The 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Association of Evaluators (NAE) shall on Wednesday, 13th April 2022.


Ms. Adeola Awogbemi , National Publicity Secretary, said in a press release she signed and made available to journalists during the weekend that the main purposes of the 2022 AGM are:To review the Association's activities during 2021, to receive and consider the 2021 Audited financial account of the Association and Attend to any other issues that may be brought to the attention of the AGM.


Giving a brief background of the Professional Association, Adeola said, the Nigerian Association of Evaluators (NAE) is the umbrella body coordinating organ for all Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Groups, Organizations, Professionals and Practitioners in Nigeria.



" The Association is dedicated to the advancement of professional evaluation practice and use in terms of knowledge and techniques according to international best practices. Its primary aim is to advance professional evaluation practice in Nigeria and also essentially to interact with international evaluation bodies with a focus on learning and dissemination of knowledge.

"The NAE is a product of a strong collaboration between the National Monitoring and Evaluation office of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Planning (MBNP) and UNICEF. The financial and technical support of these partners, ensured the actualization of the Association, which became fully registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C) in 2018 with an interim Executive Council that steered the operations of the association until the election of the substantive National Executive Council in 2019.


"Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, FNAE, OFR, CON is the Chairperson of the NAE’s Board of Trustees (BoT). Dr. Usman is a former Minister of Finance and former Chairman of the National Planning Commission, Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje, FNAE, FAHOA, FIMC is the National President of the NAE.


"Dr. Adirieje is the National Chairman of the Civil Society Organizations Strategy Group on the Sustainable Development Goals (CSOSG-SDGs) in Nigeria; Member of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Presidential National Steering Committee on Alternate School Programme; and former Chairman of the National World Malaria Day Committee, Nigeria. During the tenure of the current National Executive/Governing Council, and amidst the terrible challenge to businesses that the COVID-19 Pandemic constituted, the Association had among other accomplishments: Organized three successive Annual General Meetings (AGM) including the one holding this week; Increased Membership of the Association by about 40 per cent;Increased the inaugurated State Chapters of the Association by 50 per cent; Held working/advocacy meetings with the Honourable Minister of of Finance, Budget and National Planning (HMFBNP) Hajia Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, FNAE and Honourable Minister of State for Budget and National Planning Prince Clem Agba supported the Federal Government of Nigeria with a Theory of Change for COVID-19 Interventions; Worked with the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, and Unicef to produce the first draft National Monitoring and Evaluation Policy for Nigeria, which has been approved by the National Economic Council (NEC).



" It is currently awaiting the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) before subsequent legislation of the Evaluation Law;Collaborated productively with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on the Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) and Unicef Nigeria;Formally registered and made the NAE as an active member of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA), International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE) and Eval4Action Campaign; Participated in the National Evaluation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for which Nigeria is acknowledged as the first country n the world to do so; Organized series of Capacity Development events free for the benefit of members i.e., at no participation cost to the members; Set up and inaugurated various Committees including Communications Committee, Strategic Plan Committee, International Conference Committee, Resource Mobilization Committee, and Ad Hoc Committee, to harness members’ inputs into the governance of the AssociationVision An inclusive, equitable, diverse and credible Association that promotes professionalism, institutionalization, in the research, practice, training and use of evaluation in Nigeria.



"Mission To develop, promote and advocate professionalism, in the practice and use of monitoring and evaluation through collaboration with stakeholders and likeminded individuals within the country and globally to build a community of professional and responsible evaluators and practitioners in Nigeria.



"The aims and objectives of the Association are to: Provide an umbrella platform for individual evaluators and communities of evaluators for strengthening the professionalization of evaluation practice in Nigeria. Establish and maintain partnerships, cooperation, collaboration and/or affiliation with international evaluation organizations and agencies interested in Evaluation. Build consensus on and promote a code of ethics and standards for evaluation practice in Nigeria in compliance with International best practice. Support evaluation research and studies that build the knowledge base and inform policy and practice. Advocate for evaluation demand and proper use, development and practice in Nigeria, through institutionalization of a culture of evaluation in public, private and civil society organizations. Provide a coordinating and regulatory body for evaluation practitioners in Nigeria", she added.

On Thursday, 7th April 2022, members of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, a political party were seen at the FCT command opposite old CBN interacting with the law enforcement agents on the allegations against Yusuf Dantalle with a view to establishing the fact through structured investigations.


Earlier, there was a petition against him by the apex party leaders following his suspension as the National Chairman of the party which was based on fraudulent acts.

Yusuf Dantalle accepted the receipt of N16m from a candidate in tranches of N1m each to his personal bank account but added that the National Treasurer, and Ag. National Chairman Mrs. Rose D. S. Gyar was in the picture of all transactions.


However, when Mrs. Rose D. S. Gyar was dragged into it through investigative questioning, she disclosed that out of the N16m, N1m was paid into the party's official account in FCMB, and added that she was always only informed when financial transactions are completed for her information only but not for her consent before the commencement of the transaction.


Further investigations revealed that the suspended Chairman performed the roles of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer of the party with the support of the suspended National Secretary, Ayodele oyadeyi Adebayo.



While interacting with Mallam Muhammed Bagana, the BOT Chairman of the party on the pronouncement of the dissolution of the Board and his dismissal from the party during the February 5th, 2022 NEC meeting, he simply said resolutions at that meeting cannot stand because most state Chairmen who came to attend that meeting were not the duly recognised Chairmen by INEC who participated in the Revalidation exercise of the party in 2019 but state chairmen that the suspended national chairman and Secretary appointed without recourse to party constitution or INEC guidelines for such.


He further said that he was not invited to the party but he initiated the process of registering the party before he invited Yusuf Dantalle to come in as the National Chairman.


He is therefore the custodian of all party instruments particularly the certificate and seal of the party. He continued that he and his members of BOT would continue to serve as the conscience of the party to ensure that the party managers play according to the tenets of good governance while also upholding the motto of the party which is INTEGRITY, SACRIFICE, SERVICE.




The Ag. Party National Chairman, Mrs. Rose D. S. Gyar, while answering questions from journalists, she said, whether the party would toe the path of Alternative Dispute Resolution or whole go through the legal route to resolve the matter with the established facts through investigation, only time shall tell.
"But, APM must note that time is of essence as INEC has rolled out its guidelines in accordance with the Electoral Act 2022 as Amended".

Reacting to the fraud allegedly committed by her predecessor, she said, " further to our publication of a press release on 15/3/2022 debunking the sale of APM by the Chairman of Board of Trustees of Allied Peoples' Movement (APM), Mallam Musa Bagana, our online crew has been trailing the activities of the party to ensure accurate information is placed in the public domain to ensure that Nigerians are given the opportunity for an informed decision on the choice of their leaders in the 2023 general elections.

"You would recall also that it was widely reported that chaos arose at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party held on 5th February 2022 where the suspended National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, and the BOT Chairman, Mallam Muhammed Bagana washed dirty linens in the public where the BOT accused Yusuf Dantalle for embezzlement of party funds, defrauding unsuspecting citizens and using his personal account for financial transactions of the party.

" However, the truth must prevail at the end of the tunnel and any found guilty would have to go in for it in accordance with the law", she added.

Aremu receives Tiger of the Year Award from United Nature International Peace official
partner of United Nations in collaboration with various global organizations



The United Nature International Peace official partner of United Nations for mission and vision of Sustainable Development Goals partnership platforms in collaboration with various global organizations has recognized the efforts of UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu by present him global award as ”Tiger of the Year” according to the United Nature International Peace official partner of United Nations in collaboration with various global organizations with global certificate that he received



He stressed that he dedicated the honour to his family and the various organizations which he is privileged to serve as a principal officer worldwide, he also expressed willingness to continues his commitment in achieving the tripartite mandate of his other organizations worldwide viz teaching, research and community service

The At. National Chairperson a.k.a MAMA APM, MAMA PARTY, Mrs. Rose D. S. Gyar called on all members of the Allied Peoples' Movement (APM) to accept the recent change in leadership and come together to build the party institutionally. She added that it is only when they work together as a family in unity that they can organize inclusive congresses and national convention to usher in democratically elected officers of the party to enable the party forge ahead.

She stated this on Saturday while meeting with interested members of the public who indicated willingness to become members of the party.

While answering the question about the information from her predecessor and suspended National Chairman Yusuf Mamman Dantalle which is in the media space that she and other members of the NWC that carried out the suspension act were not members of his party, she simply said, they are the authentic owners of the party whose names are in the first Party registration documents of INEC and in the 2019 Revalidation documents. She added that they did not became members of the APM but they formed the party APM and in custody of the original registration certificate of the party which is why they would do everything necessary to reposition the party back to their aspirations in order to achieve the aims and objectives of the party, while also institutionalising the party as a democratic platform of engagement with systems, procedures and processes of corporate governance.

She therefore enjoined members, intending members and stakeholders particularly INEC and IPAC to work with the new leadership of APM with a view to strengthening party administration and management, support internal party democracy and adherence to provisions of party constitution to enhance citizens political participation.

