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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
Kano, Former President of the Senate, David Mark on Thursday expressed sadness over the death of Pope Francis.
This is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media Paul Mumeh in Kano on Thursday.
Mark described Pope Francis as a man of impeccable character who brought transformation, togetherness and indeed strengthen family ties in the Catholic Church.
“It would be recalled that Senator Mark led the Federal Government of Nigeria delegation to the inauguration of the Pontiff on March 19, 2013 at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
He described Pope Francis as a rare gift to the world who would be sorely missed.
Senator Mark recalled the first Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on that day before world leaders when he focused on the solemnity of St. Joseph, the liturgical day on which Mass was celebrated.
Senator Mark stated: “The exit of Pope Francis is a huge loss to the world but a gain to heaven. He was a leader with distinction and character. He was a rare gem”.
He prayed that Pope Francis’ legacy of humility, sacrifice, service to God and humanity would be upheld.
Senator Mark urged Catholic faithful across the globe to take solace in the fact that Pope Francis lived a life worthy of emulation.(
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The commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to young people and their development is unprecedented, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has said.
Speaking at a graduation ceremony of first batch of ICT training he sponsored for youths and students in his native Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdulaziz said the President has redefined the idea of youth engagement and empowerment.
“Mr President has prioritised young people through many initiatives aimed at making our young people self-reliant. The President doesn’t want to give you food, he is giving you means to get your own food,” he said.
He listed the administration’s initiatives such as training of three million young Nigerians in IT skills, the Scale Up Artisans project, the Nigeria Youths Academy, among other interventions.
Abdulaziz also said the President has given young people voices by appointing young Nigerians into his cabinet and other important positions.
“For the first time we have a truly young Nigerian as minister of youths development. We have other young people in the cabinet and key appointments. We have to appreciate that.”
Abdulaziz said the IT training he sponsored was a way of giving back to the community and uplifting the underprivileged to attain their full potentials as part of his ongoing commitment to community development.
During the event, Abdulaziz also presented computers to some of the best-performing students in recognition of their dedication and excellence.
This initiative, he noted, is part of a broader vision to equip the youth with relevant digital skills, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s administra
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