DOCSLIB.ORG

Download November 2019 Poliostop

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Download November 2019 Poliostop PolioPlus Rotary International Poliost p NOVEMBER 2019 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NIGERIA NATIONAL POLIOPLUS COMMITTEE Contribute Participate Change 2019 NATIONAL FIELD WORKERS AWARD 2019 WORLD POLIO DAY CELEBRATIONS National Polio Plus Committee: PDG Tunji Funsho - Chairman, PDG Yomi Adewunmi - Vice Chairman, PDG Charles Femi Lawani - Vice Chairman, PDG Kazeem Mustapha - Vice Chairman, PAG Yakubu Ndanusa - Vice Chairman, PDG Obafunso Ogunkeye - Secretary, PAG Remi Bello - Treasurer, PDG Joshua Hassan - PR Adviser, PDG Tolu Omatsola, PDG Ijeoma Okoro, - Representing CRODIGON, END RIVP Yinka Babalola - Special Representative, DG Jide Akeredolu, DG Victor Onukwugha, DG Nze Aninzor, DG Sam Uko POLIO NOW , PolioPlus Rotary International 2 NOVEMBER 2019 Chairman’s Address What a world polio day- Keeping Polio at Zero Phew! What a plethora of ceremony where those who activities we had for the World were the final link in getting the Polio Day 2019! vaccine to the mouth of our c h i l d r e n w e r e p u b l i c l y The world polio day which was recognised and thanked with precisely on the 24th of October t r o p h i e s , p l a q u e s a n d was marked by myriads of certificates. It was also an activities preceding and also opportunity to remember the at following the world polio day least 64 field workers who were itself. By now, we are all familiar killed in the process of getting with the significance of that the vaccine to the children. All DR. TUNJI FUNSHO date. That date was chosen our GPEI partners were present Chairman NNPPC because of the birthday of the and participated in the award in the lead in the number of inventor of the first polio vaccine ceremony. Our Royal fathers; activities registered on the Dr Jonas Salk. The Salk the Shehu of Bama Alhaji, Kyari Rotary website. vaccine; the injectable vaccine Ibn Umar El-Kanemi who is also was named after him. the chairman of the traditional The Nigeria National Polioplus leaders council for polio Committee rounded up its Rotarians across the world eradication, the Mai Kaltungo activities in Lagos with a a planned and executed many Alhaji Saleh Muhammed and concert of comedy, music and programmes to include our four the Emir of Songa Dr. Haliru dance led by our celebrity thematic areas of activities; Ndanusa Yahaya also graced ambassadors Ali Baba, Kate advocacy, awareness creation, the occasion. Henshaw, Sani Danja, Akiin fundraising and field activities. Shuga, Phyno and Timaya. It Rotarians across the country in We had our usual polio road was a fun evening and funds every city painted their town not walk with about a thousand were raised for the polioplus only in red but all imaginable participants which included fund of the Rotary Foundation. colours. r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m government, our GPEI partners; Now that the celebrations are They also rolled out the drums WHO , UNICEF, CDC, GATES over we have to focus on our to celebrate the first world polio FOUNDATION and our in remaining challenges in order to day after Nigeria crossed that country partner SEOF with Sir ensure zero cases of polio in major milestone on the 21st Emeka Offor himself in Nigeria until world certification. August of 3 years without a attendance. We were on major T h e r e i s n o r o o m f o r case of the wild polio virus. Yes, television channels and social complacency. We must we have cause to celebrate media outlets to advocate, redouble our efforts to counter because more than two educate and motivate. any negative perceptions of the decades of hard work fraught vaccination programme, with many challenges has paid At the last count Nigerian advocate for more funding and off. Rotarians had carried out and continue to strengthen routine registered 680 world polio day immunisation and polio We kicked off our activities with activities across the whole of surveillance structures. our annual field workers awards the country. We rank second in in Abuja. A very colourful a tie with the USA behind Brazil PolioPlus Rotary International 3 NOVEMBER 2019 FROM EDITOR'S DESK WHY POLIO I know you have heard it asked beginning and how much progress important things once Polio is gone before, why polio? Why, of all the we have made since the 50s and from our world. diseases in the world ravaging especially since 1988 when we children, does Rotary International started the Polio Eradication Another answer to the question of keep tallying about Polio? Why not Initiative is one way to answer. why Polio, is simply because we can. malaria or measles? Why is it always Before a disease can be targeted for Polio that we keep talking about? eradication it has to fulfill certain Another way to answer is to point to criteria. One, we have to be able to This question doesn't surprise me at the destabilizing effect of one single identify it and diagnose it apart from all. In a way, we are victims of our child with Polio in a family. If that child other infections. Two, it has to own success. All those years ago is lucky to survive, they may require possess no other host or vector when Polio was a ubiquitous specialized care for the rest of their apart from the human being. Three, disease afflicting up to half a million life. Modifications would have to be and most importantly, there has to kids every year, I am sure no one made to their environment to take be a safe and effective vaccine asked this question because the care of their mobility needs. A care against it. There is no way we