Tag: Gov Abdullahi Sule

Sigh of relief for commuters, as military destroys ‘Darusallam’ camp on Kogi, Nasarawa border

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Motorists plying the Abuja/Lokoja highway can now heave a sigh of relief following the deadly blow dealt to kidnappers and criminal elements that have been terrorizing travelers on that axis for sometimes now. Men of the Nigerian Army from the 177 Battalion and the Army Records Lokoja with supports from local vigilantes have cleared the camp of Darusallam, a terror group that has been carrying out its heinous operations on the border between Kogi and Nasarawa States for over eight years. Darusallam camp which is located at Ittu comprises of…

Why we are focusing on primary education- Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr.Abdullahi Sule, has said that the vision of his administration to produce first class education for the citizens of the state, will only be successful, if issues hampering functional primary education are identified and solved. Engr.Sule stated this while delivering a speech during the opening ceremony of the third quarter delegates meeting of the Conference of Alumni Associations of Nigerian Universities (CAANU), holding at the Nasarawa State University Keffi, on Friday. While lamenting the fall in the standard of education, the Governor emphasized that without identifying the…

Nasarawa to set up Special Scholarship Scheme for indigenes studying medicine, nursing ….orders doctors in govt hospitals to end private practice

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Nasarawa State Government has announced plans to introduce a special scholarship scheme, for indigenes of the state studying medicine, nursing and midwifery. The State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Hon. Dogo Shammah, disclosed this while briefing journalists shortly after the monthly state executive council meeting, on Friday. Briefing newsmen on the resolutions taken by the council at the meeting, Hon. Shammah, said the special scholarship scheme to be introduced, will seek to encourage indigenes to take to studying medicine, nursing and midwifery, in order to reduce cases of inadequate…

Nasarawa approves establishment of Bureau for Rural Development

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The Nasarawa State executive council, has approved the establishment of the state’s Bureau for Rural Development, which will henceforth manage all rural infrastructure, including roads, electricity and water supply. State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Hon. Dogo Shammah, disclosed this while briefing newsmen, shortly after the monthly executive council meeting, on Friday. According to the Information Commissioner, the bureau will also regulate rural feeder roads, construct, upgrade and maintain rural feeder roads as well as water installations across the state, among other functions. Highlighting on the resolutions taken by…

Lafia Technical Institute to train unemployed graduates in various skills-Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, said the Lafia Technical Institute of Technical Education, will afford unemployed graduates from the state, the opportunity to acquire vocational and technical skills that will make them employers of labour. Sule disclosed this at the annual youth summit organized in collaboration with the Global Peace International, holding at the Lafia City Hall, on Thursday. The Governor, who emphasized the need for youths in the state to understand the essence of establishing the institute, added that his administration has committed enormous resources towards the completion of…

Border delineation: Gov Sule constitutes state boundary commission

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr.Abdullahi Sule, has stated that the State Boundary Commission has been constituted , with a view to delineating proper boundary between the state and her neighbours. Engr Sule disclosed this on Monday while playing host to critical stakeholders from Keana Local Government Area, who were at the Government House to present a report on security and peace. The Governor said it became necessary to constitute the state boundary commission because of the importance his administration attached to ensuring lasting peace between Nasarawa State and her neighbours. Sule…

Buhari commissions ultramodern PMF training college – IGP applauds Gov Sule, other notable Nigerians for the facility

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President Muhammadu Buhari, today, 12th August, 2020 commissioned the newly constructed Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State. President Buhari, who was represented by the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, observed that the construction of the college came as part of unwavering determination by his administration to meet capacity building needs and training of Tactical Squads for the ever expanding operations and deployment needs of the Nigeria Police Force.He noted that this will further address the manpower needs of the newly created PMF Squadrons across…

Insecurity: I’ll not be distracted,Gov Sule vows

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule has vowed not be distracted in spite of the security challenges in the state, stressed that he will continue with the development strides of his administration. Sule made this known while playing host to traditional rulers from across the state who came to pay him the traditional Sallah homage, at the Government House, on Monday. The Governor, who used the opportunity of the visit to condole with the Emirs of Lafia, HRH Justice Sidi Bage (rtd), Nasarawa, HRH Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Jibril and the…

ONE YEAR IN OFFICE : Gov Abdullahi Sule unveils achievements

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My dear people of Nasarawa State. When I sought for your mandate to become the Governor of Nasarawa State, I did so with a clear understanding of the challenges associated with leadership and the imperatives of good governance for socio-economic development. Based on this premise we commenced this journey together and by the divine grace of Almighty Allah, we have clocked 365 days today. 2. It is, therefore, with a sense of fulfillment that I address you today in commemoration of the 20 years return to Democratic rule in Nigeria…

Gov Sule tasks employers on enabling environment for corps members

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Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has appealed to Corps Employers in the State to provide enabling environment for all Corps Members so as to utilise their potentials for the development of the State. He said his administration placed high premium on youth development and empowerment which wear pre-requisites for national growth. Abdullahi Sule disclosed this today in his address while declaring the 2019 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Course closed at NYSC Nasarawa State Orientation Camp in Dan Yamusa, Keffi. Speaking through his Deputy, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, Governor Sule commended the…