When required to clear the air about the suspension of the BOT members and dismissal of the BOT chairman Alhaji Mohammed Musa Bagana, she said the action was a nullity because due process was not followed members of the NWC are yet to authenticate the membership of the state chairmen who carried out the action. She added further that membership and conduct of the meeting held did not reflect the features of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party ie the agenda did not emanate from the National Working Committee (NWC), someone else was mandated by the suspended National Chairman to take the minutes of meeting while the suspended National Secretary of the party and his deputy were both present at the meeting, and procedure of APM meeting was not followed.

The suspension of members of the party cannot stand because it was mischievously conceived with personal sentiments attached and exhibited. The BOT is the conscience of our great party. Members of the Board of Trustees are men and women of honour and integrity and cannot therefore fold their arms and watch the party being dragged to murky waters. It is because they performed their role as the conscience of the party and custodians of party instruments that resulted into this embarrassment.

The Ag. National Chairperson assured members that APM will come out better organized as an institution that would field candidates to contest for National and state offices and win during the forth coming general elections.

By: Dr. Binish Thomas-India
Birland Secretary of State for International Diplomacy and Relations

About 3,000 people live and die unrecognized in a desert land bordering Sudan and Egypt. There is no proof of their birth, death, marriage, educational qualification or skills. The 2,060 square kilometers of land belong to no one in particular. No kingdoms or governments have come forward to support them. The region in question is Birland or Bir Tawil, a landlocked area caught in a quandary between Sudan and Egypt since the early 19th century. The only status it has is - Terra Nullius (no man's land).

An entire population's efforts began to pay off in 2014 - 2015 when H.R.M. King Emir A. Haiyawi established Birand as a state. Soon, Prof. Dr. Queen Eden Soriano Trinidad was appointed Prime Minister. A few representatives from different countries were appointed to amplify the humanitarian concerns and seek support from the United Nations (UN) for Birland's administrative stature. The current administration has been in talks with global administrations to support the people in attaining their rights.

The biggest challenge for the current administration is to build an entire nation from scratch. There are no infrastructure facilities - water, healthcare, sanitation etc. - in the region. The youth in the area gaze at an uncertain future, considering the region's lack of educational establishments and employment opportunities. They desire a quality life, unlike the ones their ancestors lived. The access to the world is via Sudan, which demands better transportation facilities, including an airport. King Emir A. Haiyawi and his team have already completed the documentation work and even received a Certificate of Membership to UNIGO (United Nations Intergovernmental Organization).

There is a long way to go, and the people of Birland hope to be recognized by the world.

A political party, Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has appointed Hon. Rose Gyar as the Acting National Chairman of the Party following the suspension of her National Chairman and Secretary, Hon. Yusuf M. Dantalle and Oyadeyi Ayodele respectively by the National Working Committee on Friday, 18th March, 2022.

Addressing the press during the indoor swearing in today, 21st March, 2022, of Hon. Rose Gyar at the party National Secretariat in Abuja, Chief Rowland Inyama, National Vice chairman South East said, " our party has suffered bad national leadership and we thank God that today marks it's end going by the Constitutional procedures followed by the National Working Committee of the Party at making sure that the National Chairman and the secretary were suspended for the good of our great party.


"Hon. Rose Gyar who is now the National Chairman is a woman of integrity. We can vow that the party is in safe hands and as a matter of fact, we are rest assured that the party will in no distance time regain its lost glory", he said.

Hon. Rose Gyar reacting to her appointment, " I wish to sincerely appreciate particularly the National Working Committee for
this honor given to me to serve in this acting capacity as the National Chairman.

"We are here to declare to Nigerians that APM is a platform that will provide for them inclusive participation in political engagement as citizens to be able to express their franchise of voting and be voted for to fulfill their desires and aspirations".

Speaking on what she intend to achieve,
"I assure you all that APM will be repositioned restructured and reorganized and be red energised for greater heights. Adherence to appropriate electoral guidelines and the party's constitution is a priority that will give us the apex office.

Debunking rumor of the party's Board of Trustees suspension, she said, " I want to draw your attention to the recent news going around that the APM NEC suspended the Board of Trustees and dismissed the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. This she said "is an action that is an embarrassment to the party and contrary to our party Constitution therefore it cannot stand. Moreover, the purported resolutions by NEC was a mere recommendation of the State Chairmen not the resolution of NEC. A resolution is expected to arise from a meeting where participants express opinions and consensus reached. And not when a the opinion of some individual participants in the meeting is read out as a report and then read out to the press as a resolution. More so that the content, especially elongation of tenure of the NWC and State Chairmen beyond the 2023 election is illegal for a party that has never conducted congresses or convention. The NWC therefore views the action as as a deliberate attempt to stall the progress of APM".

While appealing to the aggrieved members of the party and a few others that have left to come back to the party, she said, "Let us start afresh. It is never too late to start afresh, it requires the commitment, resilience of and also the cooperation of members to be able to take this party to its greater heights, especially domesticating the motto of the party, INTEGRITY, SACRIFICE, SERVICE. This is what we are bringing on board for APM at this new dawn".

One of the eighteen (18) functional registered political parties in Nigeria, Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), has debunked rumor having the waves that the Board of Trustees of the political party has sold the party to a group of money bags.

The Chairman, Board Of Trustees, Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Mohammed Bagana
made this known in a press release made available to a cluster of journalists on Tuesday in Abuja .

In his words, “the allegation in public domain that the party has been sold to a group of money bags is false.

“I wish to inform all registered, intending members of the party
and indeed the general public that the allegation is false, malicious and a distraction from the steps being taken to restructure, reorganize and institutionalize the party in line with INEC guidelines and best practice of political party management. I therefore call on all pioneer members of the party, aggrieved members of the party, all candidates who contested elections on the platform of the party and won, lost or defected to other political parties to come back home. APM is rebranding to salvage Nigeria in 2023. Don’t be left out. Be part of this patriotic movement as we plan for our party congresses and convention.

Speaking further, he assured the party members and intending members to be rest assured of better services even as general elections draws closer,
“Be guided that the BOT would continue to serve as the conscience of the party holding in trust the instruments of the party and protecting same for the benefits of all members and indeed all Nigerians.

“I wish to seize this opportunity to inform Nigerian Women that APM stand with you in your advocacy for inclusive participation in the political and governance space by upholding its constitutional provision of 40% allocated to women in elective and appointive positions”, he added.

SSA media to UNESCO Laureate, Emmanuel Huleji Daudu elected Vice President Nigerian Climate Change Journalists as powered by European Union




Emmanuel Huleji Daudu, Senior Special Assistant on media to UNESCO Laureate and Vice-Chancellor Crown University, Argentina, H.E Prof. Sir. Bashiru Aremu elected as Vice President
Nigerian Journalists for Climate Action Network, NIJOCAN, on Thursday.


The Managing Director, Africa Security Investigation News, ASIN, Maryam Aminu who made this known to pressmen in Abuja on Friday disclosed that the event that brought the Editor-in-Chief, Africa Security Investigation News, Emmanuel Huleji Daudu took place in Golden Dabis Hotel,
Keffi- Nasarawa state during the Two-Day Stakeholders’ Meeting For journalists powered by European Union support to Nigeria Climate Change Response Program, 2020-2024, EU-NCCRP.

According to Maryam, Emmanuel Huleji Daudu is the Managing Director, Zenith Global Media Services and Consultancy, Editor-in-Chief, Africa Security Investigation News, President/ Founder, World Sustainable Development Goals Organization, WSDGsO, (an NGO) which was incorporated in 2018.

"He is a young Nigerian who believes so much in one Nigeria and has contributed and still contributes his quota in the media and literature world.


"He is currently the National Secretary, Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security & Safety Affairs, CONYSSA, National Media and Publicity Director, Youth and Civil Society Coalition for Development, YCSCD, National Acting Media Director, Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization, CYMS, Special Assistant on Media to the President, Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, Director Media, Local Development Initiative (an NGO), Director Media, Nigeria Female Youth Organisation, NFYO, Director Media, Michelles Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development, Media Consultant to Women of Divine Destiny Initiative, WODDI, (an NGO), Special Assistant on Media to the Nigerian Youth Ambassador to the United States and Secretary-General, NYC, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Vice-Chancellor, Crown University, Argentina, Birland State Director of Media for Africa, Media Director to Global Centre for Human Development and Entrepreneurship Development, GLOCHEED, Business Journalist to, Initiative for Social and Economic Inclusivity of Underprivileged Persons, ISEIUP, Senior Special Assistant on media to the Board Chairman, Kogi State College of Education, Technical, Kabba, SSA media to the Chairman Niger State Law Reform Commission, Jekadia Alkalai Nupe, Matron of ANG Associates and G.I.T Y A, Hon Barr Aisha Galadima Gana
amongst others".


While congratulating him, he urged him to continue in his good work and focus intently on his dreams and passion for hard work.

The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) and a coalition of Civil Society Organisions (CSOs), Friday, threaten to picket all the airports across the country over the hike in the airfares introduced by the domestic airline operators, if the development is not reversed.

Recall that the domestic airline operators had increased airfares by 100 percent with effect from March 1. The development had reportedly pegged the least economy ticket at N50,000.

NYC and CSO's demand came days after the Federal Competition and Consumers Protection Commission (FCCPC) issued an interim order prohibiting the sudden hike in the price of airfares by the domestic airlines.

The President of NYC, Comrade Blessing Akinlosotu, who addressed the press conference on behalf of NYC and the CSOs in Abuja, while describing the sudden hike as hash, alleged that it was targeted at the youths, who he said, constituted the larger percentage of the country's population.

