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ositaizu-blog · 5 years

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The profile of Chief Sir Dr. Felix Chidi Idiga

THE PROFILE OF CHIEF DR. FELIX CHIDI IDIGA Felix Chidi Idiga is a Nigerian Business Mogul Entrepreneur/ Administrator and Politician. He is the Chairman/CEO of JAFAC Group of Companies. Born: Felix Chidi Idiga, June 30, 1963. Amifeke, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria. Occupation: MD/CEO JAFAC Group - Involved in Dredging, Marine, Logistics, Asphalt Production and Sales, Road/Bridge Construction, Equipment Sales/Leasing, Building Construction, Offshore Services; Vessel, Tanker Vessel, Tug Boats, Barges, Security Boats services, etc. Agriculture - Rice Farming. Hospitality Industry, Aviation. Alma Mata: University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. Dorben Polytechnic Bwari, Abuja, Nigeria. Parents: Chief Felix Okoro Idiga and Late (Mrs) Theresa Ukachi Idiga Spouse: Chief Lady Mrs. Chinyere Idiga Children: Four (4) - Dr. Juliet, Sandra, Felix (Jnr) and Dr. Sharon Religion: Christianity - The Roman Catholic Church Philanthropy: The JAFAC Foundation Website(s): www.jafacgroup.com ; www.jafacfoundation.org GROWING UP AND EDUCATION Felix Idiga attended St. Mary's Primary school, Amaifeke, Orlu, 1972 to 1977 and later proceeded to secondary school. He was unable to complete secondary school in one stretch due to his natural quest for business and entrepreneurship. Consequently, he ventured into the business world in 1984. With the help of his father, he was provided him the initial capital to start up a house utensils business in Onitsha. Inevitably, in June 1987, he went over to Lagos State, Nigeria to seek for greener pastures and to diversify his growing business. Later, he ventured into importation by traveling to Europe to import certain goods like designer shoes and apparels. Felix later went back to school, Pre-Varsity Education Centre, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja in 1990, to complete his disrupted secondary education. He later proceeded to University of Lagos, Akoka for his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, and also attended Dorben Polytechnic Bwari, Abuja, Nigeria to study Business Administration & Management. ENTREPRENEURSHIP/BUSINESSES A) JAFAC Group of Companies As Chairman/CEO of JAFAC Group, which is made up of the following companies : • JAFAC Motors Nigeria/ JAFAC Auto Inc. USA • JAFAC Wine • JAFAC Construction Limited • JAFAC Investment Nigeria Limited • SWAT LINK’s Limited (Maritime) • Swat Technology Limited • Global Private Jet Charter • JAFAC Hospitality Industry (Galpin Suites & Hotel) Felix is sitting atop of these eight incorporated limited liability companies with a staff strength of 328. In 1989, he established and incorporated JAFAC Data Systems and JAFAC Car Accessories, being his first two companies. He incorporated JAFAC Automobile in 1990; he also in 1990, ventured into wine importation, excelling in all. In 1997, he spread his business tentacles to Palmdale, California, United States of America, where he opened JAFAC 98 Cent Groceries store. The same year, the ship of JAFAC Conglomerate birthed in Victory Boulevard, Los Angeles, USA via JAFAC Auto Inc. In America, Felix found a home and carved a business niche in a foreign land. His businesses progressed, as his chain of enterprises flourished and expanded geometrically in America. Encouraged by his business successes, he opened Lady J's Beauty Spa (Hair Center) in Palmdale, California, which eventually expanded to Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, Lancaster, all in Southern California, USA. In 2001, Felix opened American Unique Staff provider, a staffing agency in three different locations: City of Van-Nuys, City of Santa Anna and City of San Bernardino, all in California, USA, with a staff strength of 138, comprising of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Elderly/Child Care Workers. Between 1998 and 2000, Felix took the following training courses in Southern California USA: 1) Business Administration 2) Human Resources 3) Anger Management 4) CPR/First Aid i) JAFAC Construction Company In 2008, Felix opened JAFAC Construction