Nigeria affirms commitment to partnership with China, as President Tinubu hosts visiting Chinese Minister

By: Michael
Mike

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to agreements with China, strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. This was stated as President Bola Tinubu hosted the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi in the State House, Abuja.

Tinubu, who was joined by Senior Government Officials including the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership Mr Joseph Tegbe, emphasized that the relationship between both countries was elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership with the aim of building a high-level China-Nigeria community with a shared future and mutual prosperity.

The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership emphasized that “Nigeria’s partnership with China is a strategic one, aimed at driving economic growth and development.

According to the Czar, one of Nigeria’s primary goals is to address the trade imbalance between Nigeria and China, ensuring te trade partnership transforms into development partnership with Nigeria becoming a net-exporter to China by 2030.

The Director-General pointed out that China has been a reliable partner and Nigeria looks forward to deepening cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and infrastructure development.

He added that under the partnership, China would transition from being a mere trade partner to a development partner in the industrialization of Nigeria.

According to him, “It is worth noting that industrializing Nigeria means industrializing 25% of Africa. An economically sound and stable Nigeria signifies a prosperous continent of Africa.”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised Nigeria’s role as a major African power with global influence and its contributions to the global South. “Nigeria is a major African country with global influence. It is an important member of the global South. As we work for Africa’s peace and development, Nigeria plays an irreplaceable and important role,” he noted.

Wang also emphasized China’s tradition of prioritizing Africa in its foreign policy, expressing hope that continued collaboration will bring tangible benefits to both nations.

Wang further stated, “China has all along viewed and developed relations with Nigeria from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, hoping to further our solidarity and cooperation. We will continue to understand and support each other on issues concerning our respective core interests, and as we both pursue development and vitalization, continue to pursue cooperation for mutual benefit.”

The Chinese minister’s statements underscore the significance of the China-Nigeria partnership, which has been elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership

Nigeria affirms commitment to partnership with China, as President Tinubu hosts visiting Chinese Minister

Zulum inaugurates 3 boards, ordered overhaul in the health sector

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has inaugurated three (3) boards in the health sector while also directing a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s health care service delivery.

The event was held on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri.

The newly inaugurated boards include the Borno State Hospital Management Board, the Borno State Primary Healthcare Development Board, and the Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital Management Board. The boards are tasked with overseeing initiatives designed to enhance healthcare delivery.

Zulum outlined his vision for the health sector, directing reforms to address issues such as inadequate facilities, insufficient staffing, and a lack of essential medical supplies in some health facilities.

“We are currently witnessing pressure on our secondary health facilities because the primary healthcare is weak. I want you to take all hospitals on a case basis and enumerate all problems in terms of staffing, equipment, and medical supplies so that we can address the issues affecting our health facilities holistically,” Zulum said.

Meanwhile, Governor Zulum also inaugurated the Borno State Local Government Service Commission Board, which comprises the Chairman and four permanent commissioners.

In their separate remarks, the Chairman of the Kashim Ibrahim Teaching Hospital Management Board, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo and that of the Local Government Service Commission, Alhaji Modu Alhaji Musa, expressed gratitude to the Governor for the opportunity and also pledged to justify the confidence reposed on them.

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated three (3) boards in the health sector as he gives directive for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s health care service delivery.

The event was held on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri.

The newly inaugurated boards include Borno State Hospital Management Board, Borno State Primary Healthcare Development Board, and Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital Management Board. The boards are tasked with overseeing initiatives designed to enhance healthcare delivery.

Zulum outlined his vision for the health sector, directing reforms to address issues such as inadequate facilities, insufficient staffing, and lack of essential medical supplies in some health facilities.

“We are currently witnessing pressure on our secondary health facilities because primary healthcare is weak. I want you to take all hospitals on a case basis and enumerate all problems in terms of staffing, equipment, and medical supplies so that we can address the issues affecting our health facilities holistically,” Zulum said.

Meanwhile, the governor also inaugurated Borno State Local Government Service Commission Board which comprises the Chairman and four permanent commissioners.

In their separate remarks, the Chairman of Kashim Ibrahim Teaching Hospital Management Board, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, and that of Local Government Service Commission, Alhaji Modu Alhaji Musa, expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity and also pledged to justify the confidence reposed on them.

Zulum inaugurates 3 boards, ordered overhaul in the health sector

Gov. Zulum commissions BOGIS projects

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has officially commissioned two key projects completed by the Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) today at their Maiduguri headquarters. The projects include an auditorium with a capacity of 180 seats and a media studio.

Engr. Adam Bukar Bababe, the Executive Secretary of BOGIS, explained that these initiatives were undertaken to enhance infrastructure and ensure more efficient service delivery. He highlighted that BOGIS plays a critical role in land administration, particularly in the digitization of land processes, such as the automated issuance of certificates of occupancy.

Since its establishment in 2019, under the leadership of Engr. Bababe, BOGIS has made significant progress. The agency has signed over 2,500 certificates of occupancy during Governor Zulum’s administration, surpassing the 1,700 certificates signed from 1999 up to the time Zulum took office.

The funding for these projects came from BOGIS’s statutory collection fees, which cover both operational costs and capital expenditure. Engr. Bababe noted that less than 5% of the agency’s total funds were used for these projects. Governor Zulum praised Engr. Bababe and the entire BOGIS team for their dedication to serving the people of Borno.

Gov. Zulum commissions BOGIS projects