Starting with agriculture, no state in Nigeria engages in agriculture more than Niger State. Take rice, for example, the most consumed staple food globally.
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Propelled by ideology or driven by pragmatic desire for a working and dynamic country, many Nigerians see the merit in devolving powers and responsibility to the subnational level. It is seen as key to further unleashing the productive impulse, spurring creativity, rewarding the competitive instinct, and promoting better governance across the states.
Poor Fit/Skill Mismatch: The appointment of individuals to positions without the necessary skills or qualifications results in inefficiencies within the civil service. This mismatch between personnel and job requirements hampers productivity and service delivery. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive review of recruitment and deployment processes, and implementing merit-based selection criteria to ensure that individuals are appointed and deployed to roles that align with their skills and competencies.
And he just might be dethroned yet again by this, or another subsequent partisan government, given Sanusi’s infamous incapacity to rein in his tongue and to understand the wisdom in restraint and tact, which his position requires of him—and, of course, the juddering, hypocritical contradictions between what he says and what he does.
“My eyes are heavy now, and when I return home, I can’t sleep due to body pains and itching in my eyes. Everyday discomfort and the frequent purchase of pain relievers are what keep me going daily. The needs of my children have to be met.”
With over 76 per cent of the population residing in high-transmission areas, malaria remains the leading cause of mortality among children under five, resulting in an estimated 95,000 annual child deaths.
oday, I feel so much elated and full of joy that, even if it is by act of coincidence, it is a dream come true, as my recommendation has come to pass on Thursday, May 16, 2024, when to the glory of the Almighty God, the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC) bill to address the challenges facing the seven states in the Northwest geopolitical zone was passed by the senate at the red chamber
The blame for Nigeria’s current economic crisis lies squarely on the shoulders of the country’s elite. Despite their attempts to shift responsibility onto international lenders and external factors, it is clear that the failures in leadership and the dishonest practices of the political class are the primary causes of Nigeria’s current struggles.
Unlike the boy-child, the girl-child has received massive campaigns for her rights and protection, with increasing mainstream attention in public health care from the early 2000s.
The governor believed commercial farming is the special purpose vehicle that will transform the economic outlook of Niger, create employment opportunities, rake in internally generated revenue, move its people out of poverty and put an end to food insecurity in the State.