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Zulum receives 2022 HLF award for “excellence” as Anyaoku calls him performer
Zulum receives 2022 HLF award for “excellence” as Anyaoku calls him performer
By Michael Mike
The Hallmark of Labour Foundation (HLF), a collection of highly respected elder statesmen and women amongst them technocrats, academics and diplomats, has presented Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, with its 2022 “Role Model Award for Excellence in Leadership and Good Governance”.
The HLF’s board of trustees is chaired by Professor Emeritus Umaru Shehu with members that include Dr. Christopher Kolade, Professor Grace Alele Williams, Professor Itse Sagay and other eminent Nigerians.
The foundation’s core objective is “to identify worthy role models and use the achievements of these role models as examples to educate the youths that success through genuine labour is more rewarding and fulfilling”:
The HLF annual awards began on 28th of November, 1997, with its first winner: late Prof. Adeoye Lambo, first African Psychiatrist and first Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
The 2022 awards which coincided with the foundation’s 26th anniversary, took place at Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday and it was attended by prominent intellectuals including Professor Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku, presented Governor Zulum with the award.
“Our recipient for the award for Excellence in Leadership and Good Governance, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, is without any doubt, a performing Governor”, Anyaoku declared before a thunderous applause of guests at the event.
Zulum’s choice, HLF’s board said, was “in recognition of his outstanding performance in leadership and good governance which has greatly enhanced the well-being of the good people of Borno State” and which “has set him (Zulum) apart as a Great Nigerian Role Model”.
The Zulum administration is credited for executive 120 capital projects in its first 100 days, 326 capital projects and 49 capital-intensive programmes in his first year; 556 capital projects by the second year and over 600 capital projects in the third year.
These were beside Governor Zulum assuming the role of Borno State’s chief humanitarian officer, traversing all communities even at risk to his personal safety, to supervise security deployments, humanitarian responses, reconstruction of communities destroyed by insurgents and safe resettlements of Internally Displaced Persons and refugees from the state.
Zulum, in his response to the award, said: “I dedicate this award to my team, and most especially to the men in uniform who work with us, supporting us to achieve and deliver good governance to our people.”
He also said the award would not make him relent but rather “encourage us to do more for the good of Borno State”.
The governor noted that “there is [still] so much to be done” promising that God willing, his dream is “to build a society that works for everyone (in Borno State)”.
The HLF award was one of over 20 prominent awards and honours received by Governor Zulum since 2019.
The governor has, within the last three months, been presented with three awards by President Muhammadu Buhari at different occasions.
Meanwhile, at Saturday’s Hallmark of Labour Foundation (HLF) awards, Zulum was not the only recipients as 10 persons amongst them judges and professors were also presented with different categories of the 2022 role model awards.
The winners include: former judge at the International Criminal Court, Judge Dr. Chile Eboe-Osuji- recognized for “HLF-Emeka Anyaoku Life-Time Achievement Award”; Honourable Justice Paul Adamu Galumje- honoured for “Courageous Service to the Advancement of our Legal System”, Otumba Olasubomi Michael Balogun- honoured for “Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Governance”, and Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide for “Consistent Advocacy for Positive Change within the University System”.
Other recipients were Professor Peter Akinsola Okebukola for “Contributions in the Field of Education”, Professor Frank Osato Giwa-Osagie for “Contributions in the Field of Medicine”, Professor Oladapo Adenrele Ashiru also for “Contributions in the Field of Medicine”, Professor Dennis Edokpaigbe Agbonlah also for “Contributions in the Field of Science”, Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo for “Contributions in the Field of Science” and Professor Tonnie Osa Iredia for “Excellence in Leadership and Professionalism in the Media”.
Zulum Approves Employment for 15 People with Disability
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has approved the employment of 15 people with disability with bachelor’s degree certificates, NCEs, diplomas and vocational training certificates.
The governor gave the approval in Maiduguri on Friday night at the Government House.
