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Niger Govt/UNICEF provide support to abducted Kagara boys, families
The Niger state government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) has trained psychosocial team to provide support to abducted students of Government Science College, Kagara and their families.
Our correspondent reports in Minna on Monday that the one-day training was for evidence building, case management and skills for psychosocial support to abducted children and families.
NAN recalls that 23 students, three staff and eleven members of their families kidnapped on March 17 by gunmen were released unharmed and reunited with their parents.
Hajiya Hannatu Salihu, Commissioner for Education, said the collaboration was with the Ministry of Women Affairs, Child Rights Agency and UNICEF to equip a team of psychosocial experts with skills needed to support the affected victims and their families.
“This psychosocial support is to help the victims overcome the devastating mental and psychological effects on the victims to cope with the deep emotional and scars and adapt to daily lifestyle within a short time,” she said.
She urged the participants to use the knowledge in helping the victims overcome the challenges of uncertainty, fear, anxiety, desperation and mistrust of their immediate environment.
Salihu noted that the collaboration was an effective mechanism for providing strong leadership for psychosocial support for the children outside the school.
Also, Mr Francis Elisha, Education Officer, UNICEF Kaduna Field Office, said the objectives of the training were to build capacity of psychosocial personnel to support traumatised children to rebuild their confidence to continue their education.
Similarly, Mr Wilfred Mamah, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF Kaduna Field Office, said the objectives of the training were for participants to understand key psychosocial principles on how to help traumatised children.
He added that other areas were on how to use principles and approaches for psychosocial support for the school children and their families as well as case management data management.
In her presentation, Prof. Hauwa Yusuf, Director, Centre for Gender Studies, Kaduna State University, highlighted the principles and approaches for re-evaluation and counselling and psychosocial support for school children, teachers and family survivors of armed kidnap.
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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