BENUE BOOSTS CHILD PROTECTION WITH GRADUATION OF 60 UNICEF-BACKED SOCIAL WORKERS. (PHOTOS).

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 BENUE BOOSTS CHILD PROTECTION WITH GRADUATION OF 60 UNICEF-BACKED SOCIAL WORKERS  Benue State has taken a major step toward strengthening child protection and social welfare services with the graduation of 60 Auxiliary Social Workers (ASWs) trained to serve vulnerable children and families at the grassroots. The graduation ceremony, held on Wednesday, marked the successful completion of a programme jointly supported by the Benue State Government, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Benue State Bureau for International Cooperation and Development (BICD). Speaking at the event themed “Building Community Resilience Through Professional Auxiliary Social Work,” the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Mrs. Theresa Apochi-Ikwue, described the initiative as a strategic response to gaps in child protection services across the state. She said the newly trained ASWs would...

FINTIRI APPOINTS EMIRS FOR NEWLY CREATED EMIRATES IN ADAMAWA. (PHOTO).


 Fintiri Appoints Emirs for Newly Created Emirates in Adamawa


Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has appointed emirs and chiefs for the seven newly established emirates. According to the governor’s spokesperson, Humwashi Wonosikou, the appointments were made based on merit and the popularity of the selected individuals.  


The appointments follow the passage of the “Adamawa State Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) and Matters Incidental Thereto” law by the State House of Assembly on December 10, 2024, and its subsequent signing into law by Governor Fintiri on December 16. This legislation empowers the governor to create new emirates and depose incapacitated traditional rulers.  


The newly appointed traditional rulers are:  

- HRH Alhaji Sani Ahmadu Ribadu: Emir of Fufore  

- HRH Barrister Alheri B. Nyako: Tol Huba  

- HRH Prof. Bulus Luka Gadiga: Mbege Ka Michika  

- HRH Dr. Ali Danburam: Ptil Madagali  

- HRH Aggrey Ali: Kumu of Gombi  

- HRH Ahmadu Saibaru: Emir of Maiha  

- HRH John Dio: Gubo Yungur  


Governor Fintiri congratulated the new leaders and urged them to uphold fairness, honesty, and responsibility in their roles. The appointments take immediate effect.

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