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Bala Mohammed Hails Tinubu’s Agriculture Transformation Programme
Bala Mohammed Hails Tinubu’s Agriculture Transformation Programme
Bala Mohammed hails Tinubu’s agriculture transformation programme. Mr Mohammed said Mr Tinubu was showing Nigerians that it was time for governance through the execution of impactful projects.
Governor Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State has commended President Bola Tinubu over the execution of agriculture, economic and social infrastructure development projects in the country.
Mr Mohammed said Mr Tinubu was showing Nigerians that it was time for governance through the execution of impactful projects.
He said this on Saturday during the inauguration of the Irrigate Nigeria Project (INP) in Gamawa, the headquarters of Gamawa Local Government Area.
The INP is being implemented by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) under the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF) of the Bola Tinubu administration.
Mr Mohammed described the INP project as a structured agricultural intervention that prioritised inclusivity, accountability and long-term economic impacts.
“The Irrigate Nigeria Project, if implemented as designed, will have a multiplying effect across the agricultural value chain both vertically and horizontally.
“It will drive knowledge transfer, introduce advanced technologies and distribute wealth equitably, ensuring that even the most vulnerable members of our society benefit from this transformation.
“This initiative will not only transform Gamawa but will also serve as a model for other regions across Nigeria.
“What the president is bringing is what I think any leader in Africa should bring, and I’m really proud of him for doing this because, certainly, it is showing that it is just time for governance,” he said.
The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to partner with the federal government to encourage investment in human capital, technology and innovative agriculture.
He said this would enable Nigeria to become self-sufficient in food production in line with Mr Tinubu’s administration’s transformation agenda.
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Mr Mohammed stressed that food security was a collective responsibility that required collaboration among all levels of government, communities, and the private sector to achieve its objectives.
Khalil Halilu, chief executive officer of NASENI, said the project was designed to empower farmers with relevant skills and support to enable them to engage in year-round farm activities.
He said it would also expose the farmers and local economists to the quantity and quality of the crops to achieve higher yields at harvest.
Mr Halilu said the project would assist Nigeria in increasing agricultural exports and earning the much-needed foreign exchange.
Zacch Adedeji, executive chairman of RHIDF, said the project aimed to enhance food security in the country.
Represented by Adebayo Ayeniwura, Mr Adedeji lauded the Bauchi State government over the allocation of 30,000 hectares of land to facilitate the successful implementation of the project.
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NYSC Releases 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II call-up Letters for Corps Members Posted to Niger, Sokoto
NYSC Releases 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II call-up Letters for Corps Members Posted to Niger, Sokoto
The National Youth Service Corps has released the deployment for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II for Niger and Sokoto states.
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According to an announcement shared on NYSC X handle on Sunday, prospective corps members posted to Niger and Sokoto states can now print their call-up letters.
The announcement read, “2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Deployment has been released for Niger and Sokoto States.
“PCMs posted to these states have been enabled to print their Call-Up Letters.”
The development comes after the NYSC extended the commencement date of the orientation course in the two states due to ongoing renovation works at the orientation camps.
Following the extension, the Corps announced that the orientation course for the states would commence on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
The cut-off and swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 14, while the closing ceremony is fixed for Tuesday, September 1.
The corps had attributed the extension to ongoing renovation works at the orientation camps by the respective state governments.
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It also advised prospective corps members posted to the two states to plan their journeys accordingly and avoid travelling at night.
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Kogi Police Restore calm After Reprisal Attack in Community
The Kogi State Police Command says it has restored calm following recent reprisal killings in Abugi and adjoining communities in the state.
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A statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Salisu Afusat, stated that the Command had taken decisive steps to prevent further escalation and restore peace in the affected area.
Recall that no fewer than five persons were killed in what was later identified as a reprisal attack following the killing of a herder in the community on Thursday.
“The Area Command, Lokoja, in conjunction with relevant security and community stakeholders, conducted critical engagements with traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders, focusing on reconciliation, restoration of peaceful coexistence and addressing the underlying causes of the conflict,” Afusat noted.
She said the Command had also commenced a full-scale investigation into the incident through the State Criminal Investigation Department, with efforts underway to identify, trace and apprehend all persons found to have participated in or contributed to the killings.
She said that following the interventions and stakeholder engagements, normalcy had been restored to Abugi and its environs, with security monitoring continuing to ensure that the peace was sustained.
“The restoration of calm, however, does not in any way halt the ongoing investigation, as the Command remains committed to ensuring that those responsible for the loss of lives are identified and brought to justice,” she added.
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The Commissioner of Police reiterated that the Kogi State Police Command remained fully committed to protecting the lives and property of residents across the state.
He urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the police and other security agencies.
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NNPC’s Akwiwu Receives SPE Outstanding Leadership, Service Award
We congratulate Ugochi Akwiwu, Lead, Drilling & Completion Engineer at the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), who emerged as the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Outstanding Leadership & Service Award recipient during the Society’s Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) 2026 Dinner and Awards Night recently held in Lagos.
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The award is reserved for past SPE Nigeria Council and NAICE Conference Chairs and recognises service to the Council and the successful delivery of its flagship annual conference and exhibition.
Akwiwu served as Conference Chair of SPE NAICE 2025, which drew over 3,000 delegates and more than 60 exhibitors under the theme “Building a Sustainable Energy Future: Leveraging Technology, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Policy”.
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At NNPC Limited, our core values remain Integrity, Excellence, and Sustainability. Unleashing these core values through successful execution of industry-wide conferences and fora defines Excellence in action and reflects the outstanding contribution and strategic impact of our professionals towards the growth and development of the Nigerian and global energy industry.
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