Author: Abubakar Yusuf

Authentic, Genuine Allottees of Festac Town Counters alleged violation of Court order by FHA

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf   The Authentic and Genuine Allottees of Festac Town has responded to the allegations published in some national dailies accusing the Federal Housing Authority FHA of violating a court order on land allocation in the area.   In a thirteen point rejoinder and statement issued by Chairman of the Authentic/ Genuine Allottees/ Owners of Plots of Land in Festac Town, phase 2 popularly called (6th avenue) , on Monday ,Mr Vitus Okpara said on behalf of the owners said the area in question is not in any…

UBEC; Consolidating Collaborations with KOICA To Promote Basic Education, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

Aside it’s supports in the area of infrastructure, administration and provision of books, the new trend of promotion of smart Education has received a boost from the international body , Korea International Cooperation Agency , KOICA.   In line with the well articulated Memorandum of Understanding MOU existing between the Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC under the leadership of Dr Hamid Bobboyi and the international body , spanned over the years , it has continued to intervene in all areas that could impact positively on Basic Education in Nigeria.  …

Imaan: Refocusing 16 Days Global Activism Against Gender Based Violence, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

Last week during the commemoration of the World Children’s Day organised by the Ministry in conjunction by the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, the new Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman -Ibrahim fsi reiterated the commitment to children’s protection and rights from all forms of vulnerable activities prevalent around the globe with Nigeria not in exception . This , according to her , was in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a view to confronting all innuendos been faced by…

FRC; Pioneering Governance Code for Public Institutions, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), under the indefatigable leadership of the new Executive Secretary, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo has perfected plans to introduce a new governance code that will cover public institutions in the country, a move that was not prevalent in the old order.   This was coming after the launch of similar code in the private sector to galvanize businesses across the country in collaboration with corporate bodies six years down the line.   The code and framework for both public and private sector governance…

DG National Productivity Centre receives representatives of AIG-Imokhuede Foundation

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The Director-General of National Productivity Centre, Dr Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, received a team from the AIG-Imokhuede Foundation on Wednesday as part of a schedule for achieving their collaborative efforts.   The National Productivity Centre (NPC) and AIG-Imokhuede Foundation are collaborating to enhance productivity and efficiency in Nigeria’s public sector.   The primary goals of this partnership are twofold. Firstly, it aimed to elevate the managerial and operational competencies of Nigerian civi servants at the sub-national level through the utilization of innovative productivity improvement tools and techniques. This strategic initiative is…

FHA suspends Developments in Gwarimpa ,Apo/ Guzape Estates

Abubakar Yusuf

The management of Federal Housing Authority has announced the suspension of all developments in its estates in Gwarinpa and Apo/ Guzape, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. This included all construction, structural and building developments.   This action was following management’s discovery of deliberate deviations from approved building plans in the estate and flagrant disobedience of Development Control directives.   A statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs , Kenneth Chigelu on Friday conveyed the management decision.   “While the management of FHA is working to restore the glory of all…

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.  …