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Gov Uzodimma Urged By Imo Assembly To Strengthen LGA Collaboration On Food Security
Gov Uzodimma Urged By Imo Assembly To Strengthen LGA Collaboration On Food Security. The Imo House of Assembly has urged Governor Hope Uzodimma to collaborate with the state’s 27 local government areas (LGAs) to prioritise agriculture for food security and economic growth.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The lawmakers urged Mr Uzodimma to direct the state Ministries of Agriculture and Local Government Affairs to work in synergy toward achieving the programme.
The House made the call in a motion presented by Kennedy Ibeh, representing the Obowo State Constituency, during Tuesday’s plenary session.
Mr Ibeh said an increase in production would lead to the availability of food, reduced cost of living, improved living standards, and enhanced state economy.
The lawmaker said the 27 LGAs are endowed with significant potential for agricultural production but have remained largely unproductive over the years.
He further said that focusing on specific crop production in each LGA could create the needed comparative advantages and enhanced economic competitiveness among the councils.
The lawmaker also called on each LGA “to identify and focus on specific crop production, leveraging its comparative advantage”.
He further advised that the Ministries of Agriculture, Lands and Local Government should provide the necessary support and training to the councils to successfully implement the initiative.
Supporting the motion, Uche Agabige, representing Orsu State Constituency, said providing enough food for the country had been challenging.
Mr Agabige, therefore, called for the immediate conversion of arable lands in the state for agricultural production.
Also, Innocent Ikpamezie, representing the Mbaitoli State Constituency, said the motion was timely while canvassing for more investments in agriculture.
In a contribution, Bennet Ebonine, representing Njaba State Constituency, said the security of farmers should also be prioritised. He advocated for the effective implementation of the initiative.
The speaker, Chike Olemgbe, after listening to contributions to the motion, ruled in its favour.
Mr Olemgbe also directed the clerk, Chinelo Emeghara, to convey the resolutions to the governor and the relevant ministries.
Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Takum-Jalingo road in Taraba State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The operation was triggered by a distress call from road users, prompting security personnel to mobilize swiftly to Muji Town, where an 18-seater Toyota bus had been ambushed by armed kidnappers.
Upon arriving at the scene, the security forces engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, utilizing superior firepower that forced the kidnappers to abandon their hostages and flee into the surrounding forest.
Two victims, Mr. Yakubu Usman from Angwan Abuja in Takum and Mr. Godwin Peter from Angwan Dadin Kowa, were rescued. Unfortunately, Mr. Peter sustained injuries during the encounter and was promptly taken to a medical facility for treatment. The remaining passengers were able to continue their journey without further incident.
The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining security in Taraba State and urged the public to provide timely and reliable information to assist in combatting criminal activities.
Police Neutralize Suspected Vandals Attempting to Bomb Pipeline in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the elimination of several suspected vandals attempting to sabotage a pipeline in the Rumuekpe-Aluu community. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, stated that the suspects were neutralized during the operation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He explained that the raid was part of an ongoing joint security effort to protect critical infrastructure across the state.
“The joint security forces successfully foiled an attempt by criminals to vandalize a pipeline. The suspects, who intended to detonate an explosive device, were neutralized due to the swift response of security personnel,” Adepoju stated.
The incident occurred on March 16 in the Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State.
The Commissioner further disclosed that following this operation, security operatives proceeded to Onelga LGA on March 19, where they prevented another potential bomb attack.
During the second raid, two suspects were arrested in possession of four dynamites.
Additionally, law enforcement personnel detonated pods and other Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components to prevent further threats.
The police have assured residents of their commitment to maintaining peace and security across Rivers State.
Two individuals have died and two others are in critical condition following a drinking competition in Agbarha community, Delta State. The tragic event occurred during a contest where participants competed for a prize of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that the contestants consumed a substance believed to be alcohol, attempting to finish it in one go. In the process, the two deceased collapsed and passed away on the spot.
Meanwhile, two other participants are receiving medical treatment in a hospital. The police have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
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