GOV ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO OF NIGER STATE SIGNS INTO LAW 2022 APPROPRIATION BILL AS PASSED BY THE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

Niger state Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has signed over N211billion 2022 appropriation bill passed by the state Assembly into law. 

Governor Sani Bello signed the bill at the Council chamber of the government house, Minna shortly before the commencement of the weekly executive council meeting. 

The Governor who appreciated the efforts of the lawmakers in passing the bill in record time, maintained that his administration has being enjoying cordial relationship with the Legislative arm of government.  

The Governor commended the doggedness of the lawmakers in ensuring that the right thing is done always, adding that their insistence in most cases have been of help to his administration. 

" I have seen reasons in their stubbornness sometimes and I must confess I really appreciate it because most times they are right and that is how it should be. So when we have our differences we come back and we reconcil", he said 

He said his administration is poised to fund the budget completely as it is the last full budget to be implemented by the present administration,stressing that the Board of Internal Revenue is also determined to improve the state Internally Generated Revenue in addition to the other sources of revenue to the state.  

"On our part, we will try and see that we implement the budget but of course it is subject to availability of funds. As we are all aware the budget is just a statement, we hope that we are able to fund it100% ", he said. 

In his remarks, the Speaker Niger State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Bawa, said the responses from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) were encouraging during the budget screening process. 

The Speaker however said the budget was adjusted to Carter for some MDAs that were hitherto not captured properly. 

He assured that the State Assembly will through its oversight functions, ensure full implementation of the budget. 

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello had on the 4th of November, 2021presented a budget size of over N198 billion  with the Capital expenditure of N124 billion while recurrent expenditure was at N74 billion.  

The bill was however passed by the State Assembly on the 22nd of December, 2021 with an increase of N13billion. 

The capital size of the budget signed is N131 billion representing 62% while recurrent budget size is now N80 billion representing 38%. 

BOAT MISHAP, GOV SANI BELLO COMMISERATES WITH COMMUNITY, SAYS ITS AN ACT OF GOD.

BOAT MISHAP, GOV SANI BELLO COMMISERATES WITH COMMUNITY, SAYS ITS AN ACT OF GOD.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello is saddened by the boat mishap in Zhigiri Village of Shiroro local government that claimed seven lives.

Governor Sani Bello in a statement by his chief press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje described the incident as painful and unfortunate.  

The Governor who observed that travelling around the community was hitherto by land as the terrain was dry and motorable pointed out that the construction of the Zungeru Dam has forced the residents of the affected communities to adopt water transportation.

He therefore called on the Hydro Power Producing Area Development Commission (HYPPADEC) to as a matter of urgency, provide safety precautions such as live jackets, sensitization of affected community members on water transportation among others to safeguard lives. 

Governor Sani Bello, who acknowledged that the Zungeru Dam was to boost power generation in the country, said the people living in communities around the Dam must be protected.

The Governor then assured that the state government will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring that all necessary measures are in place to prevent reoccurrence.

He commiserated with the families of the victims and prayed Allah to forgive their shortcomings and grant them Aljanna Firdausi. 

"I am really sad with the unfortunate boat mishap, measures need to be put in place to really avoid reoccurrence. It is good to have the Dam, it is also important to protect the people living around the Dam.

"My  prayers are with the family members of the victims, I urge them to accept the incident as an act of Allah", he said.

It would be recalled that seven villagers recently lost their lives in Zhigiri village, Shiroro local government area while heading to Dnaweto, a neighbouring village, for a naming ceremony.

NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT DEMOLISHES STRUCTURES IN MTP 45 AFTER COURT RULLING BY Abubakar Hassan

  

MINNA INDUSTRIAL LAYOUT: DEMOLITION EXERCISE NOT TO WITCH-HUNT ANYONE BUT EFFECT COURT RULING -COMMISSIONER By: Abubakar Hassan

Niger State Commissioner for lands and housing, Barr. Mukhtar Ibrahim Nasale has said that the three days demolition exercise carried out on a segment of Minna Industrial Layout, code named MTP 54 was done to effect the Appeal Court judgement and not to witch-hunt anyone.

The Commissioner made this clarification while addressing Journalists on Sunday, at the conference room of Niger State Urban Development Board, old Secretariat, Minna.

