Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has unveiled the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) Strategic Action Plan 2024-2029.Sule unveiled the document at the university’s 4th stakeholders meeting and one year anniversary of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Sa’adatu Liman in Keffi on Tuesday.

Report says that the plan outlined the strategic initiatives and objectives for implementation in the institution. Sule applauded the management of the university for the strategic plan and promised that his administration will give the university the maximum support to enable it actualise the plan. “I came in and found a rising profile of the university, so I must do my best for this university to rise to the top,“I’m happy that we have a team that is driving the plan, which is the best that we can achieve for this institution.” However, I am also aware that the institution has the capacity, the prospects and the potentials to be among the leading universities in the entire country.“Based on these positive prospects , my administration has resolved to give maximum support to enable it to be one of the best in the country,” Sule said.According to him, his administration is looking into the challenges facing the institution such as insecurity, fencing and accommodations.“As a matter of fact, in the next few days, we are going to sign a Public Private Partnership with a company that constructed the hostels at University of Lagos.“The company is coming to construct 1,152 bed hostels.”In his remark, Prof. Attahiru Jega, the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the university, appreciated the state government for the commitment shown.Jega also applauded the Vice Chancellor for the feats she was able to achieve in her first year in office, and assured her that the governing council would continue to give her and her management team maximum support.In her remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Saadatu Liman, who spoke on the goals of the institution, said the university would ensure its curriculum remained relevant to national and global demands.“I am proud to report that, within a year, we have made tangible and meaningful progress in turning this vision into reality,” she said.She further called for stakeholders’ support to enable the university achieve its set goals, especially actualizing its Strategic Action Plan 2024-2029.“Let me emphasise that this one-year milestone is not a destination.“Rather, it is a defining beginning as it marks the foundation of a new era of growth, excellence and global relevance for Nasarawa State University Keffi,” she said. (NAN)

The Katsina Government has spent N7,6 billion for various power supply-related projects across the state, with particular focus on renewable energy solutions.Malam Faruq Lawal-Jobe, the state Deputy Governor, made this known while addressing newsmen in Katsina on the achievements of Gov.

Dikko Radda’s administration.Among the key projects highlighted is the provision of 74km of solar street lighting in Katsina metropolis and the provision of 11km of solar street lights from Al-Qalam University Roundabout to Darma Rice Mill, Katsina. “In an effort to provide a sustainable power solution to critical facilities of government, viable mini-grid solar-powered projects are ongoing at General Hospital Katsina, Government House and State Secretariat Complex at the cost of N3,8billion,” Lawal-Jobe said.Lawal-Jobe pointed out that several other power projects were also carried out in communities across the state.The projects, he said, include the supply and installation of transformers, cables, repairs of equipment and routine maintenance.Others, he said, are the change of power supply from ‘Yan Albasa, Eka, Kadandani to Kuraye covering 17km in order to restore electricity supply in Charanchi Local Government.Others are the protection and aesthetics of security lighting system through the construction of Japarana Concrete Technology in the Median Strips of Ring Road Phase I ‘A’ and ‘B’ in Katsina metropolis.He also mentioed the repairs of vandalised electrification projects from Iyatawa, Cikakoshi, Mahuta and Remawa, covering eight kilometres high tension line to restore electricity supply at Iyatawa ward in Rimi Local Government Area.Others are the award of contract for the Digital Mapping of Power Lines and GPS locations of all line materials/transformers procured by the state government.”He further listed the projects as the replacement of the 33KV breakers and accessories to restore power supply at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina.The deputy governor declared that Gov. Radda remained committed to expanding electricity access in rural areas to stimulate economic activities and improve the living standard of our people. (NAN)

The Niger Government has banned the commercial tricycle and motorcycle riders from operating from 6p.m to 6a.m due to rising insecurity in Minna, the state capital.This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Bologi Ibrahim, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Mohammed Bago in Minna.

The governor stated that the curfew became necessary to stem the tide of insecurity in the city. The governor said that he would not stay back and watch criminals continue to perpetrate evil, adding that it was the responsibility of every government to ensure the security of lives and property of its citizenry. He also warned District, Village and Ward Heads to ensure proper documentation of people they harbour in their respective domains.“Henceforth, any house found to be harbouring criminals will be demolished while buildings where hard drugs are sold will go down too,”he warned.The governor also called on the entire security operatives of the state to ensure that they clampdown on criminals, their hideouts as well as their cartels.Bago also urged parents to warn their children as anyone caught in any violent related activity would be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.He described governance as a collective responsibility while calling on all stakeholders to ensure that insecurity is tackled headlong.The governor held a critical stakeholders’ security meeting with traditional title holders in Minna Emirate and heads of security agencieson Tuesday. (NAN)