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Katsina State Governor Rt. Hon.Aminu Bello Masari  has warned that government was determined to deal ruthlessly with violent offenders to make the society safe for law-abiding citizens.

Governor Masari, who spoke in Dungun Muazu village in Sabuwa Local Government area  recently, said that government had the resources, the personnel, the military might and the willpower to deal ruthlessly with anybody or group whose activities pose serious threat to peace in the society, stressing that his administration is determined to bring lasting peace in the state.

The Governor commiserate with the people of the area over the loss of eight members of the community who died following an attack by alleged cattle rustlers on Wednesday last week, he declared that there was no reason why some criminals would hold the society to ransome when “the government has the resources, the personnel, the military might and the willpower to deal with the situation for good”.

The Governor however, cautioned against blanket judgement on the activities of some criminals, saying it is wrong to regard all Fulani herdsmen as criminals.
He said that since no ethnic group had the monopoly of virtue or vice, it is therefore wrong on the account of the misdeeds of a few bad elements to generalise the entire members of the group as criminals.

Governor Masari also said much as the government was determined to bring the culprits to book, it was even more determined to ensure that the innocent is not wrongly punished, as doing so would amount to great injustice.

“We must not in our haste to bring the guilty to book punish the innocent.That would amount to great injustice”.

He charged security agencies and traditional rulers to be just and fair in their dealings with the people, stating that justice and fairness are the two most necessary ingredients for peace.

According to him, discontent in the society is often caused by the absence of justice and fairness from those in the position of authority.

“It is our duty as leaders to always be just and fair to the people, as only that will ensure sustainable peace in the society”.

Governor Masari also canvassed support for the Federal government’s Green Alternative policy to revive agriculture and livestock in the country, saying that while the two resources are everlasting, all other sources of income such as  crude oil and solid minerals are transient.

According to Governor Masari, the Green Alternative policy may only succeed when farmers and herdsmen live peacefully with one another.

Katsina State Governor Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari commiserate with the people of  Dungun Muazu village in Sabuwa Local Government area  over the loss of eight members of the community who died following an attack by alleged cattle rustlers on Wednesday last week, he declared that there was no reason why some criminals would hold the society to ransome when “the government has the resources, the personnel, the military might and the willpower to deal with the situation for good”.

Governor Masari  stated this at Dungun Muazu village in Sabuwa Local Government area of the state . Masari cautioned against blanket judgement on the activities of some criminals, saying it is wrong to regard all Fulani herdsmen as criminals.

He said that since no ethnic group had the monopoly of virtue or vice, it is therefore wrong on the account of the misdeeds of a few bad elements to generalise the entire members of the group as criminals.

“We must not in our haste to bring the guilty to book punish the innocent.That would amount to great injustice”.

He charged security agencies and traditional rulers to be just and fair in their dealings with the people, stating that justice and fairness are the two most necessary ingredients for peace

According to Governor Masari, the Green Alternative policy may only succeed when farmers and herdsmen live peacefully with one another.

Katsina state government have concluded  arrangements to drill seven hundred and sixty five solar powered and hand pump boreholes  across communities of State

Katsina State Governor Rt.Hon Aminu Bello Masari disclosed this while  receiving the European union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr.Mikel Arion who paid him a courtesy call at Muhammadu Buhari Government House, Katsina on Wednesday 12 October 2016.

Governor Masari  said  that the state government is working with development partners in the provision of safe water to people

The Governor further stressed the need for advocacy on climate change. He pointed out that with the right sensitisation and involvement of traditional institutions, the effects of climate change could be reduced.

Governor Masari noted that mass movement creates tension but through the development of people, the environment could be conquered.

He also stressed the need for the development of extension services to improve agricultural output through rainfed and irrigation.

While assuring of support and cooperation to development partners, Governor Aminu Masari reiterated the cardinal objective of his administration to restore education, agriculture, water supply health and security in the state.

Earlier, the European union Ambassador, Mr Mikel Arion expressed the resolve of the Union to co-finance the solar electricity process, especially on transmission line.
Ambassador Mikel Arion said he was in katsina to launch the renewable energy centre at Umar Musa Yar’adua University for the fight against drought and desertification.

A bill for a law to establish Katsina state security and road traffic authority KATSROSA has passed second reading on the floor of the house of assembly.

