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I did not come to make money but to work for the people, said Chairman Nangere
I did not come to make money but to work for the people, said Chairman Nangere
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Executive Chairman of Nangere Local Government Council in Yobe State, Alhaji Samaila Musa, FNCA, has said that he did not come to make money, but to work hard to see how we help the community. At least after some time, everybody must see something on the ground.
Alhaji Samaila Musa disclosed this to Newsmen in his office after taking over the managerial leadership of the local government from the Director of Personnel Management, Alhaji Abba Yusuf Kyari.
“I am an accountant by profession, a fellow of the accounting profession, and I know transparency and accountability are key in the accounting profession, so it is expected that in whatever you do, you follow due process, and once you follow due process, there is transparency, and once there is transparency, there is accountability.” Alhaji Musa said.
“Even my councillors, I told them, if you are here for money, I am sorry you can’t get it; you have to work, because you have to work hard to see how we help the community. At least after some time, everybody must see something on the ground that is my position.” he said.
Samaila further said that I have two to three solid agendas: first, portable drinking water, because if you have been going to Nangere, you can see how the people are suffering in getting water. So if you are able to provide portable drinking water to the headquarters and its environment, people will be able to serve something.
“Because assuming that in a day you buy water #400 daily and at the end of the day you have water in front of your house, you won’t spend 400 Naira again. If you spend 30 days or one month, how much do you have now? At least you are able to serve something, you will be able to channel it towards something else, and your economy has increased.
He revealed that two are empowerment—the empowerment of youth and agriculture. Nangere local government people are agriculturists, so we have to give priority to this area in terms of implements and raw materials like fertilizer and seeds, among others.
“Because in Nangere, I know we have some solid mineral resources under the ground, but we are not sourcing them; therefore, we have to invite consultants to conduct surveys to come up with positive results. May we partner with the state government and even other partners so that we can use the resources for the benefit of the Nangere local government and Yobe state?
The chairman further said that the local government doesn’t have the resources to do all that; if the local government cannot do it, we go to the state, we beg, and if it is beyond the state, at least we know our way somewhere above, and we will go.
“Adding that, already, I am starting to contact the North East Development Commission to see how they can come in, may be in the area of infrastructure facilities or whatever, especially this water issue,” Samaila Musa added.
I did not come to make money but to work for the people, said Chairman Nangere
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Maiduguri: Zulum assesses roads, bridges destroyed by flood
Maiduguri: Zulum assesses roads, bridges destroyed by flood
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, conducted an assessment of some vital infrastructure including roads, bridges and hospitals damaged by the flood disaster that struck Maiduguri Metropolis and the surrounding local government areas.
The devastating September 10 flood, described as the worst seen in Maiduguri in over three decades, has caused damages, isolated communities and hindered the movement of essential goods.
The governor’s assessment includes visits to key areas such as Gwange maternity, road networks and Fori, Moro-Moro and Gwange bridges.
Zulum, while lamenting the destruction caused by the flooding pointed out that the houses built on the river banks obstructed the passage of water from river Ngada.
He said, “the quantum of the destruction was enormous, you can see we had just visited one place. It is very unfortunate that some people choose to build houses right inside the waterways which obstructed the water passage. Otherwise, the water could have passed onto the lowland without affecting the main city.Maiduguri: Zulum assesses roads, bridges destroyed by flood
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, conducted an assessment of some vital infrastructure including roads, bridges and hospitals damaged by the flood disaster that struck Maiduguri Metropolis and the surrounding local government areas.
The devastating September 10 flood, described as the worst seen in Maiduguri in over three decades, has caused damages, isolated communities and hindered the movement of essential goods.
The governor’s assessment includes visits to key areas such as Gwange maternity, road networks and Fori, Moro-Moro and Gwange bridges.
Zulum, while lamenting the destruction caused by the flooding pointed out that the houses built on the river banks obstructed the passage of water from river Ngada.
He said, “the quantum of the destruction was enormous, you can see we had just visited one place. It is very unfortunate that some people choose to build houses right inside the waterways which obstructed the water passage. Otherwise, the water could have passed onto the lowland without affecting the main city.
Maiduguri: Zulum assesses roads, bridges destroyed by flood
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Borno Flood: Zulum Presents N61 billion Supplementary Budget for Reconstruction
Borno Flood: Zulum Presents N61 billion Supplementary Budget for Reconstruction
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, in order to begin reconstruction of damage infrastructure as a result of devastating flood which submerged over half of the capital city, Maiduguri and its environs, has requested the State House of Assembly for an additional N61 billion to the initial N358.7 billion total budget size which was signed into law on January 10, 2024.
The governor’s request was read on the floor of the State Assembly by the Speaker of the House, Abdulkarim Lawan, seeking to amend the 2024 appropriation act.
The additional funding would specifically target key infrastructures that were severely damaged by the September 10 flood which affected nearly 2 million people and completely submerged parts of Maiduguri and surrounding local government areas.
In addition to the reconstruction of key infrastructure, the supplementary budget would also cover the funding of other government expenditures such as emergency relief and humanitarian aid, support to farmers, economic recovery as well as environmental management.
Zulum on Thursday conducted the assessment of the destroyed bridges, road networks and hospitals to ascertain the extent of damage. He noted that the devastation from the flood was massive.
Meanwhile, Borno State House of Assembly has extended sympathy and condolences to the flood victims. The house also commended individuals, local and international organisations, state governments, medical personnel, and security agencies for their contributions in ameliorating the plight of affected persons.
Borno Flood: Zulum Presents N61 billion Supplementary Budget for Reconstruction
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Taraba Government House Renamed to Honor T.Y. Danjuma’s Contributions
Taraba Government House Renamed to Honor T.Y. Danjuma’s Contributions
The Taraba State Government on Friday officially renamed the Taraba Government House to “T.Y. Danjuma House” in recognition of Gen. T.Y. Danjuma’s significant contributions to the state’s development.
Deputy Governor Alhaji Aminu Alkali, who also chaired the renaming committee, stated that the honor reflects the state’s appreciation for Danjuma’s vital role in both nation-building and the growth of Taraba. “This renaming recognizes his tireless efforts and serves as a token of gratitude for his enduring impact on the state,” Alkali said.
At the inauguration of the remodeled government house, Danjuma expressed his gratitude, calling the gesture a motivation to continue fostering development in Taraba. He urged for unity among Taraba citizens, regardless of political, ethnic, or religious differences, to support Governor Kefas’ administration.
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