Zulum approves N1.4 billion for dualization of Airport road

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of N1.4 billion for the immediate dualization of 1.9km road from Ngomari junction to Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri.

The approval was given at the maiden state executive council meeting held at the Government House.

Briefing journalists at the end of the Council’s deliberations, Commissioner for Works, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, said the road network will ease movement of people in and out of the Airport which will soon commence International flight operations.

“Apart from the N1.4 billion approval made for dualization of the Gomari Junction to Muhammadu Buhari International Airport up to the Hajj Operational Unit at the airport, more roads and drainages would be executed across communities in the three senatorial district this fiscal year”.

Engr. Gubio said various roads and drainage have been completed across the state, including laying of asphaltic structures on many washed away roads following the devastating flood disaster that wreaked havoc on critical infrastructures in the state.

On his part, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Professor Baba Malam Gana, noted that his ministry is determined to meet up with the needed Universal Health Coverage, as more funds have been allocated to the sector.

He emphasized that with the allocation of 15% of the total state Budget size by the governor to the health sector, more medical doctors, nurses and midwives would be trained to meet up with modern medical services, even as more hospitals and clinics would be rebuilt, equipped for proper diagnosis and treatment across the state.

“The state has lost 45% of its institutions due to insurgency, hence the need to reconstruct and build more health facilities. The two colleges of nursing in Monguno and Gwoza will also be completed this year to help produce more frontline health workers”, Gana said.

Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe assured that the state government is working assiduously to reduce the number of out-of-school children from the current 700,000 to 200,000 by 2027.

Zulum approves N1.4 billion for dualization of Airport road

Breaking: Ondo SSG is dead

By: Our Reporter

The Government of Ondo State Announces the Passing of SSG, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi

A statement from Otunba ‘Wale Akinlosotu
Hon. Commissioner for Information & Orientation
Ondo State said it is with profound sadness that the Government of Ondo State announces the passing of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), on January 4, 2025.

He was involved in a ghastly car accident on Sunday, 15th December, 2024, while traveling to Ibadan and was subsequently hospitalised.

Hon. Oluwatuyi was a dedicated public servant whose unwavering commitment to administrative coordination, policy advisory, and implementation had a significant impact on Ondo State.

He served with distinction and played a crucial role in the state government, working closely with the Governor and other top officials of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

Having served government in various capacities, including as Chairman of Akure South local government, Commissioner and twice as SSG, Hon. Oluwatuyi will forever be remembered for his invaluable contributions to the development of Ondo State.

The Government of Ondo State extends its deepest condolences to the Oluwatuyi family of Akure, friends, and associates during this difficult time.

Further details regarding memorial arrangements will be shared as they become available.

Breaking: Ondo SSG is dead

YOUR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES RESPONSIBLE FOR REDUCTION IN OIL THEFT, ILLEGAL REFINING, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION…MAJ GEN AIYENIGBA

By: Jonah Danjuma

The Chief of Army Standard and Evaluation (CASE), Major General Olumuyiwa Aiyenigba has attributed the reduction in oil theft and environmental pollution to the operational successes recorded by 6 Divisional, Nigerian Army (NA) in the year ended 2024. He made the declaration on the 3 January 2025 at a Regimental Dinner Night hosted by Headquarters 6 Division at Python Officers’ Mess, Port Harcourt Barracks.

Major General Aiyenigba, who was the Special Guest of Honour (SGOH), further affirmed that the successes recorded led to significant increase in nation’s oil production out put from 1.4 million bpd to almost 2 million bpd. This, he added has significantly boosted the Nigerian economy through increased in oil revenue. He assured the Division, of the continuous support of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, in providing the necessary support needed to sustain the achievements recorded so far.

The CASE emphasized that Dinner Night is one of the important aspects of military regimentation, adding that he was glad to have witnessed such auspicious event in an elite military formation, like 6 Division NA. He further stressed that he was particularly impressed that 6 Division sustained the age long military tradition, which he averred is critical in reinforcing professionalism and esprit-de-corps in the Service.

He said the occasion fostered comradeship and solidarity among the officers, their spouses, other security agencies and friends of the Division as well as the NA. He added that the turnout of security agencies, traditional rulers and other critical stakeholders, who witnessed the event clearly demonstrated the command philosophy of the COAS, which places high premium on effective cooperation in a joint and multi agency environment.

Major General Aiyenigba commended the Patron of Python Officers’ Mess, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, who is the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division for the steller leadership he has provided in the Division. He also commended the President Mess Committee (PMC), Python Officers’ Mess for the leadership he has demonstrated. He further added that he enjoyed the sumptuous meals, the serene ambience as well as a well packed regimental proceedings carried out.

While delivering the vote of thanks, the PMC, who is the Commander, 6 Division Garrison, Brigadier General Sàni Ahmed thanked the CASE, traditional rulers, captains of industries and other invited guests who made the event memorable. He reassured of continuous synergy with critical stakeholders.

Major highlights of the event were presentation of souvenir to the SGOH by the Patron, conduct of band and red carpet photograph session amongst other attractions.

YOUR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES RESPONSIBLE FOR REDUCTION IN OIL THEFT, ILLEGAL REFINING, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION…MAJ GEN AIYENIGBA