Nasarawa News Update

05/04/2022

2023: Chetubo Picks PDP Forms To Contest For Reps

Son of late Esu Karu, Prince Bulus Babawi Chetubo has obtained the expression of interest and nomination forms of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for Nigeria's House of Representatives.

Chetubo obtained the forms of the mainstream opposition to contest for the seat of Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections.

The frontline Aspirant said he joined the race to ensure quality and effective representation of the constituency at the green chamber of the National Assembly.

He promised that if he wins the primary and gets elected into the green chamber, he will accord priority to human capacity development, building and strengthening institutions and supporting novel ideas that would address the myriad of challenges bedeviling the constituency.

Chetubo who lamented over lack of developmental programme for the youths promised to take deliberate action towards galvanising them for leadership role in future.

“My approaches have long distinguished the idea of building a better and strong pinnacle of change, and I believe it will have a profound cumulative impact in Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency.

“Through leadership development, scholarships, exchanges, and sponsoring professional training programs, it will help tens of thousands of youth leaders around our society.

“If elected, I will create initiate bills, or helped sustain thousands of pathbreaking organizations working on a broad range of social change issues.

“I know better. I have invested in the early stages of novel ideas for social good among them public media, microfinance, women’s rights, public interest law, digital human rights, and many more.

“The idea is to bring, onboard quality representation back to life in our beloved Constituency,” he said.

05/04/2022

Brief Summary of Dr. Daniel Adamu Kwanaki
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Dr Daniel Adamu was born to the the family of Adamu Okpanaki of shafa Abakpa (Sofiyo), Toto local Government of Nasarawa State

Dr Dan was educated at Central Pilot Primary School Loko between 1987-1992. He obtained his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) at Government College Antau – Keffi in 1998, he studies for his undergraduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria where he was awarded a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning.

In 2014, he was awarded a Master of Science Urban Management at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and went further to compete his Ph.D. Urban Development and Governance (Partnership-led Housing Delivery) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Dr Daniel Adamu is a lecturer with the Nasarawa State University keffi and he is also a member of the following professional bodies:
-Nigerian Institute of Management
-Nigerian Institute of Town Planners
-Registered Town planner, Town Planners Registration Council, Nigeria

In Public service, he is currently the Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Nasarawa State Chapter and General Secretary, Northern Planners Forum of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners.

05/04/2022

2023: Chun Picks PDP Forms To Contest For Akwanga South Constituency Race

A philanthropist, Hon. Yusuf A. Chun has obtained the expression of interest and nomination forms of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) for State House of Assembly.

Chun obtained the forms to contest for the seat of Akwanga South Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly (NSHA) in the 2023 general elections.

The frontline Aspirant who joined the race months ago assured the electorates of quality and effective representation if elected as House Member.

He vowed to work in synergy with the executive to attract life-impactful projects to the Constituency.

Meanwhile, he called for support and prayers to deliver on the herculean task, adding that all hands must be on deck to take the constituency to greater heights.

Chun who hails from Kurmin Tagwaye in Akwanga East electoral ward of the Constituency.

05/04/2022

Engineer Sule harps on skills acquisition for graduates, seeks further collaboration with NYSC

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has emphasized on the need for Nigerian graduates to acquire technical, vocational and entrepreneurial skills towards self-reliance.

Engineer Sule made the call while speaking as a special guest at the commissioning of the NYSC skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development centre, at the Magaji Dan Yamusa NYSC Orientation Camp, in Keffi, on Monday.

According to the Governor, the high turnover of graduates from institutions of higher learning across the country, makes it imperative that Nigerian graduates acquire not only degrees but also skills that will make them self-reliant and employers of labour.

While commending the director general and management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for siting the project in Nasarawa State, he promised that his administration will not only patronise the products here but will find ways to work together the NYSC as team.

He said the inauguration of the skills and technical skills acquisition centre, is in line with the policy thrust of his administration, aimed at empowering youths with skills to make them self-reliant.

Engineer Sule expressed optimism that the inauguration of the skills acquisition centre couldn't have come at a better time, with Olams Nigeria Limited investing USD100m in the vicinity of the centre.

He specifically commended the NYSC DG, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, for the vision to redefine and reinvigorate the scheme and for turning the NYSC into a revenue generating facility for the federal government.