To this end, he called on the Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation to ensure that the reversal of the sudden airfares' hike within 48 hours.

He said: "The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) in collaboration with the Civil Society Groups in Nigeria at her National Emergency Meeting of nationwide Stakeholders and other Youth Coalition Groups held in Abuja rose in unanimous anger to condemn the arbitrary, wicked, insensitive and unjustifiable hike in Air Fares across the Country to over 130%, by the Airline Operators.

"The Congress considers this offensive and harsh Policy an affront, mostly targeted at the Nigerian Youth, who have been at the receiving end of the present economic situation in the country. We are all aware that the Youth of this great nation are about 80% that purchase the cheapest economy class tickets of all flights, therefore, this insensitivity of the flights operators to make the cheapest economy tickets at a base fee of N50,000 is very inconsiderate of the realities of the present economic hardship across the federation, and places additional weight on the already over-burdened youth.

"The astronomical increase in airfares makes life more unbearable, brutish and short-lived for the Nigerian youth, most of whom are either unemployed or underemployed. We, therefore, condemn, in totality, the actions of the Airline Operators as extreme selfishness, and in pursuit of over ambitious Profit Margins.

"The immediate consequence is the exposure of impoverished Nigerian Youth to the vulnerability of current Insecurities associated with Road Transportation, being the only affordable means of Transport available to the Youths and poor Citizenry of this Country.
The Congress hereby calls on all Airline Operators in Nigeria to rescind this decision and immediately revert to more humane Airfares, or take the responsibility of all the dangers faced by the Nigerian Youth on Nigerian Roads as a result of their actions.

"We condemned the unilateral decision without due consultation and dialogue with us, as the major Customers who have now become victims of their actions. We are also calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Hon. Minister of Aviation, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and other regulatory bodies to ensure the reversal of this Fare increase and also to supervise and ensure compliance with our demand within the next 48 Hours.

"In the event of failure of the Airline Operators to heed this demand, the Nigerian Youth and the entire Civil Society Groups will be forced to picket all Airports in Nigeria to peacefully demonstrate our anger".

The closing ceremony of the maiden National Conference of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations (REEEA)-Alliance which took place at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja on Wednesday 2nd March 2022 with the theme: “Optimizing opportunities in the Energy Transition Value Chain”, went fruitful as lots of resolutions in the renewable sector was attained.






The Conference which had six (6) Plenary Sessions and six breakout sessions format with Panelists drawn among delegates, amongst topical issues discussed at the plenary sessions include, Mobilizing Investments for Clean Energy; The Green Hydrogen Initiative; Energy Transition: Policy Implementation for renewable energy and energy efficiency resources; Energy Transition: Organizational Perspective; Investment Opportunities in the Energy Transition Value Chain; The Role of Youth and Gender in the Energy Transition; Emergence of Indigenous PV manufacturing –Market Dynamics and Mechanisms, The Role of Research for Technological Development of the Renewable Energy Sector; Market Activation for Affordable Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Solutions-Prospects and Opportunities, amongst others.


At the end of the two day Conference, delegates resolved that: To support Nigeria Energy Transition Plan as presented by President Muhammadu Buhari during November 2021 Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow UK; That Nigeria can attain the Net Zero Carbon Emission Pathway by 2060 through more use of gas and solar energy power supply, enhanced penetration of Liquified Petroleum Gas for cooking in the households and services through laying a solid foundation for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas conversion in the transport sector; That most of the fossil fuels(petroleum products)should go to industries as raw materials; We commend the passage into law The Nigeria Climate Change Framework Bill (2021).

According to the Chairman Steering Committee, Dr. Imammudeen Talba while outlining resolutions reached at the event, he said,
"This piece of legislation will serve as a catalyst in our match towards zero-emission pathways; That renewable energy and energy-efficient sources remain a key input in Nigeria’s energy transition; That I should key into the emerging green hydrogen sources and its attendant value chain opportunities; That the youth and women should play a prominent role in the energy transition movement. This should be harnessed through funding, capacity development, and awareness creation amongst them; That the 2015 REEEP should be reviewed and updated to be in line with the present reality; We commend the Federal Government for the zeal shown at ensuring that renewable and energy-efficient sources of energy are mainstreamed as investment with private sector participation; That there should clear and result-oriented pathways in meeting up with the Nigeria’s revised Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

"This document is key to the realization of Nigeria’s zero emission pathways; There should clear cut roles and responsibilities amongst all energy regulatory and implementing agencies in Nigeria’s energy transition drive in particular, and zero emission pathways in general. There should be much focus from the government on the creation of synergies amongst MDAs in the energy sector; Request the Federal Government to constitute a team to study and align all the policy laws and regulations relating to climate change and renewable energy. That all the MDAs should not relent in their core mandate of driving the energy transition; That science, research, and innovation remain the key to the development of knowledge incubation in the energy transition space; That the emergence of indigenous PV manufacturing plants in Nigeria will contribute towards boosting the renewable and energy efficiency markets, job creation, and sustainable development of the country; That the market activation of affordable renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions will enhance access to these solutions amongst the populace, rural and urban; We commend the partners, NESP, GIZ, BMZ and Associations in the Alliance and the funders for a successful conduct of this event; That the Delegates resolve to support the government in her drive towards energy transition, while advising the government to provide the enabling environment for private sector participation.

" While the civil society and the media should be up and doing in disseminating clear information and strong oversight in the implementation of Nigeria’s energy transition plan; Need to have adequate local funding for Renewable Energy in Nigeria."

The transition plan which was signed by Prof Abubakir Sani Sambo, Chairman, BOT, REEEA-A, Dr. Immamudeen Talba, Chairman Steering Committee, REEEA-A Prof Magnus C. Onuoha, Chairman Planning Committee, 2022 National Conference got the attention of the government as the federal government is open for collaboration in other to attain the zero emission in the nearest future.

The two-day event attracted dignitaries such as Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Engr Abubakar Aliyu, Deputy Ambassador of Germany Martin Huth, Duke Benjamin, Head of Programme, Nigeria Energy Support Programme(NESP), Mr. Christian Moenke Project Manager, BSW Solar. Also in attendance are Dr. Emma Fitzgerald, Independent NED SEPLAT Energy, and Expert Adviser to the World Economic Forum (WEF), MS Gina Elisa Lagunes Diaz, Head of the German-Nigerian Hydrogen Office, amongst others. Also in attendance are heads of the critical Ministries, Department, Agencies(MDAs) such as Mr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, MD Rural Electrification Agency(REA); Dr. Nnaemeka Ewelukwa, MD/CEO Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) and Engr. Tukur Aliyu MD Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), The Honourable Minister of State Power Hon. Goddy Jedy-Agba and DG, Energy Commission of Nigeria(ECN), Prof Eli Jidere Bala were ably represented, Private sector practitioners, academics, the civil society organization and media, diplomatic corps, development partners, among other numerous participants.

The Honourable Minister of Power Engr. Abubakar Aliyu who was the Special Guest of Honour at the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance maiden national conference with the theme: "Optimising opportunities in Energy transition value chain", held at the Ladi Kwali hall, Sheraton hotel in Abuja on Tuesday while delivering a keynote speech and declaring the conference open stated that the federal government has seen reasons why it should focus on renewable energy stating that it is a source of energy that is clean and most reliable more that Nigeria is blessed with it's sources and raw materials which in turn makes it cheaper.

Engr. Abubakar further disclosed that in few years from now, at least 60% of cars in Nigeria wouldn't be fuel consuming cars, they would be either electric cars or solar powered cars.


Earlier, Prof Abubakar S Sambo, OON, NPOM Faculty of Engineering & Environmental Design Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto who is the Chairman Of Board Of Trustees Of The Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-A), said, Nigeria is very well endowed with renewable energy resources and opportunities for tapping into them for the benefit of Nigerians are great.

Speaking further, "Assessing the three RE resources of solar, wind and hydro it can be shown that: For solar energy, using the commonly available 300 Wp solar panels with about 15% efficiency over 1% of the land area of Nigeria with an average 6 hours of sunshine and an average irradiation of 500 Watts per square metre can produce the following power output:551,000 MW at 100% Capacity Factor 275,500 MW at 50% Capacity Factor 37,750 MW at 25% Capacity Factor Likewise, wind turbine generators of the Fuhrlander design (250kWp) used over 1% of Nigeria’s land with an average wind speed of 6 metres per second can produce the following power outputs:218,365 MW at 100% Capacity Factor90,985.5 MW at 50% Capacity Factor30,328.5 MW at 25% Capacity FactorFor hydropower, it is possible that a total of about 20,000 MW can be obtained from both small and large hydropower plants in various parts of the country.


"Taking the electricity supply situation of the country, the current efforts of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) are quite noteworthy and commendable. Power supply of about 5,000 MW for the current population of about 213 million comes to an average annual electricity consumption per capita of 190 kWh. The figure for sub-Saharan Africa is about 500 kWh while for the world it is about 3,000 kWh. For Nigeria to be at the sub-Saharan Africa’s consumption the power supply should be at about 12,000 MW and for it to be at the world average annual electricity consumption per capita figure the nation’s power supply should be about 73,000 MW.






