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Plateau North PDP candidate empowers widows with foodstuffs, tricycles

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4 years ago

December 1, 2022

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Following the economic downturn in Nigeria, Plateau North senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and member representing Barkin-Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Hon Simon Mwadkwon, has empowered widows and youths who are victims of insecurity in Barkin-Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State with foodstuffs, tricycles and financial assistance.

Mwadkwon who distributed the food items to over 500 women and youths at his constituency office in Barkin-Ladi, lamented that most women who are made widows due to insecurity have lost their source of livelihood while some cannot go to farms for fear of the unknown.

He said most women in the rural villages who managed to go to farm have had their crops grazed on and are left with nothing to feed on, hence the need for succour.

The federal lawmaker, who was flanked by his Senior Legislative Aide Hon Daniel Jackson, his legislative aide Hon Sati Shuwa, his Chief of Staff, Pharm Chun John, other staff and supporters while delivering one bag of foodstuffs consisting of rice, beans, millet, wheat and maize each to the beneficiaries said the humanitarian gesture became imperative to assist them considering the hard times they are facing without their breadwinners.

“Looking at the prevailing economic hardships being faced by the people and considering what they are going through in terms of insecurity, this gesture became necessary to help them with the food to eat”

“It is important for us to fight poverty and make our people economically sound,” he said.

Mwadkwon also donated tricycles popularly known as “Keke NAPEP” to Youths from the Federal Constituency to enable them to have what will keep them economically stable and meet their financial obligations.

The beneficiaries were carefully selected across the 21 Wards of the Federal Constituency.

The Lawmaker reiterated his commitment to human capital development through strategic empowerment and other skills acquisition programmes.

He hinted that as a Lawmaker, he is committed to making laws and initiating programmes that will have a direct impact on the people and society.

Some beneficiaries who could be seen visibly glad appreciated the Lawmaker for identifying with them in their most trying times with the humanitarian intervention and empowerment.

They also commended him for providing purposeful leadership and prayed that God elevates him so he can do more to alleviate the sufferings of the people of the Federal Constituency who have been going through a lot.

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Osun Election: Accord Party spent N40bn – Fayose counters Davido’s claim

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10 minutes ago

August 19, 2026

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Ex-Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that the Accord Party spent at least N40 billion during the August 15 Osun State governorship election.

Fayose made the allegation during an interview on TVC’s ‘Politics Tonight’.

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NITAD seeks investment in local talents to drive national growth

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August 19, 2026

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The Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD) has called for increased investment in the training, retention and development of indigenous professionals to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign expertise.

The National President of NITAD, Bulus James, made the call on Tuesday in Jos at the institute’s 33rd annual conference, titled “Talent Sovereignty: Engineering the Self-Replenishing Workforce for National Rebirth.”

Mr James said Nigeria could achieve sustainable national development by deliberately developing its human resources and creating systems that ensured a continuous supply of skilled professionals.

He said the country must take ownership of its talent development process by strengthening training, mentorship and succession planning across institutions.

“Nigeria must take ownership of its talent development pipeline to reduce dependence on external expertise and build capacity from within,” he said.

According to him, developing a self-sustaining workforce requires continuous investment in skills development and policies that encourage institutions to train and retain competent personnel.

He said such investment would ensure that institutions remained productive despite the retirement, resignation or exit of experienced personnel.

“The future of our nation depends on our ability to deliberately grow, retain and deploy homegrown talent across all sectors,” Mr James said.

The NITAD president said the conference was organised to draw attention to the country’s human capital challenges and promote practical strategies for building a workforce capable of meeting Nigeria’s development needs.

Also speaking, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, represented by the Secretary to the Plateau State Government, Samuel Jatau, commended NITAD for focusing on workforce sustainability and human capital development.

Mr Mutfwang said the state government was committed to partnering with training institutions and other relevant stakeholders to bridge skills gaps and strengthen the capacity of its workforce.

He urged stakeholders to sustain efforts to equip Nigerians with relevant skills needed to drive economic growth and national development.

The conference attracted government officials, representatives of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), traditional rulers, training professionals and other stakeholders across the country.

(NAN)