The Governor equally appreciated the first civilian governor of the state and national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, for his vision to establish the NYSC camp.

It would be recalled that only recently, President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned the Wing Commander Abdullahi Ibrahim Skills Acquisition Institute in Lafia, while on a two-day working visit to the state.

In a welcome address, the Director General of the NYSC, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, said the inauguration of the North Central Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED), as well as the NYSC bakery, water and garment factories, is in line with his cardinal policy thrust to reinvigorate the NYSC Ventures and SAED programme in order for the NYSC Act more impactful.

Earlier in a goodwill message, first civilian governor of the state, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, traced the establishment of the permanent NYSC camp in Keffi, to his desire to fulfil the objective for setting up the scheme.

Senator Adamu explained that he was motivated by the objective of setting up the NYSC, especially the need to integrate Nigerians.

The national chairman of the APC noted that, with the high turnover of graduates from higher institions of learning across the country, no government can be able to give every NYSC member job, stressing that there is every need for Nigerian graduates to acquire technical and vocational skills towards self-sufficiency.

01/10/2021

To forge ahead as a people, we must aknowlegde our differences, agree that we do not trust each other and table the areas we're willing to compromise and areas we're willing to tolerate.

I am a ardent proponent of power rotation and zoning of all principal offices, including Service Chiefs and Heads of all Federal Law enforcement agencies to reflect the Federal Character as provided in the Third Schedule Part 1(c).

I propose that a region (North or South) should hold office for 2 terms (four years each) total of eight years or a single five years single term, then hand over to the other.

In the event that the President vacate office for any reason as provided in Section 148, the Vice President (from the other region) only step in as acting President for a period of three months when a new President from the same region as the former get elected through an electoral college (whatever the composition), to complete the region's tenure.

For over a century, we have been pretending and deceiving ourselves that we as a people with multiple cultural diversities, living within the territory called Nigeria, are happy and an indivisible entity.

From 2011 General Elections, there has been a very steep rise in the regional clamour-for-power-projectile beyond what resulted in the 1967-1970 Civil War.

While our leaders claim they're for everyone, it is more of a Northern Vs Southern or Christian Vs Muslim interest. Even the alignment of political parties and followers reflect these primordial sentiments.

To forge ahead, we must aknowlegde our differences, agree that we do not trust each other, and table the areas we're willing to compromise and areas we're willing to tolerate.

You see, the recent permutations between Southern and Northern Governors regards rotation of Presidency is an obvious indicator that we've been living in self-deception, and pretending that we want to be together as a political entity while secretly desiring to dominate the others.

I am a ardent proponent of power rotation and zoning of all principal offices, including Service Chiefs and Heads of all Federal Law enforcement agencies, to reflect the Federal Character as provided in the Third Schedule Part 1(c).

I propose that a region (North or South) should hold office for 2 terms (four years each) total of eight years, or a single five years single term, then hand over to the other.

In the event that the President vacate office for any reason as provided in Section 148, the Vice President (from the other region) STEPs in as acting President for a period of three months.

Within the three months period, INEC will prepare for the election of a new President from the same region as the former President through an electoral college (whatever the composition), to complete the region's tenure.

If the regional rotational Presidency is adopted, it will reduce the fear of dominance base on mutual suspicion and build trust.

With this, all political parties will have to field candidates from the same region. This will also give Nigerians the option to vote for the most credible against the usual primordial alignment.

It'll also give room for a multi party engagement against the current two or near one party system we're currently seeing. This will grant us political and economic stability.

Anyways, Happy Independence, I wish us the very best.

-Dauda Ablaku Faris
Democratic Libralist Movement

22/09/2020

Covid 19: No date for Resumption in Nasarawa says Education Commissioner.

The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Education Science and Technology Hajiya Fatu Jimaita Sabo has says that there is no date yet for the re-opening of schools for both Public, private and Tertiary institutions in the state.

Sabo disclosed this shortly after meeting of sub-committee on education and empowerment under the state committee on containment and control of Covid 19, in her office in Lafia Thursday, 17th September, 2020.

"No date for resumption for categories of schools in the state"
She said government is working asidously for the safe environment for the re-opening of schools across the state.