"Focus will be made on energy transition and the opportunities it has for humanity not only in the context of global climate change considerations but also on the supply of modern energy services for peace and prosperity of Nigerians.

Giving a brief history of the REEEA-A, he said,
" the Association, which came into being in February 2021 and which has the overall aim of promoting quality service and marketing Renewable Energy and Energy efficiency in Nigeria, currently has the following seven members:Association of Energy Engineers of Nigeria (AEEN)Crenstar for Renewable Energy Initiative (CREN)Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN)Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria (RAESON)Sustainable Energy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (SEPAN)Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (SESN) andWomen in Renewable Energy Association (WREA). The Nigerian Energy Transition Plan, presented at the November 2021 Glasgow Climate Change Conference, stated that Nigeria will attain Net Zero carbon emission by 2060 through more use of gas and solar energy for power supply, enhanced penetration of Liquified Petroleum Gas for cooking in the household and services sectors and through laying a solid foundation for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas conversion in the transport sector".



Similarly, the Steering Committee chairman of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance, REEEA-A, Dr. Imammudeen Talba while giving a welcome address disclosed that the Alliance is a product of bilateral arrangement between the identified Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations and the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP II), a technical assistance Programme co-funded by the European Union and the German Government; implemented by the GIZ in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power.

In his words, "the parties realized that the vast landscape of RE/EE Associations and organizations provides a lot of opportunities for collaboration to push forward effectively the national agenda in the RE/EE sector. Besides NESP, the REEEA – Alliance is also supported through the ‘Chamber and Associations Partnership Program’ which is financed by the Federal German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).


"Under this partnership project the German Solar Industry Association, BSW-Solar, based in Berlin supports the newly founded REEEA-Alliance to develop into a strong, independent, and sustainable organization. The Alliance came into being on the 25th September, 2020, as the umbrella body for the private sector organizations in RE/EE, with mission to spearhead the RE/EE sector, in research, policy and regulatory support and analysis, capacity building and interest representation both within and outside Nigeria".



He continued, "the current members of the Alliance are : the Association of Energy Engineers of Nigeria (AEE), CRENSTAR Renewable Energy Initiatives of Nigeria (CREN) the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria (RAESON), Sustainable Energy Practitioners Associations of Nigeria (SEPAN), Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (SESN) and Women in Renewable Energy Association ( WIRE – A). The priority areas for intervention of the Alliance inter alia include:ENERGY - to deliberately promote the generation, dissemination and use of renewable energy sources in order to increase access to energy, reduce GHG emission and reduce energy poverty ;CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION – to support Energy Transition in Nigeria, improve on the statistical data base in the fields of RE/EE in order to contribute to the national climate gas mitigation strategies;Inclusion - to involve youth and women in decision making processes across the sector and ensure their empowerment with concrete measures especially for women in rural areas; and To address the age-long data gaps by building consensus and strategies with national and international agencies and other relevant stakeholders to create credible, reliable and facts proven data repository in RE/EE sector in Nigeria.


"Energy Transition is a process of moving from fossil fuel (less ideal) to a cleaner sources of energy (the ideal) for the purpose of environmental sustainability. Renewable Energy plays a key role in global climate change goal of 1,5*C scenario, which was aim for Carbon neutrality by 2050 (Nigeria 2060), with its share of the world’s total primary energy supply growing from 14% in 2018 to 74% by 2050.


"Naturally, Energy Efficiency also plays an important role in stabilising primary supply during the Transition. RE/EE need to be properly and transparently captured in the NDC; and targets set need to be aligned with national energy plans . As much as possible a mismatch should be avoided in national laws, policies and official strategies and plans . The Theme of this event is apt and timely because there is no better time to address Energy Transition in Nigeria than now, taking cognisance of the transformation taking place in the sector, especially the coming into being of the Climate Change Act, the Energy Transition Policy, and other Bills before the legislature; Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Bill, the Energy Commissiom Amendment Bill and the Electric Power Sector Reform Amendment Bill".


Individuals at the event and Organizations represented are: the Chairman Senate Committee on Power, H.E. Distinguished Senator Gabriel Suswan, the Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Power Hon Patrick Ikhariale; Hon. Minister of State Power Hon Goddy Jedy-Agba; Hon. Minister of State Environment Chief Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, representative of E. U Inga Stefanowicz, H.E. Mr. Martins Huth the Deputy Ambassador of Germany ; Chairman (NERC) Dr Sanusi Garba; Mr. Christian Monke Programme Manager ( BSW), NESP, BSW, BoI, Ministry of Power, NERC, REA. SON, NEMSA and others.

Lucky Udu, others shaves head to raise awareness over Youths Ritual killings in Nigeria

Social media Influencer, Director of Youth Sensitisation and Rehabilitation Affairs, NYC and also, the President and mastermind of Lucky Udu Foundation - A foundation that is set out to challenge the status quo of cybercrime amongst young people in Africa and its damaging consequences on nation-building and national repute, Dr. Lucky Udu has seen it necessary to take up a campaign against ritual killings which has raised its ugly head in the Nigeria Society.

Lucky Udu, a Nigerian activist who believes in law and order and sanity of society launched the campaign by shaving his head stating that ritual killing is a crime against humanity.


While speaking with pressmen in Delta state, he noted that such was never common amongst Nigerian youths, as he expressed shock as to where the good image-making and hard-working Nigerians have got this “make-it quick” syndrome.

He, however, gave some portion of the blames to parents for not doing what they needed to do as a parents, he also urged the Buhari led administration to redirect its main focus on the welfare of its citizens, especially the youths who got the larger percentage of the entire population in the nation.


Retiring to the youths, he said, "honestly, it is worrisome and challenging to see our known youths for hard work engage in ritual activities. It wasn't so, what is going on? We are not only disappointed but we kick against it in its strongest terms.

" We urge the Nigerian Police to step up their game and concentrate on youths whose source of income can't be clearly verified as a way of cleaning up the society."

However, he advised youths to believe in themselves and have confidence about the future, assuring them of a better Nigeria in the nearest future.

"Ritual killing is not the sure way to wealth. You would only be running while no one is going after you. Believe in hardwork, be persistent, consistent, and remain focused. Assuredly you will breakthrough some day", he added.

...REEEA-A national conference: Minister of Power to declare conference open, 1st March, 2022 in Abuja



The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-Alliance) has disclosed that it's maiden national conference with the theme; Optimising opportunities in the Energy Transition Value Chain would be coming up on the 1-2 of March, 2022.


The Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Alliance, Dr. Imamuddeen Talba, made this known on Wednesday during a press conference held in Abuja.

According to Talba, the National conference shall be declared open by the Honourable Minister of Power Engr. Abubakar Aliyu who shall also deliver the keynote speech as the event is aimed at addressing the challenges of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the country.

"Other very important dignitaries expected to address the conference include Hon. Minister of State for Environment Chief Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor; H.E. Prof Akinwunmi Adeshina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB); Chairperson, Senate Committee on Power; Chairperson, House Committee on Power; Benjamin Duke, Head of Program, NESP; David Wedepohl, CEO, BSW Solar; European Union; German Embassy and President, African Renewable Energy Association.

“In furtherance of our mandate, and in line with Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2021-2025; REEEA-A is organizing a two-day national conference during 1-2 March 2022 (9.00 am – 6.00 pm daily) with the Theme: “Optimizing Opportunities in the Energy Transition Value Chain”, at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja, Nigeria. This is to push to the front, REEEAA’s concerns about Climate Change and the Green Economy; in support of the global efforts to address the risks inherent in climate change and the imperatives of
renewable energy driven by the Paris Agreement, as further reemphasized at the last COP26 in Glasgow, UK. Like other developing countries, Nigeria remains committed to a net-zero future, especially given our vulnerability to the adverse effects; and REEEAA is an integral partner in promoting the solutions to these challenges. Already, a Conference Planning/Organizing Committee has been set up under the chairpersonship of Professor Magnus Onuoha, Vice Chairman of REEEA-A’s Steering Committee.”

In their previous press releases regards the forthcoming event, the media, publicity, and programmes coordinator of the organization, Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje, said the conference is also aimed at addressing the risks inherent in climate change and the imperatives of
renewable energy.

Similarly, Dr. Imamuddeen at the press conference explained that, “The 2022 REEEA-A national conference shall feature plenary sessions, breakouts, panelists, exhibitions, keynote speeches, papers presentations, opportunities to make new friends and reconnect with old ones; featuring of profiles of MDAs and Companies in the conference programme book and REEEAA website; ministerial tour of exhibitions, goodwill messages; and produce a communiqué.

“Issues to be discussed during the conference include Policy implementation for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency sources in Nigeria; Climate Change Act and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient investment opportunities; Youth and Energy Transition – Unlocking Opportunities; Financing Nigeria’s Energy Transition beyond 2030; Role of Gender in Achieving Energy Transition; and more”, he added.

“We look forward to support and participation of all stakeholders in RE/EE in this conference, which promises to be a landmark/milestone support for Nigeria’s intention to ramp up and leverage renewable energy to reduce the number of residents without access to electricity, especially in rural areas not currently connected to the grid; and achieve 15 percent reduction in the number of the population without access to electricity by 2025. Yes, we can”.

