The Director General of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Sokoto State, Dr Nasir Daniya, has become the first indigene of the state to be conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). He bagged the fellowship, the highest professional award of its kind given to a member of the Information Technology (IT) profession in Nigeria, by the mandate of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), at the Muson Centre, Lagos State on Thursday. An integral player who had recorded various achievements and pioneered Sokoto state’s successes in the ICT sector since his appointment, Daniya defended his doctorate degree…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has clinched the 2020 National Information Technology Merit Award (NITMA), the highest award ensemble for the Information Technology (IT) industry in Nigeria coordinated annually by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), after a keen contest between him and his Delta and Lagos states colleagues. He is, by this feat, the first Governor in Nigeria to receive the Digital Governor of the Year Award at an event held at the MUSON Centre, Lagos State Nigeria on Thursday. Adjudged a technophile of remarkable note by the organizers, going by his superlative performances in the IT sector, Governor Tambuwal garnered…
In 2003, I wrote an essay drawing lessons for Africa from the collapse of ethnic federalism in Yugoslavia and other parts of the former Soviet Bloc. The main lesson was simple, Comrade Stalin had imposed a federal structure based on ethnic federalism and in history such federations last only as long as the “strongest” ethnic component can oppress the others. Ethnic federations by definition focus on ethno-linguistic differences alone and are usually held together by a hegemonic group that is able to lord it over the others. The hegemonic hold is difficult to sustain as differences, not similarities, become the…
Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello has felicitated with his father, Colonel Sani Bello (rtd) on his 78th birthday. In a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje, the governor said he is proud to be birthed by a man who he described as a role model and living legend. The governor, who showered eulogies on his father, said the retired Colonel is a seasoned military administrator and successful business man, who is committed and dedicated to whatever he does. He said the celebrant contribution to Nation building during his active…
Sokoto State government is discussing partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, to establish Multimedia Academy in the state. The state government is also engaging the British High Commission in Nigeria, to ensure rapid integration of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into various facets of social services and governance, including the education sector. Governor Aminu Tambuwal stated this during the foundation laying of new Government Girls Science Academy, Kasarawa, in the state capital on Wednesday. According to him, since his administration came on board in 2015, the education sector has been given utmost attention. ”As a Government,…
The Chairman, North Central Governors Forum, NCGF, and Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani-Bello, has described the late chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nasarawa state, Mr Philip Shekwo as a patriotic Nigerian. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mary Noel-Berje on Thursday also described him as a politician per excellence, who contributed greatly to the growth and development of democracy and the nation. He stated this when he paid condolence visit to the deceased family residence and interacted with party faithful in Lafiya, Nasarawa state capital in company of other dignitaries. The NCGF chairman noted…
Governor Bello Muhammed of Zamfara, has stressed that his administration was committed to protect the rights of women and other vulnerable groups in the state. He stated this during the inauguration of the 16-day activism on gender-based violence, organised by the office of the First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Bello. In a statement by his Press Secretary, the governor noted that there was “noticeable increase in gender-based violence in our communities, hence the need for the office of the first lady in collaboration with development partners, to strive hard to fight the menace in the state.” According to him, Islam has…
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, in May, partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to start the Young Africa Works-IITA Project, an innovative approach to agribusiness training and start-up for Nigeria’s young people. A statement by Godwin Atser said the project was developed in consultation with young people, policymakers, educators, and entrepreneurs as part of the Mastercard Foundation’s strategy to enable 30 million young people in Africa, to access dignified and fulfilling work over the next 10 years. “In Nigeria, Young Africa Works aims to see 10 million young people, most of them women, in dignified work opportunities by 2030.…
…Partners AfDB, CBN Sokoto state government has planned a N7.696 billion relief package to cushion the effects of coronavirus pandemic and the perennial flooding experienced by citizens during this year’s rainy season. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal disclosed these Wednesday in Marabawa village at the official flag-off the 2020 dry season wheat production programme and handing over of the irrigation scheme site to the contractors. A breakdown of the package on Wednesday revealed that the state government in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has awarded a N3.5 billion contract to Messrs CGC Nig limited for the complete rehabilitation of…
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, has disclosed that his administration will soon set up a new Hisbah board. The governor also promised to invoke the spirit and letter of a bill drafted by the Waziri Junaidu-led committee, in consultation with the state Ministry of Justice, once it is signed into law. Tambuwal disclosed this when the committee submitted its report at the Government House on Wednesday. The committee was set up by the state government to re-organise and harmonise the activities the hitherto Hisbah Commission in the state. According to him, if the bill is approved by the government it…