“Yobe Govt Spends Over 7.9Billion on Basic and Secondary Education” ~Commissioner

By: Our Reporter

The Commissioner, Yobe State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Abba Idriss Adam has disclosed that Yobe State Government has adequate allocation for the ministry and the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has never turned down the ministry’s requests.

The Commissioner made the disclosure today 7th November, 2024 following a report published by Sahara Reporters with the title; “Yobe Government spends 3.8billion on Sitting Allowances, Presidential Chalets, Records Zero Expenditure on Basic Education”.

Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alh. Bukar Aji Bukar stated that the state government had spent over 7.9billion naira in the sector. This includes; the schools construction and renovations, school feedings, examination fees (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB) transportation for exchange students, procurement of instructional materials as well as UBEC counterpart funds. These are numerous to mention. “This is to tell you that we have adequate allocation for basic and secondary education”. He added.

“You can also recall that since the inception of Hon. Mai Mala Buni, the state government has declared state of emergency on primary and secondary education. The initiative which was to build a solid, vibrant and robust foundation for the development of education and revitalize it to address emerging challenges in the state and this is making a great impact in the sector”.

Alh. Bukar Aji Bukar then called on the well-meaning Nigerians more especially the journalists to always fact check their information before going to the public.

“Yobe Govt Spends Over 7.9Billion on Basic and Secondary Education” ~Commissioner

ZETSI Africa Recognizes Borno State’s ICT Achievements

By: Our Reporter

The Zero Tolerance for Social Immorality (ZETSI) Africa has lauded the Borno State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (BICTDA) for its outstanding achievements. ZETSI awarded the agency’s Executive Secretary, Engr. Mohammed Ahmed Kabir Wanori, for his exceptional leadership.

Governor Engr Babagana Umara Zulum’s 25-year strategic plan and 10-pack agenda have driven significant human capital development in the state. Notably, BICTDA has established 14 digital divide hubs across Borno within just eight months.

Amb. Maje the country director for ZETSI praised Governor Zulum’s vision, stating, “In just eight months, Borno State has made remarkable strides in digital development, a testament to the Governor’s strategic leadership.”

Engr. Wanori expressed gratitude for the recognition and pledged to partner with ZETSI for a brighter future for the youth.

ZETSI Africa Recognizes Borno State’s ICT Achievements

Emir of Tikau seeks lifetime scholarship for winner of Quaranic recitation in Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakili

The Emir of Tikau in Yobe state, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammed Ibn Grema, has requested the Yobe state government to support the winners of the recently concluded Qur’an recitation competition hosted in Gashua with life scholarships.

The royal father made the request when the Executive Secretary, Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board (AISEB), Amb. Umar Abubakar, visited him at his palace in Sabon Garin Nangere, the headquarters of the emirate council.

The emir describes the day as important and highlights the determination of the emirate to promote Islam, assuring to sustain the tempo.

Earlier speaking, the Executive Secretary, Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board, Amb. Umar Abubakar, said they were at the emirate to extend appreciation and the emir to present certificates and prizes to winners of the recently concluded state-level Qur’an recitation competition hosted in Gashua, the headquarters of Bade local government area.

Amb. Abubakar said both winners of the male and female categories of the musabaqa, Aliyu Mu’azu Abdullahi and Amina Sa’id Haruna, are from Nangere local government area.

The Executive Secretary condoles the emir over the demise of his father and predecessor, congratulating him on succeeding his father not only on the throne but also in commitment to serving the Qur’an and humanity.

He commends the emirate for producing the winners, describing the success as historic. Amb. Umar Abubakar highlights the mandate of AISEB and assures commitment to promoting Tsangaya and Islamiyya education.

Amb. Umar Abubakar, who solicits prayers for Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration, nominates the emir as adviser to the Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board.

In their separate remarks, the chairman of the Yobe state musabaqa committee, Alhaji Lawan Abba Shettima, the chairman of the panel of judges, Malam Algoni Kamsulum, and the AISEB’s acting musabaqa coordinator, Malam Abba Ramat, equally condoled the emir over the demise of his predecessor and congratulated him on succeeding him.

They describe the winners as great assets to the emirate and a source of pride to Yobe State at Large, attributing the success to the effort of the emirate and people of Nangere.

Each of the winners receives a certificate and $500,000 cash from AISEB on behalf of the Yobe state government, as well as special gift packages from the Tikau emirate.

Emir of Tikau seeks lifetime scholarship for winner of Quaranic recitation in Yobe