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FG Trains 37 Personnel On Nutrition Commodity Logistics Management In Nasarawa

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Solomon Attah, Lafia

All things being equal, Nasarawa State will be enlisted among states to benefit from nutrition commodities, including the 5 million doses of Multiple Micro-Nutrient Supplements (MMS), recently received by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Beatrice Orume, the Deputy Director Nutrition Department Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, mentioned the inclusions of Nasarawa in the MMS distribution, at a 2-day training for nutrition commodity logistics managers, held in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State.

The training, which was organized by Nutrition International in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and Nasarawa State Government, brought stakeholders, including local government Logistic managers, Nutrition officers, and international partners, in the health sector to the round table training.

Orume said, the country has received 5 million doses of Multiple Micro-Nutrient Supplement (MMS) and Nasarawa State is among the first state to receive the commodity, hence the need to document and report commodity utilization.

Also, an Officer with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Adeoti Samuel, who took participants on the practical techniques for entering nutrition data, was optimistic that the country was going to get it right against flawless nutrition data collection for analysis.

He explained that the training was “to build a pool of nutrition logistics managers that will cascade training to facilities through the use of Nutrition Health Logistics Management information system (NHLMIS) as well as to collaborate with NPSCMP for visibility and accountability of nutrition commodities.”

According to Samuel, the NHLMIS will allow stakeholders to analyse essential data trends and support inventory management for decision-making processes.

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Jonah Aboki, the State Secretary, Civil Society, Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), appreciated the Federal Ministry of Health and Nutrition International and Nasarawa State Ministry of Health for organizing the training, which he said, would bridge the gap of a workable system documenting and tracking commodity utilization in the state.

He said, CS-SUNN is already collaborating with Vitamin Angels in terms of providing deworming tabs and Vitamin A for the State during MNCHW and pledged to support any nutrition intervention in the State.

Explaining the supply chain management circle in the state, the State LMCU Coordinator, Ezekiel Mai-dawa, briefed the participants on some thematic areas in logistics management to include, target beneficiaries of nutrition intervention for pregnant woman, under 5 Children, WCBA, and adolescents.

The State LMCU Coordinator mentioned vitamin A, RUTF, MMS/IFA, SP, ORS/ZINC micro-nutrient powder and albendazole, SQ-LNS, as some of the commodities used in nutrition space.

Mai-dawa urged the managers to take inventory of facility data, consumption data, service data, and estimated projection inventory management for storage and distribution, which are necessary quantification and procurement.

He, however, lamented how the state was unable to produce data for nutrition consumption, stressing that, “sadly up till now there is no nutrition consumption data available in the state.”

He called on LNOs across the 13 local governments to be ready to give data willingly for use and called for teamwork among tue LNOs.

Mrs Halima Yusuf, the State Director Nutrition and Dietetics Ministry of Health, appreciated the NI for deeming it necessary at this point to bring Nutrition Comodity logistic up to date as this is actually the first time any attempt has been made to include Nutrition commodities into the state LMC. She assured the state that the state will ensure compliance with the requirements of the logistics management system of the state

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Our correspondent reports that the MMS is to enhance nutrition for children under 5 years, pregnant women, and to ensure they deliver healthy babies. The supplements also contain 13 to 15 vitamins and minerals.

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Not Joke, I Will Seek For 3rd Term – Trump

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US President Donald Trump has asserted that he is not jesting about his ambitions for a third presidential term, despite the constitutional restrictions in place.

While the U.S. Constitution prohibits any individual from serving more than two four-year terms, Trump indicated that it is premature to delve into such considerations.

Having assumed office for his second, non-consecutive term on January 20, Trump has hinted at his desire for a third term, addressing the matter more directly in a telephone conversation with NBC News.
“No, I’m not joking. I’m not joking,” Trump reiterated, though he acknowledged, “it is far too early to think about it.”

He hinted at potential avenues to pursue this goal without providing specific details.

According to the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, U.S. presidents are limited to two terms, whether consecutive or not. To amend this constitutional provision would require a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress, followed by ratification from three-fourths of the 50 state legislatures.

Some of Trump’s allies have suggested the feasibility of extending his stay in the White House beyond 2028. Trump himself has alluded to this notion on multiple occasions, often in a manner that challenges his political adversaries. Should he pursue another term after the November 2028 election, he would be 82 years old, having previously made history as the oldest president at the time of his inauguration.

The tradition of limiting presidential terms was established by George Washington in 1796. This practice was largely followed for over 140 years until Franklin D. Roosevelt broke the norm by winning a third term in 1940. Roosevelt, who led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II, sadly passed away during his fourth term in 1945, leading to the enactment of the term limits amendment in 1951.