could impact of Polio wasn't hard to giver may have to be designated to have made the progress we have explain. Everyone knew what it was. wait on them and help to carry them made against Polio if there was no Everyone felt its impact. Everyone from place to place. Polio as a safe and effective vaccine against it. had a friend, a family member or disease doesn't just affect a single Hence we CAN and we WILL close associate who had been individual, it alters the life of the entire eradicate polio. That is why Rotary afflicted by Polio. Everyone was family. and her partners come together affected. All those years ago when during the week of October 24 every the developed world approached Another answer to the question of year to honour the man who made it summer "the Polio season" with why we and our partners are possible. Jonas Salk is the man who trepidation, no one was asking, why focused on Polio for eradication and led the effort to develop the first safe polio? But today, with Rotary and we have refused to be distracted is and effective vaccine against polio her partners having successfully that their is a financial windfall and with that development created reduced Polio to three endemic attached to the eradication of Polio. the possibility that humanity will countries in 2 epidemiologic belts, It is estimated that once we defeat polio. That is why this edition the question is now being asked. If eradicate polio, we can free up over of PolioStop is dedicated to him and people knew where we were when $40 billion in funds that can be made every other person who has made it we started, they wouldn't ask the available for other interventions. feasible and attainable for us to gift question. If we stopped out work Already we can see the importance the next generation of humans a today, we would, in just 10 years of the infrastructure we built to fight world that is polio-free. have as many as 200,000 cases Polio in tackling other diseases such annually. Polio has the ability to as cholera and even ebola. This spread that rapidly. It is our work that infrastructure will continue to exist has kept Polio at bay. People don't but more importantly, more funds see Polio today, that is why they ask, will be available to do other why polio? Taking them to the very SIA CALENDAR 7th - 10th DECEMBER, 2019 IN 20 STATES ROTN. OLUGBENGA OLAYIWOLE Editor PolioStop PolioPlus Rotary International 4 NOVEMBER 2019 NIGERIA POLIO UPDATE: OCTOBER 2019 Two out of Three Wild Poliovirus Strains Eradicated In a historic announcement on World NATIONAL POLIO EMERGENCY effective, and responsible for the Polio Day, an independent commission OPERATIONS CENTRE eradication of over 99% of polio cases of experts concluded that wild poliovirus Key Messages – Global Wild Poliovirus worldwide over the past 30 years. type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated Type3 (WPV3) Certification worldwide. Following the eradication of · Polio mass immunization smallpox and wild poliovirus type 2, this · The great work being done in campaigns will continue in its current news represents a historic achievement polio eradication in Nigeria has intensity. This is to boost the population for humanity. contributed immensely to the recent immunity and contribute to maintaining global achievement of the eradication of the global status of achieving the “The achievement of polio eradication will the type 3 wild polio virus for which WHO eradication of the type 3 wild polio virus. be a milestone for global health. just issued a global certificate of This will ensure our children and Commitment from partners and eradication. environment are protected against all countries, coupled with innovation, types of the poliovirus.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Bulletin November 25, 2019 Presscopy
    UNIVERSITY of ILORIN P R O A B IN IT R AS - DOCT www.unilorin.edu.ng A Weekly Publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor ISSN 0331 MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 VOL 9 NO 13 Solid minerals, panacea to Nigeria's ailing economy -Stakeholders By Abubakar Imam, Jinad Abayomi and Hidayat Issa takeholders in the nation's solid minerals sector have identified the need for the immediate and Scontinuous exploration and exploitation of the abundant solid minerals deposits in the country as a meaningful way of addressing the nation's depressed economy considering the decreasing demands for crude oil in the international market. This and other related issues were dissected by renowned scholars and professionals in mining and associated disciplines who converged on the Main Auditorium of the University of Ilorin last Tuesday (November 18, 2019) for the 18th Nigerian International Materials Congress (NIMACON 2019) jointly organised by the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN), the Raw Materials Research and Development Council The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age (RMRDC) and the University of Ilorin. Abdulkareem (second left), being presented with a (Contd . on page 3) plague at the investiture while his wife, Mrs. Falilat Abdulkareem (right), watches with admiration. IN THIS EDITION Abdulkareem bags NSCE Fellowship Etudaiye tasks Unilorin researchers By Abubakar Imam on grant-attracting endeavours p.2 Edungbola presents book on n an unmistaken recognition of his astute professionalism, infectious intellectualism, rigorous Guinea Worm Eradication p.4 Iresearch-orientation, administrative dexterity and Mimiko delivers 7th Kola Olafimihan stimulating service delivery, the Vice-Chancellor of the Endowed Lecture p.5 University of Ilorin, Prof.
