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Climate summit participants recommend establishment of foundation, finance scheme
By Dada Jackson
Participants at the just concluded Lagos 8th International Climate Change summit have recommended the establishment of a Climate Change Foundation that will include public and private sector stakeholders to address climate change issues in the state.
In a communique released at the weekend, the participants also urged the Lagos State Government to put in place appropriate framework for accessing climate finance utilizing the direct and indirect strategies for raising climate capital.
It was also suggested that the state should establish a standing inter-ministerial technical committee on climate change with relevant NGOs and private sector to develop strategies for implementing the Climate Action Plan (CAP) of the state, sector by sector and give regular advice to the government on it.
The communique also stated that Lagos State should incorporate resilience to long-term impact of climate change in the design and construction of buildings and critical public infrastructure with an addition that the state should make infrastructure more climate-resilient through retrofitting and implementation of regular maintenance regimes.
It suggested the development of a framework for the introduction of green sources of energy into its infrastructure development as well as a pursuit of an aggressive implementation of a climate-resilient Smart City initiative.
They also urged the state to vigorously pursue the implementation of the State’s Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP) to address transportation challenges and reduce green house gas emissions emanating from the sector.
It stated, “The Lagos State Government should put in place plans of action to support farmers in adopting climate-resilient agricultural practices and also put in place mechanisms for improved collaboration with other states to attain and sustain food security for the citizens of the State.”
It emphasised that the government should promote climate smart and eco-friendly agricultural practice and promote zero waste as well as explore the potential for bioenergy generation.
It advised that Lagos State Government should as part of its affirmative action implement gender-based initiatives targeted at empowering women to adapt to the impact of climate change.
It noted that the government through the Ministry of Information and Strategy and its agencies should commence advocacy on safety issues around the LPG across its value chain.
The participants urged the Lags State Government to improve surveillance through human, animal and environmental monitoring with a view to promoting good health and preventing disease.
“Lagos State Government should take advantage of the human capacity available within the tertiary institutions in the state to support research and innovation to generate new evidence and/or tools for health and to validate existing knowledge,” it also stated.
It also formed part of the resolutions that the state’s investment in continuous strengthening of human infrastructure and organisational capacity to address the challenges of Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) should be increased and sustained.
It added that the Lagos State Government should raise a forum to discuss the effects of rural-urban drift on the state environment and infrastructure.
The communique also urged the Lagos State Government to review and expand the scope of her Women Empowerment Initiatives to reach more women particularly those in rural communities.
The international climate change summit is an annual event by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to address climate change issues that had just been resuscitated after a five-year lull.
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My husband sold our TV to gamble, woman tells court
My husband sold our TV to gamble, woman tells court
A housewife, Muinat Ibrahim, on Thursday, filed for divorce in an Area Court in Ilorin on grounds that her husband, Jamiu Abdulmumini sold their television set and other valuables to gamble.
The petitioner told the court that she discovered her husband’s addiction to gambling immediately after their wedding and had tried her best to stop making him stop.
“My husband sold our television set, fridge, and my two Android phones to gamble.
“He also lost two commercial motorcycles and spent my school fees on gambling.
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“I moved out of his house but returned after he promised to stop. He never stopped,” she said.
Ibrahim told the court that her husband moved out of their house to live with his parents when he could no longer get money from her.
The respondent, however, told the court that he was sorry and promised to change.
“I promise to stop gambling. Please give me another chance to make amends.
The presiding Judge, Hammad Ajumonbi, advised the respondent to stop gambling.
“If you continue gambling, you might lose everything you worked for, he said.
Ajumonbi, however, granted the plea of the respondent and gave him one week to change his behavior.
He also asked him to pay back the money he owed his wife and be a responsible husband.
He adjourned the case until May 23, for report of settlement.
My husband sold our TV to gamble, woman tells court
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7 more kidnapped Kogi varsity students rescued
7 more kidnapped Kogi varsity students rescued
The Kogi State Police Command has reported the successful rescue of seven additional abducted students from the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, bringing the total number of rescued students to 21 out of the 24 initially abducted.
SP Williams Aya, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed this development in a statement released on Thursday. He disclosed that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, had deployed a specialized Air Component of Police Security Apparatus, including helicopter crews trained for aerial surveillance and a Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU), to support the ongoing rescue operation and combat criminal activities in the state.
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Aya praised the combined efforts of the police and other security agencies, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring the safe rescue of all abducted students and bringing the perpetrators to justice. He also noted the satisfaction expressed by the Kogi State Government and the university community with the progress of the rescue operations.
The state Commissioner of Police, Benthrad Onuoha, lauded the IGP for the comprehensive deployment of security personnel and resources to address the situation effectively.
Additionally, unconfirmed reports indicated that the commander of the bandits responsible for the institution’s invasion was killed in a gun battle in the bush on Wednesday.
In a viral video, the alleged commander, dressed in military camouflage, was seen tied to a stick and paraded for scrutiny by other security operatives.
However, the state police command declined to confirm the reported killing of the bandits’ commander, highlighting the ongoing nature of the situation and the need for accurate verification before making official statements.
(DailyTrust)
7 more kidnapped Kogi varsity students rescued
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Troops kill ISWAP’s bomb squad commander
Troops kill ISWAP’s bomb squad commander
The troops of Operation Desert Sanity III, under Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully neutralized Mallam Muhammad, the prominent Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander overseeing Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED) in Sambisa Forest.
Muhammad met his end on May 14 following strategic incursions into insurgent strongholds in Ukuba and Njimia, located in Bama Local Government Area.
The terrorist leader operated a significant fabrication workshop producing various types of explosives, including Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (PBIED), VBIEDs, and Roadside Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (RSBIEDs).
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Notorious for conscripting underage children and indoctrinating them with promises of paradise, Muhammadu was to have used his own three children as human bombs.
Intelligence sources told security analyst and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, that the troops also intercepted a vehicle that was already armed with explosive which was designed to target advancing troops.
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