He said the land in question was acquired by the state government in 1984 for industrial purposes, with the aim of addressing the industrial needs of the state which will cover all forms of industrial and economic activities in the state, and that compensation was fully paid to the natives who owned the land.

Barr. Nasale explained that all lands belongs to the government and government has the right to acquire any land for the benefit of the people, but that there are processes to be followed such as identifying the land, meeting with the owners and explaining the reason for the acquisition as well as to pay them compensation, saying that the state government had followed all the processes as regards to MTP 54.

He disclosed that the state government after acquiring the land designed it and provided some infrastructures there, such as electricity, road network and allocated the place to interested persons who wants to develop it for industrial purposes, and that those allocated the place had even started construction on it before one of the original owners of the land went to court claiming that he was not compensated for his portion of the land.

The Commissioner said they have all documents backing the compensation including those who collected the money on behalf of each of the families who owned the entire MTP 54 land, but that the court still ruled against the government.

He said although they had reservation on the ruling but as law abiding government they decided to follow it up through legal process and as such appealed the judgement of the High Court in Minna, with stay of execution on the land in question and won the appeal recently.

He explained that in a normal circumstance when a land is under litigation no one deals on it until it has been resolved but that the natives went ahead and sold the land to people despite efforts of his ministry to enlighten the public through various means, on the status of the land in question.

Barr Nasale added that they won the appeal and the demolition exercise was in compliance with the court judgement, and that even without the court injunction the state has the right to stop any work which has no development permit, as according to the law, one must have an approval from the Urban Development Board before erecting any structure on his land.

He also disclosed that those given tittles of the land when it was converted to residential area in 2004 were allocated alternative land when it was reverted back to industrial area in 2008 after revocation of the earlier residential titles, saying government had every documents backing all the dealings on the MTP 54.

The Commissioner called on the general public to conduct a legal search from the ministry of lands and the state Urban Development Board, on any property they want to acquire. "Any paper given to you, go to ministry of lands to verify it, we have information of all lands," he said.

He also stated that the demolition exercise was to restore sanity for proper development to be carried out on the MTP 54, adding that the state will soon issue out time frame for developing the place and anyone allocated the land and does not have the capacity to develop it should give way for serious developers to come in.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Abdul Hussaini and the Acting General Manager of the state Urban Development Board, Mohammed Dzuru Baba directed that after the demolition exercise those allocated the land by the state government should go and develop their lands according to specification of the industrial layout, disclosing that about 125 structures were marked and removed for not observing the development plan of the area.

NIGER APC FELICITATES WITH NIGERLITES ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR.

NIGER APC FELICITATES WITH NIGERLITES ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. 

The All Progressives Congress (APC) under the leadership of Hon. HALIRU ZAKARI JIKANTORO, has felicitated with Christians across the state over the joyous occasion of Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

In a statement signed by the  State Publicity Secretary Musa D. Sarkinkaji stated "that the yuletide season symbolizes perseverance, faith, hope and love; these are the virtues we appeal to Nigerlites to continue to exhibit as the state and the country navigates from the economic recession towards progress and stability".

While calling on Nigerlites to offer special prayers for the peace, unity and development in the state, "the Party further urged Nigerlites across religious divides to imbibe the virtues of tolerance, honesty, fairness, selflessness and peaceful co-existence which Jesus Christ espoused and exemplified during his earthly mission".

The statement added that "the manifestation of these virtues in our national life will without doubt propel our great state into becoming a more united, peaceful and progressive one".

..."There is no doubt that the times are difficult and the Niger state is facing enormous challenges, but we assure Nigerlites that the APC-led Government is committed to enthroning the promised change, and is working hard towards the goal of true transformation and development".

"We further urge Nigerlites to continue to pray for and support the bold efforts of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Niger State, *Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello-led* administration to resuscitate the economy, safeguard the state and instill probity in our national life".

SK then said "In this season of love and celebrations, we should all remember that with our collective prayers, unity and diligence, the goal of a prosperous, secured and stable nation is possible. And it is our prayer and wish that the New Year shall usher in economic growth, security and peace for all".

The publicity secretary then said "Once again, the Party congratulates all Christians on the occasion of Christmas and prays the message of Christmas fill our lives with warmth, joy and peace".

