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Governor Nwifuru Empowers 200 Ebonyi Youths in Modern Farming
Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, on his recent visit to CSS Global Integrated Farms in Gora, Nasarawa State, celebrated the success of 200 young Ebonyians who completed an intensive agricultural training program aimed at transforming Ebonyi’s agricultural landscape.
In a post shared on his X handle, he acknowledged the young trainees’ dedication and efforts, emphasizing how this initiative is part of his administration’s broader mission to enhance food security and empower the youth of Ebonyi State.
The 200 trainees participated in a hands-on program designed to teach them various forms of agriculture, from food production and processing to specialized areas like poultry and fish farming.
The training also covered critical areas in the agricultural value chain, equipping them with both operational and management skills to start their ventures.
Nwifuru’s administration views this training as a significant step toward economic development, as these new skills allow young people to become self-reliant while contributing to the state’s food production goals.
Nwifuru expressed gratitude to Prof. John Kennedy Opara, Chairman of CSS Global Integrated Farms, and his management team for providing top-tier training.
Under Opara’s leadership, CSS Farms has become a recognizedcentrer for agricultural innovation and education, helping transform traditional farming practices in Nigeria.
Through this partnership, Nwifuru’s government aims to strengthen Ebonyi’s agricultural output and make farming a viable and rewarding option for the youth.
The governor also shared plans to support these young graduates as they put their skills into practice.
He committed to empowering them with resources and guidance to establish thein farms, a step he believes will boost local food production and open job opportunities for others.
Nwifuru assured that the state government will closely monitor their progress, ensuring they receive the necessary support while encouraging them to pass on their skills and knowledge to others back home.
Nwifuru’s vision is not just about developing individual farmers but creating a ripple effect that will benefit the entire state.
The governor’s visit ended on a high note, with him extending his congratulations to the trainees and his gratitude to the CSS Farms team.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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