Development

By Amina Ahmed  The Bauchi State Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination has expressed readiness to partner with the Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD) to enhance public awareness and dissemination of government programmes and policies across the state. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Ibrahim Rufai, made the commitment […]

By Bashir Hassan Abubakar For four days last week, Bauchi State became the focal point of high-level development diplomacy as officials from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and UNICEF Nigeria undertook a comprehensive monitoring and partnership visit to the state. Beyond the ceremonial exchanges and courtesy calls, the visit served as a practical evaluation of years

By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Technical Working Group (TWG) on Human Capital Development (HCD) has reviewed its progress toward the formulation of a comprehensive Human Capital Development Strategic Plan for the state. The review meeting, held on Thursday in Bauchi, brought together key stakeholders from the thematic areas of health, education, labour, child

By Danhassan Abubakar  The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has commenced the seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS-7) across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The survey aims to provide crucial data for shaping evidence-based government policies. Speaking at the launch, Semiu Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-General of the Federation and CEO

By Bashir Abubakar A women-led civil society organization, Attah Sisters Helping Hand (ASHH) Foundation, has concluded a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on Positive Parenting in Bauchi. The training, supported by UNICEF Nigeria, was designed to equip 32 selected facilitators with practical knowledge and skills to promote positive parenting practices and enhance the wellbeing

By Bashir Hassan Abubakar  The Bauchi State Agency for People with Disabilities, in collaboration with the North East Development Commission (NEDC), has distributed food and non-food items to more than 500 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the state. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in Bauchi, the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Hon. Brisca Joram Aaron,

By Danhassan Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced the appointment of Tech and Social Entrepreneur, Zephia Ovia-Ikem, as a UNICEF NextGen Champion, joining a global network of influential leaders dedicated to promoting children’s rights and improving the lives of young people across the world. The appointment announced by UNICEF Representative in Nigeria,

By Lizzy Carr  The Bauchi State Commissioner, Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination, Amina Mohammed Katagum, has called on Directors of Planning, Research, and Statistics (DPRS) to be versatile and proactive in all planning processes to effectively guide their respective ministries. She made the call at a three-day training workshop for DPRS and

By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The world marked the International Day of the Girl recently, celebrating the strength, leadership, and resilience of girls everywhere while calling for renewed action to advance their rights and opportunities. Observed annually on October 11, according to resource materials monitored by our correspondent on the website of UNICEF, the day serves

By Bashir Hassan Abubakar  Participants at the just-concluded validation meeting on the Federal Government’s Alternative Child Care Policy Guidelines have expressed confidence that Bauchi State will soon domesticate the policy to strengthen child protection. Speaking at the close of the exercise on Friday, 12 September 2025, the Director of Child Development at the Bauchi State