NGSG REVOKES OPERATING LICENCES OF PRIVATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE

NGSG REVOKES OPERATING LICENCES OF PRIVATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE

The Niger State Government has withdrawn/revoked approval granted to operators of all Private Tertiary Education Institutions in the state.

In a statement by Isma’ila Saba Favu,  Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology states that earlier a letter addressed to the  proprietors of all Private Tertiary Education Institutions in the state carried the message of the revocation. 

The statement further said the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Musa Abubakar Sadeeq said "the state government is disturbed about the spate of contravention of stipulated rules and regulations governing the establishment and operations of Private Tertiary Education Institutions across the state".

The state government, through the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology had earlier "shown its magnanimity in granting provisional approval to many of such established Institutions pending the fulfillment of all requirements. But unfortunately; instead of honouring their obligations, they chose to abuse the granted priviledge".

"In the light of the above however, the Niger State Government wishes to preserve the standard that has been set for the Tertiary level of education in the state" the statement added. 

Consequent upon that, all Tertiary Education Institutions in the state are however, required to reapply for their establishment/operation of a Tertiary Institution; to which a revised set of prerequisite condition would be attached.

The statement concluded by cautioning all operators of private Tertiary Institutions in the state to remain law abiding.

NIGER GOVT. REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO REPOSITION CIVIL SERVICE FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE

NIGER GOVT. REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO REPOSITION CIVIL SERVICE FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE

Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment at repositioning civil service for optimal performance. 

The State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello disclosed this when he declared open the 4th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Niger State Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries held at the Conference Hall of Haske Luxury Hotel, Minna.

The Governor who was represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane stated that the reinvigoration of civil service by the State Government would subscribe to the goal of efficient service delivery, transparency and openness. 

Alhaji Sani Bello further revealed that the strategic responsibility of the civil service in the process of governance demonstrates why Government continued to pay attention to its development with a view to meeting the evolving challenges of the 21st century demands of governance.

The Governor urged the Association of Retired Niger State Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries to submit to Government a comprehensive and implementable plan of action on how best to revitalize and reposition the State civil service in the immediate, short and long term basis.

According to Governor Sani Bello, “the measure would afford Government to demand the best form of administrative bureaucracies in the State”

He reiterated Government’s continued commitment to take the issues of welfare of and personal development of workers as a priority through deliberate policies and programmes designed to make the State civil servants effective and productive.

Alhaji Sani Bello then commended the State civil service for continuing to serve as the engine room for the formulation and implementation of government policies and programmes and urged civil servants not to relent.

The Governor stressed that for the singular fact that the 4th AGM is focused on “Reinvigorating the State Civil Service for Attaining Sustainable Peace, Justice and Strong Institution” attest to the reality that even in retirement you are still committed to the bolstering of the State’s civil service.

He commended members of the Association for their resilience, doggedness and commitment to the development ideals of the present administration and enjoined them to sustain the tempo.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of the Association of Retired Niger State Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries, Alhaji Muhammad Aliyu Madugu disclosed that the level of performance and success of any Government squarely hinges on the civil service as an Institution and civil servants as the work-force of the State.

The Chairman enjoined Government to always ensure that the civil service is constantly at its optimum level in terms of performance and the civil servants are vibrant. 

For Government to achieve the reposition of civil service for optimal performance, Alhaji Aliyu Madugu suggested the following measures; restoration of core values, annual budget, insulation of the civil service and appointments of Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries among several others. 

In his welcome address, the organizing Chairman and former Head of Service in the State, Alhaji Hamidu Kadi Kuta told the Governor that the Association has about one hundred and fourty registered members. 

INSECURITY: GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO VISITS COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY BANDITRY IN MASHEGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

INSECURITY: GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO VISITS COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY BANDITRY IN MASHEGU  LOCAL GOVERNMENT. 

Following the recent banditry activities in some communities in Mashegu local government area of Niger State, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has visited the communities with a call on the people to be vigilant and observant of the activities in their neighborhood. 

In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Mary Noel  Barde  Gov Sani Bello explained that the visit was aimed at obtaining first hand information on the incidents to enable the government restrategize and plan on how to prevent reoccurrence. 

"I decided to come and see what has happened, get first hand information so that we can plan how to stop such things from happening going forward. It is unfortunate that people are being attacked while saying their prayers early in the morning." 

