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Minister declares war against operators of brothels in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has declared war against the operators of brothels and commercial sex workers in the territory as part of efforts to safeguard the health of residents. Malam Sani Amar, the Acting Director, Social Welfare Services, FCT Social Development Secretariat

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Security: Aliyu cautions Traditional Rulers against illegal miners

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2021 0

Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has cautioned graded traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory against habouring any foreigner in the guise of mining activities, as such could lead to security threat within their respective domains. Aliyu, who gave this charge at the 4th security meeting between the office of […]

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Minister charges town planners to address urbanization

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2021 0

Members of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP), have been urged to tackle the attendant multi-dimensional consequences of rapid urbanisation in most cities across the country. The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, who made the call in Abuja during the 13th investiture of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners, FCT Chapter, also […]

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Don’t stigmatize COVID-19 patients, FCT minister warns

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has warned against discrimination against persons who have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 infection in the territory. Aliyu in a statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Anthony Ogunleye in Abuja, gave the warning at an emergency COVID-19 meeting of stakeholders. She said that people should focus […]

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FCTA to commence distribution of relief materials this week

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2020 0

FCT Minister of State, Ramatu Aliyu, has disclosed that the administration will this week commence the distribution of palliative materials to the less privileged as part of measures to cushion the effect of the sit-at-home presidential order. The minister, who made this disclosure during an inspection tour of storage facilities at the Kubwa NYSC Orientation […]

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FCT minister tests negative to coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has tested negative to the coronavirus. In her personal Twitter handle, the minister said: “Dear compatriots, I am glad to inform you that my results came out this afternoon and tested negative to #COVID-19. Please stay safe and take every precautionary measure as outlined by @NCDC.gov. Together, we […]

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20, 000 FCT residents benefit from FG’s conditional cash transfer

Ihesiulo Grace 17 March 2020 0

The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has said that 20, 000 residents of the territory benefited from the conditional cash transfer under the Social Investment Programme of the federal government in 2019. Aliyu, who made this known during a one -day co-responsibility engagement stakeholders’ forum, said that in addition, the programme has established […]

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FCTA flags off lassa fever, corona virus awareness campaign in Gwagwalada

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

In a bid to avert the possible outbreak of Lassa fever and Corona virus in the nation’s capital, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has flagged off sensitization and awareness campaign in Gwagwalada Area Council of the territory. The awareness campaign according to the minister was aimed at ensuring that residents especially mothers […]

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120, 300 pupils to benefit from school feeding scheme in FCT— Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2020 0

The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu on Friday disclosed that 120, 300 pupils across the six area councils would benefit from the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme in the FCT. Aliyu, who made this known while inaugurating the programme at the Karu Model School in Abuja, revealed that the pupils […]

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Resident doctors resume emergency services in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2020 0

Following an appeal made to the protesting members of the Association of Resident Doctors by the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, members of the body have resumed emergency services. It would be recalled that members of the association had embarked on an industrial action to protest the mob attack on a female medical […]

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Minister of State welcomes 120 New Year babies, donates items, cash

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2020 0

As part of activities to celebrate the New Year, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has donated several items and cash to 120 babies delivered in selected Primary Health Care centers across the six Area Councils of the territory. Making the donation in Chikuku Primary Health Care Centre of Kuje Area Council, the […]

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FCT minister sues for common front against gender equality

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has called on women in Africa to unite in the fight against gender inequality and marginalization facing them in all spheres of life. Aliyu made the call while speaking at the just concluded third edition of the Africa women conference held in Marakesh, Morocco. The conference is aimed […]

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Minister threatens to revoke undeveloped resettlement plots in Bwari

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2019 0

FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has threatened to revoke all undeveloped plots at Shere Galuwyi resettlement site in Bwari Area Council. Special Assistant on Media to the minister, Mr. Austine Elemue in a statement on Friday, said Aliyu made the threat when she inspected facilities in Bwari Area Council. She advised allottees to […]