Company Ltd, with cooperate office at Km. 18 Airport Road, Igwuruta, Port Harcourt. Today, the company has built very solid and durable roads, bridges in Niger Delta States. ii) JAFAC Oil and Gas Felix is also a major player in the Oil and Gas sector, where his company - SWAT Links Limited is a supportive instrument to both indigenous and multinational Oil companies, offering the following services :Dredging, Marine Logistics, Offshore Services, Vessel and tanker vessels, Tug boats barges, Security boats, Shore Protection, Asphalt production and sales, Equipment leasing, Procurement, etc. iii) Aviation Sector In 2013, the JAFAC consortium ventured into aviation - Aircraft leasing and general aviation. The operational base of Global Private Jet Charter Limited is in the East and West African Region. iv) Agriculture In Nigeria, Felix has also helped to develop a policy of achieving sustainable agricultural and food security. In 2006, he collaborated with Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to cultivate and produce rice massively in Ini Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State. In the process, he also helped to develop a policy that encouraged human capacity development. The success stories of this rice farming in Akwa Ibom led to the extension of the project to five other Niger Delta states, empowering over seven hundred (700) men and women and laying a solid foundation for sustainable development in agriculture/rice farming in the region. Felix Idiga has helped to articulate Federal Government/NDDC Rice Revolution Project, building a mega Rice Mill in 2010, the biggest Rice Mill in West Africa. HUMANITARIAN SERVICES In 1999, he founded JAFAC FOUNDATION, a nexus through which he and his wife, Lady Chinyere Ada Idiga extends caring arm of hope and empowerment to the needy and less privileged. Offering scholarships to indigent students, from primary to university level, providing free medical care, equipping the youths with skills and capitals, empowering market men and women. THE JAFAC FOUNDATION Motto: Privileged to save souls. Mission: To enhance the quality of lives of Nigerians by supporting initiatives that will improve access to health and educational opportunities. Main Goals: • To enhance community health care by providing free medical/ health services. • To improve on the quality of education of children and young people. • To alleviate the extreme poverty in communities across the country (starting from Orlu Zone) by providing portable water and encouraging their education. • Empowerment of men and women by promoting sports, music, arts, skills acquisition and entrepreneurial development programmes. Felix Chidi Idiga believes that life which doesn't touch others is not worth living, hence he cofounded Jafac Foundation with his wife, primarily to touch lives positively. The following are some of his acts of charity and philanthropic gestures: • Empowerment of 2,765 market men and women across the 12 LGAs of Orlu Zone. • Jafac Foundation organised a skills acquisition/learning programme on bead making, wire works, cinematography, cosmetology, soap making, cream making, powder and perfume making, snailry, computer operations, flower vase manufacturing, film making and hair dressing. This time around, over 500 persons benefitted. • Jafac Foundation provided free eye and optical care for over 200 people. • Jafac Foundation awarded scholarships to over 135 persons in primary, secondary and tertiary levels across Orlu Zone. • Jafac Foundation paid hospital bills for indigent people (in and out patients) across hospitals in Orlu Zone. Over 200 persons were beneficiaries. • Jafac Foundation sponsored ‘Women Cultural Dance’ in 12 LGAs that made up Orlu Zone. Participants won fabulous prizes. • Jafac Foundation sponsored football talent hunt/soccer competition across Orlu Zone and exceptional talents were discovered/harvested. • Jafac Foundation provided basic remedies to the needs of people such as foods, monies, and financial respite to hospital patients in Orlu Zone. • Jafac Foundation has assisted many less privileged homes in Orlu Zone. • Over 1000 persons have benefitted from Jafac Foundation's continuous reach outs intervention programmes to indigent people (money, foodstuffs, rent payments, etc). • Jafac Foundation has empowered many individuals with motorcycles and buses. • Provided free computers and reviewed wheelchair ramps for the disabled in Orlu Zone. • Provided brand new bus to the Catholic Women's Organization (CWO), Orlu Zone. • Provided solar lights, householders, transformers, and drainages. • Provision of free buses to hospitals such as IMSUTH. • Rebuilt and Renovated Churches. ROADS /INFRASTRUCTURES FACILITATED BY CHIEF FELIX IDIGA • Ihie link road, Ohaji Egbema. • Obiakpu - Ihie link road, Phase 1. • Agbor-Ikor, Unueze road, Phase 1. • Ohaji Egbema LGA. • Fish gears /boats, Ohaji Egbema. • Rufus Obiakor Road, Amaifeke. • Amailia Unuokwelle road. • Old Orlu /Owerri road, Orlu LGA. • Okwu-Emekuku road, Mike Dad road, Orlu LGA. • Ndokwere road, Amaifeke, Orlu LGA. • Nwaeku road, Okermeje, Orlu LGA. • Umuduru Internal roads , Okposo, Orlu LGA. • Ibenye internal roads , Orlu LGA. • Oleme internal roads, Orlu LGA. •Anuhinu Amaifeke - Ihioma Link Road, Orlu LGA. • Unuezeala Ogwara Road, Ehine Mbano, Imo state. • Okporo High Court Road, Okporo, Orlu LGA In 2008, the efforts of Chief Felix Idiga made the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to begin awarding road and other projects hitherto sited only in Orji Egbema Oguta to non-oil producing communities in Orlu Zone. Presently, Chief Felix Idiga has facilitated over 28 verifiable projects within and outside Orlu Zone. POLITICS In 2015, Chief Felix Idiga contested for the Imo west Senatorial Zone under the Accord Party. He later went on to support the All Progressive Congress (APC) on a State and Federal level. He holds the following grassroot positions in the State (Imo): •State Leader, APC (Imo) •Amaifeke Ward Leader, (APC) Felix Idiga is also the Founder, Chairman/National Coordinator of Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria (GOGAN), an advocate of good governance in Nigeria. AWARDS AND HONOURS Felix Idiga holds the following awards and Honours: • The prestigious ‘2001 California Businessman of the year Award’ by the National Republican Congressional Committee as a top United States Business Leader who successfully integrated business and financial success. • Orlu Zone Youth Movement (Patron), ‘Philanthropist of the Year Award’ - 2005 • Imo Business Forum, ‘Industrialist of the Year Award’ - 2010 • Nzuko Odimma Igbo Forum, ‘Pillar of the Igbos Award’ - 2007 • Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) and Chartered Fellow, Chattered Institute of Public Resources, Management and Politics (CIRMP) Ghana • ‘Award of Fellowship’ by the African Institute of Strategic Management (AISM) • ‘Icon of Diligence Award’ by the National Parliament of Igbo Students (NIPS) • Frontline Express Newspaper - ‘Most Outstanding Philanthropist Award’ • Nobel Global News Magazine - ‘High Profile Excellent Legacy Award’ • African Youth International Dev. Foundation (Patron) • APC Woman/Youth North West ‘Award of Excellence’ • Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Leadership Award of Excellence as Icon of Nation Building/Humanitarian Services by Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (2018) Titles • Akuatuegwu 1 of Amaifeke - Not Afraid of Wealth (Igbo Land) • Nkwa Chukwu Kwere Orlu - God’s Promise to Orlu People (Igbo Land) • Baba Alaanu of Adekunle Lagos - Man of Good Heart (Yoruba Land) • Garkunwan Matasan Arewa Najeriya (By the Arewa Youth Council of Nigeria) (Hausa Land) • Knight of Saint Mulumba (KSM) of the Catholic Church CONTROVERSIES A false allegation was made against Felix Idiga in mid September 2014 when an online medium reported that his private jet was used by the then President, Goodluck Johnathan’s administration, to smuggle the sum of $9.3m from Nigeria to South Africa. The allegations was however disproved by the presidency and found to be all lies when even the owner of the seized plane, Pastor Ayo Oritsejefor came out to declare the plane in question belonged to him. Goodluck Johnathan’s administration later admitted they permitted the cash for purchase of arms to fight Boko Haram in the Northeast. Felix Idiga also provided evidence and flight plans to show that his plane was no where in South Africa around the time of the allegations.