He further noted that
given Nigeria’s current deteriorating energy and access, the REEEA Alliance’s strategy focuses on bridging the capacity gaps regarding knowledge, technology, and innovation in renewable energy and energy efficiency sector in Nigeria.



He stressed that
REEEA-A’s aim is to promote and strengthen renewable energy and energy efficient technologies, as well as innovation for sustainable development of Nigeria and beyond.

He added that the
two-day national conference, scheduled to hold in March 2022, is aimed at contributing towards clean and reliable energy access and poverty alleviation and ultimately contribute to Nigeria’s vision to support and promote the growth of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices.

Continued: “The 2022 REEEA-A national conference shall bring to the front burner, the emerging issues of energy transition and optimizing the opportunities arising therefrom, represent Nigeria’s largest gathering of policy makers, researchers, manufacturers, investors, and consumers in the renewable energy and energy efficient sector.”

Giving a brief background on the organization, he disclosed that the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-Alliance) was established in 2021 as an outcome of Nigerian Energy SuppREEEA-A aimsESP II), a technical assistance programme co-funded by the European Union and the German Government and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power, Nigeria.

“Partnering with the REEEA-Alliance is the German Solar Industry Association, BSW-Solar based in Berlin. This is fostered through a program run by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) which focuses on partnership projects. Thus, the REEEA-Alliance prides itself as the foremost alliance of local professional Associations to promote the markets of renewable energies and energy efficiency in Nigeria.

“The following Associations, listed alphabetically, are current members of the REEEA-Alliance: Association of Energy Engineers of Nigeria (AEE), Crenstar for Renewable Energy Initiative (CREN), Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria (RAESON), Sustainable Energy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (SEPAN), Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (SESN), and Women in Renewable Energy Association (WIRE-A).

“The REEEA Alliance has a Board of Trustees (BOT) with Professor Abubarkar Sani Sambo as Chairperson; and a Steering Committee in charge of the day to day running of the Alliance with Barrister Imamuddeen Talba as Chairperson. The Alliance’s current strategic plan has five priority areas namely Energy; Climate Action; Inclusion; Infrastructure, Welfare & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); and REEEAA’s Internal Growth; with the following specific interventions: Training, Sensitization & Capacity Building; Consultancy Services; Trade & Market Development; Network & Information Exchange; Research; and Interest Representation/Advocacy. These interventions are aimed to contribute towards clean and reliable energy access and poverty alleviation thus, ultimately contributing to Nigeria’s vision to support and promote the growth of RE/EE technologies and practices”.

By Maryam Aliyu


Non-political Ogoni stakeholders today, in Abuja, expressed anger over the allegation being allegedly made by Professor Philip Shekwolo that he has settled some members of the Board of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and other influential chiefs in Ogoni Kingdom and that he was certain of being appointed as the new Project Coordinator of the establishment even though he is from Kogi State and unqualified for the job.


Tensions have risen in Ogoniland as a reliable source disclosed that the inclusion of Shekwolo’s name among the five candidates to be interviewed for the post has given currency to his claim and thus it is the intention of some corrupt people to impose him on other qualified technocrats to pick the job.


The stakeholders who met at the office of Professor Barika Saro-Laka, observed that those named to have taken bribes by Shekwolo are already being tagged as vultures and enemies of Ogoniland while the consequences are obvious should Shekwolo is hand-picked.



To avert the calamitous disaster, the stakeholders advised President Muhammadu Buhari to drop Shekwolo from the shortlisted candidates and appoint a technocrat with practical and quality experience for the job.


According to the stakeholders who nominated Professor Barika Saro-Laka to address the journalists, the position is not an academic exercise, but one that requires a seasoned technocrat to handle, insisting that the exercise shouldn’t not be politicized as was done in the past.


The team made up of distinguished professionals from Tai, Khana, Eleme, Gokana and Oyigbo which constitute Ogoniland, pleaded with Mr.



President to guarantee the credibility of the interview process by selecting technocrats with years of field experience to handle the exercise so that only the best person can be appointed for the job, regretting that the government’s past error of using politics to appoint in the past is responsible for lack of impact on the people and their environment.




They called on the Federal Government to probe the caretaker tenure of Philip Shekwolo at the agency in respect of the bribe allegation and boasts that he would secure the job “having settled those that matter.”


The stakeholders accorded a clean bill of health to Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, the Hon. Minister of State for Environment and Dr. Mike Nwielaghi for refusing to mortgage their conscience and for offering optimal services to their fatherland.




Continuing, the Ogoni elite urge President Buhari to listen to the advice of Ogoni people and drop Shekwolo from the race in order to improve the credibility rating of his government.


They wondered how an applicant who has been declared persona non-grata by youth groups in Ogoniland and who doesn’t know the terrains of Ogoni Kingdom can perform in office when the job is field-based.



Prof. Saro-Laka who is the current Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Birland, Africa’s newest country and development activist, said only a seasoned technocrat can effectively deliver on the agency’s mandate, promote government’s sincerity of purpose before the international community and UNEP as well as help to restore the means of livelihood of his heavily impoverished natives and that is why we are begging President Buhari to do the right thing this time around.

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-Alliance) has said that the forthcoming national Conference scheduled for 1-2 of March 2022 shall be declared open by the Honourable Minister of Power Engr. Abubakar Aliyu who shall also deliver the keynote speech as the event is aimed at addressing the challenges of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the country.

Other very important dignitaries expected to address the conference include Hon. Minister of State for Environment Chief Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor; H.E. Prof Akinwunmi Adeshina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB); Chairperson, Senate Committee on Power; Chairperson, House Committee on Power; Benjamin Duke, Head of Program, NESP; David Wedepohl, CEO, BSW Solar; European Union; German Embassy and President, African Renewable Energy Association.

“In furtherance of our mandate, and in line with Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2021-2025; REEEA-A is organizing a two-day national conference during 1-2 March 2022 (9.00 am – 6.00 pm daily) with the Theme: “Optimizing Opportunities in the Energy Transition Value Chain”, at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja, Nigeria. This is to push to the front, REEEAA’s concerns about Climate Change and the Green Economy; in support of the global efforts to address the risks inherent in climate change and the imperatives of
renewable energy driven by the Paris Agreement, as further reemphasized at the last COP26 in Glasgow, UK. Like other developing countries, Nigeria remains committed to a net-zero future, especially given our vulnerability to the adverse effects; and REEEAA is an integral partner in promoting the solutions to these challenges. Already, a Conference Planning/Organizing Committee has been set up under the chairpersonship of Professor Magnus Onuoha, Vice Chairman of REEEA-A’s Steering Committee.”

A statement by the media, publicity, and programmes coordinator of the organization, Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje, said the conference is also aimed at addressing the risks inherent in climate change and the imperatives of
renewable energy.

“The 2022 REEEA-A national conference shall feature plenary sessions, breakouts, panelists, exhibitions, keynote speeches, papers presentations, opportunities to make new friends and reconnect with old ones; featuring of profiles of MDAs and Companies in the conference programme book and REEEAA website; ministerial tour of exhibitions, goodwill messages; and produce a communiqué.

“Issues to be discussed during the conference include Policy implementation for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency sources in Nigeria; Climate Change Act and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient investment opportunities; Youth and Energy Transition – Unlocking Opportunities; Financing Nigeria’s Energy Transition beyond 2030; Role of Gender in Achieving Energy Transition; and more”, he added.

“We look forward to support and participation of all stakeholders in RE/EE in this conference, which promises to be a landmark/milestone support for Nigeria’s intention to ramp up and leverage renewable energy to reduce the number of residents without access to electricity, especially in rural areas not currently connected to the grid; and achieve 15 percent reduction in the number of the population without access to electricity by 2025. Yes, we can”.

The statement noted that
given Nigeria’s current deteriorating energy and access, the REEEA Alliance’s strategy focuses on bridging the capacity gaps regarding knowledge, technology, and innovation in renewable energy and energy efficiency sector in Nigeria.



Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje
Coordinator; Media, Publicity and Programmes
REEEA Alliance National Conference 2022 group further explained that
REEEA-A’s aim is to promote and strengthen renewable energy and energy efficient technologies, as well as innovation for sustainable development of Nigeria and beyond.

He added that the
two-day national conference, scheduled to hold in March 2022, is aimed at contributing towards clean and reliable energy access and poverty alleviation and ultimately contribute to Nigeria’s vision to support and promote the growth of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices.

Continued: “The 2022 REEEA-A national conference shall bring to the front burner, the emerging issues of energy transition and optimizing the opportunities arising therefrom, represent Nigeria’s largest gathering of policy makers, researchers, manufacturers, investors, and consumers in the renewable energy and energy efficient sector.”

Giving a brief background on the organization, he disclosed that the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-Alliance) was established in 2021 as an outcome of Nigerian Energy SuppREEEA-A aimsESP II), a technical assistance programme co-funded by the European Union and the German Government and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power, Nigeria.

“Partnering with the REEEA-Alliance is the German Solar Industry Association, BSW-Solar based in Berlin. This is fostered through a program run by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) which focuses on partnership projects. Thus, the REEEA-Alliance prides itself as the foremost alliance of local professional Associations to promote the markets of renewable energies and energy efficiency in Nigeria.

