AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

ANAMBRA POLYTECHNIC CELEBRATE NEW YAM FESTIVAL, URGES SUPPORT FOR FARMERS. (PHOTO).


 Anambra Polytechnic Celebrate New Yam Festival, Urges Support For Farmers.


Igwe Chuka Ameke, Igwe Ifeadigo of Anambra State Polytechnic (AnsPoly) has called on the government to empower farmers with irrigation facilities with a view to boosting food productivity.


Ameke made the call during the second edition of new yam (Iwaji) festival of the Polytechnic in Mgbakwu, Awka North Local Government Area.


Ameke said the festival was to appreciate the God of agriculture for a successful farming season and bumper harvest in line with the culture and values of Igbo land.


The said increased productivity would guarantee food security and reduce poverty and crime .


“The new yam festival we are celebrating today is the second in the series, it is a way to thank God for a bountiful harvest in this farming season and also to celebrate ourselves”


“We want government to support farmers with irrigation facilities because we can not achieve sustainability with reliance on natural rain”


“So, as Igwe AnsPoly, I am using the opportunity to encourage everybody, civil servants, teachers, students to engage in farming to guarantee food security,” he said.


In her message, Dr Njideka Chiekeze, the Rector of AnsPoly expressed happiness with the beauty and success of the festival.


Chiekeze said it showed the existence of peace and love while appreciating the organisers for uniting for the progress in the academic community.


The colourful festival which started with royal dance of the Igwe and his cabinet featured traditional dances and rare Igbo delicacy roast yam and sauce as well as Palmwine.


A chieftaincy title was also bestowed on a female staff of the Polytechnic by the Igwe.

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