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KADUNA WEEKLY REVIEWNo. 30 16th April, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRSMINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRSMINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTMINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESMINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

IN THIS EDITIONGov. Nasir Ahmed El-Rufa’i administering Polio vaccine to a childwhile flagging off the Polio Vaccination exercise in Lere LGA.

KDSG provides transformers, rural feeder roads and 121 bore holes for rural communitiesKDSG plans to commission 110 Classrooms, 8km dual carriage road in Rigasa on May 29KDSG Rewards Village and Ward Heads for Tackling PolioNew Pukarma of Piriga Receives Staff of OfficeKDSG sensitizes stakeholders on Solid Waste Management in KadunaNAKASS appeals to Kaduna Gov't to Fast-Track implementation of new scholarship schemeWomen Affairs Ministry advocates for Increased Female Political ParticipationKDSG showcases Mining Potentials

With Special Focus on Ministry of Rural and Community Development.

In its bid to increase access to portable water, reduce disease prevalence and improve rural infrastructure, the Kaduna state government through its Ministry of Rural and Community Development has provided hand pump boreholes, rural feeder roads and transformers for rural communities across the state. In ensuring an even distribution among the three senatorial zones of the state. Project Locations have been grouped into Zones 1, 2 and 3.

Zone 1 locations include Kudan, Makarfi, Zaria, Kubau, Soba, Sabon Gari and Ikara. For this Zone, hand pump boreholes have been installed at Kyaudan Abba, Katoge, Sarama, Unguwan Sarki Karma, Tunguma, Ruggan Alhaji Bawa, Rafin Kura and Unguwan Mallam Musa, all in Kudan LGA, and Tarai, Unguwan Ali Yahuza, Jema'a Maida, Gazara and Ghana in Makarfi LGA. Furthermore, boreholes were provided to Garu, Ayama 2, Ungwan Rimi (Tsurutawa, Merasu), Jahunu Unguwan Na'ibi, Domawa, Ramin Kura and Mesawa communities in Lere LGA. Panga, Bukkoki, Aba and Doka communities in Zaria LGA.And Kurmin Bomo, Dogorawa Markas, Katanga and Hanwan Rafin Sidi in Sabon Gari LGA.While rural feeder roadshave been constructed along Katoge-Unguwan Mai Doki-Karfe in Kudan LGA and Tsamiya-Masau-Gidan Kunya Maye roads in Makarfi LGA.In Kubau LGA, hand pump boreholes were installed at Dan Maliki, Magami, Wasabi (Zariyawa), Mariga, Unguwan Dankande, Leren Dutse, Dokan Toro,Pangwomi andDanwata1 & 2, UngwanGarga and Bauda in Soba LGA. Project locations in Ikara LGA include Unguwan Liman, Tubawa, Bayan Dutse and Zuri Paki. And 2 500KV33/0.415 KV transformers have also been installed at the water supply scheme Saminaka.

While Zone II locations include Igabi, Kaduna South, Chikun, Giwa, Kaduna North and Kajuru the projects include; installation of hand pump boreholes in Bilyaminu Street, Rigasa, Ruhoji, Bango, Dumbi Dutse, Tsalha, Unguwan Damo all in Igabi LGA.In Kaduna south LGA, it is also installation of hand pump boreholes in Layin Jajere, Badiko, Down Quarters, Kinkinau and Malumfashi Road.

In Kaduna North, hand pump boreholes were installed in Unguwan Rimi Ward 6, Kwaru, Kabalan Doki and Farin Gida. And in Chikun LGA, they were installed in Kurmin Sata, Bugai and Telele all with hand pump bore holes.

