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100 Days in Office: Hawul LG Boss declares state of emergency in Water, Health, other Sectors

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100 Days in Office: Hawul LG Boss declares state of emergency in Water, Health, other Sectors

By Ndahi Marama

Following acute water shortages faced by many communities in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno state, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Malgwi has declared state of emergency in the sector, in which he embarked on Geological Survey (GS) at various locations to enable the council drill more boreholes to provide potable drinking water for human and animal consumption.

The Chairman also declared state of emergency in health and Education sectors by visiting over 20 hospitals and health care centers, where he directed staff to provide much needed treatment, adding that drugs and other medical consumables would be procured and provided to carter for clients needs.

This was disclosed to Journalists yesterday in an interview with the Executive Chairman marking his 100 Days in office.

He added that his administration is collaborating with Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (BOCHMA) to ensure universal health coverage.

In the Education sector, the Chairman said, since inception, he took his time to pay unscheduled visits to schools, where he voluntarily teach students periodically, even as all the roofs of classrooms blocks that were blown off by heavy winds and other climatic conditions have been renovated.

This is even as the Chairman who commended Governor Babagana Zulum for his support to the present administration said, the Council has released millions of naira for repair of a Generator at Hizhi Bwala Ward Mega borehole, in addition to motorized pump boreholes at Dunguma community of Marama / Kidang Ward, Ghuma Bulingwi Ward, Yimirshika and Kinging villages of Kida Ward, hand pumps in Chata and Mbulatawiwi villages of Gwanzang Ward as well as Sakwa Bura village in Sakwa / Hema Ward.

Also repaired include Boreholes in Shaffa Mandaba, Shaffa Central Mosque, Bamjikil, Tashan Alade, Kwarki and many communities in Shaffa, Kwajaffa/Harang Wards.

Hon Malgwi said, ‘Water is Life’, adding that his administration gave much priority to provision of access to clean water across all the 12 Wards, as even he said, cement wells ponds were not left out to improve upon livestock and fish farming.

His words: ” As you are all aware that our ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno won all the 27 Chairmanship and 312 councillor positions during the Council polls which took place precisely on 20th January 2024, I therefore did waste time but to hit the ground running by consolidated on the achievements put in place by my Predecessor.

“When I assumed office, firstly, i declared state of emergency in many sectors, especially Water sector, by embarking on Geological Survey (GS) at various locations to enable the council drill more boreholes to provide potable drinking water for human and animal consumption.

” I have to commend His Excellency, Governor Professor Babagana Zulum for his support to the present administration. This support gave the Council an upper hand where we released millions of naira and repaired a Generator at Hizhi Bwala Ward Mega borehole, in addition to repairs of motorized pump boreholes at Dunguma community of Marama / Kidang Ward, Ghuma Bulingwi Ward, Yimirshika and Kinging villages of Kida Ward, hand pumps in Chata and Mbulatawiwi villages of Gwanzang Ward as well as Sakwa Bura village in Sakwa / Hema Ward.

“Also repaired include Boreholes in Shaffa Mandaba, Shaffa Central Mosque, Bamjikil, Tashan Alade, Kwarki and many communities in Shaffa, Kwajaffa/Harang Wards.

“Water is Life, and that is why my administration gave much priority to provision of access to clean water across all the 12 Wards. We have also repaired many cement wells and ponds to improve upon livestock and fish farming.

“We have also repaired or and connected the Chairman quarters with the national grid, renovated the blown off block of classrooms at Sakwa primary school among others, as well as the ongoing construction of Fire Service Office at Azare Hawul LGA Headquarters.

“The Education sector is not also left out, as we have provided logistical support to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) office at Hawul, as well as embarked on Physical Assessment (PA) of all primary schools and health clinics, in which, all problem identified is now properly receiving government’s attention and intervention.

” Since inception, I have visited over 20 hospitals and health care centers, and during my visits, I have directed staff to provide much needed treatment, as drugs and other medical consumables would be procured and provided to carter for clients needs, infact, my administration is collaborating with Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (BOCHMA) to ensure universal health coverage.

