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Samsung, Vision Care Commence  New CSR Activities, Earmark 12,000 Masks for Nigeria

Samsung, Vision Care Begin Fresh CSR Activities, Earmark 12,000 Masks for NigeriaTHISDAYLIVE
Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited (SHIN) and Vision Care, an international relief organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness, have launched fresh Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to help Nigeria mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
Vision Care is a member of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), and participant of ‘VISION 2020’, a global initiative of the IAPB and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Vision Care has since conducted more than 25 Vision Eye Camps yearly and has grown into an international non-profit organisation serving 38 countries throughout Asia, Africa and Central-South America.
Since 2015, SHIN has worked with Vision Care in the yearly Eye Camp as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to provide free cataract surgeries to Nigerians who cannot afford the payment. SHIN has been sponsoring the eye surgeries of Nigerians on a yearly basis.
In 2019, SHIN sponsored the eye surgeries of at least 115 Nigerian patients and 224 outward patients as part of its CSR in Nigeria.
Since it started the programme, SHIN has sponsored the eye surgeries of 572 Nigerian patients, 1,593 outward patients and has also donated glasses to 99 patients.
Due to outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the yearly Eye Camp for 2021 had been called off to adhere to Federal Government’s measures in response to the virus.
Consequently, SHIN and Vision Care came up with a fresh CSR initiative this year to donate 496 bags of rice (25kg) and 12,000 reusable face masks to three states in the country to fulfill their commitment of contributing to the society.
The items will be delivered later this month.
The three states that will benefit from the donation are Lagos, Kano and Bayelsa states.
Of the 496 bags of rice, and 12,000 facemasks, Lagos will receive 96 bags of rice and 200 masks.
SHIN also stated that Kano State will receive 200 bags of rice and 5,000 masks, while Bayelsa State will get 200 bags and 5,000 masks.
“This is an additional CSR activity from SHI in addition to SHIN’s donation of 5,000 COVID-19 test kits from Korea. The washable masks that the head office has purchased from Korea are certified to retain its effectiveness against COVID-19 transmission for up to 50 washes,” SHIN said in a statement.
Online Editor by — April 16, 2021 in Brands&Marketing 0
 Group Trains  Photo Journalists On Migration Reporting 

Art for Humanity Foundation,  a non-governmental organisation,has trained 10 Independent Photojournalist on ethical reporting  of migration issues in Edo
Osaze Efe, the Executive Director of the Foundation, said the training was designed to develop capacities of photojournalists with a view to raising awareness on migratory information and risks
Efe said :”The training is expected to build the capacity of Photojournalist to produce visual contents for media and stakeholders that are unbiased in relation to migrant and refugee issues”.
Dr. Eddy Akpomera, the guest lecturer, and a lecturer at the Department of Political Science,  University of Benin, said migration promotes development and integration of societies when orderly.
In his pape, titled, ‘Migration and Visual Story Telling, Akpomera said migration could also be risky and exploitative when done irregularly.
He listed labour mobility, safety and environment to be the three key  drivers of international migration.
Online Editor by — April 16, 2021 in Media 0
Security Agents Stop Attempted Jail Break In Edo

NSCDC foils attempted jailbreak at prison facility in Edo | Pulse Ghana
Security agents have stopped an attempted jail break at Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State
Mr. Aminu  Suleman, spokesman of the.  Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS),    Edo State Command, who confirmed this  in a statement, said the attempted jail break which was foiled by a joint security personnel, was caused by some hardened criminals in the facility on Wednesday night, adding that that there was no death or escape of any inmate from custody.
Suleiman said some hardened criminals among the inmates instigated others by refusing to return to their cells after been opened out as it is the routine practice, having heard of what happened at Oko, Benin and Owerri to effect jail break for possible escape, amid gunfire.
He explained that the development led to violence, damaging of cells, the admin blocks, medical office and boring of holes on the perimeter fence in a bid to facilitate their escape from custody.
He said the inmates were eventually repelled and overpowered due to  re-enforcement of armed personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Department of State Security Service (DSS) who were deployed to the Custodial center to ensure calm and full control of the situation.
According to the statement, “Investigation has revealed that some hardened criminals among the inmates instigated others to riot having heard of what happened at Oko, Benin and Owerri to effect jail break for possible escape.
“This led to violence, damaging of cells, the admin blocks, medical office and boring of holes on the perimeter fence in a bid to facilitate their escape from custody.
They were eventually repelled and overpowered”.
The spokesman also said that the situation is fully under control with the inmates returned to their cells.
” No life was lost but some staff and inmates sustained various degrees of injuries and no inmate escaped from custody.The Controller who was at the Custodial Centre on Thursday, thanked the various sister security agencies for the effective synergy and prompt response and assures the general public of peace and calm of the various custodial centers in Edo State Command”.
Online Editor by — April 16, 2021 in Crime/Metro 0
Makinde To Fayose: Stop Spreading Falsehood

