Iyorchia Ayu Emerges PDP Chairman.

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NigerInfobulletin: Iyorchia Ayu Emerges PDP Chairman As Party Gets New National Officials. By Yunusa Abugi. 

A former President of the Senate, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Senator Ayu, a consensus candidate for the position, took over the leadership of the main opposition party alongside 20 others elected into various positions within the PDP National Working Committee.

The new set of leaders were elected at the party’s national convention which began on Saturday and lasted till the early morning of Sunday,October 31st 2021.

It would be recalled that the Northern block of the PDP had earlier endorsed the former Senate President, Iyorchia Ayu, as their consensus candidate for the party’s national chairman in the the build up to its national convention.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 20 other officials of the party also emerged through ratification of consensus at the party’s national convention to usher in a new regime for the party. 

NIGERINFOBULLETIN: FEC approves NNPC’s request to fix 21 federal roads at N621bn.

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NIGERINFOBULLETIN: FEC approves NNPC’s request to fix 21 federal roads at N621bn.

The Federal Executive Council has approved the following road infrastructural development across the country. 

NORTH CENTRAL

1. Dualization of Ilorin-Jebba-Mokwa/ Bokani Junction road Section 1: Illorin-Jebba, Kwara State C/NO. 6468. 110.8km

2. Dualization of Ilorin, Jebba-Mokwa/Bokani junction Road Section II: Jebba-Mokwa-Bokani junction in Kwara and Niger states. C/NO.6469. 46 km

3. Dualization of Suleja-Minna road, Niger state. C/O. 6077. 40km

4. Dualization of Suleja-Minna Road, Niger State PhaseII (Km 40+000-101+000) C/NO.6267. 61km

5. Reconstruction of Bida-Lambata Road, Niger state C/NO.6372. 125km

6. Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road, Niger State 52.3km

7. Emergency repairs of failed section of Mokwa-Makera-Tagina-Kaduna state border in Niger state. 164km

8. Minna-Zungeru minna-Zungeru-Tagina road, Niger state. 90km

9. Bida-Minna road, Niger state. 791.1km

NORTH EAST

1. Rehabilitation of Cham-Numan section of Gombe-Yola road in Adamawa state. 46.35km

2. Construction of Bali-Serti road in Taraba state. 110km

3. Rehabilitation of Gombe-Biu road in Gombe/Borno state. 117km

North-west:

1. Rehabilitation of outstanding sections of Gada-Zaima-Zuru-Gamji road Phase II in Kebbi State 62km.

2. Rehabilitation of Zaria-Funtua-Gusau-Sokoto-Birnin Kebbi. 221.5km

SOUTH EAST

1. Dualization of Aba-Ikot Ekpene road in Abia/Akwa Ibom states. 73km

2. Rehabilitation of Umuahia (Ikwuano)-Ikot Ekpene road: Umuahia-Umudike in Abia state. 49km

SOUTH SOUTH

1. Rehabilitation of Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene road in Cross River state Section I: Odukpani-Itu Bridge Head in Cross River/Akwa Ibom states. 21.9km

2. Dualization of outstanding portion of Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene: lot 2. 32km

3. Dualization of Oku-Iboku Power Plant Section of the Odukpani-Itu-Ikot-Ekpene road in Cross River/Akwa Ibom state. 28km

SOUTH WEST

1. Rehabilitation and expansion of Lagos-Badagry Expressway (Agbara Junction-Nigeria/Benin border) in Lagos State. 62km

2. Dualization of Ibadan-Ilorin road (Route A2) Section II in Oyo State (Oyo-Ogbomosho). 52km.

MIGHTY ARMIES ON PAPER By Mahmud Jega

MIGHTY ARMIES ON PAPER 

By Mahmud Jega 

I am not surprised that Nigerian Army’s spokesman Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu came out with [oral] guns blazing at The Economist of London, which last week published an uncomplimentary editorial on Nigeria’s government and its army. It called Nigeria “A crime scene in the centre of Africa.” Which I think is okay because Britain itself is a historic crime scene in the centre of the world, of slavery, colonial exploitation, unprovoked warfare, economic undermining of nations and subtle instigation of conflicts dressed up as fine diplomacy.

The magazine said Nigerian Army “is mighty on paper” because it has not been able to end Boko Haram insurgency in ten years or, more recently, to defeat bandits and kidnappers. Well, if that is the yardstick for determining a mighty army on paper, I think The Economist should more appropriately direct that label at the US Army. 

Nigeria’s military has been battling Boko Haram for only 12 years now, with a relatively meagre budget because the national treasury is beset by other problems. In contrast, the US military spent 20 years and $6 trillion battling the Taliban in Afghanistan. What was the result? Taliban is back in power in the country even as the Americans escaped with their tails behind their backs.

The British Army wasn’t any better in that respect. In twenty years until 1992, it proved wholly unable to defeat the Provisional Irish Republican Army [IRA], the “Provos” as they were called then, or even to end what the Irish called “The Troubles” in their province. It took the signing of the Good Friday Accord in 1992 to end the British Army’s agony. Now, the British Army is several hundred years older than, its armoury a hundred times more lethal and its annual budget is several times bigger than Nigerian Army’s. In addition, IRA were lightly-armed thugs compared to Boko Haram. So which of the two armies is mightier on paper, if truth be told?

All conventional armies in this world have difficulty fighting asymmetric warfare, essentially because they are not trained for it. Guerillas also have many advantages, including lack of scrutiny of their actions by human rights organisations. The Economist said many of our soldiers are “ghosts” who exist only on the payroll. 

This allegation has routinely been made with respect to some Local Government Councils and some MDAs in Nigeria. This is however the first time that anyone is making this allegation against the Army, whose troops are always seen at the numerous battle fronts fighting insurgents, bandits, militants, secessionists and other criminals. Almost everyone in Nigeria can see that the number of our troops is inadequate for our current needs, but no one ever said the number is adequate on the payroll.

The Economist also made the strange allegation that “much of [Nigerian Army’s] equipment is stolen and sold to insurgents.” It should please cross-check with MI6, the British intelligence service. Much of Boko Haram’s weapons came from Muammar Gaddafi’s arsenal, which NATO countries bombed despite pleas from the African Union [AU] to desist. What about the weapons that have destabilized other Sahelian African countries all the way from Mali to Burkina Faso to Niger Republic to Darfur, South Sudan and Somalia? Were they all sold to insurgents by rogue Nigerian soldiers? 

What is true is that in the earlier phase of this conflict, Boko Haram overrun many army posts and seized their weapons, a happening which ended with the consolidation of army posts into super camps. That is not the same thing as “selling” weapons to insurgents. In any case, you Western guys withheld from us much needed equipment and material needed to end this war based on allegations that our troops abused human rights of captured insurgents. 

That was another hypocrisy. Were weapons denied to the US Army in Vietnam because of the My Lai massacre, when soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment and Company B, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division of the US Army massacred 504 unarmed South Vietnamese civilians in March 1968? More recently, were they denied weapons because of the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal in Iraq? 

Nigerian Army needs assistance from friendly countries to finish off insurgents and bandits. Sniping from the sidelines with false allegations, such as The Economist did, will only prolong everyone’s agony. 

Quick Intervention in 21st Century Chronicle, Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

LETS PARTNER TO REACTIVATE RAILWAY OPERATIONS FROM NIGER TO KADUNA. GOV SANI BELLO SAID.

Worried by the increasing cases of insecurity in the country particularly in some parts of Niger State, the State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has initiated talks with the Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation on possibilities of reviving the activities of the Corporation in Niger State.  

The Governor who described railway transport as a vital resource to mitigate the challenges of  transporting farm produce across the country caused by the deficit in roads infrastructures in the country, expressed uptimism that the project will improve the socio-economic realities of the people. 

Governor Sani Bello who was in ebute meta, the Lagos office of the Corporation with some officials from the state,explained that his visit was a follow-up to their earlier discussions with the Corporation on how to reactivate their services in the state particularly in areas with immense Agricultural potentials. 

The Governor noted that with the reactivation of some of the locomotives and wagons, the economic activities around the areas would creat job opportunities and thereby improve the internally generated revenue of the state.  

"If we are able to reactivate some of the locomotives and wagons, it will help the market men and women to move within Minna and environs and will also extend the services to Kaduna", he said. 

Governor Sani Bello reiterated his administration's readiness to partner with the Railway Corporation to ensure that some of the coaches and wagons are refurbished, to give them better outlook and make them more convenient which he said will boost the operation of the Corporation as there will be increased patronage.  

In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Railway Corporation Mr Fidet Okhiria expressed delight with the move by the state Governor and assured him of all the necessary support to achieve the desired objectives. 

TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR KUTA YAHAYA AT 59 By Lawal Tanko

TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR KUTA YAHAYA AT 59 By Lawal Tanko

A result-oriented personality full of ideas, academician and an expert in organizational dynamics, Prof. Muhammed Kuta Yahaya, Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Wushishi Old Students Association (WOSA) and former Secretary to the Government of Niger State.

