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Flood: Zulum approves additional 4 weeks for disbursement of Relief Materials
Flood: Zulum approves additional 4 weeks for disbursement of Relief Materials
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved a four-week extension for the disbursement of relief materials to victims of devastating flooding in Maiduguri and its environs.
The extension was given to the Borno State Flood Disaster Relief Disbursement Committee,” which is saddled with responsible for managing relief funds.
Maiduguri, the Borno State capital and its surrounding local government areas, have experienced devastating flood that resulted in widespread destruction, including loss of lives, damage to homes, and disruption of livelihoods.
The Secretary to the Borno State Government, Mallam Bukar Tijani, conveyed the approval on Tuesday in Maiduguri.
The SSG noted that while the disbursement committee was initially set to wrap up its activities this week, Governor Zulum has approved the extension of their work to allow for a more thorough assessment of the victims and ensure all those affected were reached.
Alhaji Bukar Tijani added that the state government had received an interim report from the disbursement committee, which achieved a substantial part of their terms of reference.
“The Governor has received the interim report and directed that the Committee continue for another four weeks to complete the disbursement and assessment,” Tijani said.
Flood: Zulum approves additional 4 weeks for disbursement of Relief Materials
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Governor Buni presents C of O to NEPZA
Governor Buni presents C of O to NEPZA
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has presented a certificate of occupancy and right of occupancy of 300 hectares of land to the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Agency (NEPZA) to support its activities in the state.
Presenting the certificates to the Executive Director of Trade and Investment of the Agency, Alhaji Usman Bakori, Governor Buni urged the agency to use the land effectively and efficiently.
“You should ensure efficient and speedy use of the land to enhance development.
“The government deliberately allocated the land to the agency close to the Cargo Airport to stimulate trade and business activities in the state, he said.
Governor has a great role to play in promoting the export of agricultural produce, including sesame seeds, gum arabic, livestock, and other crops that are produced in great commercial quantities in the state.
“We look forward to seeing your presence and performance soon in the state, Buni said.
The Executive Director of the Agency, Alhaji Usman Bakori, commended Governor Buni for allocating the land to the agency.
“We deeply appreciate this gesture and wish to ensure you that development on the land will soon commence.
“The certificates have equipped us to hasten development on the land, Bakori assured.
Governor Buni presents C of O to NEPZA
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Assembly Commission: Buni reappoints Chairman, three members
Assembly Commission: Buni reappoints Chairman, three members
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Executive, Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has approved the reappointment of the Chairman and three permanent members of the Assembly Service Commission for a second and final term of four years, effective October 6, 2024.
In a press statement issued and signed by Alhaji Shuaibu Abdullahi, Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government, which was made available to newsmen in Damaturu.
The statement further said the reappointed members are Chairman Mohammed Nur Alkali, and permanent members are Barr. Aliyu Shehu Abubakar, Hon. Malanta Haruna Barau, and Hajiya Hajara Lawan.
His Excellency also approved the appointment of two additional new permanent members of the commission for a first term of four years, effective immediately.
The new permanent members are Hon. Barr. Musa Hamidu Gagure and Alhaji Yahaya Ado, respectively.
Assembly Commission: Buni reappoints Chairman, three members
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UN Restates Commitment to Nigeria’s Achieving SDGs
UN Restates Commitment to Nigeria’s Achieving SDGs
By: Michael Mike
The United Nations systems in Nigeria has restated continued commitment to support Nigeria achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria Mohammed Fall disclosed this at a press conference to mark the UN Day, in Abuja
Fall who also said that for UN to achieve SDGs, Nigeria must first achieve it, said:
“For us, Nigeria is a very important country. As we always say, we cannot achieve the SDG if Nigeria doesn’t make it. Less than five years we have now to achieve the Agenda 2030.”
He added that the Summit of the Future and its landmark outcome, have highlighted five strategic priorities: SDG financing for development, international peace and security, science, technology and innovation, youth and future generation and global governance.
Fall said: “The Nigeria we want is reflected in the pact. At the UN, our focus is to ensure that Nigeria achieves the SDG. This is why we work closely with the government at all levels. We work with all the development partners, we work with civil society to put the SDG on track in Nigeria.”
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According to him, humanitarian assistance alone can’t solve people’s problems, but a combinations of bitga.
Fall while noting that UN is interested in the wellbeing of Nigeria, noted that are intervention by the world body in every part of the country.
He argued that concentration is based on needs and that it is a misconception to believe that the Northeast was given bigger priority.
UN Restates Commitment to Nigeria’s Achieving SDGs
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