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Murjanu Ringim: The Unsung Heroine of Layla Othman’s latest intervention

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Murjanu Ringim: The Unsung Heroine of Layla Othman’s latest intervention

 

By Yakubu Musa

 

Since yesterday, when I shared the video of a giant effort of Layla Othman, my timeline has been inundated with her praises. Ironically, no one even remembers the unsung heroine of this latest intervention, Murjanutu Ringim.

Ringim, the compassionate storyteller behind the “Voice of Bazawara,” was the lady who brought this case to the fore. She uncovered the heartwarming tale of the indigent woman who had not only embraced her own challenging circumstances but also opened her heart and home to an orphaned child. Layla was moved by the story.

 

Indeed Ringim’s platform has been a beacon of hope, sharing human interest stories that inspire kindness and generosity. She believes in the power of stories to change lives and bring communities together, and Layla found about the story in question through one of her videos.

 

Yet both deserve our commendations. They have shown to us that this world where compassion and selflessness often take a backseat to personal pursuits, there are still individuals who stand as shining examples of humanity’s better angels.

 

No doubt, Layla Othman, is a true enigma who has smartly chosen philanthropy and is making a profound difference in the lives of those less fortunate. My friend, Ali Nuhu told me that one of his takeaways from his meeting with Salim Khan, the father of Bollywood true box office king, Salman Khan, was how philanthropy changed the trajectory of Sallu Bai’s career. As the actor was battling all sorts of challenges including box office misfortunes, his dedication to altruism changed everything for good for him.

 

I see some parallels with Layla Othman whose acts of kindness are changing opinions about her.

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NACGRAB, Crop trust advice Kano farmers on use climate change resilient crops. 

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The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) and Crop Trust have advised Nigerian farmers to adjust to the use of climate change resilient crops.
The Centre’s Director, Chief Executive Officer NACGRAB, Dr Sunday Aladele, gave the advice on Friday during a field day meeting with Technical Working Group on Germplasm Users Group , at Wasai, Minjibir local government area of Kano.
He said that the center was running farmer management nurseries in project States such as Oyo, Niger and Kano States, specifically on cowpea and sorghum in different locations among the clusters that were established in order to promote the Seeds for Resilience project.
Represented by Dr Abisoye Ojo, the director said that the Technical Working Group and NACGRAB would continue to support and guide the farmers on selecting the right variety for cultivation.
Aladele enjoined the farmers to adopt the centre’s climate resilient seeds under the “Crop for Resilience” project.
He said that the project, which was being supported by the Global Crop Diversity Trust, was aimed at mitigating effects of climate change in the country.
Earlier, The centre’s Chief Scientific Officer , Mr Mayowa Olubiyi, said that farmers have started to improve the use and management of germplasm collections through multi-stakeholder processes.
He said that the farmers had already been formed into Germplasm User Groups.
Olubiyi said that during the farmers participatory variety selection in Kano State, 300 samples of cowpea and sorghum planted by the project were evaluated and found to be good.
He then called for synergy and strong linkage between farmers and the centre.
Malam Gambo Isa, a member of Technical Working Group and representative of Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority, commended NACGRAB and Crop Trust for their concern and efforts in promoting Seeds for Resilience project.

He also appealed to NACGRAB to provide more seeds for multiplication to the farmers.

Isa explained that the meeting would aveil  the farmers on how to boost ,use and management of germ plasm collections for crops production.

He then restate the commitment of his state government in supporting the farmers in the area.

Some of the farmers who spoke at the meeting commended the center for the gesture.

The farmers also revealed that the multiplication of cowpea and sorghum in their various areas was successful.

The also appealed for the inclusion millet in the Germplasm.

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