FORMER COAS LT GEN TY BURATAI CFR LEADS DIGNITARIES TO PAY RESPECTS TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE LT GEN TA LAGBAJA AT NIGER BARRACKS

By: Our Reporter

On Friday, November 8, 2024, former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and former Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, His Excellency, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) CFR, Betara of Biu and Garkiwan Keffi, paid a solemn visit to the Flag Staff House at Niger Barracks, Abuja, to express his condolences to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

Accompanied by a distinguished delegation, Lt. Gen. Buratai extended his deepest sympathies to Mrs. Maria Lagbaja, the widow of the late COAS, and their family.

In a moment of profound reflection, Lt. Gen. Buratai recounted some of the good deeds of the late COAS while serving under him, offered prayers for comfort and strength to the grieving family, recognizing the legacy and selfless service of the late Lt. Gen. Lagbaja. Following his words of comfort, he added his tribute to the condolence register, capturing the solemnity of this heartfelt occasion.

Joining Lt. Gen. Buratai at the occasion were Lieutenant General Lamidi Adeosun (rtd) CFR, former Chief of Policy and Plans (Army); Major General Iliya Abba (rtd), former Military Secretary (Army) and Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force; Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd) mni, former Army Spokesperson; and Alhaji Manzo Ahmed, a respected businessman and former public servant. Their presence denoted a collective tribute from Nigeria’s military and civilian communities, honouring a leader whose life and service had left an indelible mark on the nation. May his gentle soul rest in peace, Amen.

FORMER COAS LT GEN TY BURATAI CFR LEADS DIGNITARIES TO PAY RESPECTS TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE LT GEN TA LAGBAJA AT NIGER BARRACKS

EMAN: Zulum bags 5th fellowship award, wins best environmentally friendly governor

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has been nominated for the prestigious Honourary Fellow Award by the Environmental Management Association of Nigeria (EMAN), recognizing him as one of the best environmentally friendly governors in the country.

Zulum has received fellowships from the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers. He has also received honorary fellowships from the Nigerian Institute of Architects and the National Postgraduate Medical College.

EMAN, the apex professional body for environmental managers in Nigeria, announced the nomination in a statement issued by its National Secretary, Dr. Ubong Harrison.

The award will be presented to Governor Zulum at the association’s 2024 Annual Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Abuja.

The conference, themed “Building Resilience Against Land Degradation and Climate Change in Nigeria,” will bring together stakeholders from across the environmental sector.

The Honourary Fellow Award is in recognition of Governor Zulum’s significant contributions to environmental management and sustainable development in Borno State.

Among the key achievements highlighted by EMAN are the timely and effective management of the recent flood disaster that affected parts of the state, as well as the outstanding performance of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA).

Additionally, the governor’s leadership in establishing the Great Green Wall Agency, which has spearheaded the planting of millions of trees to combat desertification and climate change, has been lauded by the association.

In its statement, EMAN noted, “In recognition of your numerous contributions to ensuring proper environmental management and sustainable development, we most respectfully invite you to receive the prestigious Honourary Fellow Award.”

The association also commended Borno State’s full participation in the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) program, further underscoring the state’s commitment to addressing climate-related challenges.

Governor Zulum’s efforts in environmental stewardship have also been recently recognized by the Nigerian Environmental Society, which awarded him the Environmental Excellence Award.

EMAN: Zulum bags 5th fellowship award, wins best environmentally friendly governor

Borno PSN drum up support for flood affected residents, donates drugs and consumables to Gubio camp

By: Bodunrin Kayode

The Borno State council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has donated drugs and consumables worth N 0.5 naira to the Gubio camp housing hundreds of residents displaced by the recent flood in maiduguri.

The PSN also held health outreaches to Bakassi and Gubio camp giving health talks and prescribing medication for the teeming patients at the camp during the peak of the flood.

Chairman of the PSN Umar Abdulkareem told this reporter during a chat that apart from drugs and consumables which were dispensed at the camps, many referrals were made and the patients were further assisted to get better.

Speaking recently during a low keyed celebration of their week, he said that their collective efforts in the 2024 program was directed towards the support of all those who have been affected by the massive flood of September 20th which affected the state.

” We are all united to work as a team to support our dear state by standing by to also give Humanitarian support with logistics and health outreach to support the victims of the devastating flood disaster on our day. Your rewards are in heaven.” He told members during the day.

“This year’s World Pharmacist Day 24 is unique to us bcos we all stood firm and gave back to the community at this time of need. We started fundraising donations and we have achieved a lot.

“I want to appreciate every one that donated and those who are intending to donate. We will hand over what was realized to the flood disaster committee coupled with the updated list, and total amount realized. He noted.

” Thank u very much my PSN family for supporting all the successes we achieved, which definitely was as a result of all our commitment and dedication to our association and profession at large.” He concluded.

Borno PSN drum up support for flood affected residents, donates drugs and consumables to Gubio camp