    [Show full text]
  • Kaduna Polytechnic 2017/2018 Admission List College of Engineering Department: Electrical/Electronics Eng'g Programme: Hnd Elect/Electro Eng'g (Ele/Teleco) S/N App
    KADUNA POLYTECHNIC 2017/2018 ADMISSION LIST COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENG'G PROGRAMME: HND ELECT/ELECTRO ENG'G (ELE/TELECO) S/N APP. NUMBER NAME LGA STATE 1 KPT/HNDI/2017387710 OKONKWO, Michael Amaechi UYI ANAMBRA 2 KPT/HNDI/2017390128 ANEBI, Ochohepo Elisha AGATU BENUE 3 KPT/HNDI/2017382440 UBUM, David Sabastine GBOKO BENUE 4 KPT/HNDI/2017387058 MICHAEL, Patrick OGBADIBO BENUE 5 KPT/HNDI/2017389457 GABRIEL, Grace OTUKPO BENUE 6 KPT/HNDI/2017390930 OKON, Elizabeth Emmanuel CALABAR-MUNICIPAL CROSS RIVER 7 KPT/HNDI/2017386920 VICTOR, Patrick Okungbowa OREDO EDO 8 KPT/HNDI/2017383258 KOMOLAFE, Temitope Elizabeth EFON EKITI 9 KPT/HNDI/2017389055 UMEANO, Victor Obinna OJI-RIVER ENUGU 10 KPT/HNDI/2017389702 OPURUM, Felim NWANGELE IMO 11 KPT/HNDI/2017391134 BELLO, Ismail HADEJIA JIGAWA 12 KPT/HNDI/2017387497 YUSUF, Ayenajei CHIKUN KADUNA 13 KPT/HNDI/2017384318 MUHAMMAD, Jafar Gwadabe GIWA KADUNA 14 KPT/HNDI/2017386927 PETER, Nelson JEMA'A KADUNA 15 KPT/HNDI/2017381848 UZAIRU, Abdullahi KADUNA SOUTH KADUNA 16 KPT/HNDI/2017381950 ABDULRAZAQ, Abdulazeez KADUNA SOUTH KADUNA 17 KPT/HNDI/2017387131 MADAKI, Ramson Daniel KADUNA SOUTH KADUNA 18 KPT/HNDI/2017396986 IBRAHIM, Haruna Mohammed KADUNA SOUTH KADUNA 19 KPT/HNDI/2017389786 LEONARD, James U KADUNA-NORTH KADUNA 20 KPT/HNDI/2017390059 TAHIR, Nafisat Ojonugwa KADUNA-NORTH KADUNA 21 KPT/HNDI/2017390927 MUSA, Jamilu Ado KADUNA-NORTH KADUNA 22 KPT/HNDI/2017386470 PIUS, Elisha Akangang KAURA KADUNA 23 KPT/HNDI/2017390272 YUNANA, Peter Hosea KAURA KADUNA 24 KPT/HNDI/2017396160
    [Show full text]
  • Bulletin July 27, 2020
    UNIVERSITY of ILORIN P R O A B IN IT R AS - DOCT www.unilorin.edu.ng A Weekly Publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor ISSN 0331 MONDAY JULY 27, 2020 VOL 9 NO 46 @UniversityOfIlorin @unilorinnews @unilorinofficial @TheUNILORIN Automated hand-wash machine: Radio callers salute Unilorin, student inventor By Abubakar Imam cross-section of members of the public has commended the Aconsistent ingenuity of staff members and students of the nation's most sought-after institution of higher learning in Nigeria, the University of Ilorin, for always coming up with different solutions to contemporary human challenges. This commendation was made by some listeners to Unilorin 89.3 FM radio station last Monday (July 20, 2020) while reacting to the fabrication of an automated hand-wash machine, which was specifically Prof. Abdulkareem The late Alhaji Abdulrazaq designed to halt the further spread of the dreaded Coronavirus