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FG to promote energy-efficient, climate-friendly technologies
Environment

FG to promote energy-efficient, climate-friendly technologies

By Abigael Joshua

The Federal Government says it is committed to promoting climate-friendly alternatives and energy-efficient technologies to safeguard the environment.

Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 40th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the 2025 World Ozone Day celebration.

This year’s theme, “From Science to Global Action”, reflects the role of science in driving collective environmental solutions.

Lawal said Nigeria was collaborating with partners to phase out harmful substances used in refrigeration, air-conditioning, foam, aerosol, and fire protection sectors.

“We owe it to our country and the world to save our only ozone layer by strengthening our policies, adopting cleaner technologies, building strong partnerships, and ensuring future generations inherit a safer, healthier environment,” he said.

He said Nigeria had ratified the Kigali Amendment and would soon begin implementing its plan.

“We are training technicians, strengthening regulations, and facilitating technology transfer with neighbouring countries to achieve our goals. Today, scientific evidence shows that the ozone layer is on track to recover by 2066,” Lawal said.

He explained that the Kigali Amendment of 2016 builds on earlier progress by tackling the impact of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), thereby contributing to climate change mitigation, especially across Africa.

Mrs Elsie Attafuah, UNDP Resident Representative, said the commemoration underscored the power of global cooperation.

“This year’s theme, ‘Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change,’reminds us of the importance of protecting the planet while advancing human development,” she said.

Attafuah said Nigeria’s leadership in implementing the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment remained a beacon of hope.

She noted that through bold policy reforms, capacity building and stakeholder engagement, Nigeria had made significant strides in phasing out ozone-depleting substances.

She added that protecting the ozone layer was also a public health necessity, as reducing harmful emissions prevented skin cancers, respiratory illnesses and other health risks that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.

She further commended Nigeria’s proactive approach in mainstreaming Montreal Protocol priorities into its nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement.

Attafuah also said UNDP was committed to supporting Nigeria in scaling up climate-smart technologies, fostering green entrepreneurship, and promoting circular economy models that reduce waste and enhance resource efficiency.

Alhaji Ibrahim Jibrin, Emir of Nasarawa and former Minister of Environment, said World Ozone Day was a reminder of the achievements of the international community under the Montreal Protocol.

“As a nation, Nigeria has played an active role in these global efforts. I am proud to have contributed to the adoption of the historic Kigali Amendment in 2016.

“I will continue to remain loyal to the protection of our dear environment,” he said. (NAN)

Edited by Tosin Kolade

“Secrets exhibition” at 12th HLF blends History, Trust, Mathematics
Foreign

“Secrets exhibition” at 12th HLF blends History, Trust, Mathematics

By Ibukun Emiola

From ancient Ciphers used by Julius Caesar to encryption machines deployed in World War II, and modern-day online banking, these were on display at the “Secrets exhibition” at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) in Heidelberg, Germany.

The interactive exhibition at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) at the Mathematics Information Station (MAINS), Senate Hall of the Old University, Heidelberg, shows defining moments of human society

Developed by the Mathematikum in Gießen, the exhibition explores both the personal and technical aspects of secrecy, highlighting its role in trust, communication, war, and digital life.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the interactive stations allow participants to test their memory of passwords, and solve riddles that reveal how well they know a partner.

It also uncover hidden pictures using mirrors, a technique that dates back to the Middle Ages.

In an interview the Head of Outreach for the HLF, Volker Gaibler, said that “Secrets” go beyond concealment to questions of human connection.

“Secrets are not just about hiding information. They are about deciding who you trust, when, and with what kind of knowledge,” he told visitors.

According to him, the exhibition also highlights milestones in the history of cryptography.

“Visitors can decode classical Caesar ciphers, experiment with Jefferson’s wheel cipher, and view a preserved SG41Z encryption machine designed in 1941 as a replacement for Germany’s Enigma device,” he said.

Gaibler noted that wartime cryptography represented a turning point in history.

“Germany relied heavily on the Enigma and later the SG41Z, but Allied cryptographers succeeded in breaking these codes. That breakthrough changed the course of the war,” he said.

