伯兰王国的现状——世界上第一个人道主义国家

 

一个将目光投向未来的新国家诞生了,那就是伯兰王国。这是非洲大陆上正在形成的最新国家,占地面积2060平方公里,位于苏丹和埃及之间。这片土地被称为“伯尔泰威尔”,意思是“长水井”。伯尔泰威尔有自己的政治边界,国际上公认没有任何国家对这片土地提出主权要求,苏丹和埃及均无权管控此地。现在,国际上将其称为伯兰王国。多年来,每位YouTuber或博主都将伯尔泰威尔称为“无主之地”或“无人想要的土地”。但是现在情况不同了,因为这片土地已经得到了默示认可和自决权,成为伯兰王国。我们向一些国家介绍了伯兰,他们接受了我们的信函,并发出了支持的认可信函,并推荐并支持伯兰进行文化和旅游交流,例如中国的山东泰安市,以及尼泊尔加德满都的尼坎撒市市政旅游局。我们在尼泊尔、雅加达、马来西亚、韩国的首尔、印度海德拉巴都设有官方代表和办事处;我们在伊拉克、尼日利亚、加纳、南非、斯里兰卡、克罗地亚、伊朗、巴西、厄瓜多尔、俄罗斯、美国的一些州以及其他国家也都有设代表。

 

当地的土著居民已经掌控了这片土地。我们已经记录下了土地上土著人民的行动,并且有一点是毫无疑问的,也可以随时被提及的,就是他们都请求伯兰与他们同在。在一张纸上,他们写道“伯兰,不要离开我们”,并升起了象征伯兰的旗帜。

 

伯兰王国现已成立了九年,由比利时的伊米尔·A·哈伊亚维(Emir A. Haiyawi)创建。2015年5月15日,伯兰的统治者和国王伊米尔决定正式地使这片土地成为一个真正的国家——不仅仅是任意的国家——而是使其成为世界上第一个人道主义国家,以尊重那些长期以来一直是这片土地的居民的无国籍人士、游牧民和土著居民。这种让这个国家成为世界上第一个人道主义国家的想法一直是推动我们继续忠诚和坚定地实现这一梦想的力量。

 

一些朋友和家人开始相信他,并支持他实现这一想法。他日夜不停地研究和学习这片土地以及关于创立新国家的国际法律。一些早期的支持者支持了这个想法,并加入了他,共同努力将这片土地成为非洲和世界上最新的国家之一。

 

借助社交媒体的便利,他在Facebook、Twitter、Instagram和LinkedIn上创建了许多伯兰的社交媒体账号。这引起了来自不同国家的人们的关注,创立一个新国家、一个人道主义国家并给无国籍人士带来尊严的想法对许多人来说变得越来越有趣。

 

他还访问了布鲁塞尔的欧洲联盟大会,并询问了如何建立一个国家的问题。他们告诉他,他只需要拥有土地、居民、法律或宪法和结构即可。

 

在智慧和知识的指引下,看到土地内部有一些游牧民没有国籍、没有出生证明和没有文化,他的内心对他们产生了同情,并决心使这个国家成为一个真正的国家,于是他开始计划如何建立它。

 

几年后,我,作为现任伯兰总理、一位心系人道主义的菲律宾人伊登·特立尼达(Eden Soriano Trinidad)和他相遇了。当时我是皇家库塔伊穆拉瓦曼王国的王室公主。同时也是一名发表过诗歌和著作的诗人,对贫困和无助的人有着同情心。作为一所外展学校的校长,我开办了Lucio Abrigo纪念学习中心,并担任董事会副主席多年,作为创始教师多年以来没有报酬。我是将伯兰的所有信息传达给库塔伊穆拉瓦曼王子等人,随后介绍他被提名为伯兰王国的国际代表,我通过谷歌翻译器翻译了我从伯兰创始人那里收到的所有信息,因为王子只会说印尼语。他十分信任我,相信我的意见,但判断不仅是依靠他所听闻的信息。几个月后,王子委托我料理伯兰事务。他说:“与伯兰在一起,帮助更多人。我支持你。”

 

