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Defence/Security

NAF conducts 1398 sorties to counter insurgency in 2022 – AOC 

NAF conducts 1398 sorties to counter insurgency in 2022- AOC

AVM Abubakar Abubakar AOC Special Operations Command

 

Insurgency

 

By Ahmed Kaigama

 

Bauchi, Dec. 30, 2022 (NAN) Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Abubakar Abdulkadir, Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Special Operations Command, said Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted 1398 sorties to counter  insurgency and banditry in 2022.

 

The AOC made this known at the First edition of the Nigeria Airforce  Bauchi Base Socio-Cultural Activities (BASA) 2022 on Friday in Bauchi 

 

He said NAF had, under the Special Operations, flown about 1950 hours during the operations between Jan and December in the North East and North West regions to tackle banditry and insurgency. 

 

“We will continue to do that until normalcy is restored, particularly in the North West where the command also covered,” he said 

 

AVM Abdulkadir explained that the objective of BASA was to strengthen cultural ties, deepen unity amongst personnel and the citizens.

 

He enjoined Air Force Base communities to exploit their rich cultural diversities to strengthen the bond of love and unity for the development of communities.

 

He reiterated that cohesion in the  service could achieve milestones in its task of securing the country’s territorial airspace.

 

He added that cohesion would also build more synergy with other security agencies to defend the territorial integrity of the country.

 

The AOC cautioned personnel against discussing or engaging in politics in the barracks.

 

“You must be apolitical, responsible and remain firm while discharging duties as security personnel and remain loyal,” the AOC stressed.(NAN)

(www.nannews.ng) 

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Edited by Idris Abdulrahman

 

Education

COE Azare introduces 4 PGD courses, 3 degree programmes – Official

 

 

 

Education

By Ahmed Kaigama

Bauchi, Dec. 30, 2022 (NAN)  The Aminu Saleh College of Education (COE), Azare in Bauchi State,  introduced four Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) courses and three degree programmes in 2022. 

This contained in a statement signed by Mr Sulaiman Shehu, Principal Assistant Registrar (PAR) of the college made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Bauchi.

The statement said the college achieved the feat within the year under the leadership of the Provost, Prof. Asabe  Mohammed.

It said the post graduate courses in its School of Postgraduate Studies were secured under the College Investment Company limited  Consultancy Services (COLLINVEST) in affiliation with Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State. 

It listed the courses as PGD in Criminology and Security Studies, Environmental Management, Criminology and Security Studies and  Agro business.

The statement said that the college also secured accreditation of three degree programmes namely; B. A. Ed. Hausa, B. A. Ed. English and B. A. Ed Islamic Studies.

The statement noted that the college so far runs 27 NCE Courses, 13 Degree Programmes, six Postgraduate and four Diploma courses.

It said that the institution had also developed it Website, portal registration and other online academic processes which consequently led to the blockage of leakages of the college funds.

It said that the college has in collaboration with TETFund continue to equipped and furnished it laboratories to ensure accreditation of its programmes.

The statesman also reiterated the commitment of the college to continue providing free admission to and registration of physically challenged students into the college. (NAN) www.nannews.ng

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Edited by Yakubu Uba/Vivian Ihechu

 

 

Defence/Security

IGP urges parents to encourage children to take career in police 

IGP urge parents to encourage their children take career in police 

 

Career

By Ahmed Kaigama 

 

Bauchi, Dec. 29, 2022 (NAN) The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali, has urged parents to encourage their children and wards to take up a career in the Nigeria Police.

 

Alkali made the call at the Passing-Out Parade of Police recruits under the 2022 batch of the recruitment scheme on Thursday in Bauchi.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the passing out parade  involves 10,000 trainees that commenced the training across the country.

 

The IGP,  represented by AIG Zone 12, Mr Olokode Olawale, explained the essence of encouraging the children to choose a career in the service was to sustain the common vision for an efficient Police Force.

 

” I call on all citizens to be law-abiding and parents to continue to encourage their children and wards to take interest in pursuing a career in the Nigeria Police Force.

 

“That remains the most veritable platform to contribute to the path of national service,” he said.

 

He explained that the passing out parade was taking place simultaneously at 4 premier colleges and 12 Police Training Schools to wrap up 6 months of highly challenging rigorous, physical, and intellectual training activities across the country.

 

“It signifies the transition of the recruits into mainstream professional policing duties with the right orientation to meet emerging security challenges within the dictates of the rule of law.