While acknowledging cryptography’s “dark history” tied to warfare, Gaibler stressed that the field has since been transformed.

“Today, encryption is mathematically proven and underpins online transactions, secure communication, and digital privacy.

“Modern cryptography has moved beyond hope. Researchers can now prove how hard it is to break an encryption; whether it would take a year or a million years,” he said.

Also, a French Mathematician, Pierre Berger, from IMJ-PRG research institute in Paris, contributed an artistic dimension to the exhibition with simulations of “wild dynamics.”

According to him, his installations, blending mathematics and art, allows visitors to experience the complexity of advanced research visually and interactively.

NAN reports that the exhibition underscores how secrecy, trust, and mathematics are interwoven across history and remain vital in today’s digital world. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bayo Sekoni

Africa must support local innovations to derive global benefits, says Havard don
Foreign , General News

Africa must support local innovations to derive global benefits, says Havard don

By Ibukun Emiola

Prof. Madhu Sudan, an Indian-American Computer Scientist and recipient of the prestigious Nevanlinna Prize, has advised African countries to invest in local innovations to derive global benefits.

 

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum in Germany, Sudan stressed the need to identify, nurture and connect young innovators with teachers, problems, and industries.

 

According to him, innovation must be supported from the classroom to commercial application if countries like Nigeria are to benefit fully from the global digital economy.

 

“The pipeline should create and extract talent, give them good problems and good teachers to work with.

“Students should be supported from solving individual questions to tackling national challenges, and then linked with commercial settings,” he said.

 

Sudan, a Professor of Computer Science at Harvard University, explained that many nations had succeeded at one end of the innovation spectrum, either in producing theoretical research or building industries.

 

He, however, said only a few had developed a system that worked seamlessly “the entire way.

 

“Once a country becomes successful across the whole chain, the nation profits enormously,” he added.

 

On his groundbreaking work on probabilistically checkable proofs, Sudan said the breakthrough had reshaped complexity theory and optimisation problems by making proofs more robust and verifiable.

 

He noted that the concept had also influenced advances in error-correcting codes, which are central to data storage and communication in the digital age.

 

“Errors are inevitable in a physical universe. The challenge has always been to build codes that can withstand the corruption of data.

“Our work not only ensures that information survives errors but that even summaries of the data can still be verified,” he said.

 

Sudan also urged young scientists from the Global South to take advantage of easier access to information and digital tools.

 

He recalled how difficult it was to access computers while growing up in India, but stressed that Nigerian students no longer needed to be decades behind their counterparts abroad.

 

“Today, students can compete at the forefront. The key is to design questions that are important for local populations. When solved, such questions often become globally relevant,” he said.

 

On the future of complexity theory in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, Sudan acknowledged the “remarkable empirical progress” of AI, which had achieved results previously thought impossible.

 

He, however, noted that a deeper theoretical framework was still lacking.

 

“AI succeeds in ways we don’t fully understand. It sometimes solves Olympiad problems or could even prove theorems in the future. The real challenge for mathematicians is to explain why it works,” he explained.

Sudan advised young researchers to define their own metrics of importance, instead of following trends dictated by global influencers.

 

“The questions that seem hard and important to you personally are often the ones that matter most. Diversity in research directions is vital for progress,” he said.

 

The Heidelberg Laureate Forum, an annual networking event in Germany, brings together the world’s top computer scientists and mathematicians, including recipients of the Abel Prize, Fields Medal, Nevanlinna Prize, and Turing Award, with young researchers from across the globe.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bayo Sekoni

Researcher advocates IoT, AI adoption to boost agriculture
Foreign

Researcher advocates IoT, AI adoption to boost agriculture

By Ibukun Emiola

Dr Nwamaka Okafor, a Nigerian postdoctoral researcher at Argonne National Laboratory, U.S., has urged the Federal Government to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to boost agricultural productivity.

Okafor told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Heidelberg, Germany, on Monday that deploying smart and automated systems in farming would help the country tackle food insecurity.

According to her, it will also help in transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-focused one.