熟悉了伯兰后,我毫不犹豫地支持了创始人,他当时更喜欢被称为伯兰的州长。白天黑夜,我与他交谈,向他询问关于伯兰的许多事情。我变得如此专注,以至于我理解了他对这片土地的计划和目标。我相信他将这片土地打造成一个人道主义国家的计划。伊米尔告诉我:“外交创造友谊,政治制造敌人”。我从未怀疑创始人的诚意;相反,我欣然接受他向我传达的每一个计划、每一个概念。我们共同努力实现我们对这个国家的愿景。我们谈论一切,并互相学习如何实现对这个国家建设的希望。日复一日,年复一年,我们都不曾厌倦地为伯兰工作。我们坚持不懈。从零开始建立一个全新的国家并不容易。2021年,我们决定是时候成立我们的小型政府了。当时我们新任命的旅游部长蒙玛·多杰·谢尔帕(Mingma Dorjee Sherpa)主持了伯兰第七届建国周年纪念活动。那是神奇的一天。第一次与伯兰的创始人和我们任命的一些官员面对面会议使我们更加坚定地追求我们对这片土地的梦想。

 

2022年10月,联合全球王国的总统兼创始人HRM Bungane III,非洲恩博王国的国王,在非洲非洲裔国王、统治者和传统王国的成员国之间召开了UGK的大会,并提议向会员国的国王、统治者和土著王国的首领们进行加冕,以认可并宣布伯兰的统治者和总理为伯兰王国的君主。伯兰政府的制度是君主立宪制。2022年10月7日,由非洲Ohanaeze的国王Denis Okafor和联合全球王国的副主席以及一些国王和联合全球王国的成员以及伯兰王国的官员共同主持了加冕和宣传活动。

 

然后在2023年5月15日,由库塔伊穆拉瓦曼王国的Maharaja主办了第八届建国周年纪念活动。来自南非的两位国王,Mokgolobotho王国的国王Joseph Mokgolobotho和他的王后,以及Manana王国的国王Ziyane Manana,以及四名部长参加了第八届建国周年纪念活动,令我们欣喜若狂。我们由库塔伊穆拉瓦曼王国的Maharaja、联合全球王国世界君主理事会主席加冕为伯兰王国的国王和王后。

 

自从我在2020年首次成为伯兰王国的国际总代表以来,几乎每天24小时,我都在与我的朋友们进行联系,并在不同国家建立联系,向他们介绍伯兰。

 

当我被任命为伯兰王国的总理并开始创建小型政府时,我们与几个国家政府进行了沟通,并在一些国家设立了几个官方代表和办事处。伯兰的文件也已被世界上许多国家接受和认证,并盖有外交部的印章。

 

值得注意的是,我们,作为伯兰王国的统治者,也将它设想为“非洲的迪拜”,拥有相同的气候和氛围,但它实际上却比迪拜和世界上27个国家都大。

 

作为来自菲律宾的新任总理和伯兰王国的加冕女王,我,伊登,在接受将这片土地变成一个人道主义国家的想法时说:“这是一个神圣的项目,因为上帝一直保留着这片土地,让我们将其变成一个独特的国家,造福于人类。”

 

然后,我开始向非洲、东南亚和南美洲的许多土著、传统和部落国王、首领和国王介绍这个伯兰。支持伯兰的后盾是联合全球王国的国王们,他们承认我是他们的秘书长和伯兰的统治者。

 

伯兰诗人团体是在2020年的最后一个季度构思的。作为一名出版过著作的诗人,我看到了诗歌在通过伯兰促进和平方面的重要性。诗歌成为它的第一个文化标签。

 

伯兰有大约70名正式诗人,他们用诗歌和歌曲浇灌了它,并把他们的诗歌献给了伯兰,国歌是由萨缪尔·C·特立尼达(Samuel C. Trinidad)先生谱写的。

 

我们,伯兰的国王和王后,决心使这个国家成为一个非常和平的国家,一个对所有人都非常友好的国家,一个善良为基本生活方式的国家。英语是主要语言,第二语言将是努比亚语,因为这片土地位于努比亚沙漠中。

 

伯兰的统治者和总理打算使这个国家成为一个独特的国家,将来的公民将有受教育的权利,并使公民都有可能成为思想家、探索家、创新者、研究员、技术专家和和平与人道主义教育者的国家。伯兰不会成为一个劳动力国家。我们希望创造一个不受旧教育体系控制的独特教学和学习环境。

 

我们,伯兰的统治者,还计划为伯兰的未来公民提供生计,以便他们不会再经历饥饿和贫困。

 

