Canada Makes Rural Immigration Pathway Permanent For Foreign Workers
Canada has turned its rural immigration pilot into a permanent scheme allocating 5,500 spaces for skilled foreign workers, according to Vanguard.
Jigawa Declares Public Holiday for President Tinubu's Official Visit
Jigawa State has declared Tuesday a work-free day to enable residents to welcome President Bola Tinubu as he visits the state for an official assignment.
According to Legit.ng, Governor Umar Namadi confirmed the holiday on Monday while addressing newsmen in Dutse, the state capital, where he inspected sites selected for project inaugurations. He pointed out that this trip represents the President's very first official working visit to Jigawa State since he assumed office in May 2023.
The state government stated that the work-free day was set aside so that citizens could attend the President's scheduled activities without hindrance. The itinerary includes the commissioning of four key infrastructure projects in Dutse alongside an All Progressives Congress political rally.
As reported by the media outlet, the projects scheduled for commissioning consist of the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, a dualised road network, and a major agricultural mechanisation package designed to elevate farming output in Jigawa.
The agricultural equipment package includes 400 tractors, 60 combine harvesters, 150 boom sprayers, and 150 seeders, among other farm implements. Governor Namadi mentioned that although extra finished projects exist throughout the state, government officials narrowed the list down to four within Dutse to suit the President's tight timetable.
On the issue of safety, the governor revealed that he held discussions with members of the state security committee and security heads to review tactical plans. He assured the public that law enforcement agencies are fully prepared to maintain order throughout the visit.
Sources: Legit.ng
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