“The following Associations, listed alphabetically, are current members of the REEEA-Alliance: Association of Energy Engineers of Nigeria (AEE), Crenstar for Renewable Energy Initiative (CREN), Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria (RAESON), Sustainable Energy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (SEPAN), Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (SESN), and Women in Renewable Energy Association (WIRE-A).

“The REEEA Alliance has a Board of Trustees (BOT) with Professor Abubarkar Sani Sambo as Chairperson; and a Steering Committee in charge of the day to day running of the Alliance with Barrister Imamuddeen Talba as Chairperson. The Alliance’s current strategic plan has five priority areas namely Energy; Climate Action; Inclusion; Infrastructure, Welfare & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); and REEEAA’s Internal Growth; with the following specific interventions: Training, Sensitization & Capacity Building; Consultancy Services; Trade & Market Development; Network & Information Exchange; Research; and Interest Representation/Advocacy. These interventions are aimed to contribute towards clean and reliable energy access and poverty alleviation thus, ultimately contributing to Nigeria’s vision to support and promote the growth of RE/EE technologies and practices”.

There is hope for Women, APC, Nigeria as women speaks in one voice – Hon Barr Aisha Galadima Gana


The Chairman Niger State Law Reform Commission, Jekadia Alkalai Nupe, Matron of ANG Associates and G.I.T Y A, Hon Barr Aisha Galadima Gana has expressed optimism for a better Nigeria through the instrumentality of Women speaking in one voice, and the All Progressive Congress.

Hon Barr Aisha Galadima Gana who made this assertion in Abuja in an exclusive interview during the APC One Voice Women Conference that took place on the 18 & 19 of this month stated that the fruitfulness of the event is a clear indication for a better Nigeria as women team up in readiness ahead of the 2023 general elections.




While speaking, she appreciated the First Lady of the nation, Her Excellency Aisha Buhari for the foresight and seeing the need for the women conglomerate for a better Nigeria.

The event which witnessed in attendance great female politicians and leaders in and outside the nation decisively dealt on issues affecting the achievements of the women’s common goal during and after elections as speakers were harnessed in all works of life.




However, Hon Barr Aisha Galadima Gana who equally served as a member of the welfare committee in the just-concluded Conference charged women to embrace one another in aspirations and beyond so that the synergy can birth a better Nigeria and increase women political participation more especially as 2022 draws closer.

“I was part of the team that supported the former National Women Leader of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Haj. Salamatu Baiwa in publicly moving and adopting the Communique on resolutions made to foster unity, progress, appreciable participation and reward for women commensurate to their efforts”, she added.




Dignitaries in attendance include The First Lady of the Nation and wife of the Vice President, inclusive of the Chairman CEEPC Alh Mai Mala Buni, First Lady of Niger state, Gov of Niger, Kebbi, Jigawa Ekiti , kwara deputy Gov, Kogi and Osun, Vice President of Liberia amongst many others

UNESCO Laureate hails Prof. Mohammad Israr as Vice Chancellor, Mewar International University, Nigeria


Prof Mohammad Israr who is Alumni and member board of trustees of Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. has been appointed as a Vice Chancellor of Mewar International University, Nigeria.





Prof Mohammad Israr is a Fellow of International Chartered World Learned Society, Fellow of Chartered World Institute of Encyclopedia of Books.

He has Honorary Doctorate Degree of Doctor of Science and Post Doctorate Degree from Crown University Intl Chartered Inc.

Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr was a Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering at Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Prior to my current status, I worked as a Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sur University College, Sur, Sultanate of Oman, (18 February 2018 to 15 June 2020), as a Principal at Dungarpur College of Engineering and Technology, Dungarpur, Rajasthan, India (01 March 2014 to 17 February 2018) and worked as a Principal at Alani Engineering College, Junagadh, Gujarat, India (01 September 2012 to 28 February 2014).



He was the first in the faculty in the history of Sur University College, Sur, Sultanate of Oman, who registered and published the Patent. "I have 07 Granted Patent in Intellectual Property Australia, Australian Government, and also have registered & published 35 patents in Intellectual Property India, Indian Government. I have published 91 research papers in various reputed national, international journals and conferences like Taylor and Francis, Springer, Elsevier, ASME etc.

"I have published 10 books, and one article published in Infraline Energy Magazine.

He have obtained many prestigious awards like “Young Scientist Award-2018”, “Outstanding Researcher Award in Mechanical Engineering-2019”, and “Outstanding Engineering Services to Society Awards-2021”. he supervised 10 candidates for their doctoral (Ph.D.) degree and also supervised 3 candidates for Master candidates.



"So far, he, reviewed 14 Ph.D. thesis, 03 Master thesis and 250 research papers. heis an associated as an Editorial Board Members in reputed more than 300 national and International Journals. He has acted as a Session Chair, Speaker and International Technical Committee in many national or International Conferences. He also a member of various technical and professional bodies such as SCIEI- USA, IAENG- Hongkong, AAIR- USA, IFERP-India, IETA-India, ISTE- India, FICWLS,FCWIEB and others.

He has been appointed as a Assessor for Promotions in Management and Science University, Malaysia for QS World University Rankings 2021.



According to World Intellectual Property report 2018, [In Overview of IP filing activity, Table 1. Ranking of total (resident and abroad) IP filing activity by origin, 2018], Page number 8], a total of 12 patents have been filed from India, out of which 5 patents have been filed with his name.

UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bahsiru Aremu the Vice Chancellor, Crown University Intl Chartered Inc. pray for long life, good health, future success of Prof Mohammad Israr as he commence his work in Nigeria as a Vice Chancellor of Mewar International University, Nigeria.

By: Prof. Dr. Eden Soriano Trinidad

Birland State help Save lives through Aiodine Solution.

The State of Birland High administrators are a part of advisors of Aiodine company and are sharing this Aiodine Solution authorized by the Singapore team of scientists to save lives anywhere around the world.

The Prime Minister Her Excellency Prof. Dr. Eden Soriano Trinidad and her Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Chief Grand Master Jason Tan Beng Siang stated that the State of Birland being a humanitarian country incorporated this Aiodine solution as part of the country’s humanitarian program with the slogan “We help save lives first”.

H.R.M. King Emir A. Haiyawi, the founder and President of State of Birland stressed that Aiodine solution is for external use and it must be administer externally and immediately to prevent getting infected by viruses, bacteria and fungus. 

Dr. Patrick Fernandez FRACI CChem, radiation and Chemical Analysis Expert,
M.Sc Chang Hee Kuan,
Inventors of Singapore posted a message in his Linkedin account, “We are happy to help people with COVID-19 recover quickly after taking iodine formulation. We continue to see this, after self-administering our formulation via the use of nebulizer. In a recent case, this was seen in about 36 hours, from onset of being confirmed as Covid positive. 
This recovery was in turn confirmed after consecutively testing for Covid negatively three times, the following 3 subsequent days. 
They used iodine formulation following the procedure we had advised to be followed."

It is advised by the inventor and scientists of this Aiodine Solution in Singapore that this Aiodine solution can be administered or use as a mouth rinse by spraying it inside the mouth and spit the liquid after.

He explained, "First of all, this is not a home
made cocktail, as you describe it. With all due respect to your opinion and I hope in this short write up I am able to bring more insight into our formulation, we have tested it extensively in the laboratory and when offered on humanitarian grounds to help people with Covid-19, we have seen hundreds who have been cured. We are now exploring formal medical trials with a view to get the product registered as a medical product in several countries.
I am not at liberty to disclose our proprietary formulation. The concentrations of iodine species used are very low. The source of the raw materials to create this formulation are largely of natural origins. No preservatives, alcohol or additives to enhance performance to achieve viral destruction have been added. The element iodine in various oxidation states and species is not alien to the body, and is even important for cellular activity. The uniqueness of our formulation is understanding the complex chemical equilibrium and thereby allowing the formulation with minimal ingredients to destroy the pathogen. The concentrations used are recommended in line with current safe global guidelines on the use of iodine type products, with a recommendation to never exceed a maximum dosage. From a medical point of view when treating an illness, a physician will recommend a patient takes medication according to a predetermined dosage, and never to exceed any maximum dosage. Case in point as an example that most can relate to, is the well known paracetamol. One takes it according to prescribed dosages and never to exceed the maximum dosage.
The mechanism of action is to disrupt the viral structure using chemical principles is what our formulation does using various iodine species. Understanding chemistry and how our cells interact with various chemical species is fundamental in preventing or curing disease, whether it be by following good hygiene practices (eg using chemical surfactants for hand washing) or good nutrition (through the extraction of essential chemical compounds contained). And on the detrimental side, ethanol and by later oxidation to ethanal, and carcinogenic chemical compounds in tobacco can cause harm to the body."

Through its humanitarian program , the State of Birland Deputy Prime Minister and Representative to Singapore H.E. Mario Chua sent via special courier several liters of concentrate Aiodine solution and nebulizer machines to countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Nepal, Philippines, Belgium, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and several countries who can communicate to their Ministry of Health and government for the administration of this Aiodine Solution during this pandemic time. These have been sent as gifts to these countries, and they continue to consider sending to those who will request for the purpose of saving lives.

In Nepal, the Birland State Representative H.E. Mingma Sherpa, openly administered to his workers and staffs this Aiodine Solution to help prevent from getting infected by possible viruses.