While installations of hand pump boreholes took place in all the LGAs in Zone II, installation of transformers took place in only certain areas namely; Kaduna International Trade Fair Complex along Zaria road in which 1 No 500KV 11/0.415KV transformer was purchased and installed. It was accompanied with another one at Mando Kaduna Hajj Camp both in Igabi LGA. Kaduna South was also included as purchase and installation of 1 No 500KV 11/0.415KV transformer was done at drugs and Medical Supply Agency, Kakuri.In zone III, like other zones there were installation of hand pump boreholes, rural feeder road constructions and rural electrification.In Jaba LGA, hand pump boreholes were installed at Kyari, Ungwan Gauji and Kpurum. While in Kachia LGA hand pump boreholes were installed at Sadak and Gumel Junction. Also, in Kagarko LGA, the boreholes were installed at Lasinta, Akoti, Sabon Kago, Ungwan Jaba, Kabara, Hayin Ardo, Kampani and Chukula.

KDSG provides transformers, rural feeder roads and 121 bore holes for rural communities.

Rafin Kira

ABA, Zaria LGA

Maresu (Ungwan Rimi) Lere

Katoge

Ungwan Ali Yahuza, Makarfi LGA

Transformer at Water Supply Scheme, Saminaka, Lere LGA

Wazabi, Kubau LGA

Ruggan Alhaji Bawa

Ghana, Makarfi LGA

Raman Kura, Lere

Pangwan, Kubau LGA

Ungwan Mallam Musa

Tsamiya – Masau – Gidan Kunya Maye rural feeder road

Panga, Zaria LGA

Danmaliki, Kubau LGA

Kyaudan Abba

Ayama II Lere LGA

SARAMA

Rural feeder road, Katoge – Ung. Maidoki – Karfe, Kudan LGA

Doka, Zaria LGA

Mesowa, Lere LGA

Then in Jemaá LGA the hand pump boreholes were installed at Kyayya, Damgwa, Gerti, Ungwan Musa Takau and Unguwan Misisi.

In addition to the boreholes, a rural feeder road was constructed along Jagindi Gari-Ungwan Marwa-Gwandara road. A transformer was also purchased and installed in this area for KSMC Kafanchan. All these installations are serving the communities.

In Kaura LGA, the installation of hand pump boreholes were done in Randiyam, Chicham, Tum, Kukum Daji, Ashim, Katanga, and Ungwan Kura. Also, rural feeder road was constructed from Randiyan to Unguwan Atuka to Kan Gwaza. There is also, rural electrification of Kajim - Mahuta - Randiyam communities.

In Sanga LGA, the boreholes were installed at Kibam, Tari, Randa Richu, Unguwan Tella Gimi, GokwiTayu, Ungwan Ninzon Tayu, Giginya and Forest Arak. While, in Zangon Kataf the boreholes were installed at Sabon Layi Reebok, Ungwan Abaya, Marsa I, Ungwan Makama and ManyiAhgui.

Also, in Kauru LGA, there were installations of hand pump boreholes at Dingi Dutse and Danfani. Rural feeder road was also constructed along Barwa –Zakada Bandi - Amawa feeder road.

Dankande, Kubau LGA Danwata II, Soba LGAUngwan Garba, Soba LGALeren Dutse, Kubau LGADokan toro, Kubau LGA

Bauda, Soba LGA Zuri Paki, Ikara LGAUngwan Liman, IkaraBayan Dutse, Saya, Ikara LGATubawa, Ikara LGA

Dogaraw Markas, Sabon gari Ungwan Wahala, Kajuru LGARural feeder road Kujama

to Bugai, Chikun LGARural feeder road constructed at Dumbi

Dutse to Zaria road, Igabi LGA

Dumbi Dutse Igabi LGATsalha Igabi LGARUHOGI, Igabi LGAElectrification of Medical supply agency, Kakuri, Kaduna South LGA

Kaduna Hajj Transit Camp, Igabi LGA

Ribisa, Igabi LGA Ungwan Damo, Igabi LGAKwaru (Badarawa Primary School), Kaduna North

Farin gida, Kaduna South LGADown Quarters, Kaduna South LGAKurmin Sata, Chikun LGA

Karfe, Giwa LGABature, Giwa LGAHayin Kogi, Giwa LGANasarawan Bature, Giwa LGATelele, Chikun LGABilyaminu street, Rigasa Igabi LGA

