COVID-19: Distribution of palliatives, relief materials continues in Gombe

The distribution of palliatives and relief materials to the less privileged members of the society continues in Gombe. Today's distribution exercise took place simultaneously at the ten wards of Gombe Local Government Area targeting five thousand six hundred and seventy households drawn from the one hundred and eighty nine polling units of the council. Performing … Continue reading COVID-19: Distribution of palliatives, relief materials continues in Gombe →

COVID 19 virus: Gombe turned religious as Governor calls for prayers againsts global challenges

Gombe state government has turned to religious and spiritual leaders to pray against the global endemic novel Coronavirus that is devastating the Global health sector. Just as the state governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, assured of his commitment to providing conducive atmosphere and freedom of religious practice in the state, he said "it is only through … Continue reading COVID 19 virus: Gombe turned religious as Governor calls for prayers againsts global challenges →

Child’s Right Act: Lack of coordination, communication hindered enactment in Gombe

The Gombe state ministry of women affairs and social welfare has stated that lack of coordination and communication between leadership and member of the state committee on the domestication of Child’s Right Act was the behind the delay in the enactment of the act which was drafted as Child Protection Law in the state. According … Continue reading Child’s Right Act: Lack of coordination, communication hindered enactment in Gombe →

Malnutrition: Gombe Assembly pledged to ensure adequate funding to improve health sector

Gombe State House of Assembly (GSHA) has expressed concern on the issue of Malnutrition and Severe Acute Malnourished (SAM) children in the state, hence the House is working towards ensuring that the issue gets the needed attention and adequate funding for elimination of the problem in the state. This was disclosed by the chairman of … Continue reading Malnutrition: Gombe Assembly pledged to ensure adequate funding to improve health sector →

Kebbi: Governor Makes case for ANC Attendence, upgrades 225 health centres

By Auwal Ilyasu Kebbi state governor Senator Atiku Bagudu tasked community leaders to encourage pregnant women to patronise health facilities for antenatal care services. Bagudu who stated this during the commissioning of the upgraded Bachaka Primary Health Center in Arewa Local Government Area of the state, said the government has embarked on upgrading of 225 … Continue reading Kebbi: Governor Makes case for ANC Attendence, upgrades 225 health centres →

Gombe Govt, NGO get Kudos for Fight Against Malnutrition

By Abu Maryam, Gombe The Emir of Dukku Emirate council in Gombe state, Alhaji Haruna Abdulkadir Rashid II, has commended the state government as well as nongovernmental organisation (NGO) for promptly responding to the plight of Severe Acute Malnutrished (SAM) Children in the state. The traditional ruler stated this when a team of journalists visited … Continue reading Gombe Govt, NGO get Kudos for Fight Against Malnutrition →

Violence Against Children: How Addressing Almajiri Could End Menace – GSBS

By Abu-khalid, Gombe The issue of ending violence against children is a collective responsibility that all must stand against, the reason for increase of the problem is because parents in Nigeria are refusing to be parents and do the needful. The Gombe State Bureau of Statistics (GSBS) has called on state governments across Nigeria and … Continue reading Violence Against Children: How Addressing Almajiri Could End Menace – GSBS →

Nigeria: How N1.42 Trillion is being loss to Violence Against Children – UNICEF

By Abu-Khalid, Gombe Huge financial loss from the cumulative loss of earnings due to loss of productivity, stemming from suffering associated with different degrees of violence against children over time The Bauchi Field Office of the United Nations Children Fund says it is fully supporting Gombe and Plateau States in their efforts towards ending Violence … Continue reading Nigeria: How N1.42 Trillion is being loss to Violence Against Children – UNICEF →