Isah Babayo

By Isah Babayo  The North East Development Commission (NEDC) is an established body aimed at rebuilding and rehabilitating areas in the North East region of Nigeria that have been  affected by the activities of the Boko Haram terrorist group. Alh Rufai Lawan Babamanu, the acting coordinator of the commission in Gombe State, presented a paper during a two-day workshop aimed at sensitizing civil society and community leaders on effective strategies to mitigate violent extremism in the region. Babamanu stresses the importance of forming a strong synergy between the key stakeholders in the community, as this collaborative approach would be instrumental in eradicating the menace of violent extremism and addressing the challenges faced by the affected communities. In his presentation, Babamanu showcased the various interventions and initiatives undertaken by the commission in various sectors, including education, healthcare, youth development, infrastructure, and agricul...

By Isah Babayo  The North East Development Commission (NEDC), a government agency aimed at the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the North East region, played a pivotal role in addressing the bewildered issue of terrorism in the area. The acting coordinator of the commission in Gombe, Alh Rufai Lawan Babamanu, attended a two-day sensitization workshop organized by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) in Gombe. He highlighted the importance of community-led efforts by leaders in mitigating the menace of terrorism. The workshop, held at the Custodian Hotels in Gombe, brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, community leaders, faith-based groups, and representatives from various security agencies. The event was to foster a collaborative approach to countering the threat of terrorism that has become a major issue of concern in the North East region for years. Babamanu, in his address during the event, high...

By Isah Babayo  The Acting Coordinator of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Gombe State, Alhaji Rufai Lawan Babamanu, received a visit from the Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Gombe, Mr. Muazu Mohammed Bello. The familiarization visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between the commission and the NSCDC. During the visit, Babamanu expressed the need for the commission to engage the services of security personnel in order to achieve common goals, particularly during special interventions and other commission activities. The NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Bello, expressed his readiness to work with the commission to ensure the safety and security of the people during the commission activities in the North East. The meeting between the NEDC and NSCDC lasted for several hours, brainstorming how the two organizations work together to strengthen collaboration. The commission is pledged to providing basic amenities, infrastructure, ...

By Isah Babayo The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has been making landmark strides to improve the quality of education in the North East region through the provision of effective facilities and special projects. In line with the commission's mandates, the commission has donated learning materials to Doho Pilot Science Primary School in Kwami local government area of Gombe state. The aim of this donation is to encourage students to read and develop their skills for a brighter future. The learning materials included whiteboards, school bags loaded with exercise books, pencils, sharpeners, and rulers. The acting coordinator of the commission in Gombe State, Alh Rufai Lawan Babamanu, led the team to distribute the learning materials to the school. He highlights that the commission is committed to bridging the gap in education and ensuring that every child has access to quality education. Babamanu also said the region had been left behind for several years, ...

By Isah Babayo The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has been making great milestones in promoting education in the region. As part of its efforts to improve teaching and learning, the commission has donated learning materials to learners at JAURO Abare Primary School in Gombe. These materials included a Morden white board along with a cartoon of makers. To the students, school bags containing rulers, exercise books, sharpeners, pencils, and other important materials, as well as shoes, clothes,were all donated in the presence of NEDC's teams, SUBEB, the local government inspector of education, and school administrators, among others. During the distribution of these materials, the State Acting Coordinator of the NEDC, Alhaji Rufai Lawan Babamanu, spoke about the commission's special interventions in the education sector. Babamanu highlights that the commission is working tirelessly to contribute more to education in the region, especially in the s...

By Isah Babayo A trainee who had completed the training conducted by the commission on solar photovoltaic system installation has embarked on an exhibition showcasing his practical skills within his community This exhibition shows the trainee's dedication and hard work during solar energy installation training. Mr. Saidu, a resident of Gombe, had a few samples of his work, which included the installation of solar panels on the rooftops of a few local homes. Congratulations, Mr Saidu

By Isah Babayo The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has taken a step towards bridging the gap between unemployed youth and available job opportunities. To this end, the commission has graduated 30 young people in Gombe State on solar photovoltaic system instillation.  The graduation ceremony of the trainees was held at the NITDA ICT Center, Gombe State University, on Saturday, May 11, 2024. These young people were trained in the practical installation of solar photovoltaic systems and entrepreneurship development  The closing session of the training program started with a speech from the NEDC state coordinator, Alh Rufai Lawan Babamanu.  He called on the participants to put the opportunity and knowledge acquired during the training program into practice when engaging with the community. Babamanu also thanked the commission, consultant, and many others for creating something meaningful that matched the needs of society. The training program lasted for s...