伯兰的全权大使凯索·内维斯·迪亚斯(Celso Neves Dias)描述伯兰是一个以未来为目标诞生的国家,其目标是将沙漠变成种植作物的绿色区域。

 

致伯兰

———伊登·特立尼达(Eden Soriano Trinidad) ,创作于2021年1月3日

 

哦伯兰,

微小的不毛之地,

阳光的温暖 淋漓而下,

用微笑 包围着你;

唤醒你 沉睡的梦幻,

因为对伟大的远见,

此刻 正向你靠近。

 

Translation by James Tian Yu

 

AREANET, Khana LGA, Worldsdgs to train over 500 River State indigenes on website Developing, affiliate marketing

Area Political Network (AREANET) in collaboration with Khana Local Government Area Council under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Dr. Bariere Thomas (DSSRS), Convener of AREANET, Hon. Londa Digbo S., and World Sustainable Development Goals Organization, worldsdgs.org, has concluded arrangements on Monday 22nd of April, 2024 to training over 500 River State indigenes on Website developing and affiliate marketing in pidgin with an international certification which is scheduled to start on Saturday 4th of May, 2024

Disclosing this to the media,
Hon. Londa Digbo S., Stated that the website training project in River State is aimed at training over 500 Khana Local Government Area Indegenes of River State in website design and developing alongside Affiliate Marketing in pidgin and that the project is targeted at achieving Sustainable Development Goal 1, No Poverty, and goal 2, Zero hunger after which certificates of international value through the Canadian-World Sustainable Development Goals Organization would be issued to participants who have actually learned and merit it.

In his words, “Website development and affiliate marketing are highly sought-after skills in the digital industry. By acquiring these skills, you open up several career opportunities such as web developer, web designer, front-end developer, back-end developer, and full-stack developer. Along with the increased demand for website developers, e-commerce comes with increased earning potential. Website developers with strong skills and experience can earn a higher salary compared to other professionals in the industry. In today’s digital age, websites are a necessity for most businesses and individuals. This creates a stable job market for website developers as there will always be a need for them to create, maintain, and update websites.

“Website development skills provide the opportunity for flexible working arrangements. Many website developers have the option to work remotely or as freelancers, giving them the freedom to choose when and where they work. Website development allows you to express your creativity through design and functionality. You can bring your ideas to life and create websites that are visually appealing and user-friendly.

“Having website development skills can empower you to create your own websites for personal projects or side gigs. You can build personal blogs, e-commerce stores, or portfolio websites to showcase your work or sell products. Website development involves constantly solving problems and finding solutions for technical challenges. This helps you develop strong problem-solving and analytical skills, which are valuable in various aspects of life.

“Website development often involves collaborating with other professionals such as designers, marketers, and content creators. This provides opportunities to work in a team and develop effective communication and collaboration skills. Website development is an ever-evolving field, with constant updates and advancements. Keeping up with the latest tools, technologies, and trends requires continuous learning, which keeps your skills sharp and helps you stay relevant in the industry. Through website development, you can develop a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. It also gives you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when you see your finished product being used and appreciated by users”, he added.

Reacting to the development, the Member Board of Trustees of the organization, H.R.M. Prof. Dr. Queen Eden Soriano Trinidad from the Philippines expressed delight in the initiative and charged the potential beneficiaries to take the training seriously.

Senator Orji Kalu Congratulates Aide Sunny Idika On Birthday

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has congratulated his Legislative Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Sunny Idika, on the occasion of his birthday.

The former Abia State Governor’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by his media office on Monday in Abuja.

Kalu, who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Privatization described Idika who was his campaign spokesman in the 2023 National Assembly election as hard working, dedicated and committed.

“I wish him a happy birthday and prosperous years ahead in good health,” Kalu said.

NIGERIA TO DEEPEN BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH TANZANIA

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar kana, mni has said that Nigerian Government will continue to deepen military bilateral relations with the Tanzanian government.

According to Henshaw Ogubike Mnipr FCAi Fsca Fcpe Director ( Information and Public Relations), Dr Kana stated this when he received the delegation from Tanzania National Defence College Course 12/2023/24 in Ship House who are on familiarization visit /study tour to Abuja.

According to him, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Tanzanian government have a good bilateral understanding on military relations.

