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100 Days in Office: Hawul LG Boss declares state of emergency in Water, Health, other Sectors
100 Days in Office: Hawul LG Boss declares state of emergency in Water, Health, other Sectors
By Ndahi Marama
Following acute water shortages faced by many communities in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno state, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Malgwi has declared state of emergency in the sector, in which he embarked on Geological Survey (GS) at various locations to enable the council drill more boreholes to provide potable drinking water for human and animal consumption.
The Chairman also declared state of emergency in health and Education sectors by visiting over 20 hospitals and health care centers, where he directed staff to provide much needed treatment, adding that drugs and other medical consumables would be procured and provided to carter for clients needs.
This was disclosed to Journalists yesterday in an interview with the Executive Chairman marking his 100 Days in office.
He added that his administration is collaborating with Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (BOCHMA) to ensure universal health coverage.
In the Education sector, the Chairman said, since inception, he took his time to pay unscheduled visits to schools, where he voluntarily teach students periodically, even as all the roofs of classrooms blocks that were blown off by heavy winds and other climatic conditions have been renovated.
This is even as the Chairman who commended Governor Babagana Zulum for his support to the present administration said, the Council has released millions of naira for repair of a Generator at Hizhi Bwala Ward Mega borehole, in addition to motorized pump boreholes at Dunguma community of Marama / Kidang Ward, Ghuma Bulingwi Ward, Yimirshika and Kinging villages of Kida Ward, hand pumps in Chata and Mbulatawiwi villages of Gwanzang Ward as well as Sakwa Bura village in Sakwa / Hema Ward.
Also repaired include Boreholes in Shaffa Mandaba, Shaffa Central Mosque, Bamjikil, Tashan Alade, Kwarki and many communities in Shaffa, Kwajaffa/Harang Wards.
Hon Malgwi said, ‘Water is Life’, adding that his administration gave much priority to provision of access to clean water across all the 12 Wards, as even he said, cement wells ponds were not left out to improve upon livestock and fish farming.
His words: ” As you are all aware that our ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno won all the 27 Chairmanship and 312 councillor positions during the Council polls which took place precisely on 20th January 2024, I therefore did waste time but to hit the ground running by consolidated on the achievements put in place by my Predecessor.
“When I assumed office, firstly, i declared state of emergency in many sectors, especially Water sector, by embarking on Geological Survey (GS) at various locations to enable the council drill more boreholes to provide potable drinking water for human and animal consumption.
” I have to commend His Excellency, Governor Professor Babagana Zulum for his support to the present administration. This support gave the Council an upper hand where we released millions of naira and repaired a Generator at Hizhi Bwala Ward Mega borehole, in addition to repairs of motorized pump boreholes at Dunguma community of Marama / Kidang Ward, Ghuma Bulingwi Ward, Yimirshika and Kinging villages of Kida Ward, hand pumps in Chata and Mbulatawiwi villages of Gwanzang Ward as well as Sakwa Bura village in Sakwa / Hema Ward.
“Also repaired include Boreholes in Shaffa Mandaba, Shaffa Central Mosque, Bamjikil, Tashan Alade, Kwarki and many communities in Shaffa, Kwajaffa/Harang Wards.
“Water is Life, and that is why my administration gave much priority to provision of access to clean water across all the 12 Wards. We have also repaired many cement wells and ponds to improve upon livestock and fish farming.
“We have also repaired or and connected the Chairman quarters with the national grid, renovated the blown off block of classrooms at Sakwa primary school among others, as well as the ongoing construction of Fire Service Office at Azare Hawul LGA Headquarters.
“The Education sector is not also left out, as we have provided logistical support to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) office at Hawul, as well as embarked on Physical Assessment (PA) of all primary schools and health clinics, in which, all problem identified is now properly receiving government’s attention and intervention.
” Since inception, I have visited over 20 hospitals and health care centers, and during my visits, I have directed staff to provide much needed treatment, as drugs and other medical consumables would be procured and provided to carter for clients needs, infact, my administration is collaborating with Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (BOCHMA) to ensure universal health coverage.
“Hawul is an agrarian community, and we are also working in synergy with the state and federal government to provide timely fertilizers and other farming inputs to our people before the rainy season set in”. Malgwi stated.
He therefore appealed to his people to be patience and give their support and cooperation to the present administration that is committed in improving the quality of living of all and sundry.