Ungwan Wahala, Kajuru LGA

Sadak, Kachia LGAGumel junction, Kachia LGAIssabe, Kajuru LGA Ungwan Aduma, Kajuru LGA

Akoti, Kagarko

Ungwan Musa, Takau, Jema'a LGA Kukum Daji, Kaura LGA

Ashim, Kaura LGA Ungwan Ninzom Tayu, Sanga LGA

Ungwan Gigiya, Sanga LGA

Forest Arak, Sanga LGA Sabon Layi Reebok, Zangon Kataf LGA

Construction of Kwanan Maimolo toBanki road, Kubau LGA

Transformers purchased by KDSG being lifted to communities acrossKaduna State from the Ministry of Rural and Community Development

Dingi Dutse, Kaura LGA

Construction of Rural feeder road, Jagindi Gari to Ungwan Marwa to Ungwan Gwandara, Jema'a LGA

Ungwan Abaya, Zangon Kataf LGANanyi Ahgui, Zangon Kataf LGA

Construction of Rural feeder road Randiyam to Ungwan Atuka to Kan Gwaza, Kaura LGA

Construction of Barwa to Zakda to Bandi Amawa Rural feeder road, Kaura LGA

Transformer purchased and installed at KSMC Kafanchan, Jema'a LGA

Electrification of Kajim – Mahuta to Randiyan communities in Kaura LGA

Kampeni, KagarkoInstallation of Hand borehole in Chukula village, Kagarko

Kyayya, Jema'a LGA Dangwa, Jema'a LGA

Gerti, Jema'a LGA

Ungwan Misisi, Jema'a LGA Randiyam, Kaura LGA Chicham, Kaura LGA

Ungwan Kura, Kaura LGA Randa Richu, Sanga LGA Ungwan Telle, Gimi, Sanga LGA

Hayin Ardo, Kagarko

As part of its current efforts at revamping education and tackling the menace of congestion of pupils in public primary schools in Kaduna State, 110 classrooms are currently undergoing renovations in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state.

The classrooms were part of projects monitored by members of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna state council, during their tour of projects executed by the Kaduna state government.

The schools inspected included LEA primary school Lokoja road, UBE Shawai road, LEA Bilyaminu street, LEA Mashi Gwari road and LEA Bokon Daji which currently have class sizes of between 300 and 500 pupils, after renovations, each school will get between 20-30 Classrooms.Responding to questions posed by journalists, the Headmaster of UBE Shawai road, Yahuza A. Yaro said, the project would go a long way in accommodating the over 21,000 pupils of the school.“Due to inadequate structures we are now using temporary classrooms covered with tarpaulin to accommodate the over 21,000 pupils”.“We thank Governor Nasir Ahmad El–Rufa'I, he was here

KDSG plans to commission 110 Classrooms, 8km dual carriage road in Rigasa on May 29

himself and promised to add structures and he matched his words immediately with actions, 20 new class rooms will be ready for usage by the end of this month”.Other projects visited during the tour were, General

Hospital Rigasa, the Rigasa township 8km dual road, the 6.5km Unguwan Bije – Hayin Katafawa in Gonin-Gora, Chikun Local Government Area among others.According to projections, these projects will be commissioned on May 29, 2018.

As an incentive in acknowledgement of the contributions of traditional institutions to governments efforts at tackling polio, infant and maternal mortality in Kaduna State, the state government has approved a monthly payment of 10,000 Naira to ward and village heads in the State.The Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prof. Kabir Mato disclosed this in Kaduna during a joint Press Conference with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and the State Primary Health Care Development Agency.Prof. Kabir Mato explained that under the leadership of Mal. Nasir Ahmed El-Rufa'I, government has been applying state resources and support from development partners to tackle Infant and maternal mortality and enhance the capacity of the Primary Health Centres to improve health outcome for the citizens.

According to the Commissioner, the success of these health protection initiatives for our children at the grass root level

KDSG Rewards Village and Ward Heads for Tackling Polio

Classrooms being constructed at LEA Lokoja road, Rigasa.

