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NEDC Releases 10,000 Bags of Rice, others Food items To Flood Victims in Borno

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Joel Ajayi 

In swift move to cohesion the effect of recent flood in Borno state, the North East Development Commission NEDC has provided an Immediate relief materials for onward distribution to victims of the flood disaster in Borno State.

Just on Wednesday NEDC  released 10,000 bags of rice, 10,000 cartons of spaghetti, 15,000 branded mats, 15,000 blankets,  10,000 pieces of brocade materials and wrappers, 5, 000 cartons of cooking oil, 5,000 pieces of children clothes, and 7,500 pieces of mosquito nets.

The NEDC MD/ CEO  Mohammed Goni Alkali took Journalists to the NEDC warehouse after a Press  Briefing session held at the Commission’s headquarters, in Mauduguri on Wednesday, the Managing Director NEDC, Alkali saidCommission just releasing 200,000 bags of rice, 150,000 cartons  of  spaghetti, 250, 000 cartons of cooking oil, 200,000 pieces of blankets, 200,000 pieces of mats, 30,000 pieces of brocades,. 50,000 pieces of wrappers 65,000 pieces of children wears 20,000 piecies of mosquito nets to the 6 states of the Northeast “.

The MD said just recently we were in Adamawa, Bauchi, Yobe and Taraba, Today we are here in Mauduguri, tomorrow we are going to Gombe to assess the collapsed bridges with a view to intervene.

Alhaji Goni Alkali said they are going to use the political structures in the  Northeast, which consist of 18 senatorial Districts, 48 Federal constituencies and 1,024  state constituencies to distribute the palliatives..

He said these are short term intervention but the commission has a policy document for the medium and long term development of the region.

On the issue of the collapsed Alau Dam, Alhaji Goni Alkali said the commission has awarded the contract for the renovation, and desilting of the dam but with this development they  were going to review the contract and award for the complete rehabilitation of the Dam. 

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FG Inaugurates Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit in Youth Ministry

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The Federal Government has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).


Speaking at the inauguration, the Permanent Secretary, represented by the Director of Education and Youth Development (EYD), Mr. Kabir Mohammad, described the event as a significant milestone in the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.


He expressed gratitude to the ICPC for its guidance and support in establishing the unit, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of the Ministry’s staff in making this initiative a reality since its separation from the Ministry of Sports.


“To the newly inaugurated members of the ACTU, I charge you to discharge your duties with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Your role is critical in ensuring that our Ministry operates with transparency, accountability, and integrity,” Mr. Mohammad stated.He also urged Heads of Departments and Units to collaborate with the ACTU, particularly on integrity and compliance matters, noting that these areas are crucial to the annual performance evaluation of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in alignment with ICPC principles.


In his goodwill message, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, representing the ICPC Chairman, emphasized the importance of the ACTU in advancing the Ministry’s vision.


“Aligned with the Ministry’s vision of empowering Nigerian youth to succeed in all fields of life through dedication, unity of purpose, and commitment to national development, the ACTU will serve as a strategic instrument to support the Ministry in achieving its objectives through its mandated duties,” Mr. Adigun stated.

He further advised the Ministry’s leadership to create an enabling environment for the ACTU by granting it representation in standing committees, in accordance with the government circular Ref No: OHCSF/SPSO/CSTD/314, dated October 5, 2016.

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