By: Aisha Mohammed A cross-section of parents in Adamawa State have affirmed that vaccines are instrumental in significantly reducing under-five mortality rates from vaccine-preventable diseases. This comes as the Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, flagged off the Polio Vaccination Campaign targeting over 1.4 million children […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Adamawa State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF Bauchi Field Office are set to vaccinate over 1.4 million children under the age of five against polio. The vaccination campaign will require about 1,443,300 doses of the polio vaccine, targeting high-risk areas across the state. The Bauchi UNICEF Chief of […]
By: Gloria Abutu In commemoration of this year’s Safe Motherhood Day, the Permanent Secretary of the Adamawa State Ministry of Health and Human Services, Mr. Zirra Mathias Bubanani, has called for renewed commitment from all stakeholders to promote maternal health, family planning, and reproductive health services across the state. Speaking during […]
By: Jamila Abubakar The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum NGSF, under the leadership of the First Lady of Adamawa State, Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Fintiri, has organized a one-day sensitization program to raise awareness on the importance of the Measles-Rubella MR vaccine across the state. Held in Yola, the initiative aimed to mobilize community support […]
By Gloria Abutu To tackle the rising rejection of Nigerian agricultural exports, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has trained 50 small-holder farmers in Adamawa state on safe pesticide use. The training, held at the Geriyo Irrigation Farm Project in Yola, was organized in collaboration with the Adamawa Agricultural Development Program (AADP). NEPC’s Executive Director/CEO, […]
By: Gloria Abutu As the world marks World Autism Awareness Day, experts and advocates are calling for greater acceptance and inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder, affects individuals differently, presenting challenges in communication, social interaction, and behaviour. Program Therapist Team Lead at Candlelight Foundation for Children with Special […]
By: Gloria Abutu As part of its ongoing school enrollment drive, the Better Education Service Delivery for All, BESDA, team on Thursday, visited Guyuk to seek collaboration with the traditional council in addressing the out-of-school children crisis in the state. Chairman of the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Murtala Babayi, at the […]
By: Aisha Mohammed A panel discussion emphasizing collaborative action to accelerate progress toward rights, equality, and empowerment took center stage. The discussion, chaired by 18-year-old Edna Dauda, aimed to provide lasting solutions to issues surrounding adolescent girls and young children in Nigeria. Panelists engaged in discussions on adolescent girls’ rights, sexual and reproductive health, […]
By Gloria Abutu The Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), Dr. Murtala Umar Babayi, has reiterated the need for children of school age to remain in school and complete their education to become responsible citizens who contribute to national development. Dr. Babayi made this call during a visit to the […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Muslim Media Practitioners in Nigeria have been charged to uphold the principles of Islam in line with the ethics of their profession to promote peaceful coexistence in the country. The call was made by guest lecturers at the maiden inaugural outing of the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, in Adamawa […]