There are certain personalities that are irresistible to historians and biographers of significant epochs either because of the circumstances of their birth, their lifetimes or because of the specific and strategic impact of their contribution to the growth of their community. One such person is the Professor of Agricultural Extension and Development Communication of the University of Ibadan. A brilliant Professor, amazing teacher, lecturer extraordinary, remarkable mentor, inspiring counsellor and, a man of impeccable credentials and many qualities rolled into one.

 

Prof. Kuta Yahaya, the BoT Chairman of WOSA and former Niger State Government’s Chief Scribe has effectively and efficiently injected his wealth of experience into the engine room of the State.

Professor Kuta Yahaya (Magatakardan Nupe), former Chief of Staff to the Governor, former Commissioner of Information and Strategy and former Commissioner of Agriculture and Rural Development is a man of multiple competencies. As an academician and distinguished communication expert, his credibility, passion for excellence and exemplary leadership speak volumes. No wonder, he has ascended to so many enviable positions. With hard work, the BoT Chairman has carved a niche for himself in the highly competitive and dynamic world of academic, communication and administration. 

Professor Kuta Yahaya traversed all educational levels to become a remarkable character whose personal activities and official undertakings can only be viewed from the angle of rare distinction. He belongs to the category of people who are painstakingly working to achieve success, an embodiment of professionalism and a leader in every sense of the word. Indeed, the Professor of Agricultural Extension and Development Communication is a unique personality, a caring and loving family man. He is not attracted by fame or fortune nor is he swayed by the opinions of the majority. He knew his worth and guarded it against undue interference. Although he is fearless and unrelenting in support of any cause he considers worthy, service to humanity is his life.

There is no gainsaying the fact that the former Secretary to the State Government was the fulcrum of the administration of Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu (Talban Minna) as well as a pride to the State in view of his immense contributions in fashioning out two documents that gave direction to the previous administration namely Development Action Plan (DAP) and Vision 3:2020. Prof. Kuta Yahaya represents the new generation of committed Nigerians who are putting in their best to lift the country to the next level.

In the field of academics, Professor Muhammed Kuta Yahaya ranks among the very best, he was born in Kuchi, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State on 20th October, 1962.

After the completion of his Primary and Government Teachers College, Wushishi, young Yahaya wasted no time and found himself at the University of Calabar from 1989 – 1991 where he graduated with Second Class Upper Division in Agricultural Science.

Despite these initials career successes, he never lost sight of his commitment to higher education. Prof. Kuta Yahaya secured his first academic appointment with the University of Ibadan in 1993, as an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development while pursuing his Masters and Doctorate Degrees. And like most people in his generation, he obtained M.Sc and P.Hd Degrees from the same university of Ibadan in 1992 – 1995 respectively. 

Prof. Kuta Yahaya never detaches from his intellectual root, the Nigeria Premier University, even as he navigates the heavy tide of governance while he was the Chief Scribe of the State Government, he wrote academic papers, discussed with fellow Professionals, submitted articles to journals and contributed effectively to happenings in various citadels of learning.

A recipient of so many awards and member of so many professional associations, the former SSG has several books and over one hundred articles published in both local and international academic journals.

Honours And Distinctions

University of Ibadan -Zard Scholarship for Excellence in Agriculture, - 1992 

 Council for the Development of Social Research in Africa, Dakar, Senegal- CODESRIA Laureate- Grant for Doctoral Thesis – 1993

MKO Abiola Post Graduate Scholarship   - 1994

MacArthur Foundation Grant Fund for Leadership Development Programme, - 1997

CODESRIA nominee to UNESCO - Most Outstanding Doctoral Thesis – 1998

Salzburg Seminar Fellowship - Session 376: The Social and Economic Determinants of Public's Health, Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria. 2000.

Federal Government Sponsorship to 4th Entertainment – Education Conference in Cape Town South Africa- September 26-30, 2004.

Honoured for second best presentation at the 5th African Crop Science Society Conference, held between 21st – 26th October 2001 at Eko Le Meriden Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.

Honoured as one of the 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England – 2001.

Honoured by the Etsu Nupe with the traditional title- Magatakardan Nupe in January, 2009 and as Waziri of Ibadan by Oba Tapa in May, 2012

Academic/Scholarly contributions

Books

E.E. Osuji and M.K. Yahaya (eds.) (1995) Women and Extension Services in Nigeria  ALJEL Compulink International, Ibadan. 

Lucas E.O., Adeleye, I.O.A, Yahaya, M.K. and Olaniyan, A.B. (1997): Basic Principles in Agriculture:  Ibadan, Agbo Areo, Publishers, 53-86

Yahaya M. K. (2000): Ignorance is a Disease: A Short Play on Reproductive Health   Education: Ibadan, Stirling - Horden, 45pages 

 

Yahaya M. K. (2000) Indigenous music for Entertainment Education: Lessons from AIDS: BATAN NAEWUZANA - Stirling Horden Publishers, Ibadan, 58p.

 

Yahaya, M.K. (2003) Development Communication: Lessons from Change and Social Engineering Projects. Corporate Graphic Publishers, Ibadan 240p. ISBN 978-36756-2-1

 

Yahaya, M. K. (ed) (2008) Communication for Social Change in Developing Countries. Kraft Books Limited, Ibadan 280p. ISBN 978-978-49098-6-0

 

Yahaya, M.K (2002): Gender and Communication Variables in Agricultural Information in Two-Agro-Ecological Zones of Nigeria:  Ibadan, Corporate Graphics Limited, 68pages

 

 

Chapter in Books

 

Yahaya, M.K. (1995): Farm Characteristics of Women Farmers in Northern   Nigeria: Implications for Effective Extension Delivery to Women in Agriculture, In Osuji, E.E and Yahaya, M.K. (eds) Women and Extension Services in Nigeria: Ibadan, Aljel Compulink International, 57-68

 

Ogunfiditimi, T.O. and Yahaya, M.K. (1995): Contemporary Issues in Extension Science: Problems and Prospects. In Osuji, E.E and Yahaya, M.K. (eds) Women and Extension Services in Nigeria:  Ibadan, Aljel Compulink International, 173 – 182.

 

Yahaya M. K. (2000) Food Nutrition in Akinbile, L. A and S. O Odebode (eds) Home Economics External studies programme pp.7-15.

 

Yahaya M. K. (2001) Agricultural Extension Teaching Methods, in Akinbile L. A and J. O. Oladeji (eds) Agricultural Extension Education. External Studies Programme pp 64-70.

 

Yahaya, M. K. (2003) Gender Considerations in Radio Option for Development Support communication: Empirical Evidence from Northern Nigeria. in Soola, E. O. (ed) Communicating for Development Purposes, Ibadan, Krafts Books Ltd. pp100-104,

 

Yahaya, M.K.(2005) Mainstreaming Entertainment – Education for Agricultural Extension work, in S.F. Adedoyin (ed) Agricultural Extension in Nigeria, Ilorin, AESON John Archers pp 234-244,

 

Yahaya, M.K.(2005) Land, Agriculture, Conflict Nexus: Lessons from Zimbabwe. in I.O. Albert (ed), Perspectives on Peace and Conflict in Africa Essays in Honour of General (Dr.) Abdulsalami A. Abubakar, Ibadan, John Archers. pp279-287

 

Yahaya, M. K. (2008) Deliberative Democracy’ and the ‘Jama’a Forum in Niger State, in I. O. Albert (ed), Praxis of Political Concepts and Clichés in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Essays in Honour of Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, pp317-323,

 

Yahaya M. K. (2008a). Effective Family Communication for Social Change in Developing Countries in Yahaya, M.K. (2008) (ed) Communication for Social Change in Developing Countries. Kraft Books Limited, Ibadan 280p. ISBN 978-978-49098-6-0

 

Yahaya M. K. Agricultural Extension Teaching Methods, AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION, External Studies Program: AES 310 University Of Ibadan, Ibadan. Joytal Printing Press: Ibadan. ISBN 978-021085-7

 

Articles that have already appeared in Refereed Conference Proceedings

 

Yahaya, M.K. and Olowu, T. A. (1995): Rural Development – oriented Information Content in Nigerian Newspapers: Strategies for Effective Research- Farmers Linkage, in Olowu, T.A. (ed), Issues and Perspectives in Technology Transfer for Food Security in the Present and Future. Proceedings of the Second Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, Ilorin, AESON, pp 66-75

 

 

Yahaya, M.K and Olajide, B.R. (2000): Effectiveness of Contact Farmer Strategy in Oyo State ADP: Administrative Lessons for Innovation Delivery in Olowu, T. A. (ed), Agricultural Extension and Poverty Alleviation, Proceedings of Sixth Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, pp247-253

 

Yahaya, M.K.(2000): Prospects of Integrated Multi- media Communication Model in Mobilising Farmers for the Adoption of Sustainable Poverty alleviation Programmes in Nigeria in Olowu, T. A. (ed), Agricultural Extension and Poverty Alleviation, Proceedings of Sixth Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, pp 162-176

 

Yahaya, M.K. (2001): Media Use Pattern of Women Farmers in Northern Nigeria: Imperatives for Sustainable and Gender Sensitive Extension Delivery. African Crop Science Society Conference Proceedings, pp 747-754.