 

IGP Alkali assured that the huge investment in the force remained a strong source of motivation that would re energize the force to commit to the attainment of the  national policing mandate in line with President Mohammadu Buhari’s vision.

 

“I wish to remind graduands that you are coming into a reformed Police Force that is experiencing an ethical rebirth, a Force that is increasingly equipped, well-focused and properly oriented.

He said such Force would take the war against crimes to the fortress of criminal elements bent on threatening the shared values for peace, security and liberty.

 

“I therefore, congratulate you all and welcome you into the big, strong, and resilient Police family and wish you a fulfilling career as you commence your service in the Nigeria Police Force,” he said.

 

Alkali assured citizens that a new police, adequately imbibed with courage, servitude and compassion was being evolved with a renewed vigour to perform the statutory duties in the enforcement of law and order as well as protection of lives and properties.(NAN).

(www.nannews.ng) 

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Edited by Abdulfatai Beki/Idris Abdulrahman

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General news

Bauchi Institute to tackle bullying in schools

Bauchi Institute to tackle bullying in schools

Bully 

By Ahmed Kaigama

Bauchi, Dec. 27, 2022 (NAN) The Attah Sisters Helping Hands Foundation (ASHHF) Institute of Peace Building in Bauchi says it is set to fight bullying and by-standing among students.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on Nov. 2022, the Institute graduated 15 first set of students on peace building and curbing bullying in schools in the state.

Mrs Comfort Attah, Proprietor of the Institute, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Bauchi, warning that bullying remains pervasive and a source of concern for education stakeholders.

She called on stakeholders in the education sector to enforce policies that would help school children shun bullying.

Mrs Attah, who is also the African representative on Bully and Peace Building in Nigeria, explained the  projection of the institute to reach out to the public schools and communities in future. 

“We graduate 15 first set of the students who were vigorously grilled on curbing bullying in schools and peace building.

“The intervention will reach out to at least 750 pupils. The short-term goal is to train 100 teachers in a year and reach out to 1,000 children students,” she said.

The Proprietor said the Institute is committed to taking the campaign against bullying to schools in order to create more awareness, 

“She admonished pupils to shun bullying and focus more on their studies rather than engaging in any form of bullying.

She noted that bullying occurs in schools and among teens, urging parents and educators not to wait till the issue gets out of control before addressing it.

Attah advised teachers to pay close attention to the pupils, especially when they notice any abnormality or signs of withdrawal from the child.

She, however, appreciated her mentor, instructor and benefactor, Dr. Jean Webster-Doyle, and Dr. Terrance Webster, for their support and encouragement to sustain the institute. (NAN) (wwww.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Vincent Obi

 

General news

3 new Bauchi traditional rulers pledge to maitain peace, security

3 new Bauchi traditional rulers pledge to maitain peace, security

Pledge

By Ahmed Kaigama

Jama’are- (Bauchi), Nov. 14, 2022 (NAN) Three new traditional rulers in Bauchi State have pledged to maintain peace and security in their various domains.

The traditional rulers made the pledge when Gov. Bala Mohammmed of Bauchi state presented them with their staff of office.

Speaking, Alhaji Nuhu Wabi, the 10th Emir of Jama’are, assured the people of his commitment to secure this domain.

Wabi promised to mobilise the people to contribute their quota in ensuring  peace and harmony in the country.

“I call on the people of Jama’are to be law abiding and work with the three tiers of government to achieve sustainable peace and justice in this domain and by extension the country in general.

“The 2023 General Elections are fast approaching. Let us all pray fervently for free and fair elections that would be a panacea for peaceful co-existence

“Each one of us has a role to play in combating insecurity. The leaders and the led,” Wabi said.

The emir urged the citizens to be  extra vigilant and report any suspicious behaviors or movements to the relevant agencies. 

Also speaking, the 1th Emir of Misau, Alhaji Ahmed Sulaiman noted that security and peaceful co-existence should be top most on any traditional ruler’s plan.

”As traditional rulers, we have a purposeful role in managing security in our domains.

“We should take ownership of the security management of our domains, as well harness the resources available in the security architecture of our communities.

“We also need to engage in information gathering because if information is provided, collaboration with security agencies would be enhanced,” Sulaiman said.

Alhaji Farouq Umar , the 12th Emir of Katagum also reiterated his commitment to peace and tranquility in his domain and the state at large.

He urged other traditional leaders to remain responsible and put more effort into promoting peace in their communities.

“Manage people your domain and resolve conflicts in the society to ensure peace and stability always reign,” he  said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Mohammed had earlier warned traditional rulers in the state not to be involved in partisan politics, saying such would be an aberration and desecration of the traditional institution.

