Adamawa
UNICEF Chief Calls for Greater Respect for Children’s Rights in Adamawa
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has advocated for respect and protection of children’s rights in Adamawa State. The Chief of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzrat Rafique, made the call during a one-hour live discussion program on NAS FM Yola, Adamawa State. During the discussion program monitored by our correspondent, Dr. Rafique said UNICEF […]
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Adamawa: UNICEF Rallies Traditional Rulers For Education Drive.
By Aliyu Abubakar Gengle In a bid to tackle the out-of-school children syndrome and improve learning outcomes in Adamawa State, traditional leaders have been mobilised to champion education in their communities, leveraging their influence to drive enrollment, retention, and community engagement. At a high-level meeting organized by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration […]
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Adamawa Planning Commission Advocates Improved MDAs Linkages and Influence.
By Tasi’u Hassan To boost efficiency and productivity among government agencies in Adamawa State, the State Planning Commission, has organized a one day workshop on Network Map to key Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs. Executive Chairman of the Planning Commission, Dr. Mary Paninga, had during the workshop at the commission’s conference hall, lamented poor understanding […]
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Adamawa: Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires Calls for Support, Arms to Enhance Security Services.
By Tasi’u Hassan The Adamawa State Command of the Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires has called for the provision of equipment to effectively complement the efforts of security agencies in tackling crimes and criminal activities in the state. The Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires, which is an auxiliary arm of the Nigerian Legion, conducts several […]
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Adamawa Government Moves To Join States With GDP.
Tasi’u Hassan Adamawa State policymakers have taken a significant step towards computing the state Gross Domestic Product (GDP). During a one day sensitization workshop on state Gross Domestic Product organized by the Adamawa State Planning Commission in collaboration with the State Bureau of Statistics, the policy makers pledged to work with relevant stakeholders towards having […]
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ADSACA Donates Food and Non-Food Items To Persons Living with HIV In Adamawa.
Tasi’u Hassan It was a happy moment for people living with HIV/AIDS in Adamawa state, as they received food items and mats from the State Agency for the Control of AIDS, as new year gifts. The items according to the Executive Secretary of the Adamawa State Agency for the Control of AIDS (ADSACA), Dr. Boniface […]
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Chigari Foundation Honours Adamawa Traditional Leaders For Immunisation Efforts, Tasks Them For More.
Tasi’u Hassan In a show of appreciation to traditional leaders, the Chagari Foundation has awarded three traditional leaders for their outstanding performance in promoting polio immunization, routine immunization, and other primary healthcare activities in Adamawa State. At the Adamawa Emirates Council Committee on Health 4th Quarter Review Meeting, Award and Recognition of Best Performing Frontline […]
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Adamawa: Over 9,000 Farmers Benefit From FAO’s Dry Season Inputs.
By Tasi’u Hassan In a significant move to bolster agricultural resilience and enhance food security in the country, the Food and Agriculture Organization of Nigeria (FAO) has launched the distribution of dry season inputs to farmers for the 2024-2025 season in the northeast. The FAO’s intervention targets 49,000 households across 24 local government areas in […]
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World Children Day: Adamawa Children Advocate for School Transport, End To Corporal Punishment.
By Tasi’u Hassan Children in Adamawa State have recommended reintroducing the Home Grown Feeding System to support children from low-income families in attending school without difficulties. The children comprising students from Government Day Secondary School Karewa, Concordia College, and General Murtala Muhammad College made this recommendation during a courtesy visit to the State Commissioner of […]
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We are now closer than ever to a polio-free Africa, WHO.
By Tasi’u Hassan Despite significant successes in the fight against polio, concerned authorities continue aggressive enlightenment campaigns. The World Health Organization (WHO), Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, and partners organized a road walk in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, to commemorate World Polio Day. In her message, WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. […]
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