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hudsonespie · 6 years

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European Union Extends Anti-Piracy Operation

The European Union (EU) has extended its anti-piracy naval patrols off Somalia until 31 December 2020. Operation Atalanta was set up to deter and prevent piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast, as well as protect World Food Program (WFP) and other vulnerable shipping, fishing activities and other EU programmes in the region.

Representation Image – Credits: IMO Collection/flikr.com

Since the naval operation began and working in cooperation with other international forces, the scale of pirate incidents off Somalia has fallen dramatically, from 176 reported attacks in 2011 to nine in 2017 and none at all reported during the second quarter of 2018.

Meanwhile, incidents of piracy and armed robbery continue in several hotspots, with West African waters particularly at risk. The latest incidents reported to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) 24-hour worldwide Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) include the following.

Five robbers armed with knives were spotted on board a bulk carrier anchored at Samarinda, Indonesia on 31 July. The alarm was raised and the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s stores.

Three robbers boarded a tanker anchored at Abidjan, Ivory Coast on 22 July. The alarm was raised and the robbers escaped with mooring ropes.

Seven robbers in a small boat came alongside a tanker anchored at Lagos, Nigeria on 9 June. One robber boarded and was spotted. The alarm was raised and the robber escaped overboard.

Robbers boarded a container ship berthed at Lagos, Nigeria on 1 June, and assaulted and injured the crew member on duty, who was later repatriated from the next port.

Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored at Lagos, Nigeria on 24 April. They took the duty watchman hostage, threatened him, and stole his mobile phone and VHF radio. The robbers were unable to steal any ship’s property and escaped.

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Profile of Chief Sir Felix Idiga