It is the mission of State of Birland Administration to help save more lives  and they are very grateful to the Aiodine Company in Singapore for allowing them to use this solution to be shared to those who needed it as part of the Humanitarian program of the State of Birland.

http://aiodine.sg/
www.birlandgov.org

Akachi Nwoke apart from The scholarship project has other projects including The Free Hospitals, The Free Restaurants, The Free School projects (a basic education program for over 3000 children from nursery up to secondary level), the undergraduate learn and earn project which pays students even as they attend school.

According to Akachi Nwoke, this vision was birthed as an undergraduate at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri on the backdrop of his exclusion from the exam hall for his inability to pay his fees on time. In his words, “Ever since I was driven out of that exam hall twelve years ago because of delay in paying school fees in FUTO, I have not seized to find ways to make sure that everyone that wants to go to school can go to school”.

The scholarship is into Emerald University, Tansian University, Covenant Polythecnic and Dorben Polythecnic.

Congratulations to all the two thousand beneficiaries, we hope you do God and your nation proud!

Special thanks to Dr David Ogbueli, Williams Uchemba and every inspiration that has made this possible.

The International media Consultant, Emmanuel Huleji Daudu, is the Managing Director, Zenith Global Media Services and Consultancy, Editor-in-Chief, Africa Security Investigation News, President/ Founder, World Sustainable Development Goals Organization, WSDGsO, (an NGO) which was incorporated in 2018, Nigerian President, Southern Africa Media in Agriculture Climate & Environment Trust, Vice President, Nigerian Journalists for Climate Action Network, member, Nigerian Guild of Investigative journalists, member, UN Peace Ambassadors Foundation, member, Nigerian Bloggers and Journalists Association.

He is a young Nigerian who believes so much in one Nigeria and has contributed and still contributing his quota in the media and literature world.

He has the following books to his credit: The Demise for Joy, Happy Marriage and Relationship, The Benefit of Negligence, Cerebral Cortex for Good Leadership... Who is the Next President.


Emmanuel Huleji Daudu born on the 5th September, 1993, attended Our Lady of Mercy/Nursery and Primary School Sheria 1996-2002,
Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Secondary Sch. Sheria 2003-2008,
Kogi State University Anyigba 2012-2015, Msc 2019-2022, Ph.D. in View


He is currently the National Secretary, Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security & Safety Affairs, CONYSSA, National Media and Publicity Director, Youth and Civil Society Coalition for Development, YCSCD, National Acting Media Director, Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization, CYMS, Special Assistant on Media to the President, Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, Director Media, Local Development Initiative (an NGO), Director Media, Nigeria Female Youth Organisation, NFYO, Director Media, Michelles Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development, Media Consultant to Women of Divine Destiny Initiative, WODDI, (an NGO), Special Assistant on Media to the Nigerian Youth Ambassador to the United States and Secretary-General, NYC, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Vice-Chancellor, Crown University, Argentina, Birland State Director of Media for Africa, Media Director to Global Centre for Human Development and Entrepreneurship Development, GLOCHEED, Business Journalist to, Initiative for Social and Economic Inclusivity of Underprivileged Persons, ISEIUP, Senior Special Assistant on media to the Board Chairman, Kogi State College of Education, Technical, Kabba, amongst others.

Dr. Peter Tukura lauds Kogi Govt.,urges College Students to take learning seriously




The Board Chairman, Kogi State College of Education, Technical, Kabba, Dr. Peter Tukura has called on the college students to take their academic activities seriously, stating that, Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. "The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. Learn as if you were to live forever", he added.

Dr. Peter Tukura who made the call in a new year message he signed and made available to a cluster of journalists in Lokoja through his media aid, Emmanuel Daudu also disclosed that the academic activities of the institution would be swift and as a result of that, students are expected to resume on the exact date of resumption.

Earlier, according to the statement which reads in parts, Dr. Peter Tukura commended the effort of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh. Yahaya Bello over his laudable landmark achievements in the educational sector and specifically thanked him for his special interest in Kogi State College of Education, Technical, Kabba.
"According to one of the popular sayings of Lao-Tsu, "lead people, walk beside them … As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate … When the best leader's work is done the people say, ‘We did it ourselves!” I have seen such kind of a leader in Nigeria, and here it would shock you that, he is found in Kogi State and he is no other person, but His Excellency, Alh. Yahaya Bello, the Executive Governor of Kogi State. Indeed, he is a leader with a vision. He is a father like no other and we say, thank you for the privilege given us to learn under your watch".

He also urged staff of the institution to remain dedicated to their sundry incumbents. "If You are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people”, he said.

Stressing further, Dr. Peter Tukura also thanked the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Chief Edward Onoja, and Pharmacist Asuku Jamiu the youngest Chief of staff in Nigeria, for a well-synergized process of mentorship to those working under His Excellency, Alh. Yahaya Bello.

...urges Nigerians to believe in the Buhari led government for more democratic dividends




The Matron, ANG progressive Associates, Matron Ibrahim Tako Association, Chairman Law reform Commission Niger State,
Hon. Barrister Aisha Galadima Gana, Jekadiyan Alikalian Nupe has commended the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Aisha Buhari over her immeasurable achievements stating that she has demonstrated patriotism to every Nigerian she comes across.
"Prior to becoming the first lady, she has always shown strong support towards the development of the country. No wonder, she advocates for women right and girl child education without measure".


" Our mother, Her Excellency Aisha Buhari who is a member of the Uk Vocational Training and Charitable Trust,
Member of the International Health and Beauty Council,
Special Ambassador for the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV & Promotion of Treatment for children living with HIV in Nigeria #HIVFreeBabies 2018, has always believed that a country will get better when every of her citizens shows support for its growth process and she would do anything to unite Nigerian women for a better Nigeria. Her activities, programs have not only shown her quest for women inclusivity in politics but for a better life for all Nigerians."


Bar. Aisha Galadima Gana who made this known to journalists in a new year message on Saturday through her Team secretary, Abubakar Isah also charged Nigerians to remain resolute in supporting the Buhari-led administration in order to experience more democratic dividends.

"The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written, we can help write that story, by imbibing the spirit of togetherness and loving one another. We must also support government at all levels by contributing our own quota.

"May God Almighty grant all our wishes in the year 2022, and protect us and our families against all evil of his creatures.

"On this note, I wish all of you a prosperous and happy new year free of sorrows", she added.

The Nigerian Youth Ambassador to the United States and Secretary-General Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, Dr. Raymond Edoh has called on the federal government to focus on empowering Nigerian youths by creating jobs for them, mob out illegal arms as well as equipping and persuading the more the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to help curb drugs inflows to the Nigerian youths in 2022. This he said if achieved will help secure a free and fair 2023 general elections and also help in curbing insecurity in the country.





Dr. Raymond Edoh who made the call in a new year message also charged the youths to believe and continue to love Nigeria stressing that there is no other country we can truly call our own.



According to him, "the jobless rate in Nigeria rose to 33.3% in the three months through December, according to a report published by National Bureau of Statistics on its website on Monday. That’s up from 27.1% in the second quarter of 2020, the last period for which the agency released labor-force statistics. This is a threat to any nation.

"One in every three Nigerians have plans to migrate out of the country. The reason is not far-fetched. The song on the lips of everyone is “insecurity of their lives and properties, dilapidated economy, corruption, and terrorism. The time for the government to raise and act is now.




"The insecurity in the nation is growing exponentially as each day passes by. The nation’s state of unrest will completely turn everywhere to miasma of bloodletting if vital steps are not taken.

" Insecurity has done us as a nation too many harms ranging from Disruption of economic activities, Decimation of Consumer confidence, Decrease in foreign investment, decline in productivity, national isolation, and many others. I urge the government to stand to her responsibility now and secure the citizens.


"I charge the government this day to make hay while the sun shines. The Buhari-led government should also look into the empowerment of youths as a key strategy in curbing security challenges. If these are taken seriously! We are rest assured, Nigeria would be a better place", he added.

"2021 has ended, 2022 is a new beginning for the youths and by extension, Nigerians should put everything that has conspired in the last year behind. Those holding grudges against the government let go and focus on unity and how to solve our problems as a nation instead of fighting the leaders in power.

2022 should be the year that youths should embrace Nigeria and unite in praying for the Nigerian leaders so those good decisions are made for the better Nigeria in the nearest future.

"I hereby call on security agencies to give them a strategy to apply which is working with Traditional Rulers in fighting the ugly insecurity ravaging our nation.

" It is no doubt that traditional rulers working in synergy with security agencies would help take census of who and who comes into and out of a given society and when. If this strategy is harnessed and applied logically, I am very sure, insecurity would be a thing of the past.

"The youths also have a larger role to play in this. We the youth should have it at the back of our minds that if we fail to play our role in stopping insecurity, it would surprise us all that we would be handed over a collapsed nation and economy. But, God forbid!

" It is time for all hands to be on the desk. We should all love the nation Nigeria. We should all support it to grow, we should all believe in it, should all unite for it to develop. Nigeria is our own, we should take care of it with passion and heartily be focused to have a Nigeria of our dreams", he said.