At Tugan Ba'ari, Adogon Malam and Mazakuka communities where the Governor visited respectively and interacted with the residents, his message was the same. 

He empathized with them on the situation and stressed the need for them to make peace and be on the watch out for people with questioable character amongst them. 

Governor Sani Bello further urged them to workout modalities on how to fish out bad eggs among them so as to assist the security agents in curtailing the situation pointing out that there cannot be a successful attack without an insider. 

"I understand that it is the work of bandits probably with the connivance of some locals. So I call on the community members to pay attention to their neighbours and to be very observant of what is going on around them", he said. 

The Governor then assured the people that government will not rest on it oars in evolving measures that would prevent reoccurrence, expressing optimism that the commission of inquiry he had earlier set up would do a thorough job. 

The Council Chairman of Mashegu, Alh. Alhassan Isah Mazakuka disclosed that 17 people were killed, 19 kidnapped and 8 injured at Ba'ari while praying in the mosque last week. 

Alh. Isah Mazakuka said some of the victims who sustained injury in the attack are receiving treatment at the General Hospital Kontagora while some were referred to Kebbi State for treatment. 

Also speaking, the Ward Head of Tunga Ba'ari Alh. Garba Aliyu described the incidence as horrible, explaining that their men and women were taken away by bandits. 

He called on government to empower the vigilantes more, reiterating that insecurity in the area is becoming persistent.   

Recall that Mazakuka, Adogon Malam, Kulho among other communities in Mashegu have been experiencing series of banditry attacks that led to the killing of many people in recent times, just last week, scores were feared dead, some kidnapped and some others injured at Tugan Baari while they were performing the morning prayers in the mosque. 

NIGER SSG MOURNS FORMER COAS, M.I. WUSHISHI, SAYS HE SERVED NIGERIA PASSIONATELY By Lawal Tanko

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has mourned the death of the former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Muhammed Inuwa Wushishi. 

Gen. M.I. Wushishi died in London after a protracted illness.

In his condolence message on behalf of the people and Government of the State, the SSG described late M.I. Wushishi as a committed officer and elder statesman who served Nigeria passionately.

According to Ahmed Matane “late Gen. M.I. Wushishi was a respected officer who spent his life in the service of the state, country, and humanity, adding that his death was a great tragedy and a monumental loss not only to Niger State but Nigeria as a whole.

 “On behalf of the Government and people of the State, I want to convey my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the former Chief of Army Staff and the entire Nigerlites on this huge loss”, SSG disclosed.

He urged the wife and other members of the bereaved family to “take solace in the fact that all mortals shall taste death and we must answer the call of Almighty Allah at one point in time or another” while praying Almighty Allah to accept the soul of the departed, grant him eternal rest, reward him with Jannatul Firdausi and give the family the courage to bear the irreparable loss.                               

NIGER NLC URGES AFFILIATE UNIONS TO PROMOTE INTERNAL DEMOCRACY, TRANSPARENCY By: Uriah Gana

NIGER NLC URGES AFFILIATE UNIONS TO PROMOTE INTERNAL DEMOCRACY, TRANSPARENCY.

Affiliate unions of Nigeria Labour Congress have been enjoined to promote good governance within their various trade unions by entrenching internal democracy and ensuring proper budgeting and auditing of union accounts for transparency and accountability.

This was contained in the communique issued at the end of 2021 NLC State Level School Training organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, for affiliate unions and signed by the Niger State NLC Chairman, Comrade Yakubu Garba, and made available to newsmen in Minna.

It called on the executives of various unions to be prepared to adapt to new challenges and must be conversant with labour laws, Nigerian constitution and international laws that affect unions, government, employers and workers.

The communique further advised affiliate unions to prioritize election of women into leadership position of their unions to guarantee gender equality at workplaces and ensure that effective grievance handling mechanism were instituted.

"Collective bargaining should be effectively streamlined for the purpose of compelling or persuading government and employers to accede to the demands of workers.

"Executives of NLC and affiliates must be prepared to provide tools to build organizational capacity as a way of mobilizing members," the communique added. 

NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT DONNATES BUILDING TO CIBN.