100 Days in Office: Hawul LG Boss declares state of emergency in Water, Health, other Sectors
Zulum announces N1 Billion support to UMTH for Kidney Transplant
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a N1 billion financial support package for the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) to facilitate kidney transplants for underprivileged patients from the state.
Demonstrating immediate commitment, Governor Zulum authorised an initial deposit of N250 million to cover transplants for 50 indigent patients.
The governor made the announcement during the 110th General Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, alongside the commissioning of the epoch-making projects at UMTH.
He confirmed that the remaining N750 million would be disbursed in three instalments.
“I am pleased to announce that Borno State government will deposit the sum of N250 million to support kidney transplant of 50 patients. I am ready to contribute N1 billion as government’s contribution towards supporting the less privileged indigenes of the State ,” Zulum stated.
“The Borno State government therefore pledges to support this initiative and is ready to provide all the partnership required to sustain the provision of kidney transplant to less privileged patients at UMTH. This is only the beginning—I promise to do even more,” he added.
Governor Zulum commended UMTH for its strides in specialised healthcare, particularly its recent successful kidney transplants.
“I was told both the patients and donors are doing very well. Indeed this is a landmark achievement and a great relieve to patients most importantly to those who cannot afford the cost of transplant,” he remarked.
Speaking on the State Emergency Medical and Ambulance Services (SEMAS), the governor confirmed that ten new fully equipped ambulances would be deployed across health facilities by the week’s end. This, he stressed, would bolster the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative.
“As a Government, we pledge our full support for the sustenance and scale-up of the Maternal and Newborns Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative programme. We view it not as a standalone initiative, but as a critical complement to our broader health reform agenda,”.
“We are committed to ensuring that Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative succeeds in providing comprehensive antenatal care, emergency obstetric services, skilled birth attendance, postnatal follow-up and routine immunisation to protect our children from preventable diseases,” he stressed.
Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, lauded Governor Zulum for fostering collaboration between state and federal governments to deliver equitable, affordable healthcare.
“Governor Zulum exemplifies teamwork by working closely with the federal government to enhance healthcare quality and accessibility in Borno,” Pate said.
Chief Medical Director, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo acknowledged the state’s N500 million intervention following the 2024 floods, had helped to restore critical services, including the renovation of Trauma and Kidney Centres, procurement of medical consumables and the reactivation of oxygen plant.
The event was attended by dignitaries including Minister of Health and Social Services Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, National Assembly members, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe (GCON), the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, former deputy governor, Hon. Usman Mamman Ndurkwa and over 70 Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors.
Zulum announces N1 Billion support to UMTH for Kidney Transplant
Troops neutralise three terrorists in ambush operations in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised three terrorists and intercepted logistics supplies during coordinated ambush operations in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama on Tuesday that the operations were conducted by under Operation Desert Sanity IV.
The sources said that the first ambush occurred late on July 28 at Kawuri general area, where troops lying in wait intercepted terrorists transporting logistics. On sighting the ambush team, a firefight ensued, resulting in the neutralisation of two terrorists, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds.
Items recovered included packs of salt, Maggi seasoning, detergents, wrappers, brassieres, hijabs, shoes, a solar panel, torchlight batteries, and packs of SIM cards.
The troops returned safely to base early on July 29.
In a separate incident around midnight on the same day, troops on patrol observed suspicious movement ahead of their location in Konduga.
An alert was sent to an ambush team already in position, which swiftly engaged the terrorists at a different axis of the local government area. One terrorist was neutralised, while others fled.
The troops recovered items from both operations and returned to base without casualties.
Troops neutralise three terrorists in ambush operations in Borno
Troops neutralise two terrorists in Borno, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two ISWAP terrorists during a fighting patrol in Aligambari village, near Gajiram in Borno State.
A reliable source told Zagazola Makama on Tuesday that the troops, acting on credible intelligence, launched a swift operation in the area at about 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
According to the source, the troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, killing two of them in the process.
He said that the soldiers also recovered one AK-47 rifle, one PKT machine gun and two magazines from the scene.
“The troops are currently dominating the area of responsibility with aggressive patrols to deny the terrorists any freedom of movement.
“All captured items are in the custody of the troops, and further instructions are being awaited from higher headquarters,” the source added.
Troops neutralise two terrorists in Borno, recover weapons
Zulum announces N1 Billion support to UMTH for Kidney Transplant
Troops neutralise three terrorists in ambush operations in Borno
Troops neutralise two terrorists in Borno, recover weapons
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