Felix Chidi Idiga (born June 30, 1963), is a Nigerian Business Mogul/Entrepreneur/Administrator and Politician. He is the Chairman/CEO of JAFAC Group of Companies. Born: Felix Chidi Idiga, June 30, 1963 (Age 54). Dim-Oma Ofeahia, Amifeke, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria. Nationality: Nigerian Occupation: MD/CEO JAFAC Group - Involved in Dredging, Marine Logistics, Asphalt Production and Sales, Road/Bridge Construction, Equipment Sales/Leasing, Building Construction, Offshore Services; Vessel, Tanker Vessel, Tug Boats, Barges, Security Boats services, etc. Agriculture - Rice Farming. Hospitality Industry, Aviation. Corporate Head Office: Km. 18, Airport Road, Igwuruta, PortHarcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Political Party: All Progressives Congress (APC) Alma mata: University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria Parents: Chief Felix Okoro Idiga and Late(Mrs) Theresa Ukachi Idiga Spouse: Chief Lady Mrs. Chinyere Idiga Children: Four (4) - Dr. Juliet, Sandra, Felix (Jnr) and Sharon Religion: Christianity - The Roman Catholic Church Philanthropy: The JAFAC Foundation Website(s): www.jafacgroup.com ; www.jafacfoundation.org E-mail: [email protected] GROWING UP AND EDUCATION Felix Idiga attended St. Mary's Primary school, Amaifeke, Orlu, 1972 to 1977 and later proceeded to secondary school. He was unable to complete secondary school in one stretch due to his natural quest for business and entrepreneurship. Consequently, he ventured into the business world in 1984. With the help of his father, he was provided him the initial capital to start up a house utensils business in Onitsha. Inevitably, in June 1987, he went over to Lagos State, Nigeria to seek for greener pastures and to diversify his growing business. Later, he ventured into importation by traveling to Europe to import certain goods like designer shoes and apparels. Felix later went back to school, Pre-Varsity Education Centre, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja in 1990, to complete his disrupted secondary education. He later, sat for his GCE/O'Level Examination. In 1992, he proceeded to University of Lagos, Akoka for his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. ENTREPRENEURSHIP/BUSINESSES A) JAFAC Group of Companies As chairman /CEO of JAFAC Group, which is made up of the following companies : 1)JAFAC Auto 2)JAFAC Wine 3)JAFAC Construction 4)JAFAC Investment Company 5)SWAT LINK 6)JAFAC Aviation 7)JAFAC Hospitality Industry Felix is sitting atop of these seven incorporated limited liability companies with a staff strength of 538. In 1989, he established and incorporated JAFAC Data Systems and JAFAC Car Accessories, being his first two companies. He also incorporated JAFAC Automobile in 1990 and in 1990, ventured into wine production, excelling in all. In 1997, he spread his business tentacles to Palm Dale, Los Angeles, United States of America, where he opened JAFAC 98 Cent Groceries store. The same year, the ship of JAFAC Conglomerate birthed in Victory Boulevard, Los Angeles, USA via JAFAC Auto Company. In America, Felix found a home and carved a business niche in a foreign land. His businesses progressed, as his chain of enterprises flourished and expanded geometrically in America. Encouraged by his business successes, he opened Lady J's Beauty Spa (Hair Center) in Palm Dale, Los Angeles, which eventually expanded to Beverly Drives, Beverly Hills, Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, Lancaster, all in Los Angeles, California, USA. In 2001, Felix opened American Unique Staff provider, a staffing agency in three different locations : City of Van Nuys Boulevard, City of Santana and City of San Bernardino, all in California, USA, with a staff strength of 138, comprising of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Elderly /Child Care Workers. Between 1998 and 2000, Felix took the following courses in Southern California USA : 1) Business Administration 2)Human Resources 3)Anger Management 4)CPR/First Aid i) JAFAC Construction Company In 2008, Felix opened JAFAC Construction Company Ltd, with cooperate office at Km. 18 Airport Road, Igwuruta, PortHarcourt. Today, the company has built very solid and durable roads, bridges and executed electrification projects in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, Ondo and River States. ii) JAFAC Oil and Gas Felix is also a major player in the Oil and Gas sector, where his company - SWAT Link Limited is a supportive instrument to both indigenous and multinational Oil companies, offering the following services : 1)Dredging 2)Marine Logistics 3)Offshore Services 4)Vessel and tanker vessels 5)Tug boats barges 6)Security boats 7)Shore Protection 8)Asphalt production and sales 9)Equipment leasing 10)Procurement, etc. iii) JAFAC Aviation The JAFAC consortium ventured into aviation -Aircraft leasing and general aviation. The operational base of JAFAC aviation is in the East Africa. iv) Agriculture In Nigeria, Felix has also helped to develop a policy of achieving sustainable agricultural and food security. In 2006, he collaborated with Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to cultivate and produce rice massively in Ini Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State. In the process, he also helped to develop a policy that encouraged human capacity development. The success stories of this rice farming in Akwa Ibom led to the extension of the project to five other Niger Delta states, empowering over seven hundred(700) men and women and laying a solid foundation for sustainable development in agriculture/rice farming in the region. Sir Felix Idiga has helped to articulate Federal Government /NDDC Rice Revolution Project, building a mega Rice Mill in 2010, the biggest Rice Mill in West Africa. HUMANITARIAN SERVICES In 1999, he founded JAFAC FOUNDATION, a nexus through which he and his wife, Lady Chinyere Idiga extends caring arm of hope and empowerment to the needy and less privileged. Offering scholarships to indigent students, from primary to university level, providing free medical care, equipping the youths with skills and capitals, empowering market men and women. POLITICS In 2015, Felix contested for the Imo west Senatorial Zone under the Accord Party . He holds the following grassroot positions in the State (Imo) : 1)State Leader, APC (Imo) 2)Amaifeke ward Leader, (APC) 3)Patron, Orlu Zonal Youth Movement AWARDS AND HONOURS Sir Felix Idiga holds the following awards and Honours : 1) Award of the prestigious 2001 California Businessman of the year Award by the National Republican Congressional Committee as a top United States Business Leader who successfully integrated business and financial success. 2) Orlu Zone Youth Movement, Philanthropist of the year Award - 2005 3) Imo Business Forum, Industrialist of the year Award - 2010 4) Nzuko Odimma Igbo Forum, Pillar of the Igbos Award - 2007 Felix Idiga is a holder of other several titles and honours, among them are Akuatuegwu 1 of Orlu, Nkwa Chukwu Kwere Orlu. He's also a knight of St. Mulumba of the Catholic Church.

