- Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State called for collaboration between public and private sector leaders to develop strategies to combat poverty in Nigeria
- He emphasized the need to review economic policies to address the needs of vulnerable populations, especially in rural areas
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has called on leaders in both the public and private sectors to collaborate and devise proactive and sustainable strategies to combat poverty and its widespread consequences in Nigeria.
The call was made during an event on Tuesday commemorating the United Nations Day for the Eradication of Poverty under the theme “Decent work and social protection: Putting dignity in practice for all.”
Governor Sani emphasized that the state government strongly focuses on addressing the needs of the poor, underserved, and vulnerable populations, particularly those most affected by economic policies such as removing fuel subsidies and rising inflation rates.
In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, Gov. Sani stressed the urgency of reviewing social and economic policies to align with the current realities faced by the most vulnerable and underserved communities, especially those residing in rural areas.
Akpabio not behind my removal – Embattled Senator Abbo temders apology to Senate President
The embattled senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo, has apologised over his allegation that Senate President Godswill Akpabio plotted his removal by the Court of Appeal.
Abbo tendered his apology while speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday.
He said, “I have to say with all sense of humility and responsibility that the press release we issued yesterday was premature and based on the available information at our disposal.
“As of today, we have discovered a lot of things, and yesterday night, I had a discussion with the Senate President, and I am convinced that he is not involved.