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Emir of Dutse Urge Governments to Mitigate Climate Change Impact
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The Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Nuhu Sanusi have urged governments in Nigeria and other African countries to adopt measures towards mitigating the impact of climate change in order to ensure a conducive environment.
Sanusi, who is also the Chancellor, Sokoto State University made the call Tuesday in Abuja.
He spoke at the first anniversary lecture of “NatureNews’’ online environment newspaper and unveiling of “ClimateAfrica” magazine as well as presentation of Hero of Environment Actions for Development (HEAD) award.
The event was organized by management of NatureNews and ClimateAfrica, both published by Alhaji Aliu Akoshile, who is also the Editor -In – Chief.
The Emir who was the Chairman of the occasion lamented the threat posed by climate change on human survival and the environment.
Sanusi blamed the challenge on both human factors and natural disaster.
He advised that any initiative geared towards mitigating impact of climate change should be fully embraced by the Nigerian government and Africa as a whole.
According to the Emir, it is the obligations of leaders and their followers to nurture the environment and make it conducive for living and food production.
Sanusi identified NatureNews newspaper and ClimateAfrica magazine as steps towards addressing the issue of climate change and creation of awareness through the press.
Prof. Mark Mwandosya, Chairman Stanbic Bank, Tanzania Ltd who delivered the anniversary speech on “Climate Africa: Resilience and Adaptation” noted that Africa had been resilient to disasters.
Mwandosya said that every government both international and local should give priority to climate change and global warming .
“This subject requires several considerations. It should be part of SDGs, as mainstreaming climate change in the entire polity is imperative.
“In doing so, there should be equity, efficiency, self reliance, indigenous knowledge, and technological development,’’ he said.
In his own speech, Akoshile identified NatureNews as a foremost newspaper focusing on the environment, climate change and sustainable earth.
The publisher said that it was conceived in 2016 following the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the 17 SDGs with the 13th goal specifically demanding “taking urgent actions to combat climate and its impacts’’.
According to him, NatureNews and ClimateAfrica subscribe to the abiding principles of journalism ethics .
“They are committed to producing contents that are accurate, balanced, truthful and fair as enunciated by the society of professional journalists,” Akoshile said.
He specifically noted that the two publications focused on general space for the environment.
“A lot of coverage has been done on politics, business, and entertainment but there is something that binds us together as human beings and that is the environment.
“Today, from global discussions and conversation, the issue of environment has to be given more tone of voice.
“So, coming up with this magazine, I look at what other space can one make impact so that at the end of the day, this society that we are all in can become more habitable for all of us and also sustainable for other things to thrive.
“This is because if the environment is not conducive, if the environment is not right, you can’t do business, you can’t play politics and you can’t do entertainment if the environment is not right,’’ Akoshile explained.
He frowned at the poor attention given to climate change issues and its impact in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
According to Akoshile, he decided to go into the space to give intense coverage to the issue of environment and also to serve as a basis for every Nigerian to begin to be conversant with climate change impact in the country.
“What we intend to do is to first of all sensitise the people. Everybody must think environment which is the Number One role. If we are thinking environment even in simple disposal of water sachet, someone can just dispose it properly.
“So, if we create this awareness even in schools, children will become more aware to dispose waste properly and gradually we will get to the space where we have to imbibe environment culture in waste disposal,’’ he said. (NAN)
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Ajuri, Tinubu’s Spokesperson Takes Exit, Cites Mesical Reaaona
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Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Chief Ajuri Ngelale has quit his job. He said in a statement in a Abuja that he would proceed on an ” indefinite leave, to deal with ” medical matters” affecting him amd hia immediate family.Hos statement reads: “On Friday, I submittd a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family.
While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision — entailing a pause of my functions as the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President; Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen — was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home.I look forward to returning to full-time national service when time, healing, and fate permit.I respectfully ask for some privacy for my family and family”NEWS
Fuel Crisis: 1000 CSOs Fault Tinubu’s Economic Team, Want Immediate Reconstitution
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By David Torough, Abuja
About 1000 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations (CCSOs), on Saturday Faults President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Team and called for immediate reconstitution.Expressing deep concerns over the state of the economy and escalating fuel prices compounding the hardship of Nigerians despite the recent protest, the groups said Tinubu must act now to avert disintegration.
The groups said the current situation across the country has cast doubt on the competence of the Tinubu economic team and called for urgent review. The CCSOs in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim Mohammed, pointed out that the plight of Nigerians is sinking low and their patience is wearing off following the deteriorating economy.The statement reads in part, “The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) is deeply concerned about the deteriorating state of the Nigerian economy, which is becoming increasingly unbearable for millions of citizens.“It is evident that the recent hike in fuel prices and the unstable exchange rate are the direct results of economic mismanagement by those responsible for overseeing our nation’s financial policies. The ripple effects of these failures are being felt in every household across the country, worsening poverty and crippling economic activity.“The floating of the Naira, which was initially sold to Nigerians as a means of stabilizing our currency, has done little to prevent the continued devaluation of the Naira. In fact, the exchange rate disparity has widened significantly, with the Naira losing value daily, impacting the cost of living, basic commodities, and inflation.“While this policy was expected to ease foreign exchange pressure, it has instead deepened economic challenges due to poor implementation and lack of strategic foresight.”The coalition also expressed concern over what it described as a death trap of indebtedness of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which also they claimed had slowed down importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, hence the current shortage of PMS across the country. “Of equal concern is the precarious position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which finds itself in a debt trap, with global suppliers of petroleum products losing confidence in Nigeria’s ability to honour its obligations.“Reports have shown that NNPCL has accrued debts totalling over $6 billion, causing petrol supply shortages. International suppliers are now reluctant to continue providing fuel on credit, exacerbating supply chain issues and pushing up the price of petrol at the pump”, they claimed.The CSOs also asserted that, “We hold the managers of the Nigerian economy responsible for these disturbing developments. Their inability to provide sound policies and long-term solutions has left the nation in this predicament.“It is clear that there is no cohesive strategy to address the rising debt, the growing imbalance in the foreign exchange market, or the country’s heavy reliance on importation for petrol supply. The recent hike in fuel prices reflects the collapse of responsible economic management and accountability.“Nigerians are left to bear the brunt of these failures. Businesses are shutting down, transportation costs have skyrocketed, and citizens are spending an increasingly larger percentage of their income on basic necessities. This state of affairs is unacceptable.”The group therefore placed some demands; Immediate intervention from the government: There needs to be a comprehensive and transparent plan to stabilize the Naira, restore confidence in the petroleum supply chain, and negotiate a restructuring of NNPC’s debts to ensure continuous fuel supply.“Accountability for economic mismanagement: Those responsible for the reckless management of our foreign exchange policies and NNPC’s debts must be held accountable. The government must also disclose its plan to mitigate the rising fuel costs and economic burden on Nigerians.“A return to sound financial policy: The floating of the Naira has proven ineffective under current conditions. We call for a re-evaluation of monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, and attract foreign investment.“In conclusion, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations reiterates that without immediate corrective measures, the economic situation will continue to deteriorate, leading to further hardship for the average Nigerian. The government must act decisively and responsibly to reverse this downward spiral”, they added.NEWS
Tension in Makurdi Community as NAF Personnel Demolishes Houses, Destroys Rice Farm
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There is growing tension in Ugondu community, Makurdi LGA, Benue state by young people opposed to the demolition of houses and destruction of rice farms in the area allegedly on the directives of senior Air Force officer, Air Commodore Akinbuwa Ayodele.
It was learnt that Commodore Ayodele, who is facing multiple legal actions following dispute over a plot of land located on George Akume Way Makurdi and owned in blatant disregard to the judicial process embarked on destruction of structures on the plot.
Eyewitness said when the equipment arrived no one imagined it was for destruction.
But in a militray- like operation, two flats of two units each, completely roofed, electrified and plumbing work completed were among the structures demolished as the bulldozers rolled over rice farms in the vicinity as well.
It was learnt that last year, a Makurdi High Court presided by Justice Mary Ijohor, granted an order of perpetual injunction, in the same matter, upon application by the supposed owner of the plot and awarded the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) only, as cost. The matter, enforcement of fundamental rights, was marked as MHC/582/M/2023.
Godwin Akor whose rice farm was destroyed in a chat with newsmen said that he was shocked at the development. He however said he won’t speak more on the matter as it is still before the court.