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FG Yet To Pay ₦498.7 Million To Poultry Farmers Affected By Bird Flu.
The Federal Government has yet to disburse ₦498.7 million in compensation to 307 verified poultry farmers who suffered losses during avian influenza outbreaks between 2021 and 2023, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr. Chinyere Akujobi, has revealed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Dr. Akujobi, represented by the Director of Veterinary Services, Dr. Adeniyi Adedoyin, disclosed this during a public hearing on six livestock-related bills at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The proposed bills aim to establish livestock colleges and research institutes nationwide to enhance animal production, scientific research, and workforce development.
According to Dr. Adedoyin, while ₦3.16 billion had been paid to 1,055 farmers affected by previous outbreaks, the latest batch of compensation remains unpaid due to funding shortfalls. A recent outbreak in Wukari, Taraba State, led to the culling of 2,050 birds, for which compensation is still pending.
He noted that compensation payments have been ongoing since 2006, with various amounts disbursed in phases up to 2019. The current delays, he explained, are caused by inadequate budgetary provisions and the absence of a dedicated Animal Diseases Contingency or Emergency Fund. Most affected farmers also lack insurance coverage as required by law.
Dr. Adedoyin further highlighted that in 2022, the Federal Executive Council approved a revised compensation formula: the Federal Government covers 50 per cent, states contribute 25 per cent, and farmers are responsible for the remaining 25 per cent. Only smallholder farmers with flocks of up to 3,000 birds qualify, while larger commercial farms are expected to maintain insurance coverage.
The House of Representatives has expressed its commitment to reforming the livestock sector and investigating the prolonged delay in compensating farmers affected by avian influenza. Hon. Wale Raji, Chairman of the House Committee on Livestock Development, said the initiative aligns with the National Livestock Transformation Plan and aims to strengthen veterinary services, improve animal husbandry, and boost agricultural productivity.
“This hearing allows stakeholders to provide insights that will support livestock growth, enhance productivity, and generate employment,” Raji stated. He also assured that the committee would ensure transparency in compensation disbursement and the implementation of recommendations from the hearing.
One of the bills under review, sponsored by Bello Ka’oje, proposes the establishment of the Federal College of Animal Husbandry as a specialized institution for training, research, and innovation in animal production. Ka’oje said the college would advance excellence in breeding, animal care, and livestock management, improve productivity, create jobs, and strengthen national food security. He called on lawmakers and industry stakeholders to support the bill, emphasizing the importance of livestock development for economic diversification and rural growth.
The Kano State House of Assembly has summoned the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Yusuf Kabir, to explain how the recent teacher recruitment exercise was conducted amid complaints of alleged irregularities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports from local media outlets suggest that some applicants were allegedly required to pay money to obtain application forms, despite approval by the state government for the recruitment of over 7,000 teachers and other personnel.
An investigation further claimed that a large percentage of applicants reportedly paid for the forms, raising concerns about transparency in the process.
The summons followed a motion moved by Murtala Musa Kore, the lawmaker representing Dambatta Constituency, who called for a thorough investigation and a review of the entire recruitment exercise.
Lawmakers said the move is aimed at ensuring fairness, accountability, and due process in public recruitment, as well as protecting the integrity of the education sector in the state.
The SUBEB chairman is expected to appear before the House to provide clarifications on the allegations.
There are also growing concerns that the recruitment exercise may be reviewed or cancelled if the alleged irregularities are confirmed.
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Ogun Assembly Issues Strong Warning Over Damage To Public Infrastructure, Adopts New Planning Rules.
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, has cautioned residents against indiscriminate waste disposal and the use of road shoulders for storing building materials, warning that such practices obstruct traffic flow and damage public infrastructure.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He issued the warning while responding to a matter of urgent public importance raised by the lawmaker representing Sagamu II State Constituency, Ademola Adeniran, during a plenary session. Adeniran had drawn attention to ongoing cases of residents dumping building materials along roadsides for extended periods, creating hazards and inconveniencing road users.
According to him, the practice has continued to degrade road infrastructure, complicate maintenance efforts, and disrupt traffic movement in affected communities.
In a related development, the House of Assembly also adopted a report from its Committee on Lands and Housing on the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development’s revised regulations aimed at strengthening planning and development control across the state.
The approved regulations include the Ogun State Building Production Management Regulation 2025, Planning and Development Permit Regulation 2025, Slum Regeneration Regulation 2025, Outdoor Physical Furniture Regulation 2025, and Layout and Land Subdivision Regulation 2025.
The resolution followed the presentation of the committee report by Chairman Damilola Soneye, seconded by Lukman Adeleye, and unanimously adopted by lawmakers through a voice vote after a motion moved by the House Leader, Yusuf Sheriff.
Following the adoption, the Speaker directed that the resolution be forwarded to all relevant authorities for implementation.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship election scheduled for August 15.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The assurance was given on Tuesday by the newly deployed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola, while addressing protesters at the commission’s office in Osogbo.
The protesters, made up of market women and civil society groups, had gathered to express concerns over the recent redeployment of the former REC, Mutiu Agboke, which they feared could affect the credibility of the upcoming election.
Speaking through the Head of Legal Department, Niyi Fayanju, and the Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Rufus Ariyo, Babalola assured them that adequate measures had been put in place to ensure a free, fair, and conclusive election.
She acknowledged the concerns of residents, describing them as valid, and promised that INEC would uphold electoral integrity while ensuring that every valid vote is properly counted.
Babalola also explained that staff redeployments are normal administrative procedures, adding that the transfer of the former REC was carried out in line with established civil service rules.
However, some protesters expressed suspicion that the transfer may have been politically motivated, urging the new REC to remain impartial in the discharge of her duties.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Mrs. Sadiat Amsat, Ms. Temitope Abass, and Mrs. Mary Adewale called on INEC to maintain neutrality and ensure full transparency in the electoral process.
The Osun State Chairman of the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens (CCNC), Mr. Musa Abdulsalam, also submitted a formal petition to INEC officials on behalf of the protesters.
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