"We are urging principals, students, parents and others stakeholders to take note until official pronouncement on the re-opening of schools is made she added.

The Commissioner warned private schools of sanction in case of any violation.

22/09/2020

Gov. Sule Inaugurates Committee on Education Sector Development Plan (Speech of Governor A. A. Sule at the Inauguration)

It is with utmost joy that I welcome you all to this all-important occasion of the inauguration of the Committee on Education Sector Development Plan for Nasarawa State.

2. This event marks yet another watershed in our determination to uplift our beloved State to a new level of educational development. Indeed, getting it right in education means finding our bearing in our overall development aspiration.

3. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, it is important to state that this Administration places education on the front burner of our policy thrust. This is because all-time reality shows that education is the pivot of development in all ramifications. It is, therefore, in consonance with this posture that Government had committed a substantial percentage of its 2020 resource allocation to the education sector. However, the global misfortune of COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on our initial plans. Yet, there is no cause to lose hope as we remain focused on our objectives and target.

4. Let me recall that it was this unyielding spirit that spurred us to organise an Education and Governance Summit as a major feature of the first anniversary of this Administration in June this year under the theme “Towards a Just and Democratic Governance of Nasarawa State”.

5. Suffice it to point out that the conception, composition and inauguration of an Education Sector Development Plan Committee is aimed at providing impetus for the actualization of the vision of this Administration for the sector and, by extension, the State at large.

6. It is worthy to state that both the outcomes of the Baseline Survey earlier carried out by renowned experts and the recommendations of the summit will be made available to the Committee for its guidance.

7. Perhaps, I should stress that the Government was very meticulous in the selection of members of the Committee out of a broad spectrum of professionals from within and outside to enable the State benefit from their vast experience and innovation drive.

8. To carry out its assignment, the Committee is to be guided by the following Terms of Reference:
i. To appraise the implementation of the Free Education, School Feeding, Adult Education, Special Education, as well as Family Life Health Education (FLHE) in terms of relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impacts and sustainability in line with the objective of Nasarawa Economic Development Strategy (NEDS) and make appropriate recommendations;
ii. To examine the level of infrastructure decay in post primary institutions, particularly in Science designated Schools, Vocational and Relevant Technology Centres, Technical Schools and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centres in the State, and recommend measures for their transformation and upgrading in line with the current needs and realities of the State;
iii. To consider, as a deliberate policy the setting up of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for preparation of candidates of Nasarawa State origin for admission into Tertiary institutions through Direct Entry Programme of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with emphasis on specialized professional discipline in the field of Engineering, Medicine and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and make appropriate recommendations;
iv. To examine the contributions of Parent Teachers’ Association (PTAs), Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) and other Stakeholders in the development of education in the State and suggest areas of effective partnership and synergy;
v. To examine and assess the existing Human Capital in education availability with a view to determining gaps in terms of mix and needs in the Primary and Secondary tiers of education and make appropriate recommendations in line with the current realities of the State;
vi. To obtain and study related Research and Committees’ Findings, as well as Baseline Surveys conducted on Primary and Secondary Education development with a view to addressing issues raised and design action plan for its implementation;
vii. To examine and study the trend in enrolment rate of both Basic and Post Basic schools with a view to determining gaps and addressing the Out of School syndrome according to mix, with particular emphasis on Girl-Child education and recommend appropriate measures towards addressing any irregularity;
viii. To appraise the role and responsibilities of the State Education Resource Centre (NERC) with a view to strengthening and enhancing the standard of education through curriculum development, research activities, educational measurement and evaluation as well as other related matters for sustainable development of the sector and make appropriate recommendations;
ix. To appraise the existing number of Post Primary Schools in the State with a view to stemming and streamlining the rate of proliferation and ensuring standard based on enrolment rate, needs, proximity as well as availability of resources and make appropriate recommendations, in line with the current economic realities of the State;
x. To critically examine the income generation mechanism of State Tertiary Institutions with a view to identifying gaps, as well as strengthening the Revenue Generation capacity, and make appropriate recommendations, without creating any further burden on Government; and
xi. To make any other recommendation(s) that may be relevant to the Committee’s assignment.

