Author: Abubakar Yusuf

SDGs; Mulling Global Funding to Address 2020-2030 Agenda, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The Decade of Action Agenda is gradually approaching the climax , about five years to the global community decision to end not only multidimensional poverty, social inequality, gender disparity, economic quagmire among many others that encompassed the 17 SDGs goals .   The combination of domesticated efforts of the leadership of the SDGs in Nigeria under Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as the Senior Special Assistant to the President SSAP -SDGs along with the international communities and collaboration with the sub-nationals was aimed at driving the program to fruition.   This has…

Former DG NBC,Prof Armstrong Idachaba, calls for Cultural Reintegration

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf     As the 25th anniversary of the passage of the icon of Igala politics holds on the 26th of November 2024 at the Yar’adua centre, University Don and former DG of NBC, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba has called for the integration of cultural values in the development efforts of Nigeria’s ethnic nationalities.   Prof Idachaba, who was Chairman at the retreat of Urhobo Leadership forum , ULFA , which held on the 16th of November , at Abuja, recounted the rich and long standing cultural and historical…

UBEC: Driving Digital Innovation Hub to Fruition, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC and it’s determination to provide a level playing ground for a robust technology and technological advancement in Basic Education hub to provide innovation , drives Initiative in line with the global community practices.   The recent convening of Basic Education stakeholders across the country was the determination to ensure all round transmission of the sector technologically towards meeting the demands of the global community.   With it’s efforts and early decisions to migrate the commission from analogue to digital era, it is obvious that…

We remain committed to attainment of over 2 Million Bpd – Tantita

Abubakar Yusuf

Ecomiums have been pouring in for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) as the nation’s crude oil production hit 1.8 millions barrels per day (1.8m bpd)   The board and management of NNPCL, which announced the feat on Thursday, also disclosed that gas production has also risen to 7.4 billion standard cubic feet per day (7.4bscfd).   Stakeholders have hailed NNPCL and private security agencies hired to safeguard the nation’s economic assets, especially Tantita, for achieving the feat.  …

FHA sympathises with victims of Gwarinpa Estate Fire incident

Abubakar Yusuf

The Federal Housing Authority FHA has extended its sympathy with the victims of the Fire Incident at 4th Avenue, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja on Wednesday, November 13th 2024. FHA described the unfortunate fire incident which razed down the Hub Fitness Center, as an unfortunate but thankful that the incident did not take any life. “The thoughts of the Authority are with those affected, and we are committed to assisting them in the ways we can through this challenging time. “However, this incident highlights the importance of strict adherence to building standards…

NNPCL Board makes Key Appointment ….. Sacks Umar Ajiya, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan

Abubakar Yusuf

The Board of Directors of NNPC Limited has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments. These changed according to a release signed by Olufemi Soneye,Chief Corporate Communication Officer,NNPCL reflected the Corporation continued dedication to enhancing corporate governance, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term success in Nigeria’s energy sector.   According to the statement, the following new appointment were made with immediate effect;   1. Mr. Adedapo A. Segun has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Segun previously served as the Executive Vice President, Downstream, where he made…

House Committee on Housing visits Federal Housing Authority By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The House of Representatives Committee on Housing has paid a working visit to the corporate headquarters of Federal Housing Authority, FHA.   Led by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin , said the visit was in line with the provision of the constitution that affected oversight visits to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) of government .   Addressing the committee, the Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority FHA, Hon Oladimeji Oyetunde Ojo highlighted the performance of the agency in the last few years without annual budget appropriation.   He…

Kukah Centre, EU- SDGN, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Partner IPAC, INEC, Political Parties, hold 3- Day Political Party Development Workshop

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf.     The Kukah Centre, European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria EU- SDGN, the Nigerian Women Trust Fund in collaboration with Inter- Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, and Political Parties in Nigeria, the Technical Working Groups TWG has concluded three days program on political party development workshop. The program held at BON Hotel, Mcfelly Hall from Monday 4th ,November to Friday, 8th , November took place at Government Reserve Area GRA , Ikeja Lagos. This was also in partnership with 16…

JUST IN: National Assembly Service Commission appoints Kamoru Ogunlana as Clerk to the National Assembly …… Approves Retirement of Tambuwal.

Abubakar Yusuf

The National Assembly Service Commission NASC has approved the appointment of Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana as the substantive Clerk to the National Assembly CNA.   This is even as the commission approved the retirement of Mr Sani Magaji Tambawal, the outgoing Clerk to the National Assembly CNA.   This was contained in a statement released by the NASC Deputy Director, information, Emmanuel Onyigor on Wednesday.   An appointment letter personally signed by the Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission NASC, Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi read in parts ;   The National Assembly…

IPAC Determine to Promote, Free , Fair and Credible Elections In Nigeria, Dantelle.

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf     The Chairman, Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantelle said for a country to remain peaceful, United and indivisible, the conduct of free , fair and credible elections is not negotiable.   Dantelle observed this on Tuesday during his opening address in Lagos at a 3 day workshop with technical working groups (TWGs) for political parties organised by the Kukah Centre, European Union Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN.) held at BON Hotel , Ikeja.   While commending the Kukah Centre,…