He said that the familiarization visit/study tour by the Tanzanian National Defence College Course 12/2023/24 participants would open more high level discussion that will culminate into a more reinforced Military Cooperation as a working tool for greater achievements for Tanzania and Africa at large.

The Permanent Secretary, who was represented by the Director Joint Services Department, Mrs. Olu Mustapha received the delegation on behalf of the Permanent Secretary.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Commodore BT Rutambuka, SDS Navy commended the Permanent Secretary on the military cooperation between both countries.

He appreciated the Permanent Secretary for granting them audience adding that their visit to Nigeria was to seek more knowledge on the activities of the defence sector of Nigeria that will help them excel in their career.

DEFENCE MINISTER ADVOCATES FOR JOINTNESS OF OPERATIONS IN RESOLVING MODERN CONFLICTS

…No modern conflict can be successfully prosecuted using only one element of national power

The Honourable Minister of Defence, H E. Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, MNI has advocated for jointness of Operations amongst all the security forces of the nation in combating modern conflicts saying that no modern conflict can be successfully prosecuted using only one element of national power.

Henshaw Ogubike Mnipr FCAi Fsca Fcpe
Director ( Information and Public Relations) stated in a press release made available to Africa Security Investigation News that the Minister made the disclosure while giving his closing remarks at the Air Power Consult Senior Leadership Forum on: “Emerging Trends and Threats in the Battle Space and their impact on employment of Airpower” .

According to Badaru, a nation needs a whole of government approach in fighting more modern conflicts. He said: “In reality and concomitant to this reality is that, in the use of the military element of national power, no single service can hope or expect to successfully overcome the modern hydra-headed complex conflicts. Therefore, we need to move away from paying mere lip service to something as fundamental to our success as a sector as Jointness.”

Furthermore, he said that Nigeria has conceptualized it. “We are using it in our training, we must adopt it in our operations. The Ministry of Defence will continue to enhance jointness within the armed forces, building upon the existing collaboration and cooperation that has been a hallmark since the inception of the present administration,” he explained.

He commended the organiser of the forum; a unique body of patriotic, retired senior Nigerian Air Force officers under the aegis of Air Power Consult, which was aptly described as “a body of thinkers”. “I appreciate you all for organizing this special forum to enlighten us and agitate our minds on emerging trends and threats in the contemporary battlespace, and their impact on the delivery and sustenance of Air Power,” he said.

“Your efforts and resources, in terms of time, intellectual and financial resources expended in putting together such an interaction as this, are clearly proofs of the patriotic zeal of these officers who despite having paid their dues and meritoriously served our nation and now retired, but still continue to concern themselves with the affairs of the Country,” he thanked them.

The Minister added that Air Power is essential and has a pivotal role in ensuring the successful outcome of any joint action and other aspects of modern conflict.

He said that the truth was perhaps at the root of the desire and clamour of every arm of our military and indeed the Nigeria Police and other para-military organizations like Nigerian Customs Service, Nigerian Immigration Service, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Federal Road Safety Corps to acquire organic air assets to support their individual operations.

“However, this desire and clamour must be interrogated dispassionately especially within the context of the fact that a whole Service, the Nigerian Air Force was established and is being funded and equipped to manage the nation’s air power,” he explained.

Also, the Minister explained that the emerging technologies are by their nature disruptive and particularly more so in the conduct of warfare and the resolution of conflicts. And to maintain our edge as the dominant military power in our region and to adequately confront the plethora of security challenges facing us as a nation, we must immediately begin to integrate these technologies into our warfighting capabilities. Our defence and services research and development outfits and must evolve from being mere “staff organizations” to actual development organizations.

“To this end, the Ministry of Defence will focus on establishing effective communication with the Ministries of Science and Technology, Communication, Trade and Investment, and other pertinent government ministries and agencies. This will facilitate the production and application of technologies developed by our research and development institutions,” he stated.

INSECURITY: BADARU CALLS FOR SYNERGY WITH LIBYA TO STOP PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS

The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Muhammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has called on Libyan Government to join hands with the Nigerian Government to tackle the proliferation of small arms and light weapons as well as the trafficking of illicit drugs from Libya to Nigeria.

Henshaw Ogubike Mnipr FCAi Fsca Fcpe
Director ( Information and Public Relations) in a press release disclosed that the Minister made the call when he had audience with the delegation of Libyan National Security Agency on the side line of the high level African Counter terrorism meeting in Abuja.