Her presentation at the ongoing Heidelberg Laureate Forum was titled “Empowering Agriculture through IoT, AI and Citizen Science”, a project funded by the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation and the Klaus Schirra Stiftung.

According to her, the project centred on the design and deployment of AI-enabled IoT devices for monitoring crop conditions in Nigeria.

“We trained students of Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Agricultural Science at the University of Port Harcourt and the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede.

“The idea was to combine academic training, local knowledge and technology to address a global challenge like food security,” she explained.

Okafor said the training, which lasted more than a month, also exposed farmers to the benefits of real-time data collection in improving traditional farming practices.

She added that many of the farmers were impressed by how automated systems could deliver better results compared to manual methods.

On government adoption of the innovation, Okafor said, “I think this is a fundamental way forward.

“Manual processes are very slow and not very productive, but when replaced with automated processes using technologies like AI and IoT, yield and efficiency increase.”

She, however, stressed that proper sensitisation would be crucial, as some farmers might initially be sceptical of the technologies.

Okafor also urged Nigerian researchers in agriculture, engineering and computer science to work together in developing home-grown solutions.

“When technology is built by the people who use it, it is more powerful.

“You know your story and your pain points, so you can design solutions that fit you best. It should be a collaborative effort,” she said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited Olawunmi Ashafa

We’ve deployed experts to over 40 countries- DG NTAC
Foreign

We’ve deployed experts to over 40 countries- DG NTAC

By Maureen Okon

Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), says the agency has deployed no fewer than 10,000 professionals to over 40 countries since its inception.

Yakub said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the deployment of 18 TAC volunteers to Liberia and Rwanda.

He said he was pleased to deploy doctors, teachers, and instructors to support Nigeria’s soft power diplomacy under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.

Yakub thanked the volunteers for accepting the national call, stressing that the mission aligned with the president’s 4-D foreign policy thrust; Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora.

“I am delighted to deploy you this morning to Rwanda and Liberia to serve as ambassadors of our country.

“All of this is made possible through the 4-D foreign policy of President Tinubu, which has revived and repositioned the Technical Aid Corps for greater global impact,” he added.

He noted that Tinubu’s foreign policy direction had enabled NTAC to carry out deployments as often as three times a month, boosting Nigeria’s global presence and diplomatic ties.

 “President Tinubu’s passion for soft power diplomacy has made Nigeria a bride to many nations globally. He believes in using knowledge and skills to strengthen regional cooperation,” he said.

Yakub expressed gratitude to the President for backing NTAC, which now served as a tool for projecting Nigeria’s values in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific (ACP) countries.

“NTAC is the key instrument of soft power diplomacy, enabling us to share our human capital through technical aid with fellow black nations in the ACP regions,” Yakub stated.

He emphasised that Nigeria, blessed with rich human resources, should export expertise to sister countries, rather than seeking foreign assistance for what it already possessed.

According to him, the deployments are designed to help bridge both educational and professional gaps in these nations, promoting south-south cooperation and development.

Earlier, Amb. Zakari Usman, Director of Programmes at NTAC, hailed the D-G’s commitment to putting Nigeria on the global stage through consistent deployment of volunteers.

He also commended Tinubu for intensifying the deployment initiative and urged the volunteers to represent Nigeria honourably in their host countries.

Prof. Solomon Ogbu, Team Lead of the volunteers and a professor of International Relations, applauded the President’s sustained support for the soft power initiative.

He thanked the D-G for the rare opportunity to serve Nigeria abroad, pledging that the team would raise the national flag high and make the country proud. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

Fans hail thrilling AFC World Series MMA in Lagos
Sports

Fans hail thrilling AFC World Series MMA in Lagos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Babatunde Ogunrinde

 

Fans have praised the just concluded AFC World Series Mixed Martial Arts Championships in Lagos, describing it as one of the most captivating sporting events.

 

 

 

The spectators, speaking on Tuesday with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the week-long show was loaded with excitement, with fighters proving their skills and knowledge of the sport.

 

 

 

They noted there were no dull moments throughout.

