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E-banking: FG, Ndume trains, empower 350 Southern Borno IDPs on POS operations
E-banking: FG, Ndume trains, empower 350 Southern Borno IDPs on POS operations
By: Salihu Inusa
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in collaboration with Mbeva Investment Nigeria Limited (MINL) and support from Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume have trained about 350 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to empower them on the Point of Sales (POS) operations.
Flagging off the empowerment initiative on Thursday at FORSHAMS Event Centre in Maiduguri, Borno state, the Sponsor, Senator Ndume applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his fulfilment of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’, and as well, partnering with Mbeva Investment Nigeria ltd, which he said, had better the lives of the vulnerable ones in the society.
The former Senator Leader and Chief Whip disclosed that the over decade Boko Haram crisis, epileptic telecommunication network and power supply have economically affected the people in the nine (9) local government areas of the constituency, as there are virtually no existing Bank in each of the councils, except Biu with little functional banks.
He noted that, the cashless policy and the ongoing electronic banking system has also forced many people in Southern Borno facing difficulty in their daily transactions and businesses.
His words: ” I am very happy to be part of this training and empowerment initiative.
We have a total of 350 people drawn from each Wards of Southern Borno, most of the beneficiaries are IDPs.
“This Training and Empowerment programme will not only improve the financial inclusion of our community but
also create employment opportunities for our youth.
” Let me use this opportunity to applaud President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in fulfilment of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’, and as well, partnering with Mbeva Investment Nigeria ltd towards the betterment of the lives of the vulnerable ones in the society.
“As you are aware, the over decade Boko Haram crisis, coupled with epileptic network and power supply have economically affected the people in my constituency, as there are virtually no existing Bank in each of the councils, except Biu with little functional banks.
” The situation has even worsened with the cashless policy and the ongoing electronic banking system. Many people in Southern Borno are facing difficulty in their daily transactions and businesses. But with this exercise, there is going to be light at the end of the tunnel”. Ndume stated.
He therefore enjoined all the participants to take good use of the gesture and the kits given to each of them for POS operations, so as to make them economically self -reliant and contribute to the development of the society.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Managing Director of Mbeva Investment Nigeria Limited, Hon. Musa Ali single out Miss Rhoda Chibok who had to travel all the way from Chibok local government to Mubi in Adamawa state, just to obtain her BVN and other needed accreditation that qualified her to be part of the beneficiaries.
“I am delighted to welcome you to this POS machine training, proudly
sponsored by the visionary leader, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume.
“Today, we gather to empower our youth with the skills necessary to excel in the
digital economy. This initiative would have not been possible without Senator
Ndume’s unwavering commitment to the development of our community.
“Senator Ndume’s remarkable leadership has earned him a reputation as a senator who tirelessly advocates for the welfare of all Nigerians, not just those from his native Borno south senatorial district.
” Through this partnership with Mbeva Investment Nig. Ltd, a renowned contract
company, we are equipping our trainees with: Comprehensive POS machine operation knowledge, Efficient transaction processing skills and Enhanced financial management expertise.
” I therefore urge you (participants) to take full advantage of this opportunity and acquire the skills necessary to succeed and become ambassadors of financial literacy”. Hon. Ali stated.
Miss Rhoda Chibok who got additional cash from Senator Ndume and other stakeholders for her commitment in the POS training and Empowerment exercise commended the organisers on behalf of other beneficiaries.
She said they would all utilize the opportunity transparently and judiciously to ensure they scale up the empowerment initiative to other people in the constituency, and to become economically self -reliant, and have ease of doing businesses.
E-banking: FG, Ndume trains, empower 350 Southern Borno IDPs on POS operations
Zulum Appoints Engr Peter Samuel as General Manager BOSAMA
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr Peter Samuel, MNSE, MNIAE, as the General Manager of Borno State Agricultural Mechanization Authority (BOSAMA).
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the appointment was based on Engr Samuel’s outstanding professional competence, proven track record, and experience in agricultural engineering and mechanization.
The statement noted that Engr Samuel possesses the requisite qualifications, technical expertise and leadership capacity required to reposition BOSAMA in line with Governor Zulum’s agricultural transformation agenda.
The newly appointed General Manager is an Agricultural Engineer with academic, professional, administrative, and practical experience in agricultural mechanization, farm power and machinery, irrigation engineering, and agricultural infrastructure development.
He holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Farm Power and Machinery from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi), a Postgraduate Diploma in Farm Management and Production Economics from Nasarawa State University, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Agricultural and Environmental Resources Engineering from the University of Maiduguri.
Engr Samuel has distinguished himself through years of meritorious service in teaching, research, agricultural engineering practice, and project implementation. He currently serves as a Lecturer in Farm Power and Machinery at Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri.
Over the years, he has held several strategic leadership positions, including General Manager of a commercial agricultural enterprise, Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, and Consultant on numerous agricultural development interventions implemented by reputable national and international organisations.
He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE).
Governor Babagana Zulum congratulated the new General Manager on his appointment and urged him to deploy his wealth of knowledge, technical expertise, and experience in agricultural mechanization to strengthen the operations of BOSAMA
Zulum Appoints Engr Peter Samuel as General Manager BOSAMA
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
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