He said that for the safety and stability of both countries and their citizens, there was the need to work together in checking the wide spread arms and light weapons proliferation.

Badaru and the Libyan delegations led by General Mahammed Azain discussed other pressing security issues affecting both countries.

Furthermore, they discussed on cooperation , sharing of intelligence and Information that would assist in policy planning and direction among the two countries.

DG NCAA Tasks Media Practitioners on Professionalism, Good Conduct

… Seeks to collaborates with Transport, Aviation Correspondents

The acting Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt. Chris Najomo, weekend tasks media practitioners on correct narrative of events that brings about positive impact to the agency, the aviation industry and wealth of the country amongst the league of nations of the world.

According to a press release signed by Kasim Sumaina, PRO, ATACA, Najomo, to this end seeks to collaborate with the sector’s correspondents for good reportage of the Authority

The NCAA boss, while playing host to Abuja Transportation and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), in his office in Abuja, noted that social media was a very powerful tool that could be used for good projection of activities of the country, stating: “we must be very careful of what we chun out daily.”

According to him, “If the body is doing something good, report. Don’t use your pen and paper to blackmail. Investigate properly, cross check with your colleagues for correct information, because, social media is very strong these days.”

Najomo maintained that NCAA was all about ensuring that standards are met hence, “it is about training and retraining. Journalists should do better reports as lournalism has gone beyond the surface meaning of journalism.

“We are ready to collaborate in building a better aviation sector devoid of misinformation and tension as the closeness of media professionals to the NCAA would result in a better reportage about the NCAA activities.”

On the recent suspension of private jets used for commercial operations, Najomo hinted, “We are going to continue to sanction, it is not business as usual. Do the right thing and you would not be grounded. Get your AOC and all would be well, he said to aviation stakeholders.

He, however, called on journalists to refrain from junk journalism of blackmailing as it doesn’t speak well of the profession. “We need all the support from you. We are here to make things seamless,” he concluded.

Speaking earlier, Chairman, Abuja Transportation and Aviation Correspondents (ATACA), Mr. Oru Leonard Oru, commended the DG, NCAA, for piloting the affairs of the agency in a professional manner.

Oru, while outlining the activities of the Association to the NCAA boss, however, urged the agency to open its door of activities to journalists for proper coverage.

According to him, “You don’t expect good reportage from a distance. There must be closeness, and with that, we avoid beer parlour talks. Aviation is critical, and NCAA involves technicalities, so we seek for more training of our members.”

The ATACA chair, while highlighting further on the activities of the association, briefed Capt. Najomo, on the forthcoming seminar, the ATACA Journal, welfare for members and sort for his support to ensure that all its planned events are successful.

He, however, thanks the agency for the warm reception, its pledges to work with the sector’s correspondence, the approved training for members, and the look
forward to a fruitful partnership.

NiMet, Federal Ministry Of Agriculture And Food Security To Strengthen Partnership Towards Improving Agricultural Production

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have made moves to strengthen their existing relationship towards improving agricultural production in Nigeria. The Ministry and NiMet had signed an MoU on the 3rd of March, 2022, to collaborate in a lot of areas including development of a dash-board for early warning systems, capacity building for staff of the Ministry and other stakeholders on accessing and interpreting information on meteorological parameter changes, and the provision of agro-meteorological advisory services to farmers on specific agricultural commodities.

At a joint press briefing on NiMet’s annual Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), which held at the conference room of the Ministry in Abuja, on Tuesday, 16th April, 2024, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari while welcoming the NiMet team led by
the Director General, Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, and Nigeria’s permanent representative with World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike, said; “Your presence here today, at our headquarters, marks another milestone in the deliberate and desirable collaboration and co-operation between our Ministry and your agency. Over the years, critical sectors of the economy, such as aviation, maritime, and agriculture, have come to rely on the Seasonal Climate Prediction published by NiMeT usually in the first quarter of the year. The reliability of the Seasonal Climate Prediction is indicated by increased recourse to the weather advisories contained therein”.