 

Yahaya, M.K. and B. Hassan (2001): Socio-economic Impact of South Chad Irrigation Project (SCIP) on Farmers in Borno State, Nigeria. African Crop Science Society Conference Proceedings, pp 781-786

 

Yahaya, M.K. (2002) Visual and entertainment Media Support for HIV/AIDS Prevention in Nigeria, Proceedings of XIV International AIDS Conference 2002 Barcelona, Spain July 7-12 2002: Monduzzi Editore (Eds) CD-ROM- C708L6236 pp 243-249.

 

Yahaya, M. K and Olajide, B.R. (2004) Effects of Folk Music and Community Outreach Drama Performances on HIV and AIDS Awareness in Niger State of Nigeria. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Entertainment – Education held at the Somerset Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa between September 26th-30th, 2004. Society for Edutainment Education in Africa. pp 106-122  www.e4.org

 

 

 

 

 

 Yahaya, M. K. (2006) Pro – Social Lessons from “Oh Father, Oh Daughter”: A Nigerian Television Authority Super Story Serial, Proceedings of the First World Congress on Communication for Development held at the Headquarters of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Rome, Italy between October 25-27, 2006. Paper 628_1227_22304 of the WCCD edited e-database. Update www.devcomm.com

 

 Yahaya, M. K. (2006) The Influence of Parent-Child Communication Pattern in Risky Behaviour Reduction among Vulnerable Groups in Nigeria, Proceedings of the First World Congress on Communication for Development held at the Headquarters of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Rome, Italy between October 25-27, 2006. Paper 628_129_15343 of the WCCD edited e -database. Update www.devcomm.com

 

Yahaya, M.K (2013). Corruption: A Degeneration of our Existence. Minna National Discourse on Corruption Proceedings. Leowealth Nigeria Limited: Minna

 

Yahaya M. K., Hamza, H. and Dzukogi, B. M. (2013). Corruption: Contextual Clarifications. Minna National Discourse on Corruption Proceedings. Leowealth Nigeria Limited: Minna

 

Yahaya, M. K. (2015) Agricultural Systems and Rural Development:  A Nigerian Perspective. In Popoola, L; Olaniyan, O; Alabi, R and Olayide, O (eds), Proceedings of Ibadan Sustainable Development summit on The Post – 2015 Sustainable Agenda: Whither Africa?  Saphire Prints ISBN978-978-51675-3-5,  P91-122

 

Articles that have already appeared in learned journals

 

 Olowu, T.A. and Yahaya, M.K (1993): Nigerian Journalists Attitude towards Coverage of Rural Development News. Nigerian Journal of Rural Extension and Development, 1, Nos. 2 & 3, 39- 48.

Olowu, T. A. and Yahaya, M. K. (1997): Attitude of Media Practitioners towards Women Farmers Participation in Media Programme Production in North Central Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 1, 58- 65.

Olowu, T. A. and Yahaya, M. K. (1998): Determination of Agricultural Information needs of Women farmers: A Case Study of North – Central Nigeria. Journal of Extension Systems, 14, No 1, 39-54 

 

Oladele, O. I., Okoruwa, V. A., Yahaya, M. K. and Adegboye, R. O. (2000): Socio-economic Characteristics of Enclave Dwellers and their Implications for Biodiversity Conservation in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ghana Journal of Forestry, 9, 35-38.

 

Yahaya, M.K. and Ango, A.K. (2000): Analysis of socio-economic and environmental impacts of Bakolori Irrigation and Fadama Development Projects in Sokoto/Kebbi water shed in Northern Nigeria. Lessons for irrigation planners in Semi–arid Regions. Book of abstract of 10th International colloquim for optimization of Plant Nutrition, 8-13

 

Yahaya, M. K. (2001): Integrated Multimedia Strategy for Development Support Communication: Lessons from Nigeria. Journal of Development Communication, 2, No.53-72.

 

Yahaya, M.K. and Omokhaye, S.B. (2001): Cocoa farmers' perceived influence of communication channels on utilization of improved cocoa seed technologies in Owan-East Local Government Area of Edo State. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 2:199-207.

 

Yahaya, M.K. (2002): Analysis of Women's Reproductive Health Situation in Bida Emirate of Niger State Nigeria. African Journal of Reproductive Health, 6, No.1, 50-64.

 

Yahaya M.K and Olajide, B.R (2002). The Impact of Agriculture on Environmental health. Journal of Environmental Extension 3 (1) 47-58.

Yahaya, M.K. (2002): Outreach Communication Strategy in Community Mobilisation for Reproductive Health Education In Niger State of Nigeria. Journal of Social Sciences 6(3), 189-196.

 

Yahaya, M.K. and Badiru, O.I (2002): Measuring the impact of Farmers on Agricultural Radio and Television Programs in Southwest Nigeria. Journal of Applied Communication. 86, No 3, 24-36. 

 

 

Yahaya, M.K. (2002): Development and Challenges of Bakolori Irrigation Projects in Sokoto State Nigeria, Nordic Journal of African Studies. 11, No 3, 411-430

 

 Yahaya, M.K. and Olajide, B.R. (2003): Comparative Analysis of Traditional Conventional Media in Entertainment–Education Format Utilization for Agricultural Information Dissemination in Nigeria. Journal of Social Science 7, No 1, 1-9

 

Yahaya, M.K. and Olajide, B. R (2003): Challenges of entertainment – education Format utilization for agricultural     information dissemination in Nigeria. Journal of International Communication 9 (1), 127 – 142

 

 Yahaya, M.K. (2003): Determinants of Youths Participation in Change Programmes in Rural Nigeria, The Anthropologist. 5, No 2, 101-106 

 

Yahaya, M.K. and Ango, A.K. (2003): Socio-economic and environmental effects of Bakolori irrigation and Fadama development projects in Sokoto/Kebbi. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 4 (1), 157-163, 

 

 Yahaya, M.K. (2003): The Nupe People of Nigeria The Anthropologist. 1, No 2, 95-110.

 

Olajide, B.R and Yahaya, M.K (2003): Traditional Media Practitioners' Perception of Entertainment Education Format Utilization for Agricultural Information Dissemination in Nigeria, Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 4(2), 266-273.

 

Olajide, B.R and Yahaya, M.K (2004): Electronic Media Practitioners' Perception of Entertainment Education Format Utilization for Agricultural Information Dissemination in Nigeria, Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 5 (2), 162- 170.

 

Yahaya, M. K. and Olajide B. R (2004): Media and Extension Practitioners' Assessment of Agricultural information Dissemination Channels in Southwest Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology 4, Nos. 1&2, 72-79.

Yahaya, M.K. (2005): Development Communication and Social Engineering: Prospects for Sustainable Food Security in Nigeria, Ibadan Journal of Agricultural Research 1 No 1, 48- 57.

 

Yahaya, M. K. and Olajide B. R (2005): Social and Economic Implications of Family Planning in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology 5, Nos. 1&2, 123-129.

 

Yahaya, M. K. and Olajide B. R (2005) Perceived Efficacy of Indigenous Media in Agricultural Information Dissemination in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology 5, Nos. 1&2, 130-136.

 

 Nabinta R. T., Yahaya, M. K., And Olajide B. R. (2007): Socio-economic Implications of Rural Energy Exploitation and Utilization on Sustainable Development in Gombe State. Journal of Social Sciences, 15, No. 3. 205-211.

 

Yahaya, M. K., Nabinta R. T. And Olajide B. R. (2007): Nutritional Status of Female Farmers on Agricultural Intensification in Selected Communities in Gombe State. Journal of Human Ecology, 22, No. 4. 285-289.

 

Nabinta , R.T. S. Kushwaha, Yahaya, M.K., And Olajide B. R. (2007): Health Status of Female Farmers and Farmers' Children: Empirical Evidences from Gombe State of Nigeria. Journal of Human Ecology, 22, No. 3. 205-210.

 

Yahaya, M. K. and B. Aina (2007): Communication and Social Change: Lessons from Cassava Technology Transfer in Nigeria, Journal of Agricultural Extension 10. 176-188.

 

Yahaya M.K; Nabinta, R.T and Olajide, B.R (2007).Gender, energy and environmental nexus in female farmers household energy management in Gombe State, Nigeria. Journal of Social Sciences 7 (1), 1-9, 

 

Oyedele, O. O. and Yahaya, M. K. (2007): Technical Information Needs in Improved Citrus Production Techniques of Farmers in South Western Nigeria, Journal of Agricultural Extension 10. 168-175

Yahaya M.K; Nabinta, R.T and Olajide, B.R (2007). 

Gender, energy and environmental nexus in female farmers household energy management in Gombe State, Nigeria. Journal of Social Sciences 7 (1), 1-9, 2003.

