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IPAC Inaugurates New Executives in Zamfara

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Newly elected IPAC officials in Zamfara State, taking oath of office.  From Ahmed Attahir  The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Zamfara state has elected new executives to run its affairs for two years in the state. The election which was held today Friday at INEC headquarters in Gusau, under the supervision of IPAC headquarters lead by national organizing secretary Bashar Bala who represented the national chairman said the keen contest was peaceful and orderly. Members of the zamfara state IPAC have elected Suleiman Bungudu of Allied People's Movement (APM) as chairman, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Bangaje of SDP as Deputy chairman ,while Hon.Bashar Abdullahi of Accord Party emerged as Secretary in the state.  Others are Mr Paul Ezeanya of Action Alliance (AA) was elected as Treasurer, Mamuda Garba of People's Redemption Party (PRP) as legal adviser, as Kabiru Garba of ADC become Public Relations Officer of IPAC in the state.  The elected new executives who are to r...

Kebbi: Gov. Idris pledges improve workers welfare, safety.

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Nigeria Labour Congress, Kebbi state council, on Friday called on State authorities to scale up efforts in the fight against insecurity and poverty to ensure the safety of workers in the State. Comrade Murtala Usman, Kebbi state Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, made the call at Haliru Abdu stadium venue of this year May Day / Workers day celebration in Birnin-Kebbi Kebbi. The state labour chieftain described poverty and insecurity as factors militating against workers’ productivity, saying workers cannot thrive and give their best in an environment of insecurity and poverty. ” We gathered here today to demand security for workers at all levels and decent wages to reduce poverty in the working class. We appreciate the efforts of the federal government and Kebbi state government in their efforts to ensure the safety of workers in the state." He said. Responding, the governor of Kebbi state outlined his achievements in various sectors, whic...

2027: Senator Marafa's group urges supporters to register with NDC

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Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa who joined NDC. By Ahmed Attahir  Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa who recently dumped ADC in Zamfara State, has now called on all supporters to join NDC his new wagoon,urged them to register with NDC In a statement issued by chairman Marafa support Group Alhaji Surajo Garba Maikatako said Senator Kabir Garba Marafa has ordered all his supporters and “well-meaning people of Zamfara State” to immediately dump the African Democratic Congress and register with the National Democratic Congress. He warned that the new Electoral Act would be weaponized by government to stop ADC from contesting the 2027 elections. "The directive was contained in a public message delivered Tuesday by Alhaji Surajo Garba Mai Katako, Chairman of the Senator Kabir Garba Marafa Supporters Group, who said he was instructed to convey it with all seriousness and urgency. “Senator Kabir Garba Marafa says to all his supporters and all well-meaning people of Zamfara State: go quickly and reg...

Final technical inspection: NCAA visits Gusau International Airport.

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Technical team of NCAA during visit to Gusau International Airport.  By Ahmed Attahir  The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has made a technical inspection visit to the o going construction of Gusau International Airport in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening by the information officer Zamfara State Ministry of works and Infrastructure Jamilu Bello said the team had inspected key components of the project, including the runway, terminal building, and control tower. "The delegation expressed satisfaction following a thorough assessment of the airport’s facilities and infrastructure. "They commended the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, for the high-quality work delivered at Gusau International Airport. "The commendation was made by a high-powered delegation from the NCAA, led by Bayode B.S., GM, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, who was represented by the Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Ahmad Abba (mni). "During...

Green Initiative: COWA plants 100 trees at Kebbi Command.

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) Kebbi State Command Chapter, on Thursday joins its counterparts across Nigeria to plants 1000 trees in their various State Commands. In Kebbi State Customs Area Command, the occasion was performed by the Chairperson, Mrs Farida Mahmud Matawalle, the wife of the State Area Command in company of fellow Officers Wives. In her speech at the ceremony, Mrs Matawalle expressed that "we are not just planting trees, we are planting hope, sustainability, and a healthier future for our environment and our nation." "Across Nigeria, the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) is undertaking a powerful initiative to plant 1,000 trees here at Kebbi Command, we are proud to contribute by planting 100 trees." She said. The Chairperson of the Association paid glowing tribute to the National President of the Association as she said, "I would like to specially recognize our able President, Mrs. Ki...

2027:Why we support Tinubu, lawal reelection- Wamban Shinkafi group

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From editor. A political group in Zamfara State, APC Wamban Shinkafi Democratic Movement has disclosed why the supported the reelection of Governor Dauda Lawal, vowed to mobilize more votes for president Tinubu and Governor Dauda second term bid in the state.  The Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC), Zamfara state,Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has disclosed that foresight of Governor Dauda lawal who defected into APC was highly commendable.  Dr. Sani Shinkafi made the disclosure today Wednesday at a stakeholders meeting of APC Wamban Shinkafi Democratic Movement across the 14 Local Government who vowed to mobilize more support for president Tinubu and Governor Dauda in 2027. "APC,president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal would win 2027 election Godwilling.  Dr shinkafi and his Democratic Movement have all heartedly welcome Governor Dauda lawal into APC family,his declaration to APC is the will of Allah, which no man can put asunder.  According to...

Open defecation: RUWATSAN,UNICEF trains traditional pit emptiers in Zamfara

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From Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency(RUWATSAN), in partnership with UNICEF has trained traditional pit emptiers and evacuators with aimed to end open defecation in the state.  The three day training program held in Gusau,the state capital,was supported by UNICEF for the local government areas to strengthen faecal sludge management services. The training was also aimed at building the capacity of traditional pit emptiers evacuators in the catchment LGAs for an effective faecal sludge management (FSM) services through improved technical skills, occupational safety, business development. The program Collaborates with key stakeholders across the Sanitation Value Chain for a Climate Resilient Safely Managed Sanitation with a goal of improve safe sanitation practices and address challenges linked to pit emptying across the state. In his remarks, RUWATSAN Program Manager Dr Abubakar Nasiru Galadima gave an overview of faecal sludge managemen...