A Bridge being constructed along Hayin Katafawa road,Gonin Gora.

6.5Km road being constructed at Ungwan Bije,Hayin Katafawa road, Gonin Gora.

Danwata I, SobaLGA Hanwa, Rafin Sidi, Sabon gari LGA Katanga, Kaura LGA Lasinta, Kagarko Danfani, Kaura LGA

Dr. Paul Dogo, Comm. of Health, Prof. Kabiru Mato, Comm. of Local Govt.and Dr. Hadiza A. Balarabe, Ex. Secretary, Primary Health Devt.

Agency, during a press conference in Kaduna.

depends on the active involvement of the village and ward heads. These traditional rulers know the residents of their communities, including the infants and the vulnerable persons.Prof. Kabir Mato described village and ward heads as partners in increasing immunization coverage and improving records keeping at the grass root. They also mobilize people to participate in immunizations and to register births and deaths. They also constitute a veritable frontline of security information that can greatly assist government and security agencies.The Commissioner believes that the traditional institutions in the state would soon be a reference point to others by their roles and functions in addressing critical community issues that were either neglected or unattended to.The Commissioner added that payment of this allowance to the over 17,000 village and ward heads represent a token of appreciation for their complementary role towards government efforts in the health and security sector. This also marks a major landmark in the restructuring of the traditional institution in the state.

His Excellency, Mal. Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufa'I, the Kaduna State Governor has formally presented a 3rd Class Staff of Office to His Highness, Mr.Jonathan Pharaguwa Zamuna, the newly appointed Pukarma of Piriga (Chief of Piriga) in Lere Local Government Area. The occasion took place at Gure the administrative headquarters of the Chiefdom on Saturday 7th April 2018.

In his speech, the Governor promised to target interventions at upgrading infrastructure in Lere LGA and Piriga Chiefdom in particular. He also applauded the contributions of the traditional institutions in complementing government efforts towards promoting peace and peaceful coexistence among the diverse people residing in Kaduna State.

The Governor assured that government would continue to work hand in hand with the traditional institutions to promote unity and security of lives and properties of the common people. He therefore appealed to the royal fathers to continue to mobilize their subjects to embrace peace and live in harmony with one another.

In his welcome speech, the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prof. Kabir Mato expressed his appreciation to the Governor for government's sincere commitment towards enhancing the welfare of the Traditional Institutions and assured that the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs would continue to initiate policies and programmes that would improve the working conditions of the royal fathers.In his acceptance speech, the Pukarma of Piriga, Mr. Jonathan Pharaguwa Zamuna described the Governor as a complete gentle man, a leader per excellence who is after the betterment and wellbeing of the people. He therefore called on the entire people of Piriga Chiefdom to uphold peace and support the change agenda of the Mal. Nasir Ahmed El-Rufa'i led government.

On behalf of the Piriga Traditional Council, the Pukarma, His Highness, Mr Jonathan Pharaguwa Zamuna awarded the Traditional title of Magayakin Piriga to His Excellency the Governor Mal. Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufa'i as a mark of appreciation to the wonderful things he has been doing for the Piriga Chiefdom.In her closing remarks, the Administrator Lere Local Government Council, Mrs. Laraba B. Kantoma thanked the Governor for attending the occasion despite other important state and national issues that require his attention. She also thanked the Governor for his giant strides in the provision of social amenities in Lere Local Government Area.

New Pukarma of Piriga Receives Staff of Office

Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i and Comm. of Local Govt. Prof. Kabir Mato, while presenting the staff of office to His Highness, Mr. Jonathan Pharaguwa Zamuna, the new Pukarma of Piriga.

Prof. Kabir Mato, while presenting his welcome address at the event.Comm. of Local Govt.

New Pukarma of Piriga, Mr. Jonathan Pharaguwa Zamuna delivering his acceptance speech.

Mrs. Laraba B. Kantoma, Administrator of Lere LGA, while delivering her vote of thanks.