9. The Committee is given Twelve (12) weeks to complete and submit the report of its assignment.

10. Let me take the liberty of this inauguration to reiterate the commitment of this Administration towards the upliftment of Science and Technical Education in Nasarawa State. This is why we embarked on the renovation and upgrading of Science and Technical Schools across the State.

11. Before I conclude this address, let me congratulate all the members of this Committee on their well-deserved appointment. I should remind you that Nasarawa State looks up to you with hope and great expectations. It is my prayer that Almighty God will guide you to chart the much-desired path to our future greatness.

12. On this note, it is now my pleasure to inaugurate the Committee on Education Sector Development Plan.

13. Thank you and may God bless us all.

22/09/2020

APC Chairman Removed Over R**e Case

By Amb. Oyikobi

Our great party APC has resolved to suspend the Above mentioned name in our quest to bring sanity to the party door step.

To state that the people of Obi Local Government Area and Nasarawa State in general will forget in a hurry the recent image of the APC Chairman of Obi electoral ward Mr Christopher Ogah over his serial ra**ng of minors within the community is mirage.

You will recall that the news of his misconduct that is against party constitution went viral in National Dailies months back.

If it is in other States of the federation, Mr Christopher Ogah will have been languishing in prison either awaiting castration or spending life imprisonment.

But some shameless and faceless writers are trying to justify his actions by falsely accusing the Obi LG council's Chairman of conspiring to remove a ward party chairman which clearly everyone knows that his removal is purely party affairs.

The truth is, those writers doesn't deny that he is a serial ra**st but should the party continue to tolerate his promiscuous attitude?.

One of the criterion of a leader is integrity but with the recent happenings can anyone dare ascribe integrity to Mr Christopher?
However, we thumb up to our party chieftains for this doggedness move against moral bankruptcy.

Our unalloyed and unflinching appreciation and support goes to our Amiable APC state Chairman, Mr Philip Tatari Shekwo, Secretary of our great Party, Mr Aliyu Bello and our indomitable Obi
local government APC chairman, Hon. Musa Abdullahi Alaga for this decisive decision aimed at bringing good image to our party.

More importantly, we woke up this morning to hear a good news of Mr Christopher's suspension from the position of APC Chairman Obi electoral ward pending disciplinary action by Five-man committee. This decision taken by the party officials of APC Obi ward was for the best interest and in accordance with APC Constitution and manifesto as amended 2014.

Finally and above all, the five-man committee should as a matter of public interest temper justice with mercy as justice delay is justice deny.

22/09/2020

Flood: Narai Seeks Gov. Sule Attention in New Nyanya Karu LGA

Hon Stephen Abraham Narai (SAN) the initiator of the Agricultural revolution with the Slogan NO FARMS NO FOOD, NO FOOD NO NATION who has empowered more than 200 Youths in karu LGA of Nasarawa State with seedlings, Fertiliser, sprayer and tractors to boost agricultural farming business for the poor in karu LGA of Nasarawa State.

Hon. Narai in his unflinching empathy for humanity visited the scene of the incident through his media aid, Hon. Francis Nathan, calling on the attention of His Excellency Governor A.A Sule to come to the aids of the people of New Nyanya community in Karu LGA due to the heavy downpour that affected the community with lot of houses and properties damaged.

Hon. Narai expressed his satisfaction with the kind of leadership style by His Excellency Engr. A.A Sule for his speedy progress in touching every sectors of the government to see Nasarawa state becomes a better place for her citizenry.

The astute youngest leading political icon with human empathy in the state further called on the attention of state government to revamp the abandoned dam which is the major effect of flooding in the area.

We have not doubt on your leadership capacity Your Excellency, as we look forward for your prompt action, may you be blessed our amiable Governor.

22/09/2020

Gov. Sule approves employment for 30 doctors, 15 pharmacists, 70 nurses, others

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, said in a bid to adequately provide healthcare services to the people of the state, he recently gave approval for the employment of 30 additional doctors, 15 pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians, 70 nurses, as well as 50 medical laboratory technicians.

Engineer Sule disclosed this when he hosted the National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) at the Government House, on Thursday.

The Governor added that he equally gave approval for the employment of 35 health and information management officers, 40 health assistants and 6 radiographers.