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secretfuneagle · 7 years

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Three million bottles of codine consumed daily in Kano containing syrup

…We are seeing more drug-related cases – MD, Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba …Senate begins a 2-day roundtable on drug abuse today By Sola Ogundipe, Chioma Obinna & Henry Umoru Unless there is urgent intervention, experts have warned that Nigeria may be building a nation of drug addicts. This is not unconnected with latest reports which show that 3 million bottles of codeine are consumed daily in Kano and Jigawa States. Even the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration of Nigeria, NAFDAC, has expressed worry over uncontrolled use of codeine containing cough syrups across the country. Also just last week, the Medical Director, Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr. Oluyemisi Ogun, had confirmed a sharp increase in the number of patients with drug-related cases seen at the hospital in recent times. Ogun who spoke at a symposium put together by the Health Writers Association of Nigeria, HEWAN, with the theme: “Emergency Response to Disease Outbreaks: The Way Forward in Nigeria”, said although the threat of communicable disorders was evident, the nation ought to be more worried about non-communicable disorders like drug abuse. “We are talking about communicable diseases, but we have another epidemic on hand, which is the issue of drug abuse. We are seeing more and more of this and it is a menace. I would urge that attention be drawn to it urgently. “There is no family now that is not affected. Our children are at risk as much as our husbands, wives and other relatives. It is actually more than an epidemic. In all the nooks and crannies around us there are people selling drugs and we needed to bring this threat to the realm of the public and the government for us to be able to do something about it.” Noting that the issue of drug abuse should at the forefront of the public domain, Ogun noted that all the security agencies, particularly the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA that have a role to play should be able to do so much. In her submission, a Deputy Director of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration of Nigeria, NAFDAC, Mrs Abayomi Bolaji who spoke on behalf of the Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye raised alarm over the spate of abuse of codeine containing cough syrups. Bolaji lamented that the Agency was worried about the incessant abuse of codeine in recent times. “We have codeine which is currently being abused. I want to let you know that in the course of our regulatory activities, if we find codeine in a Patent Medicine Store, the person will be heavily sanctioned. Codeine has medicinal use and what the Agency does is that we give permit for it to be imported and sold.” Bolaji said NAFDAC goes as far as collating the stock from the warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and takes stock of what the importer has used and imported to produce and follow up distribution. “But unfortunately, we know people cut corners. Codeine containing syrups are not supposed to be freely sold, they are not Over-the-Counter drugs but somehow they get into the hands of people through the pharmacies or Patent medicine dealers, but it is part of our regulatory functions to control the circulation and importation of these drugs. “If peradventure a manufacturer cannot give account of the quantity that he was given permit to import, he is heavily sanctioned and may not be given permission to import next time. Because of the education of the pharmacists they cooperate but the patent medicine dealers y are the ones selling at night, and we cannot get them when we go during the day time. But it has been discovered that they go as far as hiding these drugs with persons in the next shop, maybe with a tailor or barber. People need to be told the consequences of their action. It is not only just about money. The demand for codeine containing cough syrups is so high.” Findings by Vanguard showed that following the alarm raised three months ago of rising incidences and reports of drug abuse, particularly codeine-containing cough syrups in the 19 Northern states of the Federation, the Senate and other relevant stakeholders are converging in Kano today for a two- day roundtable on drug abuse. It was reported that in 2015 alone, over 2,205 people were arrested in North-West geo-political zone by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, over drug-related abuses. Vanguard gathered that the roundtable will enable the Senate effectively analyze Nigeria’s response to the menace and come up with appropriate strategies on the way forward. During the roundtable, the drivers of drug abuse in Nigeria are to be isolated, with the aim of identifying the psychosocial and medical impact of the phenomenon, assessing current responses, legislative gaps and opportunities for action. Among expected outcomes include: gaining a better understanding of drug use, prevalence, trends and patterns in Nigeria; understanding the current government and Civil Society capacity and efforts towards addressing drug abuse and related issues; gain insight into legislative, policy gaps and develop an Action Plan for interventions by the National Assembly and other stakeholders. It would be recalled that Senate, had in October, this year, raised the alarm about the drug abuse threat in the 19 states, where women, young girls in tertiary institutions, working class ladies, married, unemployed women displaced by Boko Haram insurgency, among others, were involved in drug abuse. The Senate had mandated its Joint Committee on Drugs and Narcotics and Health to investigate the growing menace of cough and other prescriptive drugs abuse and report back to the Senate on the needed legislative interventions to combat the trend. The senators stressed that secondary school students consumed cough syrups regularly. The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, said that the Senate will take necessary actions to reduce the growing menace. According to NAFDAC, Codeine is an opiate used for its analgesic (pain reliever) and more commonly antitussive effect (cough suppressant) in cough syrups. “Codeine containing cough syrups are effective in the management of certain coughs. However, it has a high potential for abuse and may present some serious adverse reactions to the user. For these reasons, access to codeine containing cough syrups has been restricted in several countries. Some of the known adverse effects of codeine include: respiratory depression; hallucination and physical dependence as a result of continued use. NAFDAC is currently working with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) to arrest the increasing abuse of these cough syrups in Nigeria. NAFDAC is embarking on massive public enlightenment campaign on the dangers of abuse of codeine containing medicines in Nigeria. The Agency has put in place strategy to limit the supply and distribution of codeine containing cough syrups in Nigeria. Prescribers and dispensers are encouraged to prescribe and dispense these cough syrups rationally. Consumers are advised to take codeine containing cough syrups only on prescription by health care professionals.