 

Bolarinwa, K.K. and Yahaya, M.K. (2009): Comparative performance of single spray integrated Management technology over conventional practices among cowpea farmers in southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Extension 8 (1)

 

Yahaya, M. K; Fadairo, O. S and Ogunleye, A. O. (2009): Attitude and the Effect of Health-based Entertainment - Education Strategies on Knowledge and Behavior of Women in Lagos State, International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development 2, No 1.1-8

 

 Yahaya, M. K; Fadairo, O. S and Abe, A O. (2009) Media Utilization for Mobilizing Women for National Programme on Immunisation(NPI) in Oyo State,  Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology  9, No 1. 18-25

 

Fadairo O.S  and Yahaya. M.K. (2010).Effectiveness of the CDD Approach for Facilitating Grassroots Development: Lessons from the Local Empowerment and Environmental Management Project (LEEMP) in Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Rural  Extension and Development  Vol.3: 1-8. (Nigeria).

 

 

Oyedele, O.O. and Yahaya, M.K. (2010).  Citrus farmers production constraints and attitude to training on improved techniques of citrus production. Journal of Agriculture and Social research (JASR) 10 (2), 

 

Oyedele, O.O and Yahaya M.K (2010). Knowledge of citrus Farmers in Improved production practices: Lessons from Southwestern Nigeria. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 11 – 129-136.

 

Oyedele, O.O and Yahaya, M.K, (2011), Cropping Systems and Training needs of Citrus Farmers in Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Rural Development 30 (3) 263-272.

 

Bolarinwa K.K, and Yahaya, M.K (2011): Effects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on women farmers utilization of soya bean in conflict prone areas of Taraba State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences 9 (1) 15 – 22

 

Fadairo, O.S; Olajide, B.R and Yahaya, M.K (2011), Radio listening habits of pupils of nomadic pastoralists and migrant fisher folks in Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Forestry and the Social Sciences 9 (1) 50 – 65. 

 

Yahaya, M. K., Adamson, F. A. and Kareem, H. T. (2018). Coverage of Agricultural Programmes in Broadcast Stations in Oyo State. Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol. 22(3)

 

Technical report and/or monographs  

 

Olawoye, J.E; A.C.Agumagu; A.Gbadegesin; S.O Akande; and M. K. Yahaya (1994): Situation Analysis of Nigerian Women and Girls, WORDOC Coordinated Research Project for UNICEF-Agricultural Production and Rural Productivity. 73P

 

Indabawa, S.A.; Olowu T.A. and Yahaya M.K. (1995): A Comparative Analysis of Nigerian Agricultural and Cooperative bank Small scale Holder Direct loan Scheme on Small - Scale farmers in Nigeria, Final Report Submitted to the Management of the Nigerian Agricultural and Cooperative Bank (NACB) Headquarters, Kaduna.

 

Adegboye, R O, A. O. Adeola. V. O. Okoruwa, M. K. Yahaya, O. I Oladele, A. K  Fawusi, A. I. Somade, and O. O. Famiyide (1999): Socio – Economic Survey, in A. Ola-Adams (ed) Biodiversity Inventions of Omo-Biosphere Reserve, Nigeria. Country Report on Biodiversity Conversation and Sustainable Development in Africa (BRAAF) Project. Pp. 125 – 161.

 

Yahaya M. K. (2000) Review of the book - women's rights versus women's rites: A Study of Circumcision among the Ketu Yoruba of South Western Nigeria. WID Bulletins, Michigan State University. 

 

Yahaya M. K. (2003) Review of the book – Combating AIDS: Communication Strategies in Action (Singhal A. and E.M Rogers, 2003) in the Journal of International Communication Vol 9 (2) pp128-130

 

Yahaya, M.K. (2003):  Balance of interest: Challenges of Education, Youths and Gender Development, Inaugural Alumni Lecture of Niger State College of Education, Minna,  March  21, 2003

 

Yahaya, M.K (2004): Interview with Arvind Singhal- Journal of 

Global Communication Research Association (JGCRA) December 2004 edition

 

Nkonya, E. Phillip, D Mogues, T, Pender, JL, Kato, E; Yahaya, MK and Adebowale, G (2008): Impacts of pro – poor community- driven development project in Nigeria.  IFPRI Discussion Paper 00756 Intl Food Policy Institute, Washington , DC

 

Nkonya, E. Phillip, D Mogues, T, Pender, JL, Kato, E and Yahaya, MK (2010): From ground up: Impacts of pro – poor community- driven development project in Nigeria. Intl Food Policy Institute, Washington, DC

 

 Yahaya, M. K. (2012): Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) -  Landmark Decisions 2007-2011, Volume 1.

 

Yahaya, M. K. (2013): The Marriage of 1914: Curse or Blessing.  

  Lecture organized by Lagos Country Club, Book of Proceedings 

 

77.      Yahaya, M.K., Otaiku, A. (2015): Taming Unemployment, Hunger 

and Poverty of Young People in Agriculture. Northern States Perspectives on Key Issues. National Conference of Nigeria, A publication by Arewa Consultative Forum and Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Kaduna. Published by MW and Associates, p 267-282 - ISBN 978-978-950-038-3

 

        Yahaya, M.K.,  Shettima, A.A and Omali, B. (2018) 

Rethinking the Security and Development Agenda for Northern Nigeria.  Proceedings of the Summit organized by The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, held between 24 and 25 April 2017. MustafaWya publishers, Kaduna. 253p ISBN 978-978-965-237-2

 

 

 

 

  79. Yahaya, M.K, Aina, B. and Adelu R.A. (2019) Crisis in Land Resource Control: Towards A Collective Approach to Ending the Herders-Farmers Conflicts in Ladele A.A. and Igodan, C.A. (editors) Essays in Honor of Johnson Ekpere (in Press)

 

80. Yahaya, M.K, Olajide, B. R (2019) Harvesting the Possibilities in ICT, Entertainment - Education and New Media in Rural Extension in Ladele A.A. and Igodan, C.A. (editors) Essays in Honor of Johnson Ekpere (in Press)

 

 

x) Other Research endeavours

 

[a] Determination of Women's Socio- economic Profile in Two North Central States of Nigeria 

The study ascertained the socio-economic circumstances of women farmers. Findings show that women in seclusion are significantly different from their non - secluded counterparts with reference to socio- economic status, farm holdings and media use pattern. Specifically, non-secluded women have higher socio- economic status among others. Hence, the study reveals the challenges inherent in agricultural information packaging and dissemination to women in Northern Nigeria.

 

[b] Communication Intervention Experiment in Bida Emirate of Niger State, Nigeria

 

This study confirmed the efficacy of multi - media communication strategy for community mobilization in Reproductive Health Education and Youth Development. Also, the study further revealed that Entertainment–Education has a lot of potentials in development communication that needs further exploitation in social engineering especially grassroots mobilization in Agriculture, Community Development, Health and Education.

 

[c] A Survey of Gender and Communication Variables in Agricultural Information Dissemination in Two Agro Ecological Zones of Nigeria

 

The study shows the implications of gender and communication variables in agricultural information dissemination in two- agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. Findings reveal that differences exist in the participation of women in farming activities from the two zones and restrictions are agro-ecologically consistent where religious inhibitions are more pronounced in the Savannah Zone than the Forest Zone. Meanwhile, radio and extension agents are the most readily accessible communication channels across the two ago-ecological zones.

Community Service 

Anchored the development of the Niger State Development Action Plan in 2007.

Chaired the development of Niger State Vision 3:2020 and input into the National document on Vision 20:2020 in which Niger State was the first to submit and be acknowledged by the National Planning Commission as a model for others by the Presidency-2009/2010

Chaired and anchored the development of Niger State Vision Document. 2010

Secretary to Government of Niger State              2007-2011

Chief of Staff, Government House, Niger State 2011-2012

Commissioner for Information, Niger State 2013-2014

Commissioner for Agriculture, Niger State 2014-2015

Overseeing Commissioner, Tertiary Educ 

Niger state                                                                      2014- 2015

Chairman & Secretariat Coordinator, 

Forum of Secretaries to 19 Northern States 2007-2011

Coordinator, Niger State Vision 3:2020 Committee   2009- 2010

Coordinator, Niger State Technical Committee on

Security 2007-2013

Coordinator, NSGF Committee on Security, 

Reconciliation & Healing      2012-2013

Chairman, Committee of Rehabilitation of 

Almajeri children and several other committees 

related to social and economic matters.                        2014- 2015

Rapporteur/Co-ordinator of National Retreat organised by Amb. Babagana Kingigbe, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) for Secretaries to the Governments of 36 States held in Obudu Cattle Ranch, Cross River State in 2007. 

Rapporteur/Co-ordinator of National Retreat organized by Amb. Babagana Kingigbe (SGF) for Secretaries to the Governments of 36 States held at Concord Hotel Owerri, Imo State in 2008.

