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Press Week: My Gov’t Working with NUJ to Make Kaduna Great – Sani

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Nicholas Dekera, Kaduna

The Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani has said that he would collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council to make the State great economically, socially and politically under his administration.Sani noted that the role of journalists in holding the government accountable cannot be ignored, admitting that his administration placed high premium on accountability and transparency in governance.

The governor spoke on Tuesday as special guest of honour on the occasion of 2024 Press Week organised by Kaduna State Council of NUJ.
The theme of the press week was; “The Role of Media in Holding Government Accountable for Good Governance: Emerging Challenges and Prospects.
”I am aware that Kaduna NUJ is alive to its social responsibility. The Kaduna State government will continue to work with Kaduna NUJ because it is important for us to collaborate, work together; we should partner to make our State better and great.”We are worried about ungoverned spaces occupied by bandits, so journalists have the role to play in educating the people about ungoverned spaces and until we cover the spaces we may not find a solution to insecurity.”Journalists have played a key role in the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria. Media must dig deep into what is hidden from the benefit of the society”. Governor said.The NUJ Chairman, Kaduna State Council, Asma’u Yawo Halilu said the essence of the press week was to create and raise awareness associated with the challenges being experienced by journalists in the discharge of their professional responsibilities.”In the midst of these high expectations, Journalists are daily confronted with challenges of quacks, infiltrators and proliferation of fake news, time pressure, professional competence, poor remuneration and at times, lack of it, harassments, intimidations and suppression, amongst others.”In the face of all of these challenges, the average and ever committed journalist still struggles to ensure that elected leaders at all levels of governance and other public office holders, uphold their call to duty by ensuring that they live up to the expectations of the public in keeping with democratic ethos and nation building.”In most cases, this exposes our members to danger of all kinds. Yet, they don’t get discouraged but act more in the overall interest and good of the society.”It is worthy of note that section 39 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), guarantees freedom of expression, especially that of the media, but in spite of this provision, journalists still face challenges of adequate and unfettered access to information and I must quickly add, that those of us practicing in Kaduna state are not excluded even as we still struggle to uphold and observe the ethics of the profession.

“It is worthy of note that section 39 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), guarantees freedom of expression, especially that of the media, but in spite of this provision, journalists still face challenges of adequate and unfettered access to information and I must quickly add, that those of us practicing in Kaduna state are not excluded even as we still struggle to uphold and observe the ethics of the profession.”It is in this wise that the NUJ Kaduna Council humbly appeals to the State Government to go beyond the artificial boundary and bureaucracy to create a more enabling free and accommodating environment for journalism to thrive, as well as ensure the safety and protection of our members in their quest to serve the public better.”At this juncture, the NUJ, Kaduna Council, wishes to pause here for a while in order to give honour to which honour is due. We sincerely and boldly commend and applaud the good work being executed by our people’s oriented Governor, the one and only Distinguished Senator Uba Sani, who has shown and redefined what leadership ought to be by taking into cognisance the interest and value of the people at all times.”His administration in Kaduna state, based on observation by journalists in the state so far, is geared towards providing good governance to the people of the state without blowing his own trumpet. We, members of the NUJ greatly and sincerely commend your commitment, diligence, doggedness and sincerity of purpose in piloting the affairs of the State.”Having said this much, permit me to also say with every sense of responsibility, that as practitioners saddled with the responsibility of holding government accountable, we call on the present administration to as a matter of urgent national importance, quickly address the spate of kidnappings, hunger and poor living conditions bedeviling the nation.”On the current state of our beloved nation, I will crave your indulgence to say that this is not the time for blame games, but a time for urgent and pragmatic actions by all state actors.”To my respected and ever valued colleagues in Kaduna known to be pace setters in every positive, I once again congratulate us all on this successful outing and to also encourage us to continue to uphold the ethics of our noble profession at all times”. NUJ chairman said.Delivering a paper on the theme of the event, Professor Ayodele Joseph, Dean, faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Kaduna State University noted that, “Good governance essentially deals with the general good and well-being of a country. It is a deliberate and conscious effort to better the lot of citizens”.He however, added that, “the prospects of the media holding the government accountable are promising, though there are challenges and threats.

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Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to UNGA

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President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year.The President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, said in a statement on Thursday.“President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the UK, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding.

“At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings,” said the statement.
The high-level General Debate, with the theme, “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations,”will run from Sept. 24, to Sept. 28. (NAN)

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NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results

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The National Examinations Council, (NECO) has released the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination results (SSCE), with 60.55 per cent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics.

The Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the NECO headquarters on Thursday in Minna, Niger.

Wushishi said that a total of 1,376,423 candidates, representing 706,950 males and 669,473 females, registered for the exam.

The registrar said that 1,367,736 candidates sat for the examination,   representing 702,112 Males and 665,624 females.

He said that 828, 284 candidates had five credits and above, including English and Mathematics, representing 60.

55 per cent.

Wushishi said that the number of candidates with five credits and above, irrespective of English and Mathematics, were 1,147,597, representing 83.90 per cent.

He said that there was a great reduction in the number of examination malpractices this year compared to 2023.

“The number of candidates involved in various forms of malpractice in 2024 is 8,437 as against 12,030 in 2023, which shows a reduction of 30. 1 per cent,” he said.

The registrar, however, said that 40 schools were found to be involved in mass cheating during the examination.

” During the conduct of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), 40 schools were found to have been involved in whole school (mass) cheating in 17 states.

” They will be invited to the Council for discussion, after which appropriate sanctions will be applied.

“A school in Ekiti was recommended for de-recognition for mass cheating in two core subjects and 01 Science subject.

” Similarly, 21 Supervisors were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision, aiding and abetting, abscondment, extortion, drunkenness and negligence in 12 states,”said.

He urged candidates that sat for the examination to visit NECO website to access their results.

Wushishi said candidates can access their results on NECO website: www.neco.gov.ng using their examination registration number,” he said.(NAN)

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NDDC Unveils Initiative to Enhance food Security in N’ Delta Programmes

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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is committed to advancing projects and programmes that enhance food security and sustainable growth in the region.Chief Monday Igbuya, the Delta representative on the NDDC Board, made this pledge in a statement issued on Thursday in Port Harcourt by the NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama.

Igbuya spoke at the inauguration of a training and empowerment programme for women and youths in livestock and agro processing in Amukpe, Sapele area of Delta.
He stated that the NDDC was prioritising livestock training in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.“NDDC is focussed on implementing programmes to ensure food security and agricultural growth in multi sectors, aiming to improve living standards.
“It is our belief that for socio-economic development to take place, there is need to develop manpower in the agricultural sector,” he said.Igbuya expressed confidence that training farmers would enhance livestock production, create jobs, and alleviate poverty in the Niger Delta.Mrs Winifred Madume, NDDC Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, said that training farmers and entrepreneurs was essential for improving productivity and market access.“The commission has been promoting research and development through various institutions and providing farming techniques to beneficiaries,” she said.The Project Consultant, Dr Simon Akhaine, said that 200 women and youths had registered for the livestock and agro-business skill acquisition programme.According to him, the programme aims to equip them with the essential knowledge and skills for self-sufficiency in livestock farming, thereby boosting regional food security. (NAN)

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