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gbenro · 7 years

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Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor- Nigeria #Vacancy

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor- Nigeria

Monitoring and Evaluation Abuja, Nigeria

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DescriptionAbout Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now and for the future.

Mercy Corps Nigeria implements a variety of programs with the ultimate goal of building productive, secure and just communities. The organization’s programs are implemented in twelve states, mainly in North and North East Nigeria and Lagos. Our work covers the following sectors: economic development, livelihoods/food security, adolescent girls & boys empowerment, financial resilience, conflict management and humanitarian response. Common themes include community engagement, inclusive development, gender and working in partnership with local government, the private sector and civil society actors.

Conflict Management Portfolio Summary

Mercy Corps Nigeria conflict management portfolio currently includes three projects: (1) UKAID funded “North East Conflict Management and Stabilisation” (NE CMS) consortium program aimed at preventing participation in violent extremism through increased cohesion within and between communities, increased confidence in governance and security institutions in Borno State; and improved access to financial services; (2) USAID funded “Engaging Communities for Peace in Nigeria” (ECPN) aimed at reducing violence in the Middle Belt states by peacefully preventing and resolving farmer-pastoralist conflicts, and building the capacity of influential local CSOs with mandates in peacebuilding and conflict management/mitigation; and (3) GHR funded “Harmonious Association, Religious Participation and Engagement for Northern Nigeria” (TARE) aimed at reducing participation in violence in three Northern States of Nigeria through engagement of religious leaders and institutions in inter-faith mediation, peacebuilding initiatives and dialogue with State government.

General Position Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is a key position in the Mercy Corps Nigeria Conflict Management Portfolio. S/he is responsible for cross-cutting programmatic information management, monitoring and evaluation, and data analysis to improve ongoing programs and deliver high quality reports and proposals. The M&E Specialist is responsible for developing, with program teams, strong M&E systems and building the capacity of program teams and partners to ensure quality data collection and the integration of evidence within current programming. Additionally, s/he is responsible for ensuring that necessary M&E systems meet internal and donor compliance requirements and that information is provided to program managers and field offices to assist them in generating reports that are timely and high quality.

Essential Job ResponsibilitiesGeneral position description

Collaborate with Program Managers and country M&E staff to develop and establish M&E systems that serve the needs of the Conflict Management Portfolio, including the development and implementation of mobile data collection tools.

