Foundation to Empower IDPs, Donates relief Items in FCT camp
BY Victoria Ogunrinde
MallPai Foundation over the weekend donated relief materials to over 6,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) living at the new Kuchingoro Idp Camp of the Federal Capital Territory.
The First Lady, Kebbi State and Founder of the Foundation, H.E Hajia Aisha Bagudu while speaking in Abuja at the outreach and donation exercise to the displaced persons stated that the donations was meant not just to alleviate the suffering of the Idps but also to make impact.
“We have a lot of challenges that we are facing in the country, so we decided to do something to help the youth and the women as well”.
“We want to train them, not the usual outreach that we will go, give them food and leave. What can we do to impact their life? We want to train them to have skills, So that’s why we are training them now, and then after that, empower them.”
Meanwhile, Mrs Bagudu explained that acquiring skills and empowerment will further improve national development and economy rather than depending solely on white collar jobs.
However, she urged that other non-governmental organizations and well-meaning Nigerians should lend helping hands in empowering displaced persons considering as the government cannot do this alone.
“I think NGOs and individuals should join hands to empower the less privileged. I don’t believe in getting only blue collar job alone, but I believe in also having the skills that we can do and also sell, and train others.
“We can do better and improve Nigeria`s economy by developing our skills and not depending only on white collar jobs”.
The Director Media and Communication, MallPai Foundation, Mr. McEva Temofe noted that the foundation having identified the needs of the Idps decided to train them on skills acquisition, give them relief item and empower them to be self dependent.
Temofe added that the foundation had also set up a profound health team to check the peoples` high blood pressure, HIV, malaria and other health related issues.
Responding, the Vice- Chairman, new Kuchingoro Idp Camp, Alhaji Usman Adamu in his remarks applauded the efforts of the foundation expressed his grief over the difficult situations such as poor health facility, lack of potable water and poor living environment.
Amongst Items distributed to the IDPs include Food Stuffs, Shoes, Mosquito nets, Blankets, and school items that the kids can take back to schools.
[24:25, 11/30/2020] My Mtn: FG set to roll out National Gas Expansion Programme
Victoria Ogunrinde
The Federal Government has said that with effect from Tuesday, 1st December 2020, it will roll out the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP).
This was contained in a statement signed by the S.A media to HMSPR, Mr. Garba Muhammad on Sunday.
Part of the statement reads: The event would herald the formal dispensing of autogas (CNG & LPG) products at two NNPC Retail stations.
“The roll out is the culmination of the resolve of the President Buhari-led Government to deepen domestic usage of natural gas in its various forms. It is also in line with the government’s plan to make gas the first choice source of cheaper and cleaner energy for Nigerians in their personal and industrial endeavours.
“Also at the event, the HMSP will, on behalf of the FG handover CNG-powered mass transport buses to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as part of the agreement reached with Labour during negotiations and in recognition of the role organised Labour plays in the quest to bring relief to ordinary Nigerians.
Also, according to the statement, “the Federal Government Autogas program will deliver at least one million vehicle conversions by the end of 2021 and herald the clean energy transition for Nigeria and delivery of cheap transportation fuel.”