 

 

 

Funsho Adekunle, a keen MMA follower, said the bouts were highly competitive and the referees performed credibly. He stressed that victories were achieved without any controversial decisions.

 

 

 

Another fan, Chinedu Nwaneri, said the fighters performed at top level. He was proud to witness history in the making and urged more gender inclusivity.

 

 

 

Victor Akhimien, Technical Director of Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts, expressed delight over the turnout. He said the AFC partnership was critical for grassroots development of the growing sport.

 

 

 

Akhimien noted that sponsorship was key to the future of MMA in Nigeria. He called on corporate organisations to invest and help elevate the sport nationally.

 

 

 

According to him, the federation plans to engage young athletes at grassroots level and push for MMA’s inclusion in the Nigeria University Games (NUGA).

 

 

 

Raad Aswani, who spearheaded the event, praised the fighters and their officials. He said it had been an unforgettable week of excitement and talent showcase in Lagos.

 

 

 

“The athletes gave their hearts, sweat and spirit. The results were incredible and delighted fans at the stadium and those streaming online,” Aswani told NAN.

 

 

 

He added that fighters and fans from across Nigeria and Africa were eager for future events. “The hunger is real,” he said.

 

 

 

Aswani stressed that the AFC stage was where dreams were both imagined and fulfilled. He hailed media for spotlighting grassroots talent.

 

 

 

Fighters also spoke glowingly. Joseph Jackson, who won his 65.8kg bout, said it was a dream start. “I’m a warrior and I won’t stop,” he said.

 

 

 

Goodnews John, who lost to Jackson, admitted it was a learning experience. A kickboxer by background, he said he would train harder to excel in MMA.

 

 

 

Plateau’s Moses Kure impressed with a quick submission win against Kenneth Love. He promised to keep thrilling fans and described the AFC platform as a potential global brand.

 

 

 

The championships, which ran from Sept. 11 to Sept. 15 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, drew 100 fighters and concluded with high praise from fans and participants alike. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

 

 

Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo

UNICEF champions support for enhanced social protection in Oyo
General News

UNICEF champions support for enhanced social protection in Oyo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Olatunde Ajayi

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed a renewed commitment to work with sub-national governments toward improved investment in social protection.

 

 

 

UNICEF Chief of Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, stated this at the official launch of “Supporting Sustainable Social Protection System (SUSI) Project”, on Monday in Ibadan.

 

 

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that SUSI project is a joint project implemented by UNICEF in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), with funding from the European Union (EU).

 

 

 

The project aims to transform the lives of the most vulnerable across communities through access to quality healthcare, education and other social securities.

 

 

 

Lafoucriere said that SUSI was designed to support government in the acceleration and expansion of social protection coverage.

 

 

 

She commended the state government for the remarkable steps taken, including the creation of a Social Protection Policy that provides a framework for implementing social protection in the state.

 

 

 

According to her, the step has also led to the creation of a Social Protection Coordination Department, a draft bill for social protection awaiting legislative action, and several ongoing social protection initiatives.

 

 

 

The UNICEF chief however, noted that strategic, operational, and technical challenges still exist, thereby limiting coverage for the most vulnerable – especially the children, women, the elderly, and people living with disabilities.

 

 

 

“In the current context, around 48.7 per cent of the entire population and 72.7 per cent of children (0-17 years) remain multi-dimensionally poor with only 11 per cent captured in the social registry of the poor and vulnerable.

 

 

 

“With approximately two per cent of the Oyo state population receiving any form of social assistance, the urgency for improved investment in social protection is now.

 

 

 

“The project is not just about systems and structures; it is about enhancing Oyo state’s shock-responsiveness capabilities.

 

 

 

“It is about reinforcing policy frameworks and integrating financial mechanisms into state budgets and planning efforts in ways that are sustainable and scalable.

 

 

 

“We have confidence in what we can achieve together. UNICEF will continue to support Oyo state in building a social protection system that works for everyone,” she said.

 

 

 

Also, the Programme and Social Policy Manager for UNICEF, Mr Muhammad Okorie, said UNICEF in collaboration with relevant government agencies in the state had carried out identification process for poor and vulnerable in their households.