pandemic by a 500 Abdulkareem condoles with Level student of the institution's Department Kwara Gov on dad's death of Chemical Engineering, Mr. Okunola Emmanuel Olanrewaju. (Contd. on page 3) By Abubakar Imam he Vice-Chancellor of in a press statement signed by the University of Ilorin, the institution's Director of TProf .Sulyman Age Corporate Affairs, Mr .Kunle Abdulkareem, has expressed Akogun, described the death of the deep sympathy of the Alhaji AbdulRazaq as a huge management, staff and loss not only to the people of students of the University to Ilorin Emirate but also to the the Kwara State Governor, generality of Kwarans and M a l l a m A b d u l R a h m a n Nigerians at large, considering AbdulRazaq, on the death of h i s m u l t i d i m e n s i o n a l his father, the Mutawali of c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o t h e Ilorin ,Alhaji Abdulganiyu development and greatness of Folorunsho AbdulRazaq, Nigeria since the 1950s.
    [Show full text]
  • CJN Moves to Save Judiciary, Summons Justices Over Conflicting
    Digital Currency Gains Traction as CBN Appoints Technical Partner IMF urges caution on adoption of cryptocurrency as national currency Ndubuisi Francis and currency, also known as e-Naira. Emefiele said the Central Bank targeted social interventions, as well been a long and thorough process cent of central banks were consider- James Emejo in Abuja CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Digital Currency (CBDC) would as improvement in monetary policy for the apex bank following its ing adopting digital currencies in Emefiele, disclosed this in Abuja. bring about increased cross-border effectiveness, payment systems resolve in 2017 to digitise the local their countries. The Central Bank of Nigeria But the International Monetary trade, accelerate financial inclusion, efficiency, and tax collection. currency after extensive research The CBN pointed out that the (CBN) yesterday announced the Fund (IMF) cautioned that coun- and lead to cheaper and faster CBN’s Director, Corporate Com- and exploration. selection of Bitt Inc. from among formal engagement of global fintech tries seeking to adopt the digital remittance inflow. He said the munications Department, Mr. Osita Nwanisobi said CBN’s decision highly competitive bidders was company, Bitt Inc., as technical currency should be wary of its digital money, also known as Nwanisobi, explained, in a state- was in line with an unmistakable partner for its proposed digital disadvantages. cryptocurrency, would lead to easier ment, that the e-Naira project had global trend in which over 85 per Continued on page 40 N1.5 Trillion Spent on COVID-19 Management, Says FG... Page 5 Tuesday 31 August, 2021 Vol 26. No 9640.