The bill will enable the state government to establish a befitting authority saddling with the responsibility to ensure public security and traffic regulations in the state.

Presenting the bill for the second reading the acting majority leader Hon. Abubakar Korau said the board if establish will ensure safety on roads through diligent adherence to traffic rules and regulations by road users. Alhaji Abubakar Korau noted that the establishment of KATSROSA is part of the government promises to provide the employment opportunities to the teaming youths and to propel the economic growth through the fines and other charges by the road traffic offenders in addition to protection of children and other pedestrians from the road hazards.

According to the bill, the agency will be headed by the director general. Will also consist the vehicle inspection department to be headed by a state director vehicle inspection and the director head of security guards.

However, the speaker direct committee on work and housing and that of security to make a fact finding mission in other states that have similar agencies and to report their findings in one month.

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has congratulated the Katsina United Football Club over their recent promotion to the Premier League in the Nigerian Professional Football League Championship.

In a letter he personally signed to the Chairman of the club and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports,  Alhaji Aminu Balele Dan’arewa, the Governor described the club’s elevation to the elite Premier League as “a pride  not only to the Katsina United Football Club, but to the entire citizens of Katsina State”.

Governor Masari added that the success of the Club “will lift the position of Katsina State in the field of football in particular and sports in general”.
The Governor, on behalf of the Government and good people of Katsina State therefore congratulated the  Management, players and the entire supporters of Katsina United Football Club for this “glorious achievement after 19 years in the limbo”.

Signed,
Abdu Labaran Malumfashi, SSA Media.

Katsina State Governor Rt. Hon.Aminu Bello Masari has stressed the need for the National Defense College Abuja to structure training for political leaders at various levels.

Governor  Masari  stated this while receiving participatants of course 8th from the National Defense College Abuja led by the commandant of the college Rear Admiral Samuel Alade and the team leader Brigadier General Bolaji Salami on a courtesy call at Muhammadu Buhari Government House Katsina.

Governor Masari said that the failure of the political leadership of recent led to the emergence of crisis such as Book Haram and Cattle rustling among others.

The Governor acknowledged the effort of the Nigerian Army in restoring peace and security in the country.

Governor Masari described the theme of the study tour which is “Enhancing Food security in National Development, the role of State Governments” as timely. He equally urged the management of the college to ensure equality in the admission policy of the institution.

 Speaking Earlier, the team leader Brigadier General Bolaji Salami explained that there are 136 participatants from within Nigeria and other countries grouped into 26 teams to 10 states of the federation including federal Capital Territory,Abuja.

He maintained that the purpose of the study tour is to identify the effort of the state government on food security for National development.

In his remarks, the commandant of the National Defense College Abuja, Rear Admiral Samuel Alade thanked the Governor for the confidence in the Nigerian Army to tackle security challenges of the Nation.  Rear Admiral Samuel Alade also expressed gratitude to the Governor for the warm reception accorded to the study tour team of the college.

In a vote of thanks, Colonel B E I’ma assured that the suggestions put forward by the Governor would be included in the final report of the study tour.

Elder statesman and a former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has labeled anyone complaining about the leadership style of President Muhammadu Buhari as an enemy of the country.

According to Tsav, Nigerians needed a leader like Buhari who was capable of leading the nation out of the mess caused by the previous administration.

Tsav was apparently reacting to a recent call by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Buhari to resign for allegedly “destroying” the economy.

He told Tribune that in a critical time like this, Nigeria “needs a leader like President Buhari to restructure Nigeria. The policies made so far, as well as anti- corruption crusade are needed tonic to get out of the problems we have found ourselves.

“Those complaining now are enemies of Nigeria. In a situation like this, before we get things right, there must be pangs of inconvenience and thereafter there is light at the end of tunnel. That is why I am appealing for patience, because everything will soon be right.”

forward from the economic quagmire, the outspoken former police boss said, “The way out is to continue to honour those who served this nation so as to boost the morale of Nigerians and encourage dignity of labour. But not to heap praises on those looters who have destroyed the country.

“Also, let the present administration strengthen the anti-corruption agencies to deal with all those corrupt leaders.

