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Borno: Zulum opens Miringa Medical Centre
Borno: Zulum opens Miringa Medical Centre
By: James Bwala
In response to a peaceful roadside demonstration by some residents, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on Thursday, travelled to Miringa town in Biu Local Government Area to open a Medical Centre said to have been funded by Chevron Nigeria Limited through collaboration with an “Agbami Group”.
The Medical Centre was said to have been completed and virtually commissioned in October 2020, but had no staff and was not put to public use.
On Tuesday, dozens of residents in Miringa town stood by the roadside while Governor Zulum’s convoy was heading to Biu Township from Buratai.
Majority of the residents displayed placards urging the Governor to open a Medical Centre that was left unused since 2020 when it was completed.
The Governor came out of his vehicle, interacted with the residents to hear their demand, and thereafter promised to address their need within 48 hours.
Zulum immediately directed the Borno State Ministry of Health and the Special Adviser on Projects Monitoring and Evaluation to relocate a team and mobilize resources for the purpose of assessing the facility, fixing any problems, and putting the centre to public use.
To see things for himself, the Governor was in Miringa, and during his inspection of the Medical Centre, Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Professor Mohammed Arab Alhaji said his team had repaired some leakages found from ceilings and was deploying two nurses to join 41 community health workers deployed from a neighboring healthcare centre.
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Arab explained that the Medical Centre was constructed and fully equipped by Chevron through a collaboration with Agbami Group.
He said Chevron’s collaboration had provided a 100 KVA generator, a solar system, and water facilities to the Medical Centre and commissioned it virtually in 2020.
However, residents informed the Governor that the Medical Centre was never put to use since it was completed.
Zulum thanked Chevron and its partner, Agbami Group, for the healthcare intervention in Miringa and directed that medical services should begin.
… Orders construction of staff quarters, fencing
Governor Zulum directed that the opened Medical Centre be fenced immediately.
He also directed the construction of staff quarters to accommodate medical staff, and make them readily available to meet healthcare needs.
… Approves staff employment, gifts them N1m
Aside from directing structures, Governor Zulum directed the recruitment of medical staff specifically for the donated and opened Medical Centre.
Zulum interacted with temporary staff, assessed their qualification and directed the permanent employment of all those with healthcare qualifications.
The Governor also directed that anyone desirous of furthering his or her medical education was going to be supported by Borno State Government provided he or she is returning to Miringa to continue providing healthcare services.
Borno: Zulum opens Miringa Medical Centre
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MD Global Links felicitate with Governor Buni at 57
MD Global Links felicitate with Governor Buni at 57
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of A.H. Yakubu Global Links Limited, Alhaji Yakubu Yunusa (alias Alhaji Bakoji), has delightedly extended his heartfelt felicitations to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Rt. Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, Chiroman Gujba, on the occasion of his 57th birthday on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024.
Alhaji Yakubu Yunusa was a renowned transporter and also a member of the National Road Transport Owners (NARTO), who had over 170 trailers. started this in an interview with newsmen in Potiskum.
He said, on behalf of my family, we join your family and well-wishers in celebrating your exceptional leadership and progressive governance that have greatly transformed Yobe State.
According to him, under his leadership, Yobe State has witnessed unprecedented growth and development in various sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, and agriculture.
Alhaji Yakubu Yunusa maintained that his vision for a prosperous and sustainable state has resonated with the people, leading to improved living standards and economic empowerment.
“As you mark this special day, we pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) continues to bless you with good health, wisdom, and the strength to achieve even greater milestones for Yobe state and Nigeria.” Alhaji Yunusa added.
He further said, “Your contributions to the unity and success of All Progressives Congress (APC) during your reign as the caretaker chairman remain invaluable, and we people of Yobe state are proud to have you as a steadfast pillar of the APC.
Alhaji Yunusa prays to Almighty Allah (SWT) to give you many more years in good health, strength, and wisdom to continue serving our good and humanity generally, and may you live long to continue touching the lives of mankind. Ameen.
MD Global Links felicitate with Governor Buni at 57
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Lawan praises Buni’s accomplishments in Yobe
Lawan praises Buni’s accomplishments in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan PhD, GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, has said that since assuming office on May 29th, 2019, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Rt. Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has spearheaded significant accomplishments that have transformed the socio-economic fortunes of Yobe State.
The former Senate President maintained that one of his notable achievements lies in the realm of governance transparency, where he has implemented measures to enhance accountability and public trust.
“In making this a reality, Governor Buni strengthened the Yobe State Bureau of Public Procurement established in 2007 by the Public Procurement Act to promote transparency in government contracting, ensuring that contracts are awarded based on merit and that public funds are utilized efficiently.
According to Senator Lawan, as a prudent manager of resources, Governor Buni’s diligence as an astute administrator won Yobe State the World Bank’s overall top performer award on State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability, and Sustainability (SFTAS) in Nigeria.
“His impactful leadership positioned the state as a trailblazer in due process and transparency when it comes to the conduct of government business and application of public funds, Senator Lawan added.
He maintained that the Buni-led administration has adopted transparency mechanisms that guide the implementation of a biometric payroll system to eliminate ghost workers and streamline the state’s wage bill.
The president of the 9th Senate revealed that these initiatives have strengthened public finances and instilled a culture of accountability within the government.
Lawan praises Buni’s accomplishments in Yobe
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Kareto Attack: Borno Stands with the Armed Forces- Zulum
Kareto Attack: Borno Stands with the Armed Forces- Zulum
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has said last weekend’s attack on Kareto will not deter the government from carrying out its constitutional duty of providing the dividends of democracy to the people of the state in collaboration with federal agencies.
Zulum, while condemning in strong terms the atrocious attack and reaffirmed the loyalty, commitment and support of the people and Government of Borno State to the military who were targeted by the Boko Haram insurgents in the attack, commiserated with the armed forces and the families of the victims.
He said: “On behalf of the government and good people of Borno, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the armed forces and families of the deceased over the demise of our fellow compatriots. May Allah rest their souls and grant fortitude to the affected families.”
Zulum noted that the Kareto attack is a painful reminder of the callousness of the Boko Haram insurgents who are bent on reversing the gains made in mass resettlement of internally displaced persons back to their ancestral homes in northern Borno., adding that Kareto, a vibrant town, is one of over 20 settlements that are being targeted for resettlement of IDPs from Maiduguri and other locations.
The governor thanked the armed forces and security agencies for standing in harm’s way in order to secure our territory and way of life, stating that: “We are eternally grateful to our gallant military and security forces for all they have been doing to safeguard lives and property in our state, adding that “Kareto attack was a painful reminder of the heinous desperation of the adversary to torpedo our modest achievement, and cause panic in our communities. I call on our good people to stand firm, not to waver, and to support the armed forces as they work daily to confront our collective threats.”
Zulum reiterated the resolve of the Borno State Government to continue to work closely with the armed forces to secure our country and provide development, stating that: “Be rest assured that the Borno State Government, under my watch, will continue to work closely with the armed forces to execute our development and Peacebuidling programmes.”
Kareto Attack: Borno Stands with the Armed Forces- Zulum
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