Host/Co-ordinator of National Retreat organised by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) for Secretaries to the Governments of 36 States held in Minna, Niger State in 2009 which was the last to be held in Nigeria.

Attendee of the National Economic Council with the Governor between 2007 and 2012 and had privileged to interact intimately with over 70% of the Governors of the 36 states of Nigeria and not fewer  than 50% of the Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and key parastatals involved in National Policies and Programmes particularly Millennium Development  Goals (MDGs), National Primary Health Care Development Agency, National Fadama Porgramme, National Export Promotion Council, National Investment Promotion Council, National  Poverty/Conditional Cash Transfer Programme.

Coordinated the entire machinery of government with precision, which accounted for the Privileged honour and respect to host National leaders and related very well with them particularly the former Heads of State and Presidents of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and former President of the Republic of Mozambique, President  Joaquim  Chisano.

Hosted and coordinated national and international programmes in the Diplomatic circle with Ambassadors/High Commissioners to the following countries and Embassies OF the United States of America; United Kingdom; France; Germany; China ; South Africa ; Korea; Japan; India; Malaysia and Indonesia

 

(z) Consultancy Services

Lead Consultant, National Commission for Nomadic Educ2006-2007

Consultant to the Universal Basic Education (UBE) on Social Mobilisation  aspect for on the development of the Blue Print for the UBE in Nigeria and National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE) on the planned Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) Programme- 2005- 2006

Lead consultant in the development of the Training Manual on Advocacy and Community Mobilization for the Prevention of Mother –To- Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) in collaboration with UNICEF Draft Document- 2004

Lead consultant in the training of Social Mobilization Action Teams (SMATs) on Advocacy and Community Mobilization for the Prevention of Mother –To- Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) in collaboration with UNICEF and Rivers State Government in 2004, 2005 and 2006 and Gombe State Government in 2004 and 2005 and in collaboration with ABUTH Zaria, for officers in Zaria, Sabongari, Kudan and Soba LGAs all between September 1 to December 2, 2004 and  FACA FCT Abuja in January 2005

Consultant in the facilitation and Training of Communication Officers and Community Development Officer of the World Bank Assisted Fadama II and LEEMP Projects in Nigeria November 1- 5, 2004 - 2007 and National consultant on the Beneficiary assessment - October 2006- March 2007

Consultant Fadama III Plus assessment mission to Plateau, Kano, Niger and Kogi states - January 2016

Team Leader, World Bank assisted project - Nigeria Partnership for Education Projects (NIPEP) in Five Northern states August 2016 to October 2016

Consultant on Communication Strategies and Citizen Engagement for social Safety net for National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) and National Conditional Cash Transfer office (NCTO) November 2016 to 2018

Consultant to Development Activities International (DAI) on Nigerian Agricultural Extension Services and Farming Systems in seven states of Niger, Kebbi, Kaduna, Benue Ebonyi, Cross River and Delta- 2019

 

 

(aa) Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) Established

Centre for Communication and Reproductive Health Services (CCRHS) in 2001.

 

(ab) Facilitation of Developmental Projects

-Principally facilitated and related with Development partners on various interventions and initiatives particularly, the World Bank; UNICEF, MacArthur Foundation, UNDP among others. In addition, facilitated and coordinated international Conferences and symposia at the prestigious Harvard University, USA, University of Pittsburg, USA and Chatham House London and also coordinated Symposium for the Northern States’ Governors’ Forum [NSGF] at the United States Institute for Peace [USIP] held in Washington DC in March 2014. Also attended several short courses on leadership and communication particularly at the World Congress for Communication in Development [WCCD], Rome, Italy [2006], University of Pittsburgh, USA [2008], American University, Dubai [2010], Harvard University, United States [2010; 2011] and other conferences in the United Kingdom, France and Germany.

Community Service 

Anchored the development of the Niger State Development Action Plan in 2007.

Chaired the development of Niger State Vision 3:2020 and input into the National document on Vision 20:2020 in which Niger State was the first to submit and be acknowledged by the National Planning Commission as a model for others by the Presidency-2009/2010

Chaired and anchored the development of Niger State Vision Document. 2010

Secretary to Government of Niger State              2007-2011

Chief of Staff, Government House, Niger State 2011-2012

Commissioner for Information, Niger State 2013-2014

Commissioner for Agriculture, Niger State 2014-2015

Overseeing Commissioner, Tertiary Educ 

Niger state                                                                      2014- 2015

Chairman & Secretariat Coordinator, 

Forum of Secretaries to 19 Northern States 2007-2011

Coordinator, Niger State Vision 3:2020 Committee   2009- 2010

Coordinator, Niger State Technical Committee on

Security 2007-2013

Coordinator, NSGF Committee on Security, 

Reconciliation & Healing      2012-2013

Chairman, Committee of Rehabilitation of 

Almajeri children and several other committees 

related to social and economic matters.                        2014- 2015

Rapporteur/Co-ordinator of National Retreat organised by Amb. Babagana Kingigbe, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) for Secretaries to the Governments of 36 States held in Obudu Cattle Ranch, Cross River State in 2007. 

Rapporteur/Co-ordinator of National Retreat organized by Amb. Babagana Kingigbe (SGF) for Secretaries to the Governments of 36 States held at Concord Hotel Owerri, Imo State in 2008.

Host/Co-ordinator of National Retreat organised by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) for Secretaries to the Governments of 36 States held in Minna, Niger State in 2009 which was the last to be held in Nigeria.

Attendee of the National Economic Council with the Governor between 2007 and 2012 and had privileged to interact intimately with over 70% of the Governors of the 36 states of Nigeria and not fewer  than 50% of the Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and key parastatals involved in National Policies and Programmes particularly Millennium Development  Goals (MDGs), National Primary Health Care Development Agency, National Fadama Porgramme, National Export Promotion Council, National Investment Promotion Council, National  Poverty/Conditional Cash Transfer Programme.

Coordinated the entire machinery of government with precision, which accounted for the Privileged honour and respect to host National leaders and related very well with them particularly the former Heads of State and Presidents of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and former President of the Republic of Mozambique, President  Joaquim  Chisano.

Hosted and coordinated national and international programmes in the Diplomatic circle with Ambassadors/High Commissioners to the following countries and Embassies OF the United States of America; United Kingdom; France; Germany; China ; South Africa ; Korea; Japan; India; Malaysia and Indonesia

 

(z) Consultancy Services

Lead Consultant, National Commission for Nomadic Educ2006-2007

Consultant to the Universal Basic Education (UBE) on Social Mobilisation  aspect for on the development of the Blue Print for the UBE in Nigeria and National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE) on the planned Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) Programme- 2005- 2006

Lead consultant in the development of the Training Manual on Advocacy and Community Mobilization for the Prevention of Mother –To- Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) in collaboration with UNICEF Draft Document- 2004

Lead consultant in the training of Social Mobilization Action Teams (SMATs) on Advocacy and Community Mobilization for the Prevention of Mother –To- Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) in collaboration with UNICEF and Rivers State Government in 2004, 2005 and 2006 and Gombe State Government in 2004 and 2005 and in collaboration with ABUTH Zaria, for officers in Zaria, Sabongari, Kudan and Soba LGAs all between September 1 to December 2, 2004 and  FACA FCT Abuja in January 2005

Consultant in the facilitation and Training of Communication Officers and Community Development Officer of the World Bank Assisted Fadama II and LEEMP Projects in Nigeria November 1- 5, 2004 - 2007 and National consultant on the Beneficiary assessment - October 2006- March 2007

Consultant Fadama III Plus assessment mission to Plateau, Kano, Niger and Kogi states - January 2016

Team Leader, World Bank assisted project - Nigeria Partnership for Education Projects (NIPEP) in Five Northern states August 2016 to October 2016

Consultant on Communication Strategies and Citizen Engagement for social Safety net for National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) and National Conditional Cash Transfer office (NCTO) November 2016 to 2018

Consultant to Development Activities International (DAI) on Nigerian Agricultural Extension Services and Farming Systems in seven states of Niger, Kebbi, Kaduna, Benue Ebonyi, Cross River and Delta- 2019

 

 

(aa) Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) Established

Centre for Communication and Reproductive Health Services (CCRHS) in 2001.

 

(ab) Facilitation of Developmental Projects

-Principally facilitated and related with Development partners on various interventions and initiatives particularly, the World Bank; UNICEF, MacArthur Foundation, UNDP among others. In addition, facilitated and coordinated international Conferences and symposia at the prestigious Harvard University, USA, University of Pittsburg, USA and Chatham House London and also coordinated Symposium for the Northern States’ Governors’ Forum [NSGF] at the United States Institute for Peace [USIP] held in Washington DC in March 2014. Also attended several short courses on leadership and communication particularly at the World Congress for Communication in Development [WCCD], Rome, Italy [2006], University of Pittsburgh, USA [2008], American University, Dubai [2010], Harvard University, United States [2010; 2011] and other conferences in the United Kingdom, France and Germany.

