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.

Troops neutralise 192 terrorists, arrests 341 persons, rescues 62 kidnapped hostages-Dhq

By Emmanuel Daudu

The Armed Forces of Nigeria has disclosed that troops neutralised 192 terrorists and arrested 341 persons, while rescuing 62 kidnapped hostages.
” A total of 122 ISWAP/JAS combatant terrorist surrendered with their family members. Troops also arrested 37 perpetrators of oil theft. In the SS, troops denied oil theft of the estimated sum of Eight Hundred and Twenty One Million Two Hundred and Forty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty Naira (N821,248,740.00) only in two weeks”.

Major General Edward Buba,
Director Defence Media Operations made the disclosure on Thursday during a biweekly press briefing on the ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria

While speaking further, Edward stated that troops recovered 211 assorted weapons and 6,288 assorted ammunition.
“The breakdown as follows: 128 AK47 rifles, 26 dane guns among other items. Others are: 1,301 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 3,260 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 1,325 live cartridges, 140 round of 9mm ammo among other items.

“Troops in the Niger Delta area discovered and destroyed 99 dugout pits, 36 storage tanks and 192 cooking ovens. During the process the troops recovered 349,970 litres of stolen crude oil, 112,135 litres of illegally refined AGO, 7,560 litres of DPK and 13,000 litres of PMS.”

Despite the overwhelming victory of the Nigerian Armed Forces against insurgency, the military recognises that there is still a challenging and tough war campaign still ahead . “Overall, our objective is to defeat the terrorist and their cohorts by denying them the ability to continue to fight.

“The lifeline of these terrorist groups is the people. Winning the war without the support of the people is close to impossible. It is for this reason, we encourage the civil populace and civil societies to galvanise support in a whole of society approach to facilitate the total defeat of these terrorist. The time is now for citizens to know that they have a responsible to the nation.

“For instance, a cursory look at our security situation shows that it is unique, in the sense of being self inflicted. Beginning with the Boko Haram Terrorist in the NE. The illegal mining and kidnapping enterprise in the NW and NC, these are perpetrated under the guise of terrorism. The agitation of IPOB in the SE have proven to be for self engrandisement. Then, the call for a Yoruba Nation which is laughable. All these buttress how our security situation is self inflicted in the country.

“These acts are against the constitution and therefore unacceptable for persons or groups to take up arms against a constituted govrrnment. Anyone or group that contravenes this provision of the constitution is inviting severe military action and would be dealth with decisively.

“Above all, the fighting spirit of our men and women in uniform is strong, resilient, focused, proud and committed . We understand that we have no choice but to continue to fight to defeat the enemy and create a safer environment for citizens.

“The prerequisite of ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations by the military across the country is defeating the terrorist and dismantling their military, administrative and political capabilities. Accordingly, through our operations we are continually boxing in the terrorist and dismantling their resupply routes.

” The military is working decisively to kill the terrorist, dismantle their networks and create conditions whereby they cannot carry out acts of terror or harm citizens. It is for these reasons that the armed forces would continue to hunt the leadership of these terrorist groups everywhere across these theatres of operations.

” Being a professional force, due diligence by way of Intelligence, Surveillance and Recogniance is painstakingly taken to distinguish the terrorist before air strikes are conducted. These air strikes have resulted in the death of several of these terrorist leaders and the cohorts hibernating in enclaves across the theatres of operation.

“It therefore should not be surprising, that these terrorist and their sympathisers plot on blackmailing the military as a result of these air strikes. The plot is to depict some casualties as innocent citizens rather than cohorts of these terrorist. It is therefore important for the media to be wary of the antics of these terrorist groups and their sympathisers. Our operations have prevented these evil elements from accomplishing their strategic objectives”, Buba added.