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State,has  has cautioned  Ayodele Fayose, former governor  of Ekiti State against making unguarded statements and spreading falsehood over the recent  South-West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) zonal congress held in Osogbo.
 Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde,  stated that the former governor, and a zonal chairmanship candidate, Dr. Eddy Eniola Olafeso, who earlier promised to abide by the outcome of the congress, have been quoted in the media making contrary statements in the past few days.
He ,however, admonished the former governor and other leaders on the need to stand by the truth, be men of their words and give the necessary support to the new zonal chairman of the party, Amb. Taofeek Arapaja.
“We implore all stakeholders in the South-West PDP to accept the outcome of the Osogbo congress in good faith and join hands with other leaders to build a virile party that is ready to return the glory of the PDP in the zone,he said.
He noted that Governor Makinde had already regarded the Osogbo zonal congress as a family matter, having declared that there would be neither a victor nor a vanquished, warning that Fayose and others should not take that liberty to blackmail him.
He  maintained that Governor Makinde remains open to the idea of collaborating and cooperating with all leaders to rebuild the PDP in the South-West zone, with a view to turning it into a winning party again.
Makinde To Fayose: Stop Spreading Falsehood
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State,has  has cautioned  Ayodele Fayose, former governor  of Ekiti State against making unguarded statements and spreading falsehood over the recent  South-West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) zonal congress held in Osogbo.
 Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde,  stated that the former governor, and a zonal chairmanship candidate, Dr. Eddy Eniola Olafeso, who earlier promised to abide by the outcome of the congress, have been quoted in the media making contrary statements in the past few days.
He ,however, admonished the former governor and other leaders on the need to stand by the truth, be men of their words and give the necessary support to the new zonal chairman of the party, Amb. Taofeek Arapaja.
“We implore all stakeholders in the South-West PDP to accept the outcome of the Osogbo congress in good faith and join hands with other leaders to build a virile party that is ready to return the glory of the PDP in the zone,he said.
He noted that Governor Makinde had already regarded the Osogbo zonal congress as a family matter, having declared that there would be neither a victor nor a vanquished, warning that Fayose and others should not take that liberty to blackmail him.
He  maintained that Governor Makinde remains open to the idea of collaborating and cooperating with all leaders to rebuild the PDP in the South-West zone, with a view to turning it into a winning party again.
Online Editor by — April 16, 2021 in Politics 0
FG Approves Activation Of New SIM Registration 

The Federal Government Thursday approved the activation of new SIM registration with mandatory National Identification Number(NIN) in line with the Revised National Digital Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration.
 Dr Femi Adeluyi, Technical Assistant (Information Technology) to the
 Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, said in a statement that an earlier policy was approved on the 4th of February 2020, while the Revised Policy was developed in early March 2021.
The Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, Section 23(a), specifies the role of the Minister to include the formulation, determination and monitoring of the general policy for the communications sector.
In line with this, Adeluyi explained that, on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari,  Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami,  coordinated and led the development of a Revised National Digital Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration in collaboration with all other stakeholders.
He said final amendments to the revised Policy based on the directives of Mr President to make the use of NIN mandatory for all SIM registration were completed yesterday, 14th of April, 2021.
He said prior to that, the key aspects of the draft Policy were presented to the stakeholders at the 4th Review Meeting of the Ministerial Task Force (MTF) on the NIN-SIM registration which held on Friday, 26th of February, 2021.
The statement explained that Pantami also presented the Revised Policy to  President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, 26th of March, 2021.
He said Mr President made further improvements and endorsed it for implementation.
Mr President also commended the Minister for his commitment in carrying out the responsibility of developing the digital economy sector, including championing the NIN-SIM registration process.
“The Policy includes Guidelines on New SIM Acquisition and Activation, SIM Replacement, New SIM Activation for Corporates and Internet-of-Things/Machine-to-Machine (IoT/M2M), amongst others.
“The possession of a National Identity number will be a prerequisite for each of these categories.
“For the Corporate registration, institutions will be required to appoint a Telecoms Master (at the minimum of an Executive Management level) to provide the operational Primary NIN representation.  The Telecoms Master will also be responsible to ensuring that the users provide their NINs to serve as a Secondary NIN.
“For IoT/M2M activations, SIM security protocols would be implemented on the SIM profile to ensure that SIMs can only be used for point to point data services specific to the URL they are working with.  All other services will be barred.  In the event that a data only service is particular to individual use (eg home car tracking, WiFi, MiFi services, etc), the standard NIN registration process will be followed.
“A Telecoms Master will also be required for Corporates requiring IoT/M2M activations. The full details of the requirements for each class of service will be made available in due course.
The statement further revealed that significant progress has been made in the NIN registration process across the country.
Online Editor by — April 16, 2021 in IT&Telecoms 0
Ohaneaze Justifies  Creation  Of Ebubeagu Security Outfit