Co-ordination of result-oriented events

Coordinator, formation of Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation 

Committee    2008-2011

Coordinator, Niger State Vision 3:2020 Committee   2009- 2010

Coordinator, Niger State Technical Committee on

Security 2007-2013

Coordinator, NSGF Committee on Security, 

Reconciliation & Healing 2012- 2013

Coordinator, MBA International Literary 

Colloquium         2011- 2014

Coordinator, Minna National Discourse on 

Corruption      2013

Coordinator, NSGF Symposium organized by

United States Institute of Peace [USIP] in 

Washington DC, March 17- 19, 2014

Coordinator, University of Ibadan Committee on the establishment of University TV- 2017 to date

 

[ae] Conferences Attended and seminars

XIV International AIDS Conference 2002 held at Barcelona, Spain, July 7-12, 2002.

• Fourth International Conference on Entertainment – Education held at the Somerset Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa between September 26 and 30, 2004

• World Congress on Communication for Development held in Rome, Italy between October 25 and 27, 2006

• Governance & Leadership Training Program at University of Pittsburgh between October 3 and 8, 2008

• Society for Peace Studies and Practice [SPSP] 5th Annual Conference “Towards Sustainable Peace, Security & Development in Nigeria” held at Kofi Anan Institute in Accra Ghana on July 27 and 29, 2011

• IFC Regional PPP Conference held at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos on November 13, 2011

• World Infrastructure Summit held at Pullman Eiffel Tour Hotel, Paris on November 29, 2011

• “Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos, Conflict and Courage”, February 5-10, 2012 at Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA

• Chatham House Lecture held at Royal Institute of International Affairs, London on July 10, 2012

• Investors’ Summit organized by Bank of Industry held in London on July 30, 2012

• NGF-GIZ Working Visit to some States in Germany; August 25, 2012 to September 6, 2012

• High Impact Presentation Training Program held at Canadian University of Dubai between October 16 & 17, 2012 

• AGCO African Summit held in Berlin, Germany on January 21, 2013

• Presidential Summit on Water, Banquet Hall, Abuja between February 18 and 19, 2013

• NSGF-USIP Symposium held at USIP Headquarters, Washington DC, United States of America between March 17 and 19, 2014

• Lead presenter at the international conference of Ibadan Sustainable Development summit on "Agricultural Systems and Rural Development" August 23 to 26, 2015

Invited paper “Science, Technology and Innovation in Human Capital Development for Agriculture and Agro-Allied Industries in Nigeria”, presented to participants of Senior Executive Course 39, 2017 at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, June 22, 2017

Invited paper “ Current Landscape of Innovative Farm Technology Adoption” presented at the Liverpool Business School / IITA Workshop on Barriers to Information in Rural Agriculture: The case of Nigeria held at the IITA Conference Centre, Ibadan, May 20= 21, 2019 

Co-ordination of result-oriented events

Coordinator, formation of Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation 

Committee    2008-2011

Coordinator, Niger State Vision 3:2020 Committee   2009- 2010

Coordinator, Niger State Technical Committee on

Security 2007-2013

Coordinator, NSGF Committee on Security, 

Reconciliation & Healing 2012- 2013

Coordinator, MBA International Literary 

Colloquium         2011- 2014

Coordinator, Minna National Discourse on 

Corruption      2013

Coordinator, NSGF Symposium organized by

United States Institute of Peace [USIP] in 

Washington DC, March 17- 19, 2014

Coordinator, University of Ibadan Committee on the establishment of University TV- 2017 to date

 

[ae] Conferences Attended and seminars

XIV International AIDS Conference 2002 held at Barcelona, Spain, July 7-12, 2002.

• Fourth International Conference on Entertainment – Education held at the Somerset Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa between September 26 and 30, 2004

• World Congress on Communication for Development held in Rome, Italy between October 25 and 27, 2006

• Governance & Leadership Training Program at University of Pittsburgh between October 3 and 8, 2008

• Society for Peace Studies and Practice [SPSP] 5th Annual Conference “Towards Sustainable Peace, Security & Development in Nigeria” held at Kofi Anan Institute in Accra Ghana on July 27 and 29, 2011

• IFC Regional PPP Conference held at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos on November 13, 2011

• World Infrastructure Summit held at Pullman Eiffel Tour Hotel, Paris on November 29, 2011

• “Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos, Conflict and Courage”, February 5-10, 2012 at Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA

• Chatham House Lecture held at Royal Institute of International Affairs, London on July 10, 2012

• Investors’ Summit organized by Bank of Industry held in London on July 30, 2012

• NGF-GIZ Working Visit to some States in Germany; August 25, 2012 to September 6, 2012

• High Impact Presentation Training Program held at Canadian University of Dubai between October 16 & 17, 2012 

• AGCO African Summit held in Berlin, Germany on January 21, 2013

• Presidential Summit on Water, Banquet Hall, Abuja between February 18 and 19, 2013

• NSGF-USIP Symposium held at USIP Headquarters, Washington DC, United States of America between March 17 and 19, 2014

• Lead presenter at the international conference of Ibadan Sustainable Development summit on "Agricultural Systems and Rural Development" August 23 to 26, 2015

Invited paper “Science, Technology and Innovation in Human Capital Development for Agriculture and Agro-Allied Industries in Nigeria”, presented to participants of Senior Executive Course 39, 2017 at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, June 22, 2017

Invited paper “ Current Landscape of Innovative Farm Technology Adoption” presented at the Liverpool Business School / IITA Workshop on Barriers to Information in Rural Agriculture: The case of Nigeria held at the IITA Conference Centre, Ibadan, May 20= 21, 2019 

Co-ordination of result-oriented events

Coordinator, formation of Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation 

Committee    2008-2011

Coordinator, Niger State Vision 3:2020 Committee   2009- 2010

Coordinator, Niger State Technical Committee on

Security 2007-2013

Coordinator, NSGF Committee on Security, 

Reconciliation & Healing 2012- 2013

Coordinator, MBA International Literary 

Colloquium         2011- 2014

Coordinator, Minna National Discourse on 

Corruption      2013

Coordinator, NSGF Symposium organized by

United States Institute of Peace [USIP] in 

Washington DC, March 17- 19, 2014

Coordinator, University of Ibadan Committee on the establishment of University TV- 2017 to date

 

Conferences Attended and seminars

XIV International AIDS Conference 2002 held at Barcelona, Spain, July 7-12, 2002.

• Fourth International Conference on Entertainment – Education held at the Somerset Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa between September 26 and 30, 2004

• World Congress on Communication for Development held in Rome, Italy between October 25 and 27, 2006

• Governance & Leadership Training Program at University of Pittsburgh between October 3 and 8, 2008

• Society for Peace Studies and Practice [SPSP] 5th Annual Conference “Towards Sustainable Peace, Security & Development in Nigeria” held at Kofi Anan Institute in Accra Ghana on July 27 and 29, 2011

• IFC Regional PPP Conference held at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos on November 13, 2011

• World Infrastructure Summit held at Pullman Eiffel Tour Hotel, Paris on November 29, 2011

• “Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos, Conflict and Courage”, February 5-10, 2012 at Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA

• Chatham House Lecture held at Royal Institute of International Affairs, London on July 10, 2012

• Investors’ Summit organized by Bank of Industry held in London on July 30, 2012

• NGF-GIZ Working Visit to some States in Germany; August 25, 2012 to September 6, 2012

• High Impact Presentation Training Program held at Canadian University of Dubai between October 16 & 17, 2012 

• AGCO African Summit held in Berlin, Germany on January 21, 2013

• Presidential Summit on Water, Banquet Hall, Abuja between February 18 and 19, 2013

• NSGF-USIP Symposium held at USIP Headquarters, Washington DC, United States of America between March 17 and 19, 2014

• Lead presenter at the international conference of Ibadan Sustainable Development summit on "Agricultural Systems and Rural Development" August 23 to 26, 2015

Invited paper “Science, Technology and Innovation in Human Capital Development for Agriculture and Agro-Allied Industries in Nigeria”, presented to participants of Senior Executive Course 39, 2017 at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, June 22, 2017

Invited paper “ Current Landscape of Innovative Farm Technology Adoption” presented at the Liverpool Business School / IITA Workshop on Barriers to Information in Rural Agriculture: The case of Nigeria held at the IITA Conference Centre, Ibadan, May 20= 21, 2019 

Today, The BoT Chairman can aptly be referred to as a distinctive WOSA Compatriot, icon of unparalleled feats, blazing the trail of ethical professional practice and academic excellence. A specialist Agriculturalist and Communication expert, his strict adherence to the basic principles of communication is not only laudable but lifesaving.

It will be recalled that Professor Muhammed Kuta Yahaya on Thursday, 11th July, 2019 delivered the 459th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ibadan with the title “Voice for the voiceless hungered angered”.

The occasion took place at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, dignitaries from all walks of life graced the occasion including members of Wushishi Old Students Association.

NIGER GOVT COMMITTED TO REVAMPING STUDENTS EXCHANGE PROGRAMME. Jibrin Usman Kodo

NIGER GOVT COMMITTED TO REVAMPING STUDENTS EXCHANGE PROGRAMME. 