“Let me emphasise that President Muhammadu Buhari is doing the best thing in this direction and I appeal to Nigerians to be patient with him because the rot had been too much and to fix it will take a long time. But I think we are in a better hand to get out of the mess, which the past administration has thrown us into.”

He added that the whole problem with Nigeria today “started when military took over on flimsy excuses that the then politicians were corrupt. This was the narrative the military used to rubbish the then politicians.

“Whereas, these people were trained under the colonial masters and they have moral value; highly disciplined, honest, selfless service were the hallmark of this set of people.”

http://dailypost.ng/2016/10/09/buhari-is-the-best-president-anyone-complaining-about-him-is-nigerias-enemy-tsav/

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is to partner GIZ (a German Government Initiative) to create over a million jobs annually through the national Economic Advocacy for Growth of Local Enterprise (EAGLE).

The jobs are expected to cover the entire 774 local governments in the country and will be focused on micro, small and medium enterprises.

Director General of SMEDAN, Umaru Radda, stated this during EAGLE’s summit in Abuja.

The DG, who was represented by Wale Fasanya, described the initiative as huge and ambitious.

He, however, stated that it was achievable with the right support and buy-in of all stakeholders.

“It is our belief that if this programme is replicated in all states of the federation, it will salvage the overwhelming unemployment situation as well as address youth restiveness and other social vices currently faced by this country,” he said.

He described MSMEs as the engine of growth for economic development, observing that they contributed greatly to employment generation, utilisation of local resources as well as provision of platform for rapid industrialisation and rural revitalisation.

He said: “Following the recent collaborative survey between SMEDAN and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), it was revealed that of the over 37 million MSMEs, micro enterprises form the bulk with about 96.4 per cent. This clearly shows that the number of the micro enterprise is huge and should be nurtured accordingly.
“In order to create jobs and wealth that would facilitate self reliance and poverty alleviation, all hands must be on deck through a more coordinated approach at the federal, state and local government levels.

“SMEDAN would be very much favourably disposed towards collaborating with GIZ and lending the necessary support to ensure that the programme realises its objectives and becomes sustainable.
“The Agency is very much prepared and willing to sit down with representatives of the BDCN to work out a sustainable framework for the activities of the BDCN and its extension into other states of the federation.

“As a way forward therefore, the agency would immediately put all necessary mechanisms in place in order to secure the buy-in of all relevant stakeholders as well as sensitise and create awareness for the programme in all the 774 local government areas of the federation.
“Apart from this, the agency would also facilitate peer review meeting of the three pilot states in order to consolidate on the programme, facilitate the necessary network and to share experiences.”

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The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, an arm of the Presidency, has rolled out a new initiative for cultivating entrepreneurship development at the grass roots and in schools.

The core mission of the initiative which is named National School Entrepreneurship Programme (N-SEP) is to deliver hands-on entrepreneurship and community service education to every primary and secondary school student in Nigeria so as to eliminate poverty, conflicts and massive youth unemployment.

According to the details of the programme, participating schools will run a “School Bank” conducted by students and facilitated by participating commercial banks.

This is expected to boost financial literacy and financial inclusion as well as spur investment culture in young people.

It is also expected to create a network of young leaders who will see the challenges in their communities as their responsibilities.

According to SMEDAN’s calculations the expected outcome in the first year of the programme includes a direct impact on about 370,000 pupils.

The programme is projected to create about 3,700 micro businesses and community service projects by participating schools, while about 5,000 teachers will be trained on how to deliver hands-on entrepreneurship and community service education to students in primary and secondary schools.

It also projects to recruit about 18,500 business and civic leaders as Business Advisory Board Members, thereby enhancing community participation.

About 370,000 students bank accounts is projected to be operated along with about 3,700 school enterprise bank accounts to be operated in estimated 3’700 school banks.

N-SEP is an initiative of SMEDAN and Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE).

SAGE is an international programme initiated at the California State University Chico, USA. It is currently operating in all the continents of the world and it engages young people in a hands-on learning process on how to create wealth, help others and their communities.

According to SMEDAN, because N-SEP is a comprehensive national program it will be coordinating its planning and activities with the office of the Vice President and various stakeholders, which include state governments, Federal Ministry of Education, Financial Institutions, public agencies and private sector organizations.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/presidency-smedan-initiate-national-entrepreneurship-programme-schools/