South-East Governors establish security outfit, EBUBE AGU - Daily Post Nigeria
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worlwide,  the  apex Igbo socio- cultural organization  has justified the creation of Ebubeagu security outfit in the southeast region of the country.
The group also reiterated its commitment to the clamor for restructuring of Nigeria.
Prof George Obiozor,the e President General of Ohanaeze, spoke at a press conference in Enugu on Thursday.
He said: “Resctructuring from anywhere back or the front is acceptable. What is restructuring is making Nigeria more governable under a good system that guarantees good governance.
“ It will be the greatest joy of more Nigerians who believe in fairness ,equity and Justice if the country is being restructured. Whether the resctructuring comes through the back or front or   from both side, all are better and faster. We wish restructuring a great Sucess,”
“As we all know, formation of ebubeagu is not late as the South East governors are always working towards your security and safety.  I’m proud of southeast governors for Comming up with the formation of Ebubeagu as you  may not know how they are working hard to ensure  the safety of our citizens.
 “I have been given the mandate as Ohanaeze Ndigbo to speak for the Igbo’s so we will continue to support any organization formed to work for the interest of Ndigbo.
“I want to advise Ndigbo to cooperate and support the formation of Ebubeagu which is for the interest and safety of the people.If there is any organization formed against Ndigbo, I must speak out because my responsibility is to protect Ndigbo but on Ebubeagu, it’s for our own interest and peaceful coexistence of Ndigbo,” he said
Online Editor by — April 16, 2021 in Ndigbo 0
Oyo Parleys  NEPC on Food Production

Engr. Seyi Makinde,the Oyo State Governor,  has said that his administration would partner the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in capacity building to meet the global standard in exportation.
The governor stated this while hosting a courtesy visit paid by the Executive Director, Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Chief Olusegun Awolowo in Ibadan.
The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun maintained that the State Government had moved from small scale farming to agri-business.
She noted that the State has constructed many roads that lead to the rural areas to make life bearable for farmers that will want to transport their farm produce from the farm to the market.
Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Economic Affairs, Professor, Musbau Babatunde said the administration is building processing plants for preservation of the produce and will create enabling environment for private businesses to thrive in the state.
He added that the government agencies are training women and youths on shea butter production at Akufo, Eruwa and Fashola Farm estates.
In his remark, the Executive Director, Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Chief Olusegun Awolowo called on the State Government to partner with the Commission on its ‘Safe Job, Create Job’ initiative.
He added  that the commission would also collaborate with the State government to modernise Okerete border market for the benefit of the people of the State.
Online Editor by — April 16, 2021 in Agriculture 0
‘How Gunmen Killed  3 Policemen In Ebonyi’

Police confirm killing of three officers by gunmen in Ebonyi
Three policemen have been killed  by unknown gunmen who attacked policemen on stop and search operation along Onuebonyi/Nwezenyi road, Abakaliki, near the border between Cross River and Ebonyi States.
Besides, three cops  reportedly received severe gun shot injuries in the attack.The attackers also set ablaze the police patrol van.
Confirming the incident, the State Police spokesman, DSP Loveth Odah said the attackers disguised as people on convoy going for a burial.
Odah said in the convoy of the hoodlums were three motorcycles , and behind them were another three tricycles, while two sienna buses followed them behind.
“On getting to the police checkpoint, they were stopped by the policemen on stop-and-search operation, immediately, they opened fire on the police officers, killing 2 officers who were close to the scene.
“Some of our personnel on patrol who were close to the scene on hearing the gunshots rushed to help their colleagues not knowing that the KEKE NAPEP operators that passed them were among the persons that attacked the police officers.
“The KEkE NAPEP occupants on getting to where the Police vehicle was parked with one Police Officer at the checkpoint shot and killed the Police Officer and set the Police vehicle that was parked there ablaze. That made them three police officers we lost yesterday”.
“The other Police officers, we call them the men at sentry, shot at them and we believe that they sustained gunshot injuries”.
The police spokesman said that a Police team led by the Deputy Commissioner of police in charge of operations had been dispatched to the area on the spot assessment of what happened at the place adding that more details would be unveiled.
Online Editor by — April 16, 2021 in Crime/Metro 0
FG Unfair To Us-Medical Scientists