NIGERINFOBULLETIN- statement issued by Mary Noel- Berje, the Chief Press Secretary to

the Governor of Niger state has confirmed the donation of an office facility for the Chartered Institute of Bankers.  

The statement read in part, "In a bid to strengthen the relationship between the Banking industry in Nigeria and the North Central part of the country as well as attract more corporate support from the financial services industry, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State and Chairman North Central Governors Forum has donated a facility in Minna, the Niger state capital to the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Nigeria (CIBN) to serve as the North Central Regional Office".

Governor Sani Bello was said to have made the donation at the 56th annual dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos yesterday.

The event, being an annual assemblage of Bankers in Nigeria,  usually presents opportunity for them to reflect on contemporary developments in the banking industry and the economy of the country. 

The statement added that,  "in attendance, were the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwolu, the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the Deputy Governor of CBN Mrs Aisha Ahmed, the MD, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), and DG Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Managing Directors of Banks among other guests from the National and the International communities". 

The CIBN which has been central in proferring professional solutions in the financial services sector of Nigeria, is an umbrella body for  professional Bankers in Nigeria. "It is committed to equipping its members through skills development and training necessary for competence and competitive advantage in a dynamic Banking industry and to maintain high ethical standards.

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INSECURITY: NIGER GOVT BANS SALES OF MOTORCYCLES IN THE STATE.

INSECURITY: NIGER GOVT BANS SALES OF MOTORCYCLES IN THE STATE.

Following the incessant security challenges in some parts of Niger State and coupled with the demands of motorcycles as ransom by bandits and kidnappers, the State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the immediate ban on the sales of motorcycles across the State. 

A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane revealed that the category of motorcycles affected by the ban includes any motorcycles (Bajaj, Boxer, Qiujeng, Honda ACE, Jingchen, etc) with engine capacity from 185 Cubic Centimetres ( cc) and above remained banned from selling to the public. 

The SSG further explained that the State Government rolled out these additional measures to curtail the activities of criminals and the unleashing of mayhem by bandits and kidnappers on innocent citizens in the State.

He further stated that Government condemns in strong terms the degree of carnage and pandemonium bandits and kidnappers are causing to some parts of the State and reiterated its continued determination to rid the State of any security threat.

According to the SSG “Government is aware of the inconveniences the measure would cause the people, but the decision was taken in the overall interest of the State and appealed to the dealers of motorcycles across the State to cooperate with the directive”.

Ahmed Matane appealed to the people of the State to cooperate with the security agencies on the security measures being put in place to end the activities of some criminal elements, as it is for the benefit of all and sundry.

The SSG disclosed that Government has also ordered security agencies in the State to ensure effective and strict compliance/enforcement of this directive. 

In the same vein, the SSG has reaffirmed that the activities of commercial motorcycle riders popularly known as Okada or Kabu-kabu and operation of illegal garages remained banned in Minna the state capital. 

It would be recalled that the State Government had earlier restricted the movements of all motorcycles from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am and the restriction order is still in place. 

NIPR Holds Citizens Summit in Jos.

NIPR Holds  Citizens Summit in Jos.

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has held the North Central Zone Citizens' Summit for National Integration Peace and Security in Jos, Plateau State.

Delivering an address at the event,  Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong congratulated the NIPR and described the summit was well conceived.

Governor Lalong who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Professor Sunny Tyoden, said the theme of Summit which is “Reopen Conversation, Rebuild Trust" reflects the countries needs at the moment.

He urged the NIPR to maintain its patriotic zeal and focus on reopening conversations for nation building.

In his address, the National President of the NIPR,  Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo stated that the core mandate of the professional institute is building and mending relationships for national development.

Mallam Sirajo emphasised that the Summit is not a problem finding process but a solution-driven one, aimed at partnering with critical stakeholders to achieve a pathway out of our current challenges as a nation.

He observed that the erosion of trust is attributable to the breakdown in communication among Nigerians, adding that diversity is the greatest blessing God has endowed Nigeria with.

Chairman of the occasion and Director-General, Industrial Training Fund, Sir Joseph Ari identified poverty and unemployment as a key drivers of crises and stressed the need to equip the Youth with relevant skills.

Lead papers were presented by the  Director-General, Plateau State Peace Building Agency, Mr. Joseph Lengmang; President,  Nigerian Political Science Association   Professor Hassan Salihu and the Director,  Institute of Education, University of Jos, Professor Rahila Gowon.