 

 

 

He added that the initiative had made them traceable and captured in the social register, enabling the next step of updating their details with national identity numbers and bank account information.

 

 

 

“We need to increase the number of households on the state social register. By the end of 2026, we expect that an additional 250,000 households would have been included.

 

 

“The essence of this is to make it easy to identify where vulnerable people are and target them with their needs.

 

 

“We are also looking at making sure that this register is also interoperable, where MDAs, government and partners are able to access them to be able to reach those who need the services,” he said.

 

 

 

The Oyo State Acting Governor, Adebayo Lawal, while launching the project, said that the initiative would provide modernised social protection management information system fully interoperable across relevant ministries, departments and agencies in the state.

 

 

 

He noted that collaboration with UNICEF, EU and ILO would bring about comprehensive approach at reducing poverty in the state.

 

 

 

“With the continued support of the European Union and other development partners, we are confident that we will achieve greater progress in deepening social inclusion and building human resilience.

 

 

 

“All stakeholders, civil society organisations, private sector, and all citizens must unite in advancing this noble course,” he said.

 

 

 

The acting governor urged all development partners to align with state government institutions and local communities to ensure the full and effective realisation of the initiative’s objectives. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

 

Edited by Yetunde Fatungase

UNILAG Alumni commends FG for bold strides in education 
Culture & Tourism

UNILAG Alumni commends FG for bold strides in education 

 

 

By Henry Oladele

 

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Alumni Association on Monday commended the Federal Government for some bold steps it had taken in the Education Sector.

 

The President of the association, Mr Ifeoluwa Oyedele, gave this commendation at a news conference for the association’s 55th Anniversary and Award night coming up later this year.

 

Oyedele, particularly, lauded the establishment of the NELFUND.

 

He said, “This has made it possible for students in Nigeria to continue with their education without any break.

 

“Recently, the federal government also approved full scholarship for students in technical education at all levels. This is really commendable.”

 

The association’s president also commended the government for its commitment to resolve the impasse between itself and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

 

He added that the government should find a lasting solution to its issues with ASUU, to avert a nationwide strike.

 

“The salaries of our lecturers is nothing to write about, and that’s why we suffer from an excessive brain drain.

 

“A university professor cannot even afford to send his own children to the same university where he lectures. That has to change.

 

“I am happy that the federal government at the highest level, has waded into this issue and I am optimistic that the government will not allow us to go on strike.

 

“However, we must devise a new strategy, a new model for funding education.

 

“Our educational sector is under strain. From the primary to tertiary level, institutions face overwhelming challenges,” he said.

 

Among those challenges, he mentioned inadequate funding that left schools struggling to deliver quality education, adding that there were lagging brain drain among the best trade minds.

 

“Also, the persistent challenge of welfare for our teachers, lecturers and researchers is a very good task to shape the minds of the next generation.

 

“That is why, as an association, we have chosen to be part of the solution.

 

Oyedele said that over the years, it had stepped forward to boost the quality of students’ mentorship and support, adding that it had also opened doors of opportunity to countless students.

 

“We have contributed to rebuilding some of our lecture halls and hostels, and undertaken advocacy to ensure that issues of education remain at the forefront of our national conversation.

 

“We cannot wait to do more,” Oyedele said.

 

He stressed that government at all levels had the task to make education the true quality it deserved to be.

 

He called on every Nigerian citizen, and especially every alumnus, to give back to their Alma mater, whether through mentorship, financial support or advocacy.

 

“Every contribution matters and in spite of the challenges, I stand before you today full of optimism. Nigeria is a place of talent, resilience, and creativity.

 

“With the right support, our universities will not only compete with their global counterparts but also drive national development in science, technology, the arts and government.

 

“The truth of the matter is that education needs money. And without money, you cannot perform education,” Oyedele said.

 

On the alumni’s 55th anniversary celebration, Oyedele said that the recognition and award night was not just another event on the calendar, but a flagship gathering of all alumni worldwide.

 

He noted that it was an event where all the alumni would come together to celebrate excellence, honour outstanding contributions, and very importantly, raise much needed funds to support the association.