He stated that his administration would not tolerate such behavior, pointing out that while each political party is their own, none of them belong to them.

“By urging traditional rulers to mobilise the citizens to support the government’s policies and programmes, we do not mean that they should engage in partisan politics.

”Traditional rulers are not involved in partisan politics under any circumstances,” he warned. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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edited by Sadiya Hamza

 

Politics

Police step up security around INEC offices in Bauchi State

Security

By Ahmed Kaigama

Bauchi, Nov. 13, 2022 (NAN) Police in Bauchi State have stepped up security around INEC offices and facilities in the state.

Police spokesman in the state, SP Ahmed Wakil stated on Sunday in Bauchi that Divisional Police Officers and Area Commanders have been directed to ensure strategic deployment of officers at INEC offices and facilities.

This, he added, was to bolster security and sustained surveillance in the affected areas.

He assured that the police would deliver on its mandate of providing a safe and enabling environment for the conduct of the 2023 general elections and beyond.

Wakil also stated that the police would continue to provide a level playing field for all political actors while remaining professional in the discharge of their responsibilities.

“In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State, Mr Umar Sanda has deployed operational assets around INEC facilities.

“This is for surveillance operations to checkmate criminal activities and to provide an atmosphere conducive to hitch-free political processes.

“These deployments are aimed at keeping an eye on INEC facilities and materials and to prevent any attempt to undermine security around them and also to coordinate a timely response to distress calls,’’ he stated.

Wakil added that the police in Bauchi State would clamp down on miscreants found around INEC facilities and prosecute them.

He warned political thugs to steer clear and turn away from INEC facilities and materials as the police would not hesitate to decisively deal with any person who decided to flout the directives.

Wakil also called on parents, guardians, and leaders wielding various degrees of influence to prevail on their wards not to be used to destroy national critical infrastructure. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Alli Hakeem

 

General news

Sultan urges Nigerians to pray against floods, disasters

Prayers

By Ahmed Kaigama

Azare (Bauchi) Nov. 12, 2022 (NAN) The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Saturday urged Nigerians to pray against recurrence of flood and other natural disasters in the country.

Abubakar made the call during the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to Alhaji Farouq Umar, the 12th Emir of Katagum, in Azare headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Represented by the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, the Sultan noted that all natural disasters like floods were ordained by Almighty Allah and should be accepted in good faith.

“We are also here to sympathise with our brothers and sisters who have died or affected by the recent floods in the country,” he said, adding there is nothing one can do in such a situation than to accept whatever happens in good faith.

The Sultan lauded Gov. Bala Mohammmed for the presentation of the Staff of Office to one of the flag bearers of Usman Danfodio Caliphate. 

“The governor has done well by taking this bold step to the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to the Emir of Katagum today,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former Vice-President and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar attended the event.

Others were the governors of Sokoto and Gombe States, Aminu Tambuwal and Inuwa Yahaya, Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment, Yelwaji Katagum as well as top government functionaries and traditional rulers across the country. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Rabiu Sani-Ali

Agriculture

Women farmers seek more grants From FG, States to boost food production

Women farmers seek more grants From FG, States to boost food production

Food

By Ahmed Kaigama

Bauchi, Nov. 11, 2022 (NAN) The Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has called on the Federal and State Governments to provide more grants to farmers to boost food production and end hunger.

Hajiya Fatima Abdu, SWOFON Treasurer and a farmer in Bauchi, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Bauchi. 

”Governments need to break the barriers that are holding back women farmers and preventing them from accessing critical farming inputs.

“They should ensure women have secured land rights and also provide women with vital funding and support for farming to adapt to climate change.

“Such support would protect twomen’s rights and boost productivity. It will also unleash the potential of hundreds of thousands of women farmers to effectively reduce poverty and hunger,” she said.

Abdu also urged governments to also encourage women to engage in  dry season farming through mechanization.

”Mechanisation is one of the few fields that can change not just the economic status but also the social status of women in rural communities, where gender stereotypes are often a challenge. 

“The inclusion of the gender and women empowerment dimension in  agricultural mechanization is a potential game changer. 

“It can open this industry to new customers, create new awareness and new possibilities of broadening occupations,” she said.

