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Workshop On Climate-Reslient Management Opens In Bauchi
From :Abdullahi Buba in Bauchi.
A 3-day workshop on Climate-Resilient Faecal Sludge Management Strategy and Operative Guidelines for Bauchi State has opened at Chartwwll Hotel and Suites in Bauchi.
The workshop which is being organized by the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) in collaboration with the Bauchi State Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) with support from UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF),aims to support the development of Climate-Resilient Faecal Sludge Management Strategy and Operative Guidelines for Bauchi State.
The strategy document will present service delivery approaches and enabling environment changes needed to implement and regulate safe Faecal Sludge Management in both rural and urban areas of Bauchi state.
While declaring the workshop opened,the Bauchi State Commissioner of Housing and Environment,Rt Hon Danlami Ahmed Kawule,thanked UNICEF for the technical support it is providing to the State which has enabled it to be among the four states that recently attended the National Safely Managed Sanitation Workshop (SMS).
He stressed that the selection of Bauchi was not suprising to the government, looking at the enabling environment and the excellent leadership being provided to the state by Governor Bala Mohammed across all spheres of human endevour.
The commissioner pointed out that faecal sludge management starts from collection, storage, transportation, treatment, and safe end use or disposal of faecal sludge adding that collectively, the collection, transportation, treatment and end use or reuse of excreta,constitutes the “value chain” of faecal sludge management.
He maintained that faaecal sludge management has been very poor in most states of the federation but expressed joy that the story is fast changing in Bauchi State.owing to the enormous support of UNICEF/BMGF.
He applauded BASEPA, as a regulating agency under the Ministry of Environment,for doing a good work towards changing the narratives of faecal sludge management in the state by formalizing all the key actors along the faecal sludge value chain for optimum results.
Rt Hon Danlami Kawule applauded the agency for coming up with draft guidelines for the faecal sludge management, and the series of capacity building worshops it put together on faecal sludge manual and mechanised emptiers across the State.
He said his ministry, as a policy formulating body, will continue to support BASEPA, RUWASSA and all relevant stakeholders in order to achieve the overall goal of FSM in the protection of public and environmental health and therefore to appealed to all stakeholders to continue to work within their communities, to encourage the people to understand the role they can play in protecting the environment as well as the conservation of natural resources.
He appreciated the appreciated the engagement of international consultant to perfect the Bauchi State Staretgy Development for faecal sludge management guidelines.
Earlier, the Director-General of BASEPA, Dr Mahmood Bose said the workshop was the third being organized to ensure that all issues around faecal sludge management were resolved through multi sectoral approach in order to ensure that all relevant agencies on board in the formulation of the guidelines so as to achieve all targeted goals and objectives.
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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