    [Show full text]
  • AMCON Gives Court Undertaking on NICON
    UN Report Exposes Secret Programme for Repentant Terrorists Intelligence agencies probe authenticity of recent surrender of 1, 200 insurgents How they’re given houses, paid monthly stipends Kingsley Nwezeh has detailed a secret government Haram and the Islamic State for livelihood. recent surrender of over 1,200 learnt, seeks to ascertain whether in Abuja with agency reports programme tagged, Suhlu, West African Province (ISWAP) The development is coming terrorists and their families in the surrender was genuine or a designed to pull commanders of out of the forests, rehabilitate them as intelligence agencies have the last three weeks. ploy to activate and coordinate A United Nations (UN) publication terrorists groups, including Boko and provide them a means of begun investigation into the The investigation, THISDAY Continued on page 56 Court Judgement: FIRS Insists on Collecting VAT, Warns Taxpayers against Default...Page 10 Monday 23 August, 2021 Vol 26. No 9632. Price: N250 www.thisdaylive.com T RU N TH & REASO ADVERTISEMENT AMCON Gives Court Undertaking on NICON –Record of Court proceedings What appears to this Court very disturbing is the contention that while the suits depicted in exhibits A, B, B1, D and D1 (i.e. suits in different Courts of record including the Federal High Court), the Defendants can still go ahead to disregard those Court processes and proceed to take actions that would have the effect of destroying the outcome of the various suits pending... –Court 52 2 MONDAY AUGUST 23, 2021 •THISDAY MONDAY AUGUST 23, 2021 • THISDAY 3 4 MONDAY AUGUST 23, 2021 •THISDAY MONDAY AUGUST 23, 2021 • THISDAY 5 6 MONDAY, ͺͻ˜ͺ͸ͺ͹˾THISDAY Group News Editor: Goddy Egene Email: [email protected], 0803 350 6821, 0809 7777 322 NEWS Sukuk: FG Borrowed N350bn in Three Years for Road Projects, Says Jaiz Bank Backs CBN’s move against BDCs James Emejo in Abuja that the federal government road projects across the country.
    [Show full text]
  • 100 Days O F Hope, Prudence, and Restoration in Kwara
    O F PROGRESS # ISEYA 100 DAYS O F HOPE, PRUDENCE, AND RESTORATION IN KWARA by Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary 100 days may not provide a definitive“ assessment of performance. However, on the evidence of initiatives and interventions of Gov. AbdulRazaq, a new dawn has already broken for the long-suffering people of Kwara State. The pointers are that the building blocks of prosperity are being assembled to take the good people of Kwara State out of the morass of underdevelopment. It calls for commitment, sacrifice, belief, and patience on the part of all. Is Kwara now an Eldorado? No! But certainly a breath of fresh air. What no one can deny is that Kwara is no longer the stagnant state it was a few months ago. People can point“ at sincere efforts to build a state that works for everyone — whether rich or poor, young or old. Read full article on Page 15 Governor Abdulrazaq completes Abandoned Coca-Cola Bridge The construction of the Coca Cola bridge in Ilorin has been completed. The project had stalled since 2018 until July 2019 when Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq approved 10 million naira for the completion of the project. 100 DAYS O F PROGRESS 0 1 Oke Foma Bridge opens for public use Oke Foma bridge is now open for public use following a construction that begin there last month. The construction of the bridge was completed under the supervision of the Kwara state Ministry of Works on the order of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. 100 DAYS O F PROGRESS 0 2 Governor flags off Polio Outbreak Response Kwara state government has flagged off the polio outbreak response unit in 7 local governments in the state.
    [Show full text]
  • 4Th Quarter 2020 Budget Implementation Report