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Steve Bannon, a long-time adviser to Trump, expressed in a March 19 interview with NewsNation his belief that Trump will indeed run again in 2028. Bannon noted that he and others are exploring ways to facilitate this ambition, including reviewing the definition of term limits. “We’re working on it,” he stated, underscoring the ongoing discussions surrounding Trump’s political future.

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Sallah: Nigerian Traders Express Concerns Over Declining Sales

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Traders in Lagos have voiced their concerns regarding the significant decline in food sales, particularly for pepper, attributing the downturn to rising prices and the diminished purchasing power of local residents.

In interviews conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), both traders and consumers shared their experiences regarding patronage as the Sallah celebration approaches.

Mr. Rabiu Zuntu, Chairman of the Tomato Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (Kaduna chapter), linked the situation to the heightened prices of produce and the weakened purchasing capacity of consumers. He stated, “Pepper prices in the north are also steep, with a jumbo 50kg bag reaching as high as N150,000, compared to N60,000 to N70,000 just months ago. This price surge may adversely affect the Sallah festivities, as only a few consumers may afford these products.”

Zuntu further explained, “Currently, we are outside the pepper farming season. Insufficient rainfall has led to a scarcity of this commodity, with only a handful of farmers involved in irrigation. Many will resort to using dried pepper, which is more affordable during this time, although demand remains low. We anticipate an increase in demand as the celebration nears.”

Mrs. Mistura Balogun, a pepper vendor at Lawanson Market in Surulere, echoed these sentiments, noting the unusually low customer turnout. “It’s not just pepper that has become expensive; many other goods have seen price increases as well. Typically, this time of year should see a bustling market, but today is quite different. I have been at my stall since morning, and the number of customers is minimal,” she lamented.

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Similarly, Mrs. Mojisola Gbadegesin, another pepper seller at Idi-Araba market, reported a stark decrease in patronage. “Despite the high prices, we usually see customers buying pepper, but this year is different. The market feels deserted, and business is sluggish,” she remarked.

Mrs. Judith Amen, also a foodstuff vendor, highlighted that the rising prices of pepper and other food items are likely to escalate further as the celebrations peak. “At the start of the week, a small bag of scotch bonnet pepper was priced at N70,000, and I expect prices to soar over the weekend due to Sallah. A good quality bag of rice is selling for N85,000, while lower-quality options range from N60,000 to N75,000. Although patronage is currently low, we anticipate an uptick a day before Sallah, but consumers will only purchase what they can afford,” she explained.

Mr. John Nwabueze, a trader in the Agege area, expressed frustration over the lack of customers as Eid celebrations begin. “Sales have been notably low, with people buying only what their budgets allow. The market has been unusually quiet, affecting all commodities, including rice. A 50kg bag of rice is priced between N76,000 and N78,000, yet sales remain sluggish this Sallah,” he noted.

Mrs. Amina Fakunle, a resident of the Alimosho area, remarked that the high cost of pepper would lead consumers to celebrate in a more subdued manner. “Just six pieces of pepper cost about N500, which is the lowest price available. With these prices, people will likely opt for a low-key celebration,” she stated.

Mr. David Oriafo, a resident of the Dopemu area, also commented on the lack of festive activity in the market. “I managed to purchase a few items for my family to save costs, but it’s evident that the usual festive buzz is missing. People are only buying what they can afford, much like myself,” he shared. (NAN)

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Nigerian Boxer ‘Success’ Olanrewaju Dies After Ring Collapse

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A Nigerian boxer, Segun “Success” Olanrewaju, has died after slumping during a boxing match in Ghana.

The Secretary-General of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Remi Aboderin confirmed the death of the boxer on Sunday.

The 40-year-old boxer, nicknamed “Success”, stumbled to the canvas while fighting Jon Mbanugu, a Ghanian, at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, on Saturday.

Olanrewaju was not punched or near his opponent when he collapsed violently in round three of the light-heavyweight bout.

The referee called the match immediately, and medical aid was ushered into the ring.

Olarenwaju died after he was rushed to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

Ther boxer was a former West African and national light-heavyweight champion.

He competed in 24 bouts with 13 wins, eight losses, and three draws.

In 2022, Chukwuemeka Igboanugo, another boxer, also died after suffering a technical knockout (TKO) in a bout at the National Sports Festival (NSF) in Delta.

Igboanugo died after he took a fatal blow to the nose and did not survive the hit.

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