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Apply for MHPSS Officer at Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD) TABE OF CONTENT CASFOD Overview Job details Role Purpose: MHPSS Officer  Qualifications and Experience Skills and Competencies: Application Process CASFOD Overview ( Unique Care and Support Foundation ) The Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD) is a leading national non-governmental organization focused on advocating for the rights of children and women. With a commitment to supporting the intersection of humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding (HDP) efforts, CASFOD works towards a world where individuals, even in the most remote regions, are empowered to create opportunities for themselves and others. The foundation's programs are designed to promote long-term sustainability, resilience, and empowerment, especially for vulnerable and marginalized groups. CASFOD’s mission is to create transformative impacts for communities by focusing on the essential sectors of human rights, development, and pe...

  Photo: Facebook New media(The Borno State Social Investment Management Programme (BO-SIMP) has started giving tokens to household heads in Mafa Local) TThe Borno State Social Investment Management Programme (BO-SIMP) has launched an initiative to distribute tokens to household heads in Mafa Local Government Area (LGA) as part of its efforts to expand the Borno State Social Register. This initiative is an essential step in the program’s ongoing data collection process aimed at ensuring more comprehensive coverage of vulnerable households across the state. The expansion of the Social Register was a directive from Governor Babagana Umara Zulum when the program was first established. His vision for the initiative is to include as many households as possible, ensuring no vulnerable group is left out of state support. The Governor emphasized that the goal is to provide targeted assistance to those most in need, making the process more inclusive and far-reaching. Photo: Facebook New med...

  photo Source: Facebook New Media ( At the State House of Assembly, the Borno State Ministry of Information and Internal Security defends the 2025 budget.) On December 17, 2024, the Borno State Ministry of Information and Internal Security presented its 2025 budget proposal to the Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) in Maiduguri. The meeting, held in the BOSHA complex, saw the presence of Prof. Usman Tar, the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, along with his team of ministers. The Committee on Information and Internal Security, led by Hon. Bukar Modu, chaired the session, where various members of the House, including Hon. Yakubu Kimba of Biu State and Hon. Engr. Gambomi Marte FNSE of Konduga, were also in attendance. The primary purpose of this meeting was for the Ministry to present and defend its budget for 2025. In his address, Hon. Prof. Usman Tar provided an overview of the Ministry's activities and highlighted the progress made from the previou...

Photo: facebook New Media( Tour of BAMA Reconstruction by Chairman of the Bama Reconstruction and Resettlement Committee,   Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe ) Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, the Chairman of the Bama Reconstruction and Resettlement Committee and Honorable Commissioner for Education, recently conducted an inspection tour of various reconstruction projects in Bama, a town in Borno State. The purpose of the tour was to assess the progress of ongoing rehabilitation and resettlement efforts, especially in areas heavily impacted by the insurgency. Engr. Wakilbe praised the efforts made so far and took the opportunity to issue directives for further work to ensure the successful recovery and revitalization of the region. The tour covered several key areas of reconstruction, including the Darul Jamel community, Banki, and Wajere. These locations are crucial for the overall rehabilitation of Bama, as they are home to displaced populations who are now returning to rebuild their lives. ...

  Photo: Apc New Media (  The BOSU management team meets with the education commissioner to chart a path for the future.) The BOSU management team meets with the education commissioner to chart a path for the future. The Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, recently had a courtesy call from Prof. Gutti Babagana, the vice-chancellor of Borno State University (BOSU), and his management team. The visit's objectives were to discuss important issues and lay out the institution's plan for long-term growth. By enabling communication and attending to the needs of higher education institutions, the Ministry of Education acts as an essential liaison between the state government and these establishments. The significance of this function is highlighted by BOSU's visit. Prof. Gutti thanked the commissioner during the meeting for his continuous assistance in bolstering BOSU. He offered a thorough five-year development plan intended to...

  Borno Governor Zulum Honors VP Kashim Shettima with Housing Estate Naming Borno Governor Zulum Honors VP Kashim Shettima with Housing Estate Naming Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has renamed the 72 Metro Housing Estate in Maiduguri after Vice President Kashim Shettima. In a ceremony held at the former Police Ground, Governor Zulum also named the Njimtilo 500 Housing Units after Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, recognizing their exemplary leadership and commitment to regional development. Governor Zulum described the projects as milestones in Borno State's efforts to provide affordable housing, enhance infrastructure, and stimulate economic growth. He emphasized the allocation of the Kashim Shettima Housing Estate to military officers, security personnel, and federal workers, addressing housing challenges in the region. Additionally, the governor announced that 210 houses from the Njimtilo 500 Housing Units will be allocated to police officers currently res...

Analyzing the Controversial Nigeria-France Solid Minerals MoU President Bola Tinubu's Groundbreaking France Visit: Analyzing the Controversial Nigeria-France Solid Minerals MoU The Historical Context Nigeria and France have a long history of diplomatic and economic relations. Historically, France has been a significant partner for many African nations, including Nigeria, in areas such as trade, cultural exchange, and development aid. This visit by President Tinubu, therefore, can be seen as a continuation and deepening of a long-standing partnership. As part of his global diplomatic efforts to foster development opportunities for Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu embarked on a state visit to France. This visit marked the first State Visit by a Nigerian President to France in 24 years, symbolizing a significant evolution in the relationship between Nigeria and France, Europe's third-largest economy. During the two-day visit, President Tinubu and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Mac...