Chairman of the Niger State Chapter of NIPR, Mallam Musa Ladan Dangata Nupe who was among the discussants stressed the need for people to be sensitive to the plight of their neighbours and always lend a helping hand to faster unity and peace in our communities.

On his part, the Chapter Secretary,  Mustapha Alhassan who was also on the panel of discussants, urged leaders to be cautious with their utterances in moments of crises and enjoined the media to be balanced and objective in reporting conflicts.

Also on delegation from Niger State were Mallam Mahmud Abdullahi, Executive Director Operations , Prestige FM Radio and Mallam Aliyu Jibo Garba, the Chapter Treasurer.

The NIPR will hold the National Citizens Summit, in Abuja  before the end of the year. 

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COE MINNA GRADUATES 3655 STUDENTS, GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO ASSURES OF CONTINUED SUPPORT.

GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO ASSURES OF SUPPORT TO ALL STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

...AS COE MINNA GRADUATES 3655 STUDENTS. 

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has reiterated the resolve of his administration to support all state owned tertiary institutions. 

Governor Sani Bello, who was the Visitor to Niger State College of Education stated this at the 28th Combined Convocation Ceremony for 3,655 graduands held at the Dr Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu Convocation Square of the College in Minna. 

The Governor said though education is expensive and a long time investment, it is the responsibility of all not just the government to invest in. 

He commended the resilience and patients of the parents and students for enduring throughout their study period and charged them to let their behaviours reflect the ideals of a professional teacher and remain resolute against any form of criminal tendencies as they move on in life. 

The Governor equally appreciated the efforts of the college's Governing Council and Management for all round improvement in the institution adding that more could still be achieved. 

On the issue of inadequate manpower, the Governor assured that more qualified civil servants will be redeployed to the college in addition to the 54 redeployed earlier. 

"We transferred some of the qualified staff with teaching experience to the institution, we will do a second phase to see if we can get more and if we don't then we can source from outside", he stated. 

He said his administration will do more on the issue of security within the college while tasking the authority of the institution to collaborate with security agencies to ensure periodic patrols in the college. 

The Governor charged the management of the college to completely end the fake certificate scam as it had affected the quality and integrity of the college. 

Chairman, Governing Council of the College, Barrister George Sabo Koce said that the College's priority is to produce highly qualified, motivated, conscious and efficient National Certificate of Education(NCE) classroom teachers. 

He urged the Governor to look into the powers given to the State Civil Service Commission to hire and fire the college staff as it has serious implications on addressing the staffing needs and discipline. 

The Chairman commended the unity amongst the management of the college which indeed has made them achieve the successes they have recorded so far. 

The Provost, Niger State College of Education, Prof. Muhammad Yakubu Auna disclosed that 3,655 graduated from seven schools of the college for 2017/2018, 2018/2019/, and 2019/2020 academic sessions. 

He commended the continued support the institution is enjoying from the state government as he assured the governor that the fight against fake certificate in the college has succeeded emensly. 

Prof. Auna said the school has in the last 4 years, enjoyed peace and security, cooperation and loyalty from staff and students, provision of conducive environment, stable academic calender, improved staff welfare and prompt payment of staff allowances among others. 

The Provost highlighted some challenges facing the college to include; funding and shortage of manpower as the college lost over 200 staff due to retirement, deaths, transfers, dismissal/termination of employment. 

Highlights of the ceremony included the presentation of awards and cash prizes to the best graduating students of the college for the three sets. 

Mary Noel-Berje 

Chief Press Secretary 

to the Governor of Niger State.

Abduction: Police Rescues 15 Victims In Niger StateAbdul Mohammed Isa, VON.

Abduction: Police Rescues 15 Victims In Niger State

Abdul Mohammed Isa, VON.

The Nigerian police command in Niger state North Central Nigeria has rescued  15 passengers abducted by bandits along Bangi-Mangoro Road in Magama local government area of Niger state.

The  Niger state Commissioner of Police Monday Bala Kuryas, stated this to the media on Wednesday in Minna the Niger state capital while parading suspected Criminals.

CP kuryas mentioned that the suspected bandits intercepted 2 Commercial buses conveying passengers from Mongoro to Bangi Market on the 11 of November 2021 where 15 passengers were abducted.

