchi State Orphans and Vulnarable Children Agency, (BASOVCA)

Chairperson of Bauchi State Orphans and Vulnerable Children Agency, Hassana Arkila in her remark said only the state workers dedicated their 1% of their salary to help the orphans and vulnerable people while 2% from political office holders.

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Insecurity: Former NYSC Director Tasks Corps Members On Self, Environmental Consciousness

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2 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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A retired Director, Information and Public Relations, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Directorate Headquarters, Eddy Megwa, has called on all corps members serving in the country to take their personal security seriously, always be self and environmental conscious.

The former Director made the call at the Bauchi NYSC permanent orientation camp, Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state on Monday.

He warned that the times were evil, therefore vigilance, self consciousness and consciousness of the environment were of paramount importance.

He also called on them to serve the nation with loyalty, commitment and zeal for patriotism, adding that no nation grew without the selfless service of the citizens and called on the corps members to rise up and make the desired change.

“I want to urge you all to deliberately work towards building a great nation of our collective dreams.

“This is because if we have a country that is working very well, the youths will not be desperate about relocating to other countries of the world for greener pastures,” he said.

Megwa further discouraged the youth from illegal migration, describing it as a suicide mission as many of such ‘desperate people’ ended up losing their lives in the Sahara desert in the most gruesome manner.

The former NYSC Spokesman encouraged the corps members to strive for excellence in all they do and achieve even what their forebears could not achieve.

“There are a whole lot of opportunities you have now and can leverage on which the older generation never had.”

He told his audience not to put their names and their families into disrepute by getting themselves involved in crimes and other unwholesome activities.

“The Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme of the NYSC is the panacea to graduate unemployment.

“I want to, therefore, advise you to take advantage of the programme by learning skills that will be useful to you in the future.”

Earlier, Mr Umoren Kufre, the state’s Coordinator of NYSC, appreciated the retired Director for the visit and words of motivation to both camp officials and corps members.

He described the former Director as a living legend that shaped the NYSC Public Relations Unit to what it is today and left his footprints boldly.

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NiMet Predicts Three-day Sunshine, Cloudiness From Monday

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December 1, 2025

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.‎

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies over the entire northern region throughout the forecast period on Monday.‎

It envisaged ‎sunny skies with patches of clouds over the entire central region.‎”For the southern region, ‎cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the region with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Cross River during the afternoon to evening hours,” it said‎According to NiMet, dust haze is anticipated over Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Borno, and Yobe on Tuesday throughout the forecast period.‎It anticipated sunny skies with cloud patches over the entire central region.

“For ‎southern region, ‎cloudy skies are expected over the region with slim prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of ‎Cross River during morning hours.‎” Isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Delta, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River later in the day,” it said.‎

The agency predicted dust haze over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Wednesday.‎NiMet anticipated a sunny and hazy atmosphere over the entire central region.‎”For the southern region, cloudy atmosphere are over the region in the morning hours.‎

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers ” it said.

NiMet urged the public to drive under the rain with caution and to take necessary precautions as ‎dust particles would be in suspension over the northern region.

NiMet advised people with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather ‎conditions.

‎”Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.‎” Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet – visit our website – www.nimet.gov.ng.

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MOWAA: Why I Will Not Appear Before Edo Assembly Panel — Obaseki

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December 1, 2025

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The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has given reasons he would not appear before the Edo State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee set up to investigate funding and ownership of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel.

The Edo Assembly set up the panel following a request by Governor Monday Okpebholo that the Assembly should probe funding and ownership of the projects.

Amongst what the governor requested the Assembly to investigate is the state government’s N3.8bn investment in the MOWAA and N28bn in Radisson Hotel.

Former Governor Obaseki is scheduled to appear before the Committee on Thursday, December 4th, 2025.

The Committee, had in a letter signed by its Secretary, Bekisu Oshone Wilson, said attendance by Obaseki and others were required as part of the committee’s investigation.

Obaseki, who spoke through his media adviser, Crusoe Osagie, said it was offensive and laughable for the Assembly to invite him over a matter that was already in court.

He said the Edo Assembly should learn to know how the law works.

The former Edo Governor said he could not be subjected to answering separately on the same issue.

“It is subjudice for the former Governor to appear before the Edo Assembly in a matter already in court.

“Why subject him to another round of questioning on the same issues?”

Management of MOWAA had also refused to appear before the Edo Assembly Ad Hoc Committee.

Its Counsel, Olayiwola Afolabi, said the Assembly could only make recommendations but that the Court would make the final decision on the issues.