    FOURTH QUARTER BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION PERFORMANCE REPORT Q 4 28thJanuary,2020 MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PLANNING KWARA STATE 1 Recurrent (Debt services) 9.0 Recommendations .page 46 Expenditure .......... page 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10.0 Conclusion ............. page 46 4.0 Analysis of 2020 4th Annexure……... page 47 Quarter Capital Receipt Table of Contents .............. page 2 Performance ........ page 23 List of Tables ..................... page 3 5.0 Analysis of 2020 4th Executive Summary .......... page 4 Quarter Sectoral Capital Expenditure 1.0 Introduction ........... page 8 Performance ........ page 27 2.0 Financial Analysis of 2020 6.0 Financial Analysis of 2020 4th Quarter Recurrent 4th Quarter Budget Revenue Estimates (Recurrent and Performance ......... page 10 Capital Expenditure) Performance .......... page 41 3.0 Analysis of 2020 4th Quarter Recurrent Expenditure 7.0 Notable factors that Performance ..................... page 15 affected the 2020 4th Quarter Budget Recurrent (Non-Debt) Implementation…... page 45 Expenditure… ...... page 15 8.0 Observations……... page 45 2 LIST OF TABLES 1.0 Table 1:2020 Fourth Quarter Recurrent Revenue Performance ......................................................................................... 12 2.0 Table 2:2020 Fourth Quarter Recurrent Expenditure Performance ..................................................................................... 18 3.0 Table 3:2020 Fourth Quarter Capital Receipt Performance ................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • AA Achieve Updated
    ISENLO Rebuilding Kwara FOR ALL 1 #365daysafterotoge “On may 29, 2019. I was sworn-in as the governor of kwara state, beginning a new chapter in the history of our state. It’s the first year of the four years given to us by the good people of kwara state to rebuild our state and make it work for all irrespective of family, tribe and religion. And we are doing exactly that!” -Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq 2 Table of Content MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES KWARA NORTH SENATORIAL ZONE KWARA NORTH •(1) Rehabilitation Of Pategi Waterworks •Installation Of 2 Nos 11kw Submersible Pumps With Their Respective Control Panels •Installation Of 200kva Transformer •Relaying Of Upvc Pipe Along Galadima And Makun Road •Repair Of Service Tank, Overhead Tank And Aeration Tanks •Repair Of Pipe Burst On The Distribution Main Lines (100mm Ac Pipe) •Drilling Of A New Borehole And Installation Of Pump •Installation Of Aeration Pump With Panels •Flushing Of Industrial Borehole •Repair Of Generator KWARA NORTH SENATORIAL ZONE KWARA NORTH (2) Rehabilitation 7 Of Lafiagi Waterworks •Flushing Of Industrial Borehole •Installation Of 7.5kw Submersible Pump And Its Corresponding Electrical Panel •Electrical Connections For The High Lift Pump •Installation Of The 30kw High Lift Pump With Panels •Replacement Of The 100mm And 200mm Sluice Valve On The Distribution Line Among Others. KWARA NORTH SENATORIAL ZONE KWARA NORTH (3) Rehabilitation Of Kaiama Waterworks •Flushing Of Industrial Borehole •Installation Of 7.5kw Submersible Pumps Including Construction Of Their Control Panels
    [Show full text]
  • Buhari Locks Down Lagos, Ogun, Abuja As COVID-19 Cases Rise To
    FG Directs Oil Firms to Cut Offshore Workforce NNPC, DPR differ over Nigeria’s petrol stock Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja of COVID-19 pandemic in the on essential duties should be Petroleum Corporation the current nationwide supply for travel to offshore/swamp country. nominated and permitted to (NNPC) and the DPR at of the product. location and obtainment of The federal government has Director, the Department of travel to offshore and other the weekend disagreed over “All travels to and from offshore safety Permit 2019,” it directed oil and gas companies Petroleum Resources (DPR), remote locations. the country’s total stock of offshore/remote locations stated, adding: “Non-essential to reduce the workforce on Mr. Sarki Auwalu, said in a The circular was issued petrol, as fears continue to shall strictly be in line with their offshore platforms in view circular in Abuja that only staff just as the Nigerian National grow over the sustainability of the guidelines and procedure Continued on page 10 ASUU Demands N1.1tn for Universities’ Revitalisation... Page 8 Monday 30 March, 2020 Vol 25. No 9121. Price: N250 www.thisdaylive.com T RU N TH & REASO ARISE TV Panelists Laud Nigeria’s Handling of Pandemic Warn of tougher days ahead Our Correspondents Channel, the broadcast arm but warned the federal health practitioners around the how it would handle the next halt the spread of the virus. of THISDAY Newspapers, government not to rest on world, among others, alerted few weeks would determine Among the contributors Contributors at a forum yesterday lauded Nigeria’s its oars.
