By Kayode Oyedare The President, All Africa Conference of Churches, AACC Reverend Arnold Temple has called for urgent joint stakeholders action to address worsening economic condition in Africa. Reverend Temple made the call at the opening of the 12th General Assembly of AACC in Abuja with the theme “The Love of Christ Compels Us”. He said that as a result of the economic situation on the continent, many youths […]
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council, NEPC, has reiterated its commitment towards improving the capacity of stakeholders and Exporters in the production of cashew and rice value chain. The Executive Director/CEO of the Council, Nonye Ayeni stated this in Abuja during the NEPC/GIZ Interactive with Cashew and Rice Value Chain Actors. The Executive Director of NEPC who was represented by the Director, Policy and Strategy in the Council, Mr Lawal Shehu […]
By Florence Adewale In efforts to address building collapse in the country, Stakeholders in Project Management have restated their commitment to flush out quacks to stop them from carrying out projects. The President of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers, Mr. Akin Babalola, gave the assurance when the institute's management paid a visit to the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment in Abuja. Mr. Babalola explained that the institute is […]
Stakeholders in the health sector have advocated improved access to primary healthcare services for children with disabilities and better funding for primary healthcare systems across the country. This was the main topic of discussion at a one-day stakeholders' meeting organized by The Sedoo Initiative For Children with Special Needs - SECHILD in Abuja. The Founder/President of the foundation, Mrs Kawan Aondofa-Anjira, said the meeting was organized to strengthen collaboration between […]
By Teddy Daniels A Non Governmental Organization in Kaduna State, Sightsavers International says continues engagement by critical stakeholders in the area of eye conditions and related problems have reduced the burden of the disease in the state. The State Senior Program Manager of the Organization Mrs Anita Gwom stated this to newsmen in Kaduna during the annual World Sight Day celebration. Mrs Anita Gwom explained that Sightsavers in partnership with […]
Florence Adewale To enable Nigeria manufacture drugs and other healthcare equipment locally to boost the nation's economy, stakeholders in the health sector have advocated for the transfer of technology. They made the call in Abuja at a media engagement on lapses hindering improved healthcare services in the country. Speaking at the event, the National Coordinator, Civil Society In Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition, Mr. Ayo Ipinmoye expressed […]
By Florence Adewale The need for concerted efforts for enforcement of existing policies and laws related to migration in the country has been advocated. Some Stakeholders made the call in Abuja during a National Workshop on Migration. According to the stakeholders, the Nigerian government has formulated several policies related to migration, but their effectiveness relies heavily on implementation, hence concrete steps needed to be taken to ensure that the policies […]
The Federal Government in collaboration with other stakeholders on Eye Care have pledged to flush out quacks in the industry. The Registrar, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria, Dr. Obinna Awaika, made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja on plans to restructure the industry in line with international best practices. Dr. Awaika who reiterated the present administration's renewed hope agenda to ensure healthcare services in the country […]
The National Publicity Secretary of the Miners Association of Nigeria, MAN, Mr. Fatai Jimoh says for the present administration to achieve the renewed hope agenda in the mining sector value must be added to mineral resources before exportation. Mr. Jimoh stated this while briefing newsmen in Abuja. He also urged the Federal Government to grant amnesty to illegal miners operating in the North East. "The amnesty should be tailored along […]