Review and develop M&E plans for each program within the Conflict Management Portfolio.

Lead the development of M&E plans, tools, survey designs, methodologies, data analysis and other services that may be required for program monitoring, evaluation and learning.

Ensure that M&E activities take place in line with M&E plans and supervise each stage of the process (design, implementation, analysis, feedback mechanisms, report writing).

Address shortfalls in monitoring, evaluation and information management that impact quality and affect program implementation.

Provide leadership in designing individual program-level logical frameworks and M&E systems that inform and improve each program, guide strategy and ensure compliance with Mercy Corps and donor standards.

Advise logical framework and M&E plan development for grant proposals.

Establish standard mechanisms for ensuring M&E quality (e.g., spot checks).

Coordinate with Mercy Corps’ HQ Technical Support Unit to guide research studies, ex-ante, ex-post and midterm evaluations (including design, implementation and documentation).

Coordinate internal and external review and lead the analysis of findings, with a strong emphasis on learning.

M&E System development and technical oversight

Run quantitative data collection exercises using ODK Collect, ONA, CommCare or other open source or digital mobile data tools.

Conduct project site visits to provide hands-on training to field staff and partners on how to capture and organize information for accurate documentation, analysis and reporting.

Explore possibilities for use of alternative qualitative of quantitative data collection software or methodologies and applying them as required.

Ensure that all Conflict Management Portfolio M&E data is stored according to standards outlined in the M&E plan and Mercy Corps minimum standards, including linking data to TolaData.

Ensure that gender considerations are effectively integrated at design, implementation, analysis and report writing stages for all M&E products.

Ensure that all data collected is sex and age disaggregated in line with Mercy Corps minimum standards.

Adapt the M&E data collection and reporting to specific donor requirements as needed.

REporting

Take the lead in aligning, collecting and reporting on relevant program indicators to the agency-wide M&E system, TolaData.

Coordinate the production of high-level reports that aligns with donor standards.

Evaluate and report on potential partners’ M&E data and planning.

Produce all required M&E reports for the Conflict Management Portfolio.

COORDINATION AND REPRESENTATION

Actively participate in Conflict Management Portfolio coordination meetings.

Represent the Conflict Management team at donor M&E inquiries and with partner organizations.

Participate in cross component M&E meetings to share and document best practices.

Participate in external M&E forums to share best practices.

Capacity development

Conduct project site visits to provide hands-on training to field staff on how to capture and organize information for accurate documentation and reporting.

Assist the program implementation team in collection and analysis of quality information in order to facilitate their timely and accurate reporting to donors.

Develop a comprehensive staff and partners’ training series to build team capacities in the area of monitoring and evaluation and other key programmatic skills.

OTHER

Other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Director of Conflict Management Programs

Works Directly With: Country MEL Manager, Mercy Corps Conflict Management program team (with a specific focus on M&E staff), partner organizations, TSU and other Mercy Corps staff.

Knowledge and Experience

Master’s degree or equivalent in social science, statistics, management, international development or other relevant field.

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in international relief and development, preferably in Africa.

Experience with mobile-based M&E systems (e.g., ONA, CommCare).

Experience in staff development and training.

Excellent computer skills, including experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, SPSS, Access, ODK Collect and other statistical packages.

Demonstrated ability as a collaborator, achieving results from M&E teams reporting through consortium members.

Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

Strong understanding of donor compliance issues. Experience with USAID and DFID preferred.

Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.

Success Factors

A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively with team members of varied work styles and cultures, follow procedures, and meet deadlines with flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving. S/he will have a proven ability to learn quickly, multi-task, prioritize, take initiative, and be accountable for results, understand the larger picture while remaining focused on the details, problem solving, work within a complex and sensitive setting and to follow laws and security protocols. The most successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

This position will be based in Abuja. Security in Abuja is generally good, although there are times when security is an issue. Housing, health care, water, electricity and consumer goods are all reasonably accessible and there are good international and domestic travel options from Abuja Airport.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/short term assignment to a field posting. Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

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