    [Show full text]
  • Bulletin December 9, 2019 Presscopy
    UNIVERSITY of ILORIN P R O A B IN IT R AS - DOCT www.unilorin.edu.ng A Weekly Publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor ISSN 0331 MONDAY DECEMBER 9, 2019 VOL 9 NO 15 Unilorin, OER Farms move to enhance food security in Nigeria … Sign 21-year land lease deal for massive farming he OER Farms has signed a 21-year land lease agreement with University of Ilorin Tt o d e v e l o p 1 0 , 0 0 0 - h e c t a r e s o f mechanized agricultural project for food security and job creation. The implementation of the project would be in line with best agricultural practices to increase efficiency and productivity of farmers. While signing the agreement last Thursday (December 5, 2019) at Maiduguri International Airport, Founder of Oriental Group, Dr. Muhammadu Indimi, said the agricultural development project, is to support macroeconomic growth to sustain the development of opportunities. According to him, the 10, 000 hectres leased land, will be developed for the massive The OER Group, Dr. Muhammadu Indimi (right), and the production of maize, soya beans, cashew and Chairman, Unilorin Governing Council, Dr. Abdullah Jibril shea nuts. (Contd . on page 5) Oyekan (left), after signing the Agreement in Maiduguri last Thursday Why ASUU is ag ainst IPPIS - Ajao By Abubakar Imam he University of Ilorin Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that the unconstitutionality of the TIntegrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) is the main reason why university teachers across the country would not make themselves available for the ongoing data capturing exercise for staff of all Federal Government-owned universities.
    [Show full text]
  • 2023: Why Matawalle May Not Defect to APC For
    Makinde: I Won’t Comply With S'Court Judgement on Sacked LG Chairs Says constitution review will not achieve anything Nseobong Okon-Ekong government administration, he couldn’t work with. development, the governor nothing, but a waste of time Removal of the 68 council because contrary to the He, therefore, said the has doubted the possibility and as such, an exercise in chairpersons, who were elected Oyo State Governor, Mr. constitutionally recognised former council chairpersons of the ongoing amendment futility. in 2018, was one of the early ‘Seyi Makinde, has said 33 local governments, there might have to approach the to the constitution, saying The Supreme Court, decisions of the governor as his government would not are additional 35 local council apex court again to determine any amendment to the last month, overturned soon as he was sworn in, in comply with a recent Supreme development areas, making which of them should be paid. 1999 constitution without Makinde’s sack of the council Court ruling on the local it 68, a number he claimed However, in a related restructuring would be chairpersons in the state. Continued on page 8 US: AIDS Has Killed 32m People Worldwide… Page 8 Sunday 6 June, 2021 Vol 26. No 9554 www.thisdaylive.com T N400 RU N TH & REASO 2023: Why Matawalle May Not Defect to APC for Now Already proposes June 12 Sacks all commissioners to accommodate APC in new cabinet Chuks Okocha in Abuja Governor Bello Matawalle (PDP) for the All Progressives impossible for now. governorship to the PDP at the decision but the party,
    [Show full text]
  • 2019 Polls • Buhari’S Victory • Atiku’S Challenge • Hiccups and Crises • Shocks & Surprises
    N500 No 2 MAY 2019 Cover2019 Polls • Buhari’s victory • Atiku’s challenge • Hiccups and crises • Shocks & surprises Newswatch Now May, 2019 | 1 Call: 07080601156 2 | Newswatch Now May, 2019 c N500 No 2 MAY 2019 No 2 MAY 2019 MayFive Media Limited 2019 Polls • Buhari’s victory • Atiku’s challenge • Hiccups and crises Outline • Shocks & surprises MAY, 2019. No. 2 05 A long trek to our political Eldorado How Nigeria 07 voted in 2019 21 Battle for supremacy 29 Goodbye 8th 27 National Assembly Buhari: why and How the mighty fell how he 35 won Newswatch Now is published by MayFive Me- dia Limited, 10B Acme Road, off Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja Lagos. E-mail: eamame- We learnt nothing, [email protected]. Website: www.mayfivemedia. 41 forgot nothing com. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form, in whole or in part, without permission is Why we don’t vote forbidden. Printed in Nigeria by AFKAR Printing 44 & Publishing Company Limited, Plot 151, Acme Road, Ikeja, Lagos. Newswatch Now May, 2019 | 3 From the Editorial Suite Newswatch Now debuted in February. With cover the debut issue, we have had to rely on the assistance headline Nigeria Decides, the publication was dedi- of some of our old Newswatch hands. This issue has cated to the election: how the politicians and their profited immensely from their reportorial experience. respective poliitcal parties positioned themselves for The likes of Olu Ojewale, Pita Ochai, Augustine Ada, the biggest event of the year. We ex-rayed the chances Ademola Abimboye and Ishaya Ibrahim were excited of all the contestants especially the most prominent about the new magazine and they did not hesitate to presidential candidates – President Muhammadu Bu- offer a helping hand.
    [Show full text]