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Victims of banditry: Kebbi govt. constitutes committee for immediate relief assistance.

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State Government has constituted a committee to coordinate relief assistance to victims displaced by insecurity in Yauri, Shanga, Ngaski and Koko Besse Local Government Areas of the state. This was made known in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the move is part of the state government’s deliberate efforts to address the humanitarian challenges arising from recent security threats in the affected communities. The committee has been directed to immediately commence operations and begin the provision of relief materials to displaced persons, with members expected to relocate to the affected local government areas and start work not later than (today) Monday. Its terms of reference include ensuring the continuous supply of relief materials to victims of insecurity until normalcy is fully res...
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Zamfara set to deploys new wave of MERIT-BASED health leaders.

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  As part of federal ministry of health initiative to strengthen healthcare leadership across 774 local government areas in Nigeria,Zamfara has concluded recruitment interviews for the National Health Fellows Program (NHFP 2.0) in the state. In a statement issued by the information and public relations officer Zamfara state ministry of health Suleiman Isah said the program,is part of the Federal Ministry of Health’s Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), aims to deploy a new generation of merit-selected professionals to the front lines of public health.  He said while final results are pending, state officials said they are ready to integrate the fellows into the existing health framework to drive systemic reform. The statement reads in parts:"Hon. Sama'ila Kwangwami, Chairman of the Zurmi Local Government Council and state head of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), confirmed that local councils are prepared to provide logistics and operatio...
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Zamfara PDP Spokesperson Calls For Establishment Of Northern Committee On Security

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From Ahmed Attahir  People's Democratic Party (PDP), Publicity Secretary in Zamfara state Alhaji Haliru Andi has appealed to prominent personalities from Northern Nigeria to establish Committee On Security in the region. Andi who was answering questions from reporters in Gusau  also suggested that, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state should be appointed to head the committee, considering his wealth of experience and expertise in the fight against insurgency as indicated in a paper he presented during a meeting at the Northern Governors Forum and Emirs held in Kaduna. "As a stakeholder, I, wish to passionately appeal to the people of Northern Nigeria, urge the Northern Governors, Northern Emirs, Northern Elders Forum, stakeholders, NGOs, women organizations, youth organizations, and all well-meaning individuals to come together and establish a Northern Nigeria Committee on Insecurity".He said  "This committee will chart a new course in the fight against banditry and...
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Christmas Largess: Zamfara Governor's wife distributes welfare packages to women groups.

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Wife of Zamfara state Governor and first lady Hajia Huriyya Dauda lawal during the distribution of welfare packages to women groups in the state. From Ahmed Attahir  The First Lady of Zamfara State, Her Excellency, Huriyya Dauda Lawal has distributed Christmas welfare packages to women groups, organisations, unions and security formations in the state. In a statement issued by Rabi Yusuf  press secretary office of the first lady said the distribution ceremony for the 2025 Christmas Welfare was held at Government House, Gusau. Speaking at the event, the First Lady appreciated the remarkable support accorded to Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration, noting that such solidarity strengthens ongoing efforts to improve the wellbeing of citizens. She described women as pillars of peace, stability and development, stating that their role in shaping families and communities remains indispensable. “The strength of Zamfara lies in the resilience and commitment of its women. They are back...
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Zamfara's first lady donates food, clothes,other items to mother of quadruplets.

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From right: Wife of the Zamfara state Governor and first lady Hajiya Huriyya Dauda lawal with parents of newly delivered quadruplets. From Ahmed Attahir  The First Lady of Zamfara State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed her commitment to uplifting vulnerable families as she donated food items, clothes to the mother who delivered quadruplets in Bungudu Local Government Area in the state. In a statement issued by the press secretary office of the first lady Rabi Yusuf,said the first lady visit follows her earlier stop at the Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, where she first met the mother shortly after the safe delivery of the babies.  "This continued engagement indicates the First Lady’s dedication to improving maternal health, strengthening child welfare and providing targeted assistance to families in need across the state". "During the visit, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal reiterated the resolve of her office to support mothers, newborns and vulnerable households.  T...
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Peace building: NGO organizes EWER meeting with communities, security actors for Zamfara, Katsina

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The Executive Director Voluntary Aid Initiative VAI Ambassador Musa Umar Aboki at the stakeholders meeting on EWER,in Gussie. From Ahmed Attahir  A Non Governmental Organization Voluntary Aid Initiative (VAI) has organized stakeholders meeting on Early Warning Early Response (EWER) on peace building aim to strengthen collaboration between communities, local authorities and security actors in Zamfara and Katsina states. The stakeholders meeting was organized by Voluntary Aid Initiative (VAI) with collaboration and support by NEEM/ Karuna Foundation on Empowering Community Security Project with participants from Zamfara and Katsina state ,held at Command guest Inn,Gusau,the state capital. In his remarks,the Executive Director Voluntary Aid Initiative (VAI) Ambassador Musa Umar Aboki said the objectives of the EWER meeting is to strengthen collaboration between communities, local authorities and security actors in Zamfara and Katsina states. Ambassador Aboki further stated that the me...
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16 Days Activism: Violence will no longer be tolerated - Zamfara first lady.

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  The first lady and wife of Zamfara state Governor Hajiya Huriyya Dauda lawal during flagged off of 26 Days Activism against gender Based Violence in Zamfara  From Ahmed Attahir The wife of Governor Dauda lawal and first lady of Zamfara state Hajiya Huriyya Dauda lawal has flagged off the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism against gender Based Violence in the state, warned that physical or digital violence will no longer be tolerated. She disclosed this today at the Government House Gusau, emphasized that Gender-based violence remains a profound threat to social wellbeing and development. "Today, we gather to launch the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a movement that calls for unity, action and accountability.  "This year’s theme is a powerful reminder that “Digital violence is real violence. "In this fast-growing digital world, our phones, our devices and our social media platforms have become extensions of our lives. Sad...
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