By Jibrin Usman Kodo

 

Niger state government is committed to reposition and revamp the management of  Student Exchange Program (SEP),

this was contained in a  statement by our correspondent who confirms that the Hon. Commissioner Of Education Hajiya Hannatu Jibrin Salihu has said that this would be done through undertaking comprehensive overhaul of the processes of the programme by synergizing  with other participating States. 

The Commissioner stated this at the opening of three - days 17th Conference/workshop for Principals, Monitoring Inspectors and Schedule officers of Student Exchange Program in the 19 Northern States at Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International conference center, yesterday.

Hajiya Hannatu noted that the program with the theme "Improving Quality and Sustaining the Ideas of SEP in Education Emergencies" was to help young people interact and share ideas among participants. 

She urged participants  to deliberate with utmost seriousness and assured them of the implementation of their recommendations towards the management of SEP.

Declaring the Conference/workshop open, His Excellency the Executive Governor of Niger State,  Alh. Abubakar Sani Bello said the idea of students exchange programme (SEP) was created to promote academic excellence and deepening unity among Nigerians.

The Governor, represented by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Emmanuel Umar, lauded Education Commissioners in the 19 Northern states for coming up with the programme at a time the unity of the country was being threatened.

According to him, SEP brings Students together to  interact, exchange ideas and culture as well as building in them the idea of tolerance for one another, adding that there is  no better time than now to install the need to live in peace in the younger ones.

He assured of continued support to the initiative and stated the determination of the state government to give deserving attention to the the communique that would emerge at the end of the programme.

Earlier in her welcome address, Hajiya Hannatu Gwani, Chairman, Monitoring Inspection Unit, SEP Secretariat,(MIU SEP) Kaduna, said SEP was created to help sustain the socio-cultural and political ties among the participating states.

She described the theme of the programme as apt due to the challenges the education system was experiencing in recent time particularly in northern parts of the country.

Hannatu Gwani said a communique would be issued at the end of the three-day workshop for onward submission to the commissioners meeting for their consideration and adoption.

 

The high point of the event was a cultural and Drama display by Gwape cultural troupe, Minna.

EID eL-MAULUD: NIGER APC CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

EID eL-MAULUD: NIGER APC CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

 The All Progressives Congress APC Chairman in Niger State Rt. Hon. Haliru Jikantoro has charged Muslims in the country to advance the cause of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in spite of the ethnic, religious and political differences of Nigerians.

 Alhaji Jikantoro made the call in a messages to felicitate with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el Maulud to commemorates the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

 Jikantoro in a statement said, “Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) set clear examples through his life of piety and fervent worship of Allah for all true Muslims to emulate at all times. He stressed that the selfless service of Prophet Muhammed should serve as a unifying factor to all Muslims and a lesson to humanity. 

The Niger APC Chairman then chided the "Muslim Ummah to imbibe the virtues of selfless service and exemplary leadership as demonstrated by Prophet Muhammed". He urge  Muslims to always be their brothers keepers and internalising the lessons of tolerance especually in a multicultural and religious society as ours. 

The chairman then wished the entire Muslim Ummah a happy and fulfilled Eid'el Maulud. 

NACOLGDA PRESIDENT TASK STATE GOVERNMENTS ON FARMERS DATABASE

 NACOLGDA PRESIDENT TASK STATE GOVERNMENTS ON FARMERS DATABASE

The President, National Council on Local Government Department of Agriculture NACOLGDA, Alhaji Idris  Mohammed Abubakar, has called on State Governments to support the initiative of the council to develope 'Farmers Database' in all the 774 Local Government Councils of Nigeria. 

He made the call during a one day stakeholders meeting on the need to refocus on data driven policies.  He stated that "initiative is borne out of the need to plan, implement and monitor activities and programmes of farmers in all the nook and crannies of the country for all forms of interventions to get to the right people". 

He added that "We are convinced that lack of adequate data has been the most challenging feature of most of the well-intended agricultural interventions over the years".  

It is believed that Nigerian Federal Government is implementing the National Agricultural Data Management Information System(NADMIS), therfore if the States and Local Governments where most of the real farmer dwell, are to taken along there is need for adequate database of the farmers at thus level. 

He then said "under the umbrella of the National Council on Local Government Department of Agriculture NACOLGDA) we are partnering with some National mobile network carriers to develop a databank of all farmers at the community level". 

"These statistics will include the names and numbers of farmers, type of crops they plant, the nature of their produce among others" he added.

He then called on the Federal and State governments "...to work closely with us to build accurate farmers data for effective planning and implementation of its policies and programmes".

The President then clarified that their implementation process will involve "a continuous sector performance appraisal through the various platforms for local review exercises to curtail identified issues of data gaps towards the attainment of the Agricultural Promotion Policy".

The programme had in attendance representatives from the various states Ministries of Agriculture among other critical stakeholders. 

LETS JOIN HANDS TO MOVE NUJ FORWARD: ISIGUZO CALL ON OPPOSITION. By Yunusa Abugi

LETS JOIN HANDS TO MOVE NUJ FORWARD: ISIGUZO CALL ON OPPOSITION. By Yunusa Abugi.

The 7th Triennial Delegates conference has come and gone, though characterised by skepticism and deterring Court orders, at the end of the day Chris Isiguzo has been overwhelmingly elected for another term of three years.

The state of Abia, Umahia, has also proven to be safe dispelling the widely held perception of insecurity characterised by the activities of the proscribed IPOB.

In a statement by Chris Isiguzo, the elected president, he thanked the Delegates who attended the conference admist fear in large numbers. 

He said "To simply say THANK YOU may not properly capture how I feel about the confidence Nigerian Journalists once more reposed in me by overwhelmingly re-electing me as the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ".

He was however quick to add that "It didn’t come easy anyway but God showed Himself".

"I deliberately delayed this appreciation to ensure that the over 1000 journalists that attended the 7th Triennial Delegates Conference in Umuahia, Abia State arrived home safely".

"Having finally confirmed that our colleagues have all arrived home, I wish to therefore express my profound appreciation to God Almighty for the success of the conference". 

He then pointed out that "Contrary to pre-conference tension clearly orchestrated by naysayers that Abia was not the most ideal state to host the conference in view of the security situation, the state proved its mettle as THE SAFEST STATE in the country at the moment as there was not a single security breach. To God be the Glory".

He stressed that they were grateful to "...God for ensuring the vacation of an ex-parte order from the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Ibadan Division which nearly marred the entire exercise".

Chris Isiguzo was full of praise for Journalists from all over Nigeria that converged in Abia for the conference.  "At this point, I want to thank my most cherished colleagues for shrugging off the intents of naysayers to attend the conference in huge numbers. We remain grateful. Be assured that your sacrifices shall not be in vain as we shall ensure that you will not be disappointed".

"To our opponents, I want to appeal to you all that we must sheath our swords in the overall interest of our great Union. I hereby extend my hands of fellowship to you all and plead that we all team up to work for the common good of the Union we love. For me, there is no victor and there’s no vanquished. All of us are winners".

He praised the Abia State Government especially the  Governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu for hosting the conference.

 President Isiguzo then thanked the Chairman of the occasion, Ochiagha Reagan Ufomba, Keynote Speaker, Emma Agu, Eze Ogbonnaya, Past Presidents present, Chief George Izobo, Mr. Bonnie Iwuoha and Mr. Lanre Ogundipe, the National Secretary, Mr. Shuaibu Usman Leman, Local Organising Committee led by Ezeogo Boniface Okoro, Abia Council among others. 

He was full of praises for the Electoral Committee led by Garba Muhammad for conducting the best election ever.

"To our Campaign Council led by our Commander in whom we are very well pleased, Amos Dunia, our Secretary, Bimbo Oyetunde, Adviser, Wilson Bako, Amaka Agbo, Ismaila Favu, Solomon, Godwin, Zonal Coordinators, Adeiza Momoh-Jimoh, Nancy Orshi Nguveren, Adeleye Ajayi, Ademola Babalola, Tony Nwizi, Abbas Ibrahim, NAWOJIANS, we are grateful".

He then on behalf of the newly elected CWC members: Deputy President, Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, National Treasurer, Dele Atunbi, Financial Secretary, Samuel Dada, Internal Auditor, Ladi Emmanuel, thanked everyone that participated in one way or the other towards the success of the conference.

HIV/AIDS: STAKEHOLDERS TASK STATES ON IMPLEMENTABLE FRAMEWORK TO SUSTAIN RESPONSE TO THE SCOURGE

Key State leadership for health, HIV/AIDS and budget has called on State Governments to come up with specific and implementable public-private sector framework to sustain HIV/AIDS response in their respective States.

This was contained in a communique issued at the end of a one day stakeholders roundtable meeting on the way forward in ensuring that the HIV response is sustained.

The meeting appealed to State Governments to scale up HIV/AIDS services and expand access to HIV services across tertiary, secondary and primary facilities in local government areas that are not covered.