He said: “I am delighted to note that despite your disability, you people are not lazy; you decided to pursue your education, and for this, I want to commend you.
“I directed the Commissioner of Education to process your application for employment for my approval immediately. Therefore, I want to bring to your kind notice that you should be on the payroll of Borno State Government effective 1st May, 2024, in sha Allah.”
He directed the commissioner of education, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, to review the activities of all the blind schools in Borno State in order to train more people with disability.
Zulum also ordered the Ministry of Education to work out modalities for introducing the teaching of special education courses at the College of Education in Bama.
“I am happy that they have obtained their qualifications in different specialisations. Let’s strengthen the College of Education in Bama to start delivering courses on special education,” Zulum ordered.
Earlier in his address, Borno State Branch Chairman of the Nigerian Association of the Blind, Mohammed Mustapha, expressed gratitude to Governor Zulum for approving employment for his members.
Zulum Approves Employment for 15 People with Disability
Friday prayers strengthen our bond as Muslims, Lawan
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, said that one of the most significant benefits of Friday’s Juma’at prayers is the opportunity it provides us as Muslims to come together to strengthen our bond as faithfuls.
Senator Ahmad Lawan disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Damaturu after Friday’s Juma’at prayers at the Aliyu Ibn Ali Talib Masjid Mosque in Maitama, Abuja.
He said it serves as a reminder for us to reflect on our faith and strive for spiritual growth and purification. It is also a time for us as believers to seek forgiveness for our sins, offer repentance, and renew our commitment to following the teachings of Islam.
“In addition to the spiritual benefits, Friday’s Juma’at prayers also hold a special place in supplications for the prosperity and well-being of our dear country, Nigeria. We must always pray for the peace, prosperity, and development of Nigeria.
“I seized the opportunity today to seek Allah’s (SWT) blessing and guidance for the leaders of our nation for economic growth, social harmony, and overall success.” Senator Lawan said.
May Almighty Allah (SWT) help us to work together as one nation as we strive towards realizing a better and brighter future for our beloved country. Ameen.
Friday prayers strengthen our bond as Muslims, Lawan
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Six Commanders of ISWAP/Boko Haram and scores of fighters killed, 24 fighters captured alive in renewed clashes
Six Commanders of ISWAP/Boko Haram and scores of fighters killed, 24 fighters captured alive in renewed clashes
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast Six Commanders of the Islamic State of the West African Province and the Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, Boko Haram faction were and scores of fighters were perished in a gunfight between the groups at Tumbum Fulani in the North East of Kangarwa.
It was gathered that in the wee hours of April 26, 2024, angry Boko Haram elements went to where ISWAP fighters were camping in Tumbun Fulani and attacked them in response to the series of attacks launched by ISWAP on its positions.
Imparcable sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that thr fight at Tumbun Fulani was bloody as the Boko Haram group succeeded in killing Abu Imrana, the ISWAP Commander (Khaid) of the Lake Chad, Abu Nura, Commander In Charge of the Waterways (Naval) as well as scores of their fighters.
But a the Boko Haram faction who carried the attack were tried to withdraw, they met strong resistance from the ISWAP counterparts who deployed more of their fighters to engage the rival group.
In the aftermath of the heavy gunbattle, the ISWAP overpowered the Boko Haram faction and killed four Commanders, several fighters while 24 fighters were captured alive and taken to Prison. The ISWAP group also seized several weapons from the Boko Haram group.
The JAS group – led by Ibrahim Bakura Doro aka Bakaura Buduma – has remained a formidable enemy of ISWAP ever since Shekau’s death It has repeatedly attacked ISWAP positions around the lake.
The deadly rivalry between the two erstwhile allies will continue unabated as the Boko Haram fighters are not prepared to surrender their supremacy or be displaced by the ‘usurpers. ISWAP on the other hand, vowed to eliminate all the Boko Haram terrorists on the surface of the earth.
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