The Honourable Minister also said that NIMET’s Seasonal Climate Prediction can assist in shaping agriculture in Nigeria with regard to information about the pattern and duration of rainfall across the country’s agronomic zones, when to grow and length of growing season, as well as dry spells that could occasion loss of agricultural investment, where remedial measures are not taken. This in turn helps to boost the adaptive capacity of farmers. Regrettably, there have been farming seasons in Nigeria when farmers did not take advantage of the institutional advice from NIMET, and on their own misread the rainfall pattern, only to face dry spells that invariably ruined their crops and livelihoods.

In his remarks, Professor Anosike thanked the Honourable Minister for his leadership and the kind gesture to  strengthen the relationship between NiMet and the ministry.

“NiMet wishes to build on the database of farmers that the ministry has. Already NiMet disseminates information about seasonal climate prediction through formal engagements with farmers , and through the media such as the BBC, social media, Radio Nigeria and through national television stations.
However, a lot of gaps still exist within the dissemination space. Our goal is to reach as many Nigerians as possible with timely, accurate and actionable weather and climate information as part of NiMet Early Warning Drive”

Continuing, Professor Anosike said; “Food security requires consistent collaboration with all stakeholders. The SCP as predicted are being manifested but the challenge remains disseminating the contents to over 70 million farmers in Nigeria. Farmers need to be equipped with information and other resources to make climate resilient decisions”.

NiMet, TAHMO sign MoU To Expand Network Of Weather Stations Across Nigeria

By Emmanuel Daudu

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), on Tuesday, 16th April, 2024, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory (TAHMO), a non-governmental agency, to expand NiMet’s network of weather stations across Nigeria.

According to Els Veenjoven and Prof. Ahmed Balogun in a press release they co-signed on behalf of the TAHMO project, the Signing of  the MoU on behalf of NiMet, the Director General, Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, and Nigeria’s permanent representative with World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike said,
“On behalf of NiMet, I am proud to be associated with the TAHMO project.  NiMet wishes to further the engagement by extending it to the marine sector as well”.

NSCC Donates Assistive Devices to Benue State  older persons with Disabilities

By Emmanuel Daudu

The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has donated Assistive Devices to the Benue State Government for Older Persons with Disabilities in the state.
The initiative, aimed at providing essential support and assistance to senior citizens, marks a significant step towards addressing the needs of the vulnerable geriatric population.

According to Omini Oden (ACPA, FCAI), Head Corporate Affairs Media and Communications in a press release he signed on Thursday stated that the Director General of  NSCC, Dr. Emem Omokaro said while making the presentation that NSCC is committed to promoting the welfare and dignity of senior citizens in Nigeria and that the gesture begins with Benue State following the State Governor’s special interest in social inclusion of senior citizens in Benue State.

Omokaro said Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has shoen commitment by engaging in data collection and enumeration of the older persons in the State.

She said the donation will not stop with Benue state it will cut across all the 36 states of the federation.

The Assistive Devices donated include, mobility aids such as, walking frames with wheels, Guide Cane, Quadri Pod Walking Stick, Hearing Aids,  Automatic Upper arm blood pressure kid, Blood glucose monitoring system – Accu-Check, Set of Crutches, Manually Operated Wheel Chair.

The donated Assistive Devices are intended to enhance accessibility and improve the overall well-being of the older persons with disabilities in Benue state.

According to her, the NSCC’s initiative in Benue State underscores the significance of recognizing and addressing the needs of senior citizens within the broder context of social welfare and support services by prioritizing the well-being of Senior Citizens and providing essential resources and assistance, organizations like the NSCC play a crucial role in promoting inclusivity, dignity, and respect for senior citizens across Nigeria.

Receiving items, Benue State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hon. Aondowase Kunde accompanied by his counterpart for Health, Dr Yanmar Ortese said the  provision of the Assistive Devices by the National Senior Citizens Centre is  commendable and will greatly enhance the quality of life and well-being of the older persons with disabilities in Benue state.

As our society grapples with the challenges of an ageing population, such gestures of support and care are invaluable in ensuring that our older persons are able to lead dignified and comfortable lives he said.

Kunde further stated that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in Benue State is committed to ensuring that the assistive devices are distributed efficiently and equitably to those who are most in need.

“Our team will work diligently to coordinate the distribution process and ensure that beneficiaries receive the support they require.

He expressed gratitude to the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) for the generosity and compassion towards Senior Citizens and looks forward to continued collaboration in the shared mission of promoting the welfare and well-being of senior citizens working with NSCC.