PRES. TINUBU MOURNS FOOTBALL LEGEND CHRISTIAN CHUKWU. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS FOOTBALL LEGEND CHRISTIAN CHUKWU   President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Nigerian football icon Christian Chukwu, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 74, leaving a void in the hearts of many football fans.   The President joins the football community in mourning the loss of a legend whose contributions to the beautiful game elevated Nigeria's status globally.    A towering figure in Nigerian football, Chukwu captained the Green Eagles to a historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations victory and later coached the Super Eagles, which won a bronze medal at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations under his leadership.   Nicknamed "Chairman" for his commanding presence and leadership on the field, Chukwu devoted his club career to Enugu Rangers, where he won multiple national titles and led the club to continental glory with their 1977 African Cup Winners' Cup triumph. ...

RIVER BASIN TO INTRODUCE SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION PUMPS IN KWARA. (PHOTOS).


River Basin To Introduce Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumps In Kwara

The Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority Ilorin, says it would introduce solar power irrigation pumps in its operations to strengthen dry season farming in the country and ensure food security. 

Speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day training programme for selected staff in different categories, held in Ilorin, , the managing director of the authority, Dr. Adeniyi Aremu, said that the purpose was to ensure food sufficiency and achieve reduction in food prices. 

He said the authority would change all it's irrigation pumps to solar powered pumps to reduce over dependent on petrol. 

Dr. Aremu, said that the training programme is aimed at improving the capacity of staff to perform set objectives, mission, visions and mandate of the authority.

 He explained that the selected staff that received the training "would in turn train field workers as well as ordinary farmers in their local languages. 

Dr.Aremu noted that the idea is to increase capacity of farmers,and reduce cost of food production.

In his remark a resource persons at the programme, Engineer Ayodele Adesina, said that the emphasis of the training is social strengthening, adding that the focus is on team collaboration and information sharing. 

In his comment one of the participants, Mrs. Moji Akinpeloye, described the training as impactful and appreciated the management of the authority for the opportunity.

She pledged to make the knowledge acquired reflect in the discharge of their responsibility and duties at workplace.

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