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North East Stabilization and Development Masterplan will rehabilitate North East, says Buni
North East Stabilization and Development Masterplan will rehabilitate North East, says Buni
By: Our Reporter
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has said that the North East Stabilization and Development Masterplan (NESDMP) promoted by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) provides ample opportunity for the rehabilitation of the troubled North East from the destruction of Boko Haram insurgency.
He said the NESDMP, which is considered an inclusive process, will yield acceptable strategies for the commission’s activities in not only Yobe State and but the entire the North East region.
The preparation of NESDMP like YOSERA (Yobe Socio-economic Reform Agenda) is being facilitated by key stakeholders such as State MDAs, traditional rulers, religious leaders, local councils, CSOs, development experts and practitioners, as well local and international partners.
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The State wide consultation is therefore aimed at deepening local and community ownership of development process thereby promoting inclusiveness, transparency and accountability in governance.
Buni, who was represented by the Secretary to the Yobe State Government, Baba Malam Wali at consultative meeting with Yobe State Stakeholders on the proposed North East Stabilization and Development Masterplan (NESDMP),
appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for establishing NEDC.
The MD/CEO NEDC, Mohammed Goni Alkali represented by the Executive Director Finance and Administration Mohammed Gashua assured that NESDMP would capture locally initiated projects and programs that would advance socio-economic and political development of Yobe State and the North East region.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Emir of Fika, Dr Muhammad Idrissa, appreciated the efforts of the federal government of Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari for establishing the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for the states affected by Boko Haram insurgency.
The Emir, who is the Chairman Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers and Coordinator Northeast National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, stated: “It is necessary to inform this gathering that about 80 percent of Yobe population are agrarian who have over the years being thrown into total disarray by Boko Haram insurgency. They could not freely access their farmland and the already harvested and stocked ones were either looted or burnt to ashes.
“The impact of North East Development Commission (NEDC) is being felt by our community members, your interventions, especially in agriculture, is restoring hope on our people, we solicit for the timely and adequate supply of fertilizer and other agricultural inputs to boost the yield of our farmers.”
He added that: “The Commission can also intervene to reduce the menace of youth unemployment through the establishment of more skill acquisition centres and graduate them with starter packs.”
North East Stabilization and Development Masterplan will rehabilitate North East, says Buni
Damaturu Flyover: Governor Buni expresses satisfaction with work
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN of Yobe State, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and speed of work on the Damaturu Flyover and Underpass and Damaturu-Gambir road projects, adding that the contractors have so far lived up to expectations with strict adherence to the contractual agreements.
He revealed that “when the projects are completed, this would greatly check the problem of congestion here at the city center as well as the menace of flooding into houses along Gashua Road.”
Governor Buni started this when he paid an inspection visit to the Damaturu Flyover and Underpass and the Damaturu-Gambir road projects under construction.
The state commissioner for works, Engr. Umar Wakil Duddaye, who conducted the governor round the project, told the governor that the site engineers from the ministry have been on every stage of development on the project to ensure compliance and for the government to have value for its money.
The contractors further assured the governor that the project would be completed within the stipulated time frame.
On the Damaturu–Gambir road, the governor said the road has great economic value, as it would ease transportation of agricultural products from the benefitting communities to Damaturu, the state capital.
According to him, this road would provide a solution to the age-long difficulty faced by the community, and he is also glad the contractor has completed the earthworkand commenced the overlay.
Engr. Modu Bukar of Elegance Construction Contractors, handling the project, assured the governor that the project would be completed in the next nine weeks.
The governor was accompanied on the inspection tour by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana; the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umar Wakil Duddaye; and the Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Mohammed Abacha.
Others include the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Mallam Wali mni; the North East Development Commission (NEDC) Executive Director of Finance and Admin, Dr. Garba Iliya; Special Advisers on Special Duties and Religious Affairs; and other top government officials.
Damaturu Flyover: Governor Buni expresses satisfaction with work
Allied health professionals protest exclusion from CONHESS in Borno state
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The National Union of Allied Health Professionals, Borno State Chapter, has protested the exclusion of its members from the 100% Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) implementation in Borno State.
The protest is coming despite the Nigerian Medical Association’s (NMA) commendation of the government of Governor Babagana Zulum for implementing the new salary structure.
The union notes that professionals like physiotherapists, radiographers, pharmacists, and medical laboratory scientists were unfairly left out of the current arrangement calling for a correction of the omission.
In a statement issued recently, by Kaka Mele who is the secretary of the association, the union urged the state government to address this oversight to ensure equitable treatment and enhanced healthcare delivery.
The union appreciated the government’s efforts to improve healthcare but emphasized the crucial role allied health professionals play in the synergy within the healthcare system.
Recently, the NMA commended Governor Babagana Zulum for implementing the upgraded CONHESS salary structure for health workers in the state, stating that it would motivate the workforce and boost morale of the team.
However, the exclusion of allied health professionals has raised concerns about the alleged inclusivity of the policy.
As the state government considers the union’s request, it remains to be seen how this will impact the entire health sector in Borno State.
The union’s plea highlights the need for inclusive policies that recognizes the contributions of all healthcare workers.
Allied health professionals protest exclusion from CONHESS in Borno state
Troops intercept smuggled fuel, fertilizer in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have intercepted 21 jerricans of smuggled fuel and large consignments of urea fertilizer in Adamawa State.
Sources said that the seizure, made in the Mubi axis between Sept. 19 and 25, dealt a major blow to terrorist logistics and improvised explosive device (IED) production networks.
According to sources, the items were destined for insurgents operating in parts of Borno and Adamawa.
The military authorities assured that troops would sustain operations to disrupt terror supply chains in the region.
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