Recall that on June 25, 2024, there was an incidence of detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt, during a protest embarked on despite warnings from the Commissioner of Police against engaging in the procession for serious security concerns.
Dr Pate also disclosed that the committee would comprise members from the Federal Ministries of Health, Finance, Water Resources, Environment, Youth, Aviation and Education.
The court, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, adjourned to allow the litigants respond to a counter-affidavit that the embattled APC chairman filed to challenge the competence of the suit.
According to the Governor, it is important that the major non-governmental organisations, humanitarian agencies and international partners in Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency operations share the campaign objectives and do not work at odds with them, hence effective coordination is required among relevant agencies to avoid needless duplication of efforts and ensure seamless information sharing and unified action.
The remodeled IDC, a Public-Private Partnership between the Katsina State Government and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), is equipped with modern tools and machinery to enhance productivity and product quality. The upgraded facilities include: Renovated workshops for a conducive working environment, State-of-the-art computer labs and a call center for digital skills training and customer support and an Uninterrupted power supply through a 30KVA hybrid inverter system. Others are Upgraded sanitation facilities and a 1.7km Improved road access.