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Buni Engages SMEDAN, Seek Employment For Yobe Graduates
Buni Engages SMEDAN, Seek Employment For Yobe Graduates
By: Michael Mike
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has initiated partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to secure employment opportunities for unemployed graduates in the state.
Buni in a meeting with the Director General SMEDAN, Mr Charles Odii on Monday said he is personally worried and shares the pain of the unemployed graduates.
He said: “The government is committed to securing employment opportunity to the unemployed graduates to meet the expectations of their families, for them to live their lives with dignity and prosperity.
“The state government in the recent past massively employed university graduates, Higher National Diploma and National Diploma holders, and National Certificate of Education graduates across the 178 political wards in the state.”
The governor assured that his administration would continue to work towards providing the people with gainful employment for a decent means of livelihood,
He said: “As a government, we are committed to do anything humanly possible to secure and stand for our graduates to be employed, and be self employed.
Buni noted that many youths trained in various trades are today not only gainfully employed but also employers of labour.
He explained that: “This partnership occupies a very special place in the heart of our administration, and we are committed to secure jobs for our youth.
“Government will explore the potential in each of the 17 local government areas to provide means of livelihood and economic prosperity to our youth.”
The Director General, SMEDAN, Mr Charles Odii, expressed the readiness of his agency to partner the Yobe state government to secure employment to the unemployed graduates.
He said SMEDAN would drive, stimulate and coordinate development of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) among the targeted beneficiaries to promote self employment.
The DG assured that the partnership would provide the beneficiaries with skills that would accelerate self employment programme for economic prosperity.
In attendance at the meeting was the Hon. Member representing Nangere/Potiskum federal Constituency, Hajiya Fatsuma Talba.
Buni Engages SMEDAN, Seek Employment For Yobe Graduates
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
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