The meeting also enjoined Government at all levels and donor agencies to ensure that all HIV infected persons are identified and placed on treatment in order to meet up with the 95-95-95 strategy.

The stakeholders urged State Governments to leverage on the existing funding mechanism like the SDGs, BHCFP, State Health Insurance Scheme, ZAKKAT Fund and other funds for HIV response.

Establishment of high level inter-ministerial platform at State levels driven by the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) where key decision makers deliberate on State HIV response, the meeting stressed.

The meeting urged State Governments to align the HIV/AIDS state strategy into the wider state strategy development plan to gain acceptance and funding.

Participants were drawn from Niger, Kebbi, Kwarai, Sokoto and Zamfara States as well as NACA, NASCP and Chemonics SHARP Task Order One.

The  Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane in company of Hon.Hussaini Yabagi, Chairman, Niger State House of Assembly Committee on Health, Akilu Musa Kuta, Permanent Secretary, Finance, Yahuza A. Abdullahi, State Planning Commission and Adamu Baba, Director General,  NGSACA attended the Roundtable Meeting from Niger State.

APC STATE CONGRESS: POLITICAL APPOINTEES INTERESTED IN PARTY LEADERSHIP TO RESIGN THEIR APPOINTMENTS IN NIGER STATE

APC STATE CONGRESS: POLITICAL APPOINTEES INTERESTED IN PARTY LEADERSHIP TO RESIGN THEIR APPOINTMENTS IN NIGER STATE.

 

The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed all political appointees in the State that interested in contesting any leadership position in the APC Party hierarchy to kindly tender their resignation letters.

 In a statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane disclosed that the measure is in compliance with the constitution of All Progressives Congress (APC).

The statement further requested that the resignation letters should be submitted to the Office of Secretary to the State Government with immediate effect.

 

The SSG then enjoined those affected to comply with this directive.

Niger state council of NUJ felicitates with the newly inaugurated CWC members.

Niger state council of NUJ felicitates with the newly inaugurated CWC members. 

The Niger state council of Nigeria union of journalists has congratulated  the president of  Nigeria union of journalists Comrade Chris isiguzo  for his reelection at the just concluded national delegates conference held at Umuahia Abia state. 

The Niger council believes that the reelection of comrade Chris isiguzo further demonstrates the trust and confidence, members of the union throughout the country have on him to take NUJ to greater heights. 

The Niger state NUJ noted that the 666 votes polled by the national president was uncommon in the history of NUJ elections in the country. 

The state council then applauded the reelected NUJ president for the successes recorded in the last three years and hoped he would consolidate on these gains for the growth, peace and progress of our great union. 

Also the Niger council of NUJ has congratulated Comrade Kris Atsaka for emerging  victorious as the new national vice president Zone D and Comrade Abdul aji as the new zonal secretary of the zone . 

In a statement issued  by Niger state council chairman of NUJ Comrade Abu Nmodu on behalf of Niger delegates and entire members of NUJ felicitates with our new president Comrade Chris isiguzo, national officers of zone D and entire winners at the just concluded  national delegates conference, Abia 'twenty twenty one' for their victory at the polls.

The council chairman called for strong synergy among the newly inaugurated officers Nationwide to enable them deliver on their mandate. 

The Niger council of NUJ then assured the reelected president of NUJ Comrade Chris isiguzo and other national officers of it's  support and cooperation so as to achieve the set objectives.

Finally, Mohammed Barau appointed as the 7th Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora Emirate.

Finally, Mohammed Barau appointed as the 7th Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora Emirate. 

It would be recalled that with the demise of the sixth Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, late Saidu Namaska, on Thursday, 9th of September 2021, the Executive Governor of Niger State Alh. Abubakar Sani Bello, had directed the Ministry for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftancy Affairs to conduct a transparent and aggregable election of the new Sarkin Sudan in line with the Customary Laws and Practice of the Kontagora Emirate.

However, some aggrieved contestants to the stool petitioned the Governor of Niger State alleging some irregularities in the selection process.

In response to the petition, the Governor acting on section 3(2) and 7 of the Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) Law of Niger State 1989 (as revised) held meetings with the Kingmakers and also consulted the State Council of Chiefs.

The Kingmakers during their interaction with the Governor affirmed that the selection followed the Customary Law of Kontagora Emirate and their decision was based on their own conviction without any undue influence.

In a statement by the Hon Commissioner for Local government and chieftancy Affairs the governor "...in line with the powers vested in him under section 3 subsection (1) of the Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) Law Chapter 19, Law of Niger State 1989 (as revised) and all other powers enabling him in that behalf has approved the selection of and appointed Mohammed Barau Kontagora as the 7th Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora Emirate" the statement concluded. 

GOVERNOR SUPERVISES INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS, LAUDS MIN. OF WORKS FOR SUPERVISION.

GOVERNOR'S INFRASTRUCTURE SUPERVISION

By Mohammed Mohammed.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State, has carried out supervision of ongoing critical infrastructure in the State, including civil engineering projects of the Ministry of Works.

At the Ministry of Works projects, the Governor was led around by the Hon Commissioner. The projects inspected were the Bida-Minna highway re-construction, the Imani junction-Jonathan road construction, five number of roads in Tunga, including  Old Alheri and Tayi-F-layout master drainage projects.

Senior Staff of the Ministry  of Works  were available  during the supervision  including the Permanent Secretary, Dr Abdullahi Usman Imam and Director, Civil Engineering Services, Ahmed Tanko Musa,  They explained to the Governor the status of the on-going projects.

During the Governor's supervision of Bida-Minna road and Dantata & Sawoe quarry site, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, expressed satisfaction with the quality of  work done and charged the contractor to increase the pace of work to take advantage of the dry season which is setting in.

At Imani junction-Jonathan Place road, the Governor expressed dismay at the slow pace of work noting that all funding obligations have been discharged to the contractor. He therefore directed the contractor to improve standard on this while he warned that  his administration will not tolerate any sub-standard work. 

Also supervising the five number of roads at Old Alheri, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello expressed concern that the now expanded drainage system may affect the houses lower houses.

Finally, the Governor supervised the F-layout-Anguwan Daji master drainage U-channel extension system, where he stated that the channel should be completed to link up with the one at Mustapha Specialist Hospital. He pledged improved funding for the project.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, lauded the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development for delivering his administration's restoration agenda in basic social amenities and public utilities for Nigerlites.

NIGER GOVERNOR INSPECTS ROAD PROJECTS AND DIRECTS PROMPT COMPLETION

NIGER GOVERNOR INSPECTS ROAD PROJECTS AND DIRECTS PROMPT COMPLETION.

The Niger state Governor has embarked on projects inspection to ascertain the status and quality of the jobs. 

On the 83 kilometer minna-Bida road, the Governor disclosed that it is a priority project of the Niger state government being funded by the state government and the Islamic Development Bank. 

The Governor was reported to have said that inorder to demonstrate his commitment to the project, "the state has commenced the 15.5 kilometer dual carraige with its own part of the counterpart, pending when the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) approved funds will be released".

Governor Sani Bello who inspected the road and some other road projects to ascertain the level of work done said i"f the pace of work on the road project is sustained, he is optimistic that it would be completed within the specified time frame".

On the issue of compensation to residents around the affected area for dualization, the Governor disclosed that compensation is being paid in stages and that the first stage amounting to over 300 Million Naira has been paid, adding that the second stage payment will commence soon.

“Hopefully, we will begin the second stage of payment of compensation. If they continue at this pace, they will meet up as long as we don’t have any hitches as regards funding”, he said.

The Project Manager, Dantata and Sawoe, Naafey Bin Shaukat said that "so far almost 12Km of the left lane of the road has been asphalted and work is ongoing on the right lane of the road from kpakungu to Garatu".

 

The Governor also inspected the 1.5billion Naira Five number roads on old Alheri road, the 2.25 Imani road as well as a 3.2km canal at F-lay out 1 and 2.

While the Governor was satisfied with the work at the Old Alheri Road, he was however not pleased with the pace of work at the Imani junction project where 50 percent of the total sum has been paid to the contractor.

“The old Alheri road project is very good, the standard and the quality of work is good. The project is 5 number roads, they are doing the first one now and they also promised that by the end of October they will lay asphalt on that road. So we will wait and see but so far their work is commendable" the Governor re-assured. 

The Governor was also at the New Gate School of Nursing, a privately owned institution for the training of Healthcareworkers. The Governor commissioned the Senate Building of the school and took a tour of the facilities, then commended the proprietor of the school for contributing to the development of education in the state. 

He also inspected the just completed Women Center in Old Secretariat donated to Niger State Government by NNPC. He commended the Corporation for the support and called for mire from other corporate entities for the overall development of the State. The center is expected to commence operations soon, where women will learn different skills in ICT, Tailoring, Beautification among others. 

The Governor was in company of his Deputy, Ahmed  Muhammad Ketso, his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe and some members of the state Executive Council.