” The Command upon receipt of the information, mobilised a tactical team of the police in conjunction with the Military and local vigilantes where the 15 people were rescued unhurt”. 

The  Commissioner of Police further said his command has arrested another set of 10 suspected  Kidnappers with over 500 cattles on the 6th of November,2021 in Sanfada Village of Lapai local government area of Niger state.

“The 2 victims abducted were rescued unhurt while the 10 suspects were arrested at the forest with about 500 rustled Cattles”.

 “The Suspects were equally found with 2 Bajaj motorcycles, a sum of 270,000  Naira and 5 Cutlasses during interrogation by the police “.

 CP Bala Kuryas who further commended the efforts of community members in sharing intelligence information to the security,  equally stated that a syndicate of kidnappers was stormed by the police based on a tip-up, where 3 suspects were arrested at Ibeto Market of Magma Local government area.

“The suspects Abubakar Aliyu from Zamfara state, Confessed that his gang members Baleri, Abubakar, legbo, Ezekiel and Kanena presently at large, kidnapped 2 Victims.  from their homes at Megaman daji and Erena villages in magama and shiroro local governments respectively and collected the sum of  N8Million Naira before releasing the victims

“Another set of 2 armed robbers that invaded a mining site for robbing a victim of precious stones valued  6 hundred Thousand Naira and a sum of Nine hundred thousand  Naira cash in Kati -iregi , Katcha local government area, we’re equally arrested by the police. “

The Niger state Commissioner of Police, Monday  Bala Kuryas who reiterated the commitment of the police and other security agencies in curtailing the menace of crime activities emphasized that the Police under his command wouldcontinue to do the needful while soliciting members of the public to continue to give useful information to the police and other security agencies towards eradicating crimes and criminality in the state.

INSECURITY: NIGER JUDICIAL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY CALLS FOR MEMORANDA

INSECURITY: NIGER JUDICIAL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY CALLS FOR MEMORANDA

The Niger State Judicial Commission of Inquiry inaugurated by the State Government on the 3rd November, 2021 to investigate the cases of killings, injury and abduction of several persons at Mazakuka, Kulho, Adogon-Malam, and environs in Mashegu Local Government Area of the State has called for Memoranda from the public.

A statement issued by Malam Shafii Zakari, Secretary of the Commission disclosed that the Commission has the following terms of reference; determine the remote and immediate causes of the unfortunate incidence, identify the persons or group of persons responsible for the attack, apportion blames to persons or group found culpable and suggest appropriate sanctions and determine the identity of the victims and their losses.

Others include advice Government on preventive measures to take to avoid a similar occurrence in the future and make appropriate findings and recommendations, the statement stressed.

The Secretary who is also the Director Administration, General Services called on the general public to submit a written memorandum duly signed on all or any of the aforementioned terms of reference of the Commission.

He revealed that all memoranda should be submitted in at least hard or electronic copies (CD/flash drive) or by email at mashegujudicialcommission@gmail.com to the Secretariat of the Commission No. 14 Okada Road, Minna, Niger State, or the Area Office of the Ministry of Justice, Kontagora and Mashegu Local Government Secretariat within seven days from the date of this announcement.

According to the Secretary “Public Hearing is scheduled to commence from 18th November, 2021 at No. 14 Okada Road, Minna, Niger State by 11:00 am”.

It would be recalled that Governor Abubakar Sani Bello at the inauguaration of the Commission assured the people of the State that his administration is committed to securing the State and upholding the rights of every citizen regardless of socio-political or ethnic affiliations.

WE ARE REPOSITIONING PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN NIGER STATE, EDUCATION COMMISSIONER SAYS.

NIGER MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SETS TO REPOSITION PRIVATE SCHOOLS By Jibrin Usman Kodo

Niger State Commissioner Of Education Hajiya Hannatu Jibrin Salihu has yesterday inaugurated Committee for the repositioning of Private Schools Board and regulation of Private Schools in the State.

The Commissioner who spoke during the inauguration opined that the Ministry was concerned about the lack of regulation and uncontrolled proliferation of Private Schools which has affected the quality of Education development in the State as well as the quality of Education the Ministry desired for the Children.

