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NGO trains 60 unemployed Nigerians on bee farming
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Gist AGRICA, is training 60 unemployed Nigerians in bee farming.
Mrs Ekwi Ajide, Gist AGRICA founder, said on Thursday that the workshop holding in Awka, in partnership with Medical Honey Bees Farm Nigeria, was also to create awareness on the importance of pollinators as contributors to sustainable development and to commemorate the 2021 World Bee Day with the theme “Bee engaged – Build Back Better for Bees”.
Ajide said that the World Bee Day was started in 2016 by the UN to cultivate the world’s favourite fruits and vegetables.
She said that the workshop would also handle the threats pollinators face as a result of human activities and proffer ways to ensure their survival.
Ajide said that pollinators were fundamental to the survival of the ecosystem and that was why the UN designated May 20 annually as World Bee Day.
She said that owing to the economic importance of bee-keeping all hands should be on deck to counter the threats posed by COVID-19 pandemic to food security.
She said that the participants would be exposed to the importance of bee-keeping, other uses of honey and bee products.
She said the training would also improve their standard of living and make them to contribute to the overall economic development of the state.
Earlier, Mr Emeka Okafor, Chief Executive Officer, Majestic Honey Farm, who taught the participants the benefits and cost of commercial bee- keeping urged individuals and governments to invest in bee-keeping.
Okafor said that bee-keeping would solve the problem of unemployment if well harnessed, boost the finances of its keepers and increase the state`s internally generated revenue.
He said that there was a need to protect bees and other pollinators such as butterflies, bat and humming birds from human activities.
Okafor said that many bee species were under threat due to pesticides, climate change, intensive agriculture and changes in land use.
Mrs Ijeoma Uche, a participant, commended the convener and described the workshop as an eye opener as she never knew that bees had such potential.
Mr Chibuzo Okoye, another participant, collaborated Uche’s claim and promised to try out the business as he was aware that pollinators were good for the survival of the ecosystem.
Our correspondent reports that the workshop will end on May 22.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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