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APRM Self-Assessment: PMB launches Nigeria’s Report to become 1st in W/Africa,4th in Africa July 13th- Princess Akobundu
Joel Ajayi
As the Nation prepares for the official launching of Nigeria’s Country Self-assessment Report (CSAR) and flag-off of the Country Review Mission’s Natiionwide Validation of the Report by President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) on 13th July , Nigeria is positioned to become the first West African and fourth African State to undergo Second Self-assessment Process of African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
This was disclosed by Princess Gloria Akobundu, National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development/APRM Nigeria, the Coordinating Agency for APRM Programmes and activities in the Country.
Following the arrival of the AU Country Review Mission (CRM) led by Dr. Abdoulie Janneh (Lead Panel Member) and his Team since 1st July, it has been carrying out Sectoral Consultations with various stakeholders to validate data contained in the CSAR.
The CRM Team will be meeting with State and non-State actors from across the Country in Abuja on 12th July while it will embark on Zonal Validation Exercise across the six Geo-political Zones from 14th – 16th July.
According to Akobundu, the epoch making events buttress President Buhari’s commitment to ensure the Country remains a role Model in adherence to good Governance in the region and across the globe.
“President Buhari approved Nigeria’s conduct of Second Peer Review and inaugurated National Governing Council (NGC) of APRM Nigeria in 2019, after First Peer Review of the Country in 2008.
“This is in consonance with his commitment to deepen development and good Governance in the Country and ensure Nigeria retain its pride of place in the Continent and beyond.
“Following the approval in 2019, the Federal Government has vigorously supported the Review Process and AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria has been pursuing the Process in a strategic and inclusive manner.
“The Review Process is being led by 15-Member NGC from the Six- geo-political zones under the Chairmanship of Senator Abba Ali and Akobundu as Secretary, APRM Nigeria Coordinates the programmes and activities of the Process.
“The Agency has since been engaging with stakeholders across sectors and Socio-Economic boundaries and the result is the rich and detailed CSAR for the Country’s Second Peer Review,” she said.
Akobundu lauded Mr. President and the entire National Review Team for their dogedness in producing a thorough report by collating data from Townhall meetings, virtual meetings, administration of questionnaires, among others, despite the global impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Team, with supports from APRM Continental Secretariat includes: NGC Members, AUDA-NEPAD/APRM National Secretariat, Technical Research Institutes, Focal Persons Ministries, Departments and Agencies at National and Sub-national levels.
The CSAR covers the four thematic areas of APRM and other germane issues including: Socio-Economic Development; Economic Governance and Management; Democracy and Political Governance; Corporate Governance; Cost-cutting Issues; and Emerging Issues.
The Report also contains public opinions, facts and figures on how the Nation has fared in various spheres of national life, things the Nation is doing well, things to improve upon in order to achieve AU- Agenda 2063 ‘Africa We Want’.
APRM encourages implementation of National Programme of Action (NPoA) and the Federal Government has been showing commitment to the implementation through policy formulation and passage of laws.
AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria, led by Akobundu is the National Secretariat of APRM, under the Supervision of Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,OSGF headed by Mr. Boss Mustapha, SGF and Focal Point for APRM in Nigeria.
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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