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USAID: Zulum passionate on livelihood of Borno citizens
USAID: Zulum passionate on livelihood of Borno citizens
… Gov says we would focus more on medium, long term solutions to our problems
By: Our Reporter
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has commended Borno State Governor, Banagana Umara Zulum, for his passion for enhancing the livelihood of Borno citizens.
The Mission Director of USAID, Melisa Jones, made the commendation in Maiduguri on Wednesday while speaking to journalists at the Government House.
She said, “The governor (Zulum) is very passionate about ensuring the livelihood and well-being of his citizens. That is what we as USAID would continue to do.”
She added, “Our partnership is with this government, and our partnership would be strengthened by this visit and by the leadership of this Governor (Zulum). We are very appreciative of his thinking, thought leadership and direction and we will continue with this partnership.”
Earlier the USAID Mission Director to Nigeria, Melisa Jones, held a meeting with the governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, which was concluded behind closed doors.
… Gov says we would focus more on medium, long term solutions to our problems
Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Unara Zulum said that Borno State Government would shift its focus from a short-term humanitarian solution to a medium and long-term development-driven approach.
Zulum made this known on Wednesday when he received the Mission Director of USAID, Melisa Jones, at his office in Maiduguri.
The governor said, “We are not objecting to the continuous provision of humanitarian support, but gradually, we want to shift our focus to the medium and longer-term sustainable solution.
He added, “However, we still need humanitarian support; all the concerns of the humanitarian partners will be addressed, and we shall work to see how areas in need continue to receive humanitarian support from our partners.”
The governor also extended gratitude to the government of the United States of America and the US International Development Agency (USAID) for their support to the government of Borno State.
“I convey our deep appreciation to the government of the United States, particularly USAID, for all the support they have been rendering to the government of Borno, the people of Borno State and indeed the entire northeast,” Zulum said.
USAID: Zulum passionate on livelihood of Borno citizens
Adamawa: NCC sensitises stakeholders on copyright laws
By Ibrahim Mohammed
The Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) in Adamawa on Monday sensitised school proprietors against procurement of pirated books into their respective schools for learning.
Speaking at the sensitisation and inspection in Yola, Mr Yusuf Ibrahim, NCC’s Coordinator Yola office said, the exercise was part of annual routine duty by the Commission.
He said the aim was to ensure that people comply with the copyright law and to protect the creative works of authors, artists, and innovators in Nigeria.
The coordinator advised the proprietors to always ensure they follow the right channels in getting their books with invoices for record.
“We are here to enlighten you on the implications of procuring pirated books, therefore we are encouraging you to follow the due process in procuring books for your students.
“The exercise is enshrined in our act to inspect the process of procurement so as to ensure you are not patronising pirated books”, he said.
Ibrahim further expressed satisfaction on how some inspected schools procured their books direct from authors, publishers and sales managers.
Mrs Elizabeth Durosimi, Proprietor, Kim Standard Academy, appreciated NCC for the visit and assured of patronising the right channel in procuring books.
Aisha Rilwanu of Bishaq Academy, described the inspection as a good development and assured on stepping down the message to teachers and parents not to patronise pirated books.
The commission also visited Play and Learn Academy, printers shops and bookshops within Yola metropolis.
Adamawa: NCC sensitises stakeholders on copyright laws
FCT police arrest 59 suspects in raid, investigate suicide in Lugbe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 59 suspects during coordinated raids across major black spots and criminal hideouts in Abuja.
Sources revealed that the raids were conducted late Saturday by operatives from Apo, Kubwa, Karu, Karmo, Life Camp, Maitama, Wuse, Mabushi, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, Zuba, and Tungan Maje Divisions.
The police said the operation targeted uncompleted buildings and identified criminal hideouts within the divisions’ areas of responsibility.
According to the sources, all suspects are currently undergoing screening and interrogation, and those found culpable will be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
Meanwhile, the command is also investigating an alleged suicide involving a 20-year-old labourer identified as Alfred Habila, from Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Habila was reportedly found hanging in an uncompleted building behind River Park Estate, Lugbe, on Sunday morning.
A resident, Engr. Jatto Abdulkareem, told the police that he received a distress call from another resident, Joshua, who discovered the deceased’s body around 8 a.m.
Police operatives who visited the scene took photographs and conveyed the victim to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
The corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy and preservation, while investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
FCT police arrest 59 suspects in raid, investigate suicide in Lugbe
Security forces repel bandits’ attack in Sokoto community
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces in Sokoto State have foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits on Mangwarori Kwandawa area of Isa town, Isa Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that
heavily armed bandits invaded the community, shooting sporadically in an attempt to penetrate the town.
According to the sources , troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA army responded swiftly and engaged the bandits in a gun duel that lasted several minutes.
The superior firepower of the security forces forced the attackers to retreat into the nearby forest with gunshot wounds.
The sources added that four civilians sustained minor injuries from stray bullets during the exchange, while no casualties were recorded among security personnel.
Security operatives are currently conducting bush combing operations to trace the fleeing bandits, while adjoining divisions have been placed on alert to block possible escape routes.
Security forces repel bandits’ attack in Sokoto community
Adamawa: NCC sensitises stakeholders on copyright laws
FCT police arrest 59 suspects in raid, investigate suicide in Lugbe
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