The National Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists has the Federal Government for excluding them in negotiation of upward review of Covid-19 hazard allowances.
The Association particularly chided the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, accusing him of using divide and rule tactics in the negotiations for upward review of the allowances.
Prof. James Damen,  the National President of the group,said  the Labour Minister isolated the National Association of Resident Doctors NARD, while engaging them in the ongoing discussions to meet their demands.
He wondered  why  laboratory scientists who collect samples and have direct link to patients were excluded in the talks.
Speaking at  the World Biomedical Laboratory Science Day, 2021, with the theme: Testing Times-Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Role in the Covid19 Pandemic, Damien said  his group  will resist the terms of agreement they will arrive at since they were not party to the negotiation.
He added: “The Minister of Labour and Employment called a meeting to negotiate for hazard allowances and excluded us from the meeting. This is unfair, injustice and unacceptable to us, in developed  countries hazard allowances are paid based on the risk of exposure of professionals, while in Nigeria the reverse is the case”.
He said some countries have reported that in some Covid-19 vaccine recipients blood cloth was observed, but Nigeria has not done a single research to further authentic the efficacy of the vaccines on the populace.
“In the wake of the pandemic, the Medical Laboratory Scientist showed their undying compassion for the patient by walking the path dreaded by many. While some were stigmatizing, the Medical Laboratory Scientist was on the search to collect samples from those who others feared to come close to, they indeed provided the needed specimen that guided public health actions.
“In the laboratories, the world couldn’t have known the strains we were dealing with, if not for the efforts of this unsung heroes who spent sleepless nights in the laboratories to provide evidence that guided policy makers in making key and timely decisions”.
Online Editor by — April 16, 2021 in Labour/Human Resources 0
FG Gives Agricultural Inputs To 7,500 Small Scale Women Farmers

Ministry of Agric distributes, empowers 7,500 women farmers in N'Central with various agric inputs
The Federal Government on Thursday  rolled out the distribution of agricultural inputs to about 7,500 smallholder women farmers  drawn from North Central States and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Some of the items distributed to women include value kits (planting materials, growth enhancer and agro-chemicals) in yam, cassava, potatoes, soybean, rice, maize, sesame, ginger, sorghum/millet, cowpea and horticultural crops.
Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development who made the distribution in Abuja, explained that the distribution of the agricultural inputs to women farmers and processors was part of the Federal Government’s measures to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on food production in the country.
He said:”With plummeting economic activity, women are particularly vulnerable to layoffs and loss of livelihoods.The resurgence of extreme poverty as a result of the pandemic has revealed women’s precarious economic security.
“Women, who were socially and financially disadvantaged, were disproportionately affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recession that followed.Weakened social protection systems have left many of the poorest in society unprotected, with no safety nets to weather the storm.”
The minister,who underscored the significant roles played by women in the food production value chain in the country, added that there was the need to give them priority attention for the overall national development.
He assured that his Ministry together with research institutes was working assidously towards making Nigeria self-sufficient in good quality seed and its availability to farmers as a foundation for attaining food and nutrition security as well as industrialisation.
“We are making concerted efforts to improve rural infrastructure such as rural roads, boreholes, irrigation facilities, solar lights, markets, among others, that are enablers for improved agricultural performance for our farmers and processors active in the rural space,” he said.
Besides, Nanono and  the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mohammed Bello, distributed production and processing equipment to the women in a  bid to reduce drudgery, improve efficiency, reduce cost of production and improve quality of product and produce from the operations.
In her remarks, Mrs. Pauline Tallen, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, thanked the Federal Government for providing palliatives to small holder women farmers.
Online Editor by — April 16, 2021 in Agriculture 0