Mrs. Kantoma also expressed her Local Government Council's appreciation to the 4 Chiefdoms in the Local Government area, namely; Lere, Saminaka, Kurama and Piriga Chiefdoms for the cordial relationship existing between the local government and the Chiefdoms and further urged the people of the local government to continue to be peaceful at all times.

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in collaboration with Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority (KEPA) organised a town hall meeting at Arewa House Kaduna to enlighten the public on waste management strategies in the State on the 23rd March 2018.The Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Mrs. Amina Dyeris Sijuwade stated that the town hall meeting was organised basically to present the Kaduna state government plan regarding the improvement of existing solid waste management in the state. As stakeholders, the ministry considered it crucial to carry all along in this very important mission. It was noted that there could be some lapses in the current solid waste management operations in the State, therefore to avoid reoccurrence of some of the problems militating against efficient service delivery in the State, it is very important that stakeholders come together to discuss the way forward.In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Muhammad Mahmud Shu'aibu stated that, house-to-house collection of waste is the global best practice in waste management, but for now the state government wants to start by providing waste bins at strategic locations within the three metropolitan cities of Kaduna, Kafanchan and Zaria (KKZ).

The Permanent Secretary pleaded with the stake holders to educate their members in cultivating the habit of proper use of bins for effective waste management. He therefore called on the general public to use them appropriately and desist from burning as well as indiscriminate dumping of refuse in order to save the environment from pollution and degradation.The Chairman, Association of Solid Waste Contractors, Ibrahim Shehu appreciated the Ministry for calling such a meeting, and said that, as contractors, they are duty bound to ensure the prompt evacuation of waste to the designated dump sites. He added that, there is need for a law to be put in place with effective enforcement mechanism which will help to checkmate negative attitudes of waste managers. He promised that the association will cooperate with government in all its efforts to keep Kaduna State clean.In his goodwill message, Wakilin Arewan Zazzau, Mallam Sa'idu Mamman expressed his appreciation for the meeting noting its importance in the area of improving sanitation and youth employment. He also called on the Ministry to always put emphasis on drainage clearance as most polythene bags

always end up in the drainage leading to flooding.

The National Association of Kaduna State Student (NAKASS) on Tuesday called on the Kaduna State Government to fast track the implementation of the state's new scholarship scheme designed to assist students fulfil their academic dreams by providing scholarship and loan packages.The President of the association, Yahaya Abdullahi made the call at a news conference in Kaduna, while reacting to a threat by a group of students to shut down the state over non-payment of student bursary since 2015.It would be recalled that, a coalition of students in Kaduna State had on April 3rd, given Governor Nasir El-Rufai 14 days ultimatum to begin a scholarship scheme.The students, under the aegis of Coalition of Youth and Students in Kaduna State threatened to launch mass protest to cripple government activities if the government failed to meet their demands.But Abdullahi, who disassociated NAKASS from the group, noted that the state government has introduced new scholarship scheme with emphasis on merit and needs-based, enough to cater for student's needs.The president, who identified some of the scholarship as disability scholarship; athletic scholarship; student loan scheme and research grant, however, said that the scheme was yet to take off.

categories of students is before the State House of Assembly for passage.He expressed optimism that the scholarship would be implemented given the state government thrive to promote excellence in the state education sector.He urged the House of Assembly to fast tract the passage of the bill to enable the state respond adequately to the financial challenge of students."I am calling on all students to be patient and resist any call to indulge in misconduct, moral decadence, violence or threat to the state government in resolving the scholarship issue."I want to assure you that NAKASS is doing its best by following the right channels in ensuring that the lingering scholarship issue is address, "he stated.

The Kaduna State Ministry of Women Affairs and social Development in collaboration with Gender Awareness Trust (GAT) with support from National Democratic Institute (NDI) organised a one-day experience sharing session with female aspirants in Kaduna state ahead of the local government elections.

According to him, the bill for the new scheme, designed to incorporate all

NAKASS appeals to Kaduna Gov't to Fast-Track implementation of new scholarship scheme

Women Affairs Ministry advocates for Increased Female Political Participation

Hon. Comm. of Environment and Natural Resources, Amina Dyeris Sijuwade, highlighting the ways of improving integrated solid waste management in Kaduna State.

