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NGO trains 256 Plateau herders, farmers in peace building

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February 1, 2023

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A NGO Pastoral Resolve has trained 256 herders and farmers in sustainable peacebuilding in Plateau State.

For the past 10 years, the state had experienced violent clashes in different communities, especially among herders and farmers, which had led to the loss of lives and the destruction of properties.

The PUNCH reports that the organisation carried out the training in four Local Government Areas of the state including Bassa, Riyom, Bokkos, and Barkin Ladi in collaboration with the USAID and Mercy Corps.

Over forty communities participated in the training which lasted for four days.

A Senior Project Officer (Field Operations) of Pastoral Resolve, Jemila Abdul, told journalists in Barkin Ladi on Sunday that the program was aimed at deepening the peace process in the state.

According to her, the training also aimed to stem the tide of communal clashes and other forms of violence which had claimed many lives and destruction of properties in the affected communities.

Abdul said, “If you look at the participating communities, they are from areas that have had one issue of herder/farmer conflict or another other. And Plateau cannot afford to continue on the path of endless violence which has caused so much pain, destruction, suffering, and untold hardship to the people, and we have been trying to work out modalities for them to live in peace in the affected communities.

“And because of the ongoing electioneering process leading to the coming elections, if they allow forces to come in between them, it could destroy the peacebuilding progress already made. That is why we have organized this training activity for communities in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Riyom, and Bassa LGAs to ensure that there is sustainable peace before, during, and after the elections.”

Abdul further noted that the organization will continue to give priority to issues fuelling herders/farmers’ conflict and work with stakeholders to achieve lasting peace in Plateau State and other parts of the country.

She charged the participants to make judicious use of the knowledge and step down the training to their communities and villages for enhanced cordial relationships in their dealings with one another.

A participant and former chairman of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore in Barkin Ladi, Alhaji Shua’ibu Bayanna, commended the organisation for the training intervention among the communities in the state, describing it as timely.

He called on the politicians to keep to the rules of the game throughout the electioneering period in the interest of peace and development of Plateau State.

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Late Lightning in Yamoussoukro: Dunstan, Adegbuyi Strike as Flamingos Sink Burkina Faso 2-0 for Perfect WAFU-B Hat-Trick

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28 minutes ago

September 21, 2026

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Nigeria’s Flamingos struck twice in the closing stages to defeat Burkina Faso 2-0 on Monday, extending their perfect start at the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls’ Cup in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, to three consecutive victories.

After Burkina Faso frustrated Nigeria for more than 80 minutes, Mary Dunstan finally broke the resistance in the 82nd minute, before Oluwakemi Adegbuyi sealed the victory deep into stoppage time in the 90+4th minute.

The result means coach Akeem Busari’s side have collected maximum points from their opening three matches and scored 11 goals while conceding only two.

Nigeria entered the contest as the competition’s form team following a 5-0 demolition of Niger Republic and a dramatic 4-2 victory over Ghana, achieved despite playing the final half-hour with 10 players.

Burkina Faso, however, presented a different challenge. They had recovered from an opening 4-0 defeat by Ghana to beat hosts Côte d’Ivoire 1-0, and their compact approach kept the Flamingos scoreless for most of Monday’s encounter.

Nigeria’s persistence eventually paid off through Dunstan, who has now scored in all three matches at the tournament. She also found the net against Niger and Ghana.

Adegbuyi then delivered the knockout blow in stoppage time, adding to the goal she scored against Ghana and completing another successful night for the World Cup-bound Flamingos.

Busari had warned before the match that Burkina Faso would not be underestimated, stressing that Nigeria could not afford complacency despite winning their opening fixtures.

The victory keeps Nigeria firmly on course in the six-team league-format competition, which was adopted following Benin Republic’s withdrawal.

Next comes another major examination: hosts Côte d’Ivoire on September 24, before Nigeria conclude their programme against Togo on September 27.

Three games. Three victories. Eleven goals. And with Dunstan and Adegbuyi delivering when Burkina Faso appeared capable of holding out, the Flamingos’ perfect run in Yamoussoukro rolls on.

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FG Continues NEMSAS Rollout, Strengthens Emergency Care and Hospital Infrastructure in Bauchi

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1 hour ago

September 21, 2026

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The Federal Government has continued the nationwide rollout of the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) with the deployment of new ambulances to selected health facilities in Bauchi State, alongside the unveiling of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH).

The interventions, unveiled by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, are part of the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), particularly Pillar 4, which focuses on improving the health security of the nation.

The NEMSAS ambulances will strengthen emergency referrals across selected facilities, including Toro General Hospital, Gamawa Hospital, Federal Medical Centre, Misau, ATBUTH and the Fistula Centre in Ningi. The Bauchi deployment builds on the Federal Government’s continuing rollout of NEMSAS across the country, following recent deployments in Plateau and Ogun States.

Speaking at the event, Prof. Pate said timely access to emergency care is essential to saving lives, particularly in communities where distance and inadequate referral capacity can delay life-saving care. He urged beneficiary institutions to ensure the ambulances are properly utilised, maintained and integrated into referral pathways.

The Minister also highlighted the Federal Government’s broader investments in Bauchi’s health system, including the ongoing expansion of ATBUTH, the Federal Medical Centre in Misau, the North-East Vesicovaginal Fistula Centre in Ningi and the revitalisation of more than 100 primary healthcare centres through federal-state collaboration. Earlier in 2026, the Federal Government deployed approximately ₦10 billion worth of medical equipment, medicines, ambulances and maternity kits to health facilities across the state.

At ATBUTH, the newly unveiled CNG facility, aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of energy use within the hospital, forms part of efforts to strengthen the infrastructure that supports hospital operations. The ongoing expansion of the teaching hospital is expected to increase capacity for tertiary and specialised services. The Federal Government is also investing in advanced diagnostics and cancer care to bring specialised services closer to citizens and reduce the need for patients to travel outside the state for essential care.

Prof. Pate said the investments demonstrate the administration’s focus on translating policy commitments into practical improvements in the health system. He added that the Federal Government would continue to work with the Bauchi State Government, health institutions and other stakeholders to ensure that investments in emergency care, infrastructure and specialised services translate into improved access and better health outcomes for the people of Bauchi State.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare remains committed to its mandate to save lives, reduce both physical and financial pain, and produce health for all Nigerians.

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