 

“This year’s edition is particularly significant because it marks our 55th anniversary.

 

“It will take place on Oct. 17, and will be held at Eko Hotel and Suites, with the Special Guest of Honour being His Excellency, the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ibrahim Shettima,” he said.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awardees for the coming alumni anniversary celebration include Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Chief Justice of Nigeria; Wole Olanipekun, Pro-Chancellor, UNILAG, among others. (NAN)

 

 

Edited by Christiana Fadare

Foundation pays school charges, donates materials to 100 FCT students
Education

Foundation pays school charges, donates materials to 100 FCT students

By Funmilayo Adeyemi

Zephyrgold Aid Foundation, an NGO, has unveiled its first outreach programme by donating learning materials and paying school charges for 100 students of Junior Secondary School, Kado-Kuchi, in the FCT.

Speaking at the event on Tuesday in Abuja, Mrs Maltilda Akure, Admin Manager of the foundation, said the initiative stemmed from the company’s long-standing tradition of community support.

Akure explained that the foundation is the humanitarian arm of Zephyrgold International Limited, which has been in existence for over 20 years.

“For over 20 years, Zephyrgold International has built structures across more than 30 states in Nigeria. But beyond physical buildings, we believe in building lives and communities.

“That is why the foundation was established in May 2025 to ensure that no child is left behind because of circumstance,” she said.

As part of its debut project, she said the foundation paid school charges for 50 JSS2 students and 50 JSS3 students, while also donating hundreds of exercise books and biros.

She said N250,000 was paid to cover charges for the JSS2 students and another N250,000 for the JSS3 students.

Akure added that the foundation’s long-term goal was to replicate the intervention across Nigeria.

“In the next five to 10 years, we hope to touch lives in at least 30 states, just as we have made our presence felt in infrastructure,” she said.

She also noted that the outreach reflected the vision of Dr Rowland Adewumi, Executive Chairman of Zephyrgold International, and his wife, Mrs Bukola Adewumi, whose generosity inspired the creation of the foundation.

Speaking on behalf of the school, Mrs Roseline Enemali, Guidance Counsellor and Financial Secretary, praised the gesture, describing it as ‘100 per cent relief’ for the beneficiaries and their families.

“Many of these children came from indigent backgrounds. By paying their school charges of N5,200 each and providing writing materials, the foundation has removed a huge burden from their parents,” she said.

Enemali explained that the beneficiaries were carefully selected from among the most intelligent and most vulnerable students in the school.

She clarified that the payment covered exam-related levies, adding that while government funds teachers’ salaries through the FCT Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), parents were still required to pay minimal charges for exams and learning support. (NAN)

Edited by Tosin Kolade

Kano gets new NSCDC Commandant, orders 24 hours patrol
Defence/Security , General News

Kano gets new NSCDC Commandant, orders 24 hours patrol

Commandant

By Ramatu Garba

Mr Bala Bawa-Bodinga has assumed duty as the new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command.

This is contained in a statement issued by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Mr Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, on Tuesday in Kano.

The new commandant replaced Shafiu Abdulmumini, who retired after meritorious years of service.

The statement describe Bawa-Bodinga as a versatile, hard-working and dedicated law enforcement professional.

Until his deployment to Kano, Bawa-Bodinga was the NSCDC Commandant in Jigawa and has held several strategic positions across Nigeria.

Other positions held include – Chief Security Officer (CSO) at the FCT Secondary and Universal Education Boards and CSO, National Hajj/Christian Pilgrims Commissions, Abuja.

He also served as Head of Anti-Vandal Unit in Akwa Ibom, Head of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Department in Zamfara, and Head of Operations, FCT Command, among others.

According to the statement the new commandant is an indigene of Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State and was born Feb.7, 1973.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hausa Language from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and participated in numerous professional courses and training both locally and international.

Bawa-Bodinga also holds a Certificate in Intelligence Operations from the International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS).

After assuming duty, the new commandant ordered immediate 24 hours patrols and surveillance on critical national assets and infrastructure across the state. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bayo Sekoni

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