Development

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 […]

By Danhassan Abubakar Bauchi State has commenced a two-day review meeting on the Federal Government’s guidelines for the implementation of the Alternative Child Care Policy. The exercise seeks to examine the policy document and adopt sections most relevant to the state’s peculiar needs in safeguarding children. Declaring the meeting open, the Commissioner for Women Affairs

By Bashir Hassan Abubakar  The new UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Wafaa Saa’ed Abdullatif, has urged communities in Bauchi State to remain steadfast in ensuring that children reach their full potential through access to quality healthcare, education, safe environments, and social protection.She stressed that these elements are essential for building stronger societies and breaking the cycle

By Lizzy Carr  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has trained Master Bakers in Bauchi State on Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) as part of efforts to improve food safety and strengthen Nigeria’s food security framework. The sensitization programme under the theme“Bakery Industry Strengthening GHP Compliance,” brought together bakers,key stakeholders and

By Danhassan Abubakar  The British Red Cross and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Bauchi State Branch, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, distributed essential materials to over 2,000 community beneficiaries in Kirfi Local Government Area, hard hit by recurring flood disasters. The items distributed included rain boots, torchlights, life jackets, and chlorine, aimed at enhancing the

By Akanji Alowolodu  Nigeria’s Youths have been urged to be positive and impactful change agents in order to build a virile nation that can stand tall among the comity of nations. The call was made by the Director General, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office , Bauchi State, Lydia J. Shehu on the occasion of the

By Bashir Hassan  The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office, in collaboration with the Bauchi State Ministry of Budget, Planning, and Multilateral Coordination, has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to engage policymakers on budget performance, with a focus on provisions that benefit children and youths in the state. Dubbed “U-Reporters,” this innovative program aims

By Bashir Hassan Abubakar  The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria has appointed Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef as its new Country Representative. With over two decades of experience in humanitarian and development work, Wafaa brings exceptional leadership and expertise to drive progress for Nigeria’s children and communities. A press statement signed and issued by Susan

By Lizzy Carr  The Bauchi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the potential of its youthful population through strategic investments in education, health, employment, and gender equality. Governor Bala Mohammed, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Aminu Hammayo, made the statement at a high-level sensitization meeting with key decision-makers and

By Lizzy Carr  As Bauchi commemorates the 2025 World Population Day, the State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people as key players in achieving the demographic dividend of the state. Speaking at the commemoration day at the Banquet Hall of Government House, the State Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination,