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Man ‘O’ War seeks enhanced logistics for effective service delivery
Man ‘O’ War seeks enhanced logistics for effective service delivery
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By Muhammad Nur Tijani
Kano, Dec. 4, 2023 (NAN) Man ‘O’ War Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to provide enhanced logistics for the organization to ensure effective discharge of its duties in the country.
The National Commander of the organization, Mr Sani Depsia made the call during the first National Commanders Conference on Monday in Kano.
Depsia said that the program was organized in commemoration of 2023 United Nation International Volunteers Day.
According to him, there is need to for the federal government to come in and provide logistics and offices to enhance their operations.
“I can assure you, when the needed logistics are provided, Man ‘O’ War as community organization working in grassroot will help in providing intelligence and timely information to security agencies,” he said.
The National Commander further said that issues relating to volunteerism would be discussed and how best the organization would continue to lead in volunteerism in Nigeria.
“We are also going to give appraisal on our services nationwide conference and also plan for the task ahead,” he explained.
He, therefore, called on government establishments, corporate organizations, donor agencies and well meaning Nigerians to support the noble cause of Man ‘O’ War as a vital means of engaging the youths productively.
Earlier the Director General of Citizenship and Leadership Training Center, Adesoji Eniade, said that Man O’ War Nigeria a paramilitary organisation established by the Federal Government through the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre Act as empowered by its enabling ordinance.
Represented by Director Rescue, Dr Alero Abokwara, said the agency saddled with the responsibility to supervise the activities of the Man O’ War is the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Youths with training facilities in each geo-political zone in Nigeria
He said that the Nigerian National Volunteer Service (NNVS) was established this year to improve volunteerism in the country.
Eniade called for more participation of youths in volunteerism in the country.
Also speaking, Senator Abdul Aziz Yar’adua, chairman senate committee on Army, called on Man ‘O’ War to build the capacity of their members.
Represented by Senior Special Adviser to the Senate President on security, Mr Umar Adam, also called on them to engage youths in the society.
Yar’adua reiterated the commitment of the Senate to revitalize the Man O’ War for intelligence gathering to support the fight against insecurity.
In a remark, the Vice Chancellor Aliko Dangote, Prof. Musa Yakasaai, who was decorated as the National Patron of Man ‘O’ War urged youth to participate in volunteer jobs.
Yakasaai who stressed the importance of volunteerism, explained that if Nigerians participate in volunteerism the country would be a better place.
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By Aminu Garko
Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has congratulated First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday.
In a congratulatory message, Senator Musa described the First Lady as “an Amazon and a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerians.”
Sen.Musa praised Senator Tinubu’s life of impact, devotion to God, and service to the nation.
He celebrated her compassion, strength, and dedication to the welfare of women, children, and the less privileged, noting that she continues to inspire hope across Nigeria.
The Senator wished the First Lady many more years in good health, wisdom, and strength, expressing confidence that she will continue to support President Bola Tinubu and champion noble causes that will uplift the nation.
On behalf of the people of Niger East, I join in celebrating the First Lady’s special day and pray for her continued good health and well-being.
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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, says the Federal Government has committed over N12 billion to a solar power project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).
Speaking at the flag-off of the project in Kano, Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency, said the initiative would make the hospital independent of the national grid.
He explained that the project is part of the government’s plan to solarise all tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals across the country, beginning with AKTH.
According to him, the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen healthcare infrastructure.
“The Federal Government set aside N300 billion in the 2025 appropriation act, and very soon all our tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals, including those owned by states, will enjoy 24-hour solar power.
“This year alone, I have attracted projects worth over N26 billion to AKTH, which has never happened in its history,” he said.
Bichi added that similar projects were underway at Bayero University Kano, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, and Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital.
He also commended Tinubu for supporting the project, describing it as a milestone in healthcare service delivery.
In his remarks, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the initiative marked the translation of the Renewed Hope Agenda from vision to tangible action.
On his part, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, assured that the project would be delivered before December.
“This is the first of its kind in Nigeria. We are targeting about 10,000 projects across the 36 states and the FCT to ensure 100 per cent solarisation of facilities,” Abdullahi said.
The Chief Medical Director of AKTH, Prof. Abdulrahman Sheshe, said the hospital spends about N150 million monthly on electricity bills and an additional N30 million on diesel.
“With this intervention, the hospital will save more than 30 per cent of its expenses. This project could not have come at a better time, especially after the recent power dispute we had,” he said.
Before the flag-off, Bichi inspected the ongoing construction of a five-storey Accident, Emergency and Trauma Centre at the hospital, another project facilitated by the Federal Government.
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