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First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON delivering her address at the flag-off ceremony of the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Program and the Presentation of Small Business Recapitalization Grant to Persons With Disabilities held in Owerri the Imo State Capital on Wednesday 28th February 2024

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Supports Women Farmers, PLWD

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Samuel Anyanwu Attachments7:02 AM (10 hours ago) to me FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES AND SANITATION Press Release Ikenne Local Government Area Celebrates Open Defecation Free (ODF) Status as Minister Calls for Intensified National Commitment to Achieve Nigeria's Goal The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumum Utsev,has issued a call to action for State Governments, Development Partners, and Civil Society Organizations to scale up initiatives toward making Nigeria Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2025. Represented by Mr. Olu Daniels Ibiyemi, Director IV of the Department of Water Quality Control and Sanitation, Prof.Utsev made this urgent appeal during the celebration and award presentation recognizing Ikenne Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun State for achieving ODF status. At the event, held on November 5, 2024 at Ikenne, Ogun State,Prof.Utsev highlighted the profound impact of Open Defecation on health, education, dignity, and economic productivity, particularly affecting women and children. He emphasized the significance of the "Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet" campaign, launched in 2019, which aims to eliminate open defecation across the country by 2025 through robust community mobilization, political commitment, and resource allocation. He added that as of October 2024, 135 LGAs nationwide have attained ODF status; and urged for accelerated investment and action to achieve the 2025 target. Prof.Utsev commended the efforts of His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Executive Governor of Ogun State, for his unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of Ogun State residents. He also called for a unified, collaborative effort involving households, all levels of government, development partners, and Civil Society to ensure sustainable, universal access to sanitation. Her Excellency, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, the First Lady of Ogun State and the State-Led Sanitation Ambassador, delivered the keynote address celebrating Ikenne LGA’s remarkable accomplishment as a testament to Ogun State's dedication to advancing sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives. Mrs. Abiodun reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Dapo Abiodun to promoting the well-being of Ogun State residents through sustainable WASH initiatives. She also called for sustained commitment from all stakeholders to ensure that the vision of a Nigeria free from open defecation becomes a lasting reality. In her welcome address, Hon. Olufemi Ilori-Oduntan, Honourable Commissioner for Rural Development of Ogun State, emphasized the award ceremony’s importance as an inspiring example for other communities in Ogun State. Hon. Ilori-Oduntan encouraged all communities to align with the government’s vision for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6—universal access to clean water and sanitation. Speaking on the scope of the achievement, Mr. Sola Ogunbo, Programme Manager of the Ogun State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), announced that 171 communities within Ikenne are now Open Defecation Free. Mr. Ogunbo emphasized the need to maintain this progress for enduring improvements in sanitation standards across Ogun State. The event was marked by goodwill messages from Development Partners, a drama presentation, and a dance exhibition celebrating the progress made toward sanitation improvement in Nigeria. Mrs.Funmi Imuetinyan Director Information and Public Relations Email: fmwrpressunit@gmail.com Website: www.waterresources.gov.ng 5th Nov, 2024 Address by the Wife of the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun

Ikenne Local Government Area Celebrates Open Defecation Free (ODF) Status as...

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Festus Keyamo - Minister of Aviation

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, Introduces New...

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Former Minister and Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani (left) and Claudius Omoleye Daramola (right) at the valedictory programme organized in their honour recently.

Technical Audit Report is Yielding Result -Usani

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he Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Water Resources Mrs Didi Walson-Jack mni and Representative of the Honourable Minister, reading the keynote address at the WUA Workshop

ENGR ADAMU REITERATES THE IMPORTANCE OF IRRIGATION AND NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY

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L- R, His Excellency, Mexican Ambassador, Mr Alfredo Miranda, having a hand shake with the Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, during the courtesy visit in Abuja

NIGERIA SHOULD REVIVE ECONOMIC TIES WITH MEXICO – DR. ABUBAKAR

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Director General Services (MPA), Mrs. Edemanya Ibilola Brayila, Inspector General of Police, IGP Alkali Usman Baba, Minister of Police Affairs, Dr. Mohammad Maigari Dingyadi, and Permanent Secretary, Temitope Fashedemi during The handing over was performed at the Nigeria |Police Force Headquarters, Louise Edet House, Abuja

DINGYADI HANDS OVER 10,635 BULLETPROOF VESTS TO NPF

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from left: Dr Iseko Iseko of Cardiocare Hospital, Dr. Rukayya Gurin, SSA to the President on Administration and Women Affairs, Dr. Felix Ogedengbe, CEO of Cedarcrest, Dr. Alex Ideh, Chairman of Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Barr. Halima Buhari-Sheriff, Board Secretary, Aisha Buhari Foundation, Prof Oppido Guido, Head of the visiting Italian surgical team and Prof. Saad Ahmed, Chief Medical Director , FMC Abuja, at the valedictory event to mark the end of the Future Assured Cardiac Mission organized by the First Lady of Nigeria Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari.

Aisha Buhari concludes cardiac mission

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Nigeria Launches “Outsource to Nigeria Initiative” to Capture Share of $8.79 Trillion Global BPO Market

Nigeria Launches “Outsource to Nigeria Initiative” to Capture Share of $8.79...

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The Permanent Secretary Education Mrs Didi Walson-Jack OON mni with Commissioner Juptta Urpilainen during Global Gateway High -Level Event on Education in Brussels.

Six Nigerian Universities to Benefit from EU Funding for Intra-Africa Mobility...

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