Desmond Tutu's death: Dr. Raymond Edoh Urges Activists globally not to give up, condoles with South Africans


Dr. Raymond Edoh, the Nigerian Youth Ambassador to the United States and Secretary-General, Nigerian Youth Congress, has urged Activists globally not to retire from being watchdogs, voice to the yearnings of the ordinary in the society, projectors of the society's plight as he expressed sadness over the death of the South Africa anti-apartheid hero, Desmond Tutu who died at aged 90.





Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, was until his death one of the country's best-known figures at home and abroad. He was one of the driving forces behind the movement to end the policy of racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the white minority government against the black majority in South Africa from 1948 until 1991.

Dr. Raymond Edoh, a Nigerian Renowned activist and a youth leader in various spheres of life made the call in a press release he signed on Sunday and made available to a cluster of journalists by his Media Aide, Emmanuel Daudu in Abuja-Nigeria.


The statement which reads in parts charged youths and activists not to relent over the death of their elder brother by virtue of activism. "Yes, he is our elder brother going by the kind of activities we all engage in, which is activism. We miss him dearly," Raymond added.


Describing him, Dr. Raymond Edoh disclosed that, Desmond Tutu was a patriot without equal; a leader of principle and pragmatism who gave meaning to the biblical insight that faith without works is dead.

“A man of extraordinary intellect, integrity, and invincibility against the forces of apartheid, he was also tender and vulnerable in his compassion for those who had suffered oppression, injustice and violence under apartheid, and oppressed and downtrodden people around the world.”


Dr. Raymond Edoh, while making a commitment, said, " Desmond Tutu brought peace and unity through engaging world leaders in making change for African subregion. In the same spirit, I will personally work very hard for a continuation of Desmond Tutu in African at large. He is a leader to miss always, he viewed the project of African as a top priority and I ask every leader in Africa to join hands with us the young activists to bring about a better African and the world at large.
I wanna make a strong commitment ensuring our communities that all voices of the oppressed will not be swept under the carpet, and I urge every youth in Africa to join hands with their various leaders as we work together to bring about the best out of Africa and the African of our dream.
Peace to Africa
Peace to the world".

Stressing further on the need for International bodies and communities' smart responses to the African activists' calls for helps, " I heartily appeal to the International Communities, bodies in this time of grieve for consistency in responding to the calls of the African activists as a way of collaboration in ensuring sustainable peace and unity in the African continent and the world at large.
I specifically urge International bodies; United Nations Organization (UN),
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF),
World Health Organization (WHO),
World Economic Forum
International Monetary Fund (IMF),
World Bank
World Trade Organization
United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO),
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC),
Association of South East Nations (ASEAN),
Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization
Australia Group
Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS), Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC),
Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD),
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB),
New Development Bank (BRICS Development Bank),
Asian Development Bank (ADB),
CERN – European Organization for Nuclear Research, etc as well as International communities; United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), European Union (EU), World Trade Organization (WTO),
Group of Twenty (G20),
International Criminal Court (ICC), etc to make selves as organizations available to help activists in the struggles lying ahead as we are the only body who serves as the mouth-piece of the less privileged in the continent".

However, Raymond urged all African activists to storm Capetown for the last respect of her elder brother as the funeral has been set for January 1, 2022.

“While arrangements for a week of mourning are still in their infancy”, he added.

Yuletide: Dr. Raymond Edoh urges youth to celebrate Christmas observing COVID-19 protocols

... Wishes Christians a merry Christmas celebration



The Nigerian Youth Ambassador to the United States and Secretary-General, Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, Dr. Raymond Edoh has called on all Christians especially the youth to be security conscious and to continuously abide by COVID-19 approved protocols during the celebration.


Dr. Raymond Edoh Made the call in a Christmas message he signed and made available to journalists by his media assistant, Emmanuel Daudu on Tuesday in Abuja-Nigeria.

According to the press release, " I felicitate with fellow Christians on the occasion of the 2021 Christmas celebrations. Christmas, which marks the commemoration of the birth of our Lord (Jesus Christ) should inspire love, compassion, and kindness and these are virtuous attributes and characters that all believers are enjoined to imbibe.

"In Christendom, Christmas season represents joy, peace, hope, love, goodwill, and imminent salvation. These worthy values which Jesus’ Advent symbolize, are very much needed in the world at this time when we are confronted with diverse challenges like the rising spate of armed banditry, kidnappings, insurgency, economic recession, and upsurge of COVID-19".

Dr. Edoh urged Christian believers to continue to preach the gospel of unity, understanding, peaceful co-existence and development.

“I, therefore, wish to use this opportunity to urge our Christian compatriots to make the best use of this season to pray fervently for the world especially our dear country, Nigeria that we can continue to live together peacefully so that we prosper as a nation. Merry Christmas", he said.

Edoh, reacting to the situation in the country, " we are in a challenging times in the history of the nation, economic challenges, security challenges and several others. We need recovery in this nation and the best we can do right now is to stay put praying".

Stressing further, Dr. Raymond Edoh charged the youth to believe in Nigeria and love the country stating that criticising leaders will not solve the problems.
"Our leaders are only "Humans". The safety of every nation lies in the hand of God, lets trust more on God".

He also charged youth to be conscious security wise stating that the most security personnel of oneself is self.
" I urge the youths to be carefully observant of where they go, the environment around them, and also watch on others. Be the security of yourself. Don't keep late in an unsecured environment. God will help, but assuredly you have to play you own part", he said.

The Chairperson Niger State Law Reform Commission, Barrister Aisha Galadima Gana, Jikadiya Alkali Nupe has wished Christians' faithful a merry Christmas celebration, urging them to emulate the christ-like modus vivendi of Love.

Barrister Aisha Galadima Gana Jikadiya Alkali Nupe who was once described as a patriotic Nigerian who has shown capacity in leadership and the administrative macrocosm stated this in a press release she signed and made available to journalists in Abuja.

According to the release, Aisha said, “Christmas, which marks the commemoration of the b
Jesus should inspire love, compassion, and kindness and these are virtuous attributes and characters that all believers of the religion are enjoined to imbibe".



She urged Christian believers to persistently preach the gospel of unity, understanding, peaceful co-existence, and national development.

"Merry Christmas to all of you. Congratulations".

Int'l News: Birland implores for Global Peace During Christmas, Adherence to COVID-19 Protocols



The Head of State of Africa’s newest and 55th country, State of Birland, HRM. King Dr. Emir Haiyawi, sends his warm greetings and best wishes for Christmas to all citizens of the world while suing for global peace and unity.
The King who made the remarks while addressing journalists in Belgium, explained that the world can only be a better place when all citizens make positive contributions and shun crimes and refuse to hate their fellow beings on account of colour, religion, ethnicity or social class.



The Birland leader advised all to celebrate Christmas with love for all humanity and with the passion to build a united and prosperous global society, better than we met it.


According to the Head of State, the issue of health and public safety should be given priority of place lacking cognizance of the need to respect COVID-19 protocols in order to preserve lives by reducing the negative effects of the epidemic.
Also, in a season’s greetings signed by the Prime Minister of the State of Birland, HRH.


Professor Eden Soriano Trinidad, she wishes all Birlanders exceeding grace in celebrating Christmas and to offer special thanksgiving services to appreciate God for the success of the new country and the impact posted on humanity in different countries, so far.


“I pray God to boost your strength and grant you more favours during the 2021 Christmas Yuletide and 2022 new year celebrations. See you on top of the mountain”, the PM added.

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In the Media, he has served with several platforms Including Time Nigeria Magazine, ABU Alumni Magazines, Security Monitor, The Street Reporters, Abuja Business News, the Sight News ATACA Journal and the publisher of NEWS DOT AFRICA online newspaper.

He started his career with the Cross River State Agricultural Development Project, Calabar (CRADP), as a Zonal Commercial Officer from 1991–1993. Then moved on to the Private Sector between from June 1993 - December 2015, where served as as Senior Sales Representative, Field Sales Manager and Marketing Manager at Golden Guinea Breweries Plc, Umuahia, Life Breweries Company Ltd Onitsha and Chicason Group of Companies Nnewi.

His is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM),
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Programme Manager, Hope Foundation,
Abuja Chapter Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents, The Nigerian Union of Journalists, Advertising Practitioners’ Association, Abuja Chapter
and he is instrumental to establishing several advertising associations in different states of the country.

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The Director-General, Global Centre for Human Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Mrs. Rose Gyar, has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of the 2021 Christmas celebration.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Director-General and made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja by her media aide, Maryam Aminu.

The statement said, “Christmas, which marks the commemoration of the birth of our Lord (Jesus Christ) should inspire love, compassion, and kindness and these are virtuous attributes and characters that all believers are enjoined to imbibe.

"In Christendom, Christmas season represents joy, peace, hope, love, goodwill, and imminent salvation. These worthy values which Jesus’ Advent symbolize, are very much needed in our country at this time when we are confronted with diverse challenges like the rising spate of armed banditry, kidnappings, insurgency, economic recession, and upsurge of COVID-19.

Gyar urged Christians to continue to preach the gospel of unity, understanding, peaceful co-existence, and development.

“I, therefore, wish to use this opportunity to urge our Christian compatriots to make the best use of this season to pray fervently for our dear country, Nigeria that we can continue to live together peacefully so that we prosper as a nation.

“For these reasons, all believers in Him (Jesus Christ) have an obligation to stand for justice, equity, and fairness to all oppressed people in this country and the world over. Merry Christmas...
” the statement said.