She noted that the objective of the Committee among others, is to rationalize and sanitize the operations of Private Schools in the State, to streamline monitoring processes, grading the Private Schools for relevant charges that is required to be paid as cooperate citizens of the State.

According to her, the terms of reference of the Committee is to review the current processes and practices of the Private Schools Board with a view to identify operational gaps and challenges.

The committee according to the Commissioner is to also identify the quantum of revenue generated and the purpose for which it was effectively and efficiently expended in the last two years of the Private Schools Board's operation and make other recommendations that may facilitate the achievements or objective for which the Board was established.

In his closing remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Engr. Abubakar Sadiq Balarabe urged the members of the Committee to put in their best in ensuring that the desired goal is achieved.

Speaking on behalf of the Committee members, Alhaji Jibrin Alkali, who is also the Board Chairman Private Schools commended the Commissioner for finding them Worthy of the assignment.

He promised that the Committee will leave nothing to chance in ensuring that the task before them is accomplished.

Kidnapped University of Abuja staff Reagain Freedom

There are indications that six people kidnapped by bandits in University of Abuja staff quarters, on Tuesday, have been rescued successfully.

A staff of the University confirmed that the victims were rescued at Abaji, along Abuja-Lokoja expressway, with the help of the Police and local vigilantee. “The rescued victims are currently at the Abaji police station,” the staff said.

On Tuesday morning, some unspecified number of bandits invaded the staff quarters of the University located at Giri, along Abuja-Lokoja expressway, attacked staff and their family members, and made away with six people.

The attack sent fear and panic among students and lecturers of the university, who had before now, registered their concerns about the poor state of security in the school and its environs, particularly the increasing number of strange faces and movements within the campus.

Some of the frightened residents threatened to vacate the staff quarters as quickly as possible because of the fear of further attacks by the bandits.

The abducted persons include a nine year old son of Bassey Ubong and his housemaid, one deputy registrar identified as Mohammed Sambo, one Sumaila Obansa Joseph with his son and one Tobins Ferguson Hamilton.

Vice Chancellor of the University, AbdulRasheed Na’Allah, Chairman and members of the governing council, and other management staff of the school, as well as the police and detachment of soldiers and men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were the early callers at the venue of the attack.

Students at both mini and main campus of the University were seen in groups discussing the development, with fear and anxiety written all over their face.

Victims and eyewitnesses told journalists that the bandits, undoubtedly, took advantage of the porousity of the school community, gained entry into the staff quarters through the unfenced part of the quarters, and begun to unleash terror on the residents.

They confirmed that the operation started few minutes past 12am on Tuesday, and lasted for more than two hours.

Daily Sun 

EXPANDED SECURITY MEETING IN NIGER STATE REVEALS RENEWED EFFORTS YEILDING RESULTS.

NIGER STATE GOVERNOR HOLDS EXPANDED SECURITY MEETING, OPTIMISTIC OF RENEWED EFFORTS IN CURBING INSECURITY 

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed optimism that there will be positive outcome in the fight against banditry and other forms of insecurity confronting some communities in the state.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello stated while briefing newsmen after holding an expanded security meeting at the government house, Minna to review strategy and take necessary measures to address the security concerns in the state.

In a statement by the chief press Secretary to the Governor,  Mary Noel-Berje, the Governor said "with the renewed strategy evolved, the insecurity situation in the state will be surmounted in no distant time".

“By the grace of God with the efforts being applied at the moment, we shall over come most of these challenges soon”, he further said.

Governor Sani Bello who expressed concern over the incessant banditry activities and other forms of crime in the state, said government is not unaware of the hardship posed as a result of the insecurity in the affected parts of the state.

The statement added that " the Governor commended the successes recorded so far by the security agencies and appreciated their tireless efforts in making sure the communities are safeguarded".

"He re-assured the citizenry that no stone will be left unturned in addressing the situation as both the government, security agencies and relevant stakeholders were all contributing towards seeing an end to the security challenges" the statement added.

Present at the expanded security meeting that lasted for several hours included heads of Security agencies in the state, the Speaker, Niger State House of Assembly, the state Chief Judge, Local Government Chairmen, Traditional and Religious Leaders as well as other major stakeholders.

Iyorchia Ayu Emerges PDP Chairman.

BREAKING: 

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.

BREAKING

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.