Specifically, Abdu, urged the government to closely monitor its various intervention programmes to ensure they were not hijacked by political farmers.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng) 

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edited by Sadiya Hamza

 

Agriculture

Agronomist advises farmers on best practices to tackle post-harvest losses

Harvest

By Ahmed Kaigama, 

Bauchi, Nov. 10, 2022 (NAN) Alhaji Jafaru Illelah, Programme Manager, Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP) has advised farmers to imbibe global best practices to reduce post-harvest losses and boost food security.

Illelah gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bauchi.

He urged farmers to adopt proper harvest and storage practices to reduce losses during and after harvesting their crops.

“Harvesting is the operation of gathering the useful part or parts of the plant and is carried out at the time when all the nutrients have developed and the edible parts have reached the appropriate degree of maturity.

“At the time of maturity, the grain has specific moisture content and special physical characteristics. 

“The most appropriate time of harvest is determined by the length of the growing cycles (which differ according to the crop and its varieties) and also the degree of maturity of the grain,” he said 

The agronomist said harvest should take place at a time when the grain has moisture content in the range of 15 to 20 per cent.

He said, “the higher the moisture of the grain at harvest time, the greater the risks of losses from molds, insects and germination. 

“On the other hand, the longer the grain remains in the field (for further drying), the greater are the risks of losses due to shattering of grains, or from attacks by birds, rodents and other pests”.

According to Illelah, the purpose of grain storage facility is to provide safe conditions to prevent losses caused by adverse weather, moisture, rodents, birds, insects and microorganisms like fungi.

He recommended that rice for food purposes be stored in paddy form rather than milled as the husk provides some protection against insects and helps prevent quality deterioration.

“Rice storage facilities take many forms depending on the quantity of grain to be stored, the purpose of storage, and the location of the store.

“Storage systems can be through bag, bulk, or hermetic containers.

“Bulk storage grain is stored in bulk at the farm or at commercial collection houses as well as hermetic storage systems”.

The grain, he noted, could be stored in an airtight container so that its moisture content would remain the same as when it was sealed. 

“These storages can extend germination life of seeds, control insect grain pests, and improve head rice,” Illelah said (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Shuaib Sadiq/Rabiu Sani-Ali

Defence/Security

Insecurity: NAF trains 7,000 regiments, special Forces in the country

 

Insecurity: NAF trains 7,000 regiments, special Forces in the country

Training

By Ahmed Kaigama

Bauchi, Nov. 4, 2022 (NAN) Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has trained 7,000 regiments and Special Forces to combat security challenges in the country.

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, stated this at the graduation ceremony of the 112 special Forces of Course 10/2022 on Friday in Bauchi.

He said the NAF has reiterated its commitment by boosting the strength of regiments and special operations forces personnel through “purposeful training and human capacity development”. 

“The 7,000 so far trained are made up of 5,000 Regiments and 2,000 Special Operation Forces personnel, both at home and abroad,” Amao said.

He said that NAF had grown to be a formidable force with enhanced professionalism due to regular training, acquisition of new platforms and reactivation of grounded fleets.

Amao, represented by Air Vice Marshal Auwal Bello, Chief of training  and Operations, NAF headquarters, said the Air Force had made concerted efforts to build its own internal capacity and resilience for force protection, by boosting the strength of our Regiment and Special Operations Forces personnel through “purposeful training and human capacity development’’.

He urged the graduating Special Forces to be courageous and take the battle to all the adversaries of the country, “be they terrorists, insurgents or any other criminal elements, in synergy with our Sister Services and other security agencies.

“I, therefore, urge you to effectively utilize the knowledge and experience gained during the Course whenever and wherever duty calls.

“This will require you to exhibit courage, commitment and loyalty in the discharge of your duties.

“I also enjoin you all to redouble your efforts and engage the security challenges with rugged optimism and renewed determination,” Amao said.

The chief of staff also urged the graduating officers to remain professional in the discharge of their constitutional duty of ensuring the security of beloved good people and the country.

Earlier, Air Vice Marshal Ibukunle Daramola, Air Officer Commanding, AOC Ground Training Command, explained that Special Forces operations are characterized by speed, precision, destabilizing shock effects and perseverance of forces.

“The curriculum of this course entailed weapon handling, swimming, unarmed combat, small team tactics, amongst other focused areas,” he said.

He appreciated Amao for his commitment to ensuring that the pursuit of purposeful training and human capacity development is achieved.

Daramola assured that the Ground Training Command remains resolute in ensuring qualitative training so as to have the best in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that of the 281 personnel nominated, 149 trainees were found physically and medically fit, but only 112 graduated to qualify as Special Forces operatives, also known as Nigerian Air Force Panthers. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Fatima Sule Abdullahi/Vincent Obi