News
‘You Have 3 Weeks To Clean Up State’, Bauchi Environment Commissioner Tells Agency
The Bauchi State Commissioner of Environment and Housing, Honorable Hamisu Muazu Shira has given a 3-week ultimatum to the Management of the State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) to keep the state clean.
The Commissioner gave the ultimatum at a closed door meeting with the Management of the Agency held at its Headquarters in Bauchi.
Shira said the ultimatum became necessary due to the state of illegal dumping of refuse in major streets in the state.
READ ALSO: Bauchi Governor Awards N45 billion Projects Within One Year
He said, during the 3 weeks period, the agency must work hard with the support of critical stakeholders to tackle the situation thereby ensuring improvement in keeping the state clean.
” My emergency meeting with you today is urgent, we have a lot of complaints from people on refuse collections, with the appointment of new Director-General, I give you a 3-week ultimatum to address the issue and see possible improvement”, he said.
The Commissioner tasked the appointed Director-General of the Environmental Agency to come up with new reforms and and strategies in order to enable the state government free resources for the execution of environmental projects.
READ ALSO: COVID-19: NDE Produces 20,000 Face Masks In Bauchi
He expressed concern over the attitude of some unpatriotic citizens of the state who engaged in sabotaging the efforts of the state government in ensuring effective environmental management.
Shira stressed the need for all and sundry to join hands in the ongoing campaign in the state against illegal dumping of refuse on streets or other unauthorised areas.
He said, “It is an insult, at any official assignment people always raised questions about refuse collections in Bauchi, it was embarrassment, but we must put stop to it.
READ ALSO: COVID -19: Igbo Community In Bauchi Distributes Palliatives To Host Community
” I am also aware about saboteurs, people were been supported to sabotage our plans for keeping Bauchi clean, they will not succeed. We have taken the necessary steps to ensure we overcome the challenges associated with refuse collections. “
The Commissioner, therefore, tasked people of the state to use the waste dumping designated areas to dump their waste considering the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and as raining season is approaching.
The newly appointed Director General of BASEPA, Dr Ibrahim Kabir, assured the Commissioner of the total commitment of the agency to work round the clock to achieve the set objectives.
READ ALSO: ‘We’re Not Selling Animals In Wildlife Park Because We Are Broke’ – Bauchi Govt
According to him, the Agency will seek partnership with relevant stakeholders to keep the state clean so as to maintain its image.
News
Out-of-school: Bauchi Education Ministry Takes ‘Back To School’ Campaign To Markets
The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has launched a sensitization campaign on the importance of education across selected market places in the state.
The campaign aims to encourage school enrolment and showcase the infrastructural facilities provided by the Bauchi state government to ensure a conducive environment for learning and teaching in the state.
Speaking during the flag off of the campaign at Gadan-Maiwa Community, Dr. Mohammed Lawal, the state’s Commissioner for Education, emphasized that the marketplaces are ideal locations to promote education, as it is a hub of activity where people gather to buy and sell.
READ ALSO:AGILE Leads 200 Girls On Road Walk To Create Awareness In Bauchi
He highlighted the various infrastructural facilities provided by the government, which he said included the mega schools, provision of qualified teachers, and educational materials to woo parents to enroll their wards into school.
The Commissioner noted that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children.
Lawal stated that the government has implemented a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme to support the education of girl children, which he said, has recorded significant success.
READ ALSO:Bauchi Begins Production Of Exercise Books, Chalks For Schools
He therefore urged parents to take advantage of the government’s efforts and send their children to school.
The commissioner also commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his commitment to education and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.
On their part, the village head of Gadan-Maiwa, Safiyanu Ahmed, and the Chairman of Gadan-Maiwa motor Park, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, lauded the government’s initiative and urged parents to support the effort.
The duo also appealed for more teachers to be employed to improve education in the state.
News
How My Fiancée kept Me From Temptations – Singer Spyro
Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has revealed that his fiancée, Janet Atom, keeps him him grounded and away from temptations.
The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner shared that before meeting his fiancée he was “tempted” by ladies, especially in Lekki.
Hailing his fiancée as his “Jesus baddie,” he appreciated her for changing his life.
READ ALSO:Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]
The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God! My very own Jesus baddie @_callme_njure.
“Thank you again for saving me from Lekki girls o, na me know wettin my eyes see.”
Recall that Spyro recently engaged Janet Atom. He disclosed that he met her at a nightclub while announcing their engagement in September.
News
Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was reportedly involved in a heated altercation at a hotel in Abuja following an alleged N200,000 disagreement.
According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation began in the early hours of Tuesday inside Phyna’s hotel room in Abuja, before spilling into the lobby, attracting the attention of guests and staff.
Sources claimed the dispute stemmed from an unsettled financial issue involving N200,000, which quickly escalated into a shouting match.
The argument reportedly intensified when neither party was willing to back down, leading to pushing and chaos within the hotel premises.
READ ALSO:JUST IN: BBNaija Season 7 Winner, Phyna, Loses Sister, Ruth Otabor After Accident
Eyewitnesses further alleged that the situation worsened after others connected to the individuals involved joined the confrontation, turning the verbal exchange into a physical clash.
Security personnel and police officers were eventually called in to restore order, using teargas to disperse the crowd.
The incident comes shortly after Phyna returned to the public eye following a brief break to mourn the death of her sister, who died in an accident involving a Dangote truck.
Watch video:
https://x.com/i/status/1978198954014629890
-
News3 days agoBREAKING: Rev Uma Ukpai Is Dead
-
News4 days agoFULL LIST: Newly Released Subject Combinations For WAEC 2026 Examination WAEC
-
Politics2 days agoTinubu Under Fire Over Presidential Pardon For Drug Offenders
-
News2 days agoJUST IN: FG Enforces No-work-no-pay On Striking ASUU Members
-
Headline4 days agoTop 10 Most Powerful Countries In The World In 2025 And Why
-
News4 days agoEdo: Council Boss Attacked During Traffic Intervention At MUYI Line
-
News3 days agoASUU Declares Two-week Strike, Orders Members To Down Tools On Monday
-
Metro3 days agoBREAKING: Lagos Re-arraigns Kidnapper Evans Over Police Officers’ Killing
-
News4 days agoNELFUND: Full List of 203 Schools That Failed To Submit Students’ Data For Loan
-
News4 days agoHow A Nigerian Student’s Bold Hustle Landed Him In Silicon Valley