KDSG sensitizes stakeholders on Solid Waste Management in Kaduna

Haj. Hafsat Baba, Hon. Comm. of Women Affairs and Social Devt. with her Co-panelist, Hon. Mrs. Florence Aya, addressing women during the event.

The one-day interactive session had female aspirants in attendance who have won primary elections in their different political parties. The meeting was aimed at identifying selected aspirants running for local government seats in the upcoming LGA election and to share experience and mobilize support for those candidates who have scaled through the primaries.

Speaking during the programme, Commissioner of

Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development Hajiya

Hafsat Mohammed Baba said that active participation of

Women is a goal that should be sought for by all in view of

the accruing benefits not only to women folk but to the

society as a whole. She further explained that improved

women political participation has encouraging implications

for good governance as women can be very dedicated to

assigned responsibilities. This therefore means that

strengthening their political participation is more or less

empowering them into main streaming of existing system

of democratic governance, decision making and

participation together with men counterparts.

While congratulating those who scaled through the

primaries and encouraging those who intend to run for

elective positions, Mrs Baba beckoned on women to lend

support to one another, she also express profound

gratitude to the Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufa'i

for being magnanimous in appointing women into various

positions in the state, this gesture she said has gone far in

explaining the gender sensitiveness of the governor.

Also speaking during the workshop, was the leader of

women mentoring and leadership initiative, Hon Mrs

Florence Aya who encouraged women to continue to strive

and never be discouraged even at the event of failure. Mrs

Aya further expounded that challenges are bound to come

but can be surmounted by perseverance and team spirit,

she therefore called on women to strongly support one

another if the desired change is to be achieved.

In a bid to make Kaduna the preferred mining destination

in Nigeria, one of the plenary sessions at the just

concluded KADINVEST 3.0 was anchored to specifically

showcase the mining potentials of the state.

Speaking at the plenary session, the Honourable

Commissioner Ministry of Environment and Natural

Resources Amina Dyeris Sijuwade reiterated the State

Government's commitment to engage with the mining

communities towards providing infrastructural

development that will enhance ease of mining activities

across the State. The solid minerals sector according to

her, is placed as key enabler of the diversification agenda

of the present Administration. The sector is expected to

employ many artisanal miners and generate significant

non-oil revenue.

She further stated that, Kaduna State is well endowed with

abundant solid minerals that are in high demand in the

Global market. As a way forward this year, apart from the

continued development and partnership with the private

sector in the development of mineral resources such as

Gold, Columbite, Cassiterite, Talc, Feldspar and Graphite,

the government is unrolling its plans for more investors to

come and partner with it for mutual benefits. Kaduna State

has become the quarry capital in Nigeria with over 300

quarry titles, therefor the State Government is ready to

offer information and assistance needed to support

prospective investors in these key areas.

In his remarks, the Honourable Minister of Mines and Steel

Development Dr. Kayode Fayemi represented by Engineer

Yunusa stated that, the Federal Ministry has secured a

total sum of $150m world bank loan to further develop

geological data, provide prove of concept to miners and

enhance the capacity development of artisanal miners so

that they can be formalized properly and grow up from

artisans to junior miners in order to be enable them

contribute to the GDP and generate employment in the

country.

The moderator of the session Aliyu Mamman (CEO 3M Geo

Resources) stated that, Kaduna is the leading State with

about 439 (30%) titles in terms of nation's mining titles

since 2006. The key minerals that have been applied for in

terms of numbers are Granite, Gold, Lead, Zinc and Sand.

Therefore, this indicate the fact that investors have more

opportunities in Kaduna State than anywhere else in

Nigeria, as far as mining is concern.

KDSG showcases Mining Potentials

Mrs. Amina Dyeris Sijuwade, Hon. Comm. of Environment and Natural Resources duringthe plenary session at KADINVEST 3.0.

Haj. Hafsat Baba, amid other participants during the event.