“Hawul is an agrarian community, and we are also working in synergy with the state and federal government to provide timely fertilizers and other farming inputs to our people before the rainy season set in”. Malgwi stated.

He therefore appealed to his people to be patience and give their support and cooperation to the present administration that is committed in improving the quality of living of all and sundry.

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KARAN Appeals for Support for the ministry of Livestock Development

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KARAN Appeals for Support for the ministry of Livestock Development

By: Michael Mike

The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently support the Ministry of Livestock Development in getting its office ready.

The association decried that nearly eight months after the establishment of this crucial ministry, the renovation of the permanent office allocated to it for its operations is yet to be started, noting that this delay has impeded the
implementation of essential policies and programmes aimed at promoting the livestock sector and its value chains across Nigeria.

KACRAN, in a statement on Saturday, signed by its National President, Hon. Khalil Bello said: “When the Ministry was established on July 9, 2024, we, Nigeria’s pastoralists, viewed it as a long-awaited answer to our prayers and a significant step towards addressing over 50 years of
neglect in the livestock sector.

“However, the lack of progress since then has been disheartening, preventing the Ministry from fulfilling its critical role in ensuring food security and contributing to
the national economy.

“Currently, the Ministry functions more as a Directorate of Animal Husbandry Services, lacking the resources and infrastructure necessary for it to operate independently and effectively.

“Despite the critical nature of its mission, the allocated office space/building remains unrenovated and a timeline for starting the renovation or completion has not been provided. This situation severely hampers the ability of the Honorable Minister, Permanent Secretary, Directors and staff to coordinate effectively and execute
their responsibilities.

“Moreover, the financial resources allocated to the Ministry for the 2025 fiscal year are
insufficient for the Ministry to achieve its objectives.

“KACRAN is deeply concerned that without immediate attention to these challenges, the foundational goals of the Ministry will remain unattainable. As the political landscape evolves, it is vital that the focus remains on policy timely implementation rather than allowing the future of this very important Ministry to be muddling through uncertainties.

“We urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize the renovation and operation of the Ministry’s office so that the Honourable Minister and staff can effectively promote and develop the livestock sector.

Additionally, we implore the President to invest significantly in the livestock
sector, for enabling the Ministry to actively engage in ensuring food security, enhancing the nation’s GDP, and reducing heavy reliance on imported milk and food products, which costs Nigeria billions of
dollars annually.

“Finally, KACRAN expresses gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing Professor Muhammadu Attahiru Jega as an Advisor on Presidential Livestock Reform Programmes. We hope that under his
guidance, the Ministry can achieve its goals and bring tangible benefits to Nigeria’s pastoralists and the wider population.”

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Armed Robbers Kill Watchman, Injure Another in Katsina School Attack

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Armed Robbers Kill Watchman, Injure Another in Katsina School Attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed robbers attacked Government Secondary School Yashe in Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing one night watchman and injuring another before escaping with a solar inverter.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 5:00 a.m. when the hoodlums stormed the school and assaulted the security guards with machetes.

One of the watchmen, Abdullahi Sanusi, 50, died on the spot, while his colleague, Aliyu Ahmed, 65, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Kankia General Hospital for treatment.

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Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home

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Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives in Kaduna have rescued a former Executive Chairman of Kaura Local Government Area, Seimon Matthias, from a kidnap attempt at his Kagoro residence.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on February 14 at about 11:00 p.m. when an unspecified number of kidnappers stormed Matthias’ residence, shooting sporadically in an attempt to abduct him.

However, the sound of gunfire attracted the attention of police officers and other security operatives stationed nearby, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.

The assailants, overwhelmed by superior firepower, abandoned their victim and fled to the mountains.

Police said the victim was rescued unhurt, and a joint operation involving the Army and Kaduna Vigilante Service (KadVS) was ongoing to flush out the criminals from the surrounding bush areas.

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