Isah Babayo

By Isah Babayo  The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has been at the front line of driving positive change and empowering the youth in the region. The commission's efforts in training and equipping young individuals have had a great impact on the local communities, with clear transformations being witnessed across the society. In one of its recent programs for young people, the NEDC coordinator in Gombe State, Alh. Rufa'i Lawan Babamanu, led the presentation of starter packs to the trainees who had successfully completed a training program on solar installation and fabrication of energy-efficient stoves. This training was held in Bauchi State with the aim of equipping the participants with skills that can help them secure a better future. During the event, Babamanu stressed the NEDC's commitment to restoring the glory of the North-East region through various interventions and programs tailored to the specific needs of the people in the region with the ho...

By Isah Babayo  You may recall that a few months ago, the North East Development Commission trained young people in six (6) states of the North East region on a solar installation program for a period of six days, which took place at the NITDA ICT Centre in Gombe State, where participants learned valuable skills in solar panel installation. The trainees have been called upon to participate in the form of volunteers for the ongoing solar street light installation projects executed by the commission across various locations in Gombe State. The trainees who participated in the installations at Emir Palace and Tashan Dukku were impressed by the dedication and support from the NEDC's Managing Director Mohammed Goni Alkali and Executive Director of Operations, Mr. Abdulsalam Ahmed Yahaya. They expressed their appreciation to the NEDC's management for landmark stride efforts supporting their career all the time. The volunteering opportunity for the ongoing solar installati...

By Isah Babayo  A few months ago, the North East Development Commission organized a training program to equip youth with the skills to install solar panels, which took place at the NITDA ICT center at the prestigious Gombe State University. The Gombe State Coordinator of the North East Development Commission, Alh Rufai Lawan Babamanu, has played a pivotal role in encouraging the youth to apply their new knowledge ...and skills by calling for engaging the trainees to take part in the ongoing solar panel installation projects at various locations in Gombe State. The participants engagement and volunteering in the ongoing solar instillation project by the commission show the commission's readiness to promote sustainable energy practices in the region. The ongoing solar instillation project took place at the Emir’s Palace in Gombe and Tashan Dukku, located opposite the NECO office. The participants during the project not only enabled the youth to showcase their skills but a...

By Isah Babayo  The Gombe state acting coordinator of the North East Development Commission, NEDC, Alh Rufai Lawan Babamanu, paid a visit to the deputy governor of Gombe state, Dr. Manasa Daniel, in his office today.  The visit was to brief the deputy governor with a detailed overview of the upcoming intervention projects that the commission is planning to execute in the state, focusing in areas such as education, health, youth development, and agriculture. During the meeting, Babamanu also took the opportunity to congratulate the deputy governor on a recent award received in which the deputy governor represented the governor of Gombe State, where the state was recognized as the best state for ease of doing business.  Dr. Manasa expressed his appreciation to the Managing Director of NEDC, Mr. Muhammad Goni Alkali, for the continuous support of the state in various interventions, particularly in the execution of intervention projects within the state as well as...

By Isah Babayo  The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has taken a great step towards improving agricultural activities in Gombe State as well as the entire North East region.  The commission has officially handed over agricultural inputs and farm implements to the state government, with the aim of empowering smallholder farmers and enhancing their livelihoods. Alh. Rufai Lawan Babamanu, the acting coordinator of the NEDC, formally presented the agricultural equipment during a ceremony attended by the Gombe State Commissioner of Agriculture and the Commissioner of Special Duties, Alh Shehu Yerima Abdullahi, who represented the state governor. "These items have been provided by the North East Development Commission with the purpose of supporting the production efforts of our smallholder farmers and improving their overall standard of living," Babamanu explained. Babamanu also highlights that "we are confident that these interventions will have an impact ...

By Isah Babayo  Hayin Maido Primary School is one of the lower basic education schools located in the Yemaltu Deba area of Gombe State, which has been plagued by a severe lack of adequate infrastructure and learning materials for many years. The school's dilapidated facilities and scarcity of essential teaching materials had long been a major hindrance to the quality of education provided to the students. The North East Development Commission visited the school, conducted an effective assessment, and recognized the urgent need to address these challenges. In its quick intervention response, the commission provided a new block of three classrooms to Hayin Maido Primary School, along with new chairs, whiteboards, and others. Interestingly, the students were gifted with learning materials, including school bags filled with exercise books, shoes, and many others. These provisions were aimed at creating a more conducive and supportive learning environment for the children at...