While noting that more needs to be done in terms of providing adequate staffing to efficiently man the various health facilities in the state, Engineer Sule said this latest gesture by the state government was but only a starting point.

Commenting on the issue of promotion for the civil servants in the state, the Governor stated that his administration will consider the matter as it affects every civil servant, not only doctors, stressing that anybody serving the people of the state, will be assessed and promoted based on the resources available to the state.

On the issues of doctors working in the state being taxed heavily, Engineer Sule assured the NMA officials that he has directed the state accountant general to look into the matter, with a view to reverse any excess tax, especially for medical doctors.

The Governor expressed satisfaction that Nasarawa was rated among top states known for sustained capacity training for its workers, adding that without capacity building, training and retraining, his administration may not achieve what it sets out to achieve.

Also speaking on the COVID-19 pandemic, Engineer Sule while thanking the doctors for their sacrifices during the peak of the pandemic, urged them to continue to take all the necessary precautions as the pandemic is still around.

The Governor further called on them not to relax their earlier position, thinking the coronavirus has been defeated, adding that the NCDC during the recent National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, advised that henceforth testing should not be restricted to malaria, fever or anything ailment but that the first test to be conducted is that of COVID-19.

Earlier in an opening remarks, National President of the NMA, Professor Innocent Ujah, while commending the administration for the cordial relationship existing between government and medical and dental practitioners in the state, however said this relationship can be strengthened by the visit of the national officials of the NMA.

The NMA national president said they were at the government house to inform the governor about certain issues they consider as barriers to healthcare delivery system.

Prof. Ujah was accompanied on the visit by the national officers committee of the NMA, as well as the newly elected state chairman of the association and his officials.

22/09/2020

Yesterday

ULTIMATE PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION INITIATIVE Members under the Leadership of Amb Muhammad Saidu (THE CONVENER) and Hon. Abdullahi Tashas Special Adviser to Governor Abdullahi A. Sule of Nasarawa State On Conflicts Resolution Stormed Lafia City Stadium for a PEACE WALK, Preaching PEACE ahead of The INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY.

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We are PEACE AMBASSADORs.
We are PEACE BUILDER'S.
PEACE FOR NATION BUILDING.
LETs LIVE IN PEACE.

22/09/2020

BREAKING NEWS

Emir of Zazzau (Zaria ) and Chairman of Kaduna State Traditional Council is dead. He dies few hours ago, today 20th September 2020.

He would be buried at 5pm today in the ancient city of Zaria with Federal Government delegations to be led by Prof Ibrahim Gambari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.

22/09/2020

COVID-19: Nasarawa govt. set up committee on reopening of schools

The Nasarawa State Government has set up a committee to work out modalities for safe reopening of schools across the state.

Hajiya Fatu Sabo, Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on Friday in Lafia.

According to the Commissioner the committee has all critical education stakeholders including, government's representatives, parents and proprietors of private schools among others.

Hajiya Fatu Sabo said, the committee has the mandate to get data from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions and interpret same to guide the ministry in taken preventive measures before deciding the date for reopening of schools.

"What we are most concern with first is the safety of the students and staff before we decide on the date for the reopening of schools.

"The schools would be fumigated and safety equipments such as hand sanitisers, face masks as well as ensuring physical distancing and other COVID-19 protocols.

"So, as you can see, it is not something that the government with rush into reopening schools," the Commissioner added.

She explained that the committee was seriously working and would soon submit its report to the ministry for consideration.

She said that as soon as the ministry recieves the report, it would forward same as proposal for reopening of schools to Governor Abdullahi Sule for approval.

The Commissioner therefore appealed to students and parents as well as other stakeholders to remain calm as the ministry is working assiduously to ensure safe reopening of schools in the state.

Hajiya Fatu Sabo also expressed satisfaction with the conduct of students and teachers at the just concluded West African Senior School Certificate Examination

The Commissioner is optimistic the the students would perform well in the examination despite the closing down of schools as a result of covid 19.

22/09/2020

has the reappointment of Dr. Mohammed Usman Adis as Executive Chairman Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency.

His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule Governor has approved the renewal of the appointment of Dr.Usman Mohammed Addis the Executive Chairman of Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency for another Three years

Congratulations Sir