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Alumnus donates library to enhance educational development
Alumnus donates library to enhance educational development
By: Bodunrin Kayode
An alumnus of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUE) Dr Seun Osamaye has donated a 200 seater capacity library to her alma Mater.
While making the donation, she said that newly commissioned Seun Bosede Osamaye Library built at the School of languages of AFUE is to enhance the development of the education sector in Nigeria.
Dr. Osamaye said the donation of the 200 sitting capacity library was worth N15 Million naira and was commissioned to assist the reading culture of the students of the entire institution.
Osamaye observed that students have lost focus in reading affirming that the library will enable them to read, pass examinations and also have a place where they can develop their thinking ability to allow them succeed in all their endeavours.
Responding to questions from newsmen after the commissioning, the donor posited that she expects the students to consider the efforts, sacrifices, commitments and dedication put into building the structure by making maximum utilization of the structure.
“We have made it ultra modern in such a way that the environment will be conducive for them to learn and to also acquire knowledge from the several resources and materials that have been made available in the library.”
She called on stakeholders to unite in Identifying what can be done for residents in their immediate environments to ensure that things get better in the educational sector.
“I also know that a library is like an incubation center where students can go to develop their life, reading capacity and thinking ability which is a way of adding value to the university.” She stated.
She however called on Nigerians to take actions and avoid lingering excuses but begin to make changes were necessary in the ailing education sector.
“Let’s begin to make the changes we want to see, let’s start doing what we can in our own corner to make the changes we want to see,” she stated.
In his remark, Minister of Education Prof. Tai Mahman who was represented by the Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Academics of FUTA, Prof. Taiwo Amos encouraged the University community to take advantage of the library by participating in the programme to support it’s continual growth.
Also, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor AFUE , Dr. Samuel Akintunde commended the donor for given back to the institution and urged judicious use of the library facilities.
The Former Provost of the institution, Prof. Adeyemi Idowu who commissioned the library, described the donation as a wake up call to other individuals to raise the burner of education across the nation.
” It is a commitment about education and the good feelings that goes with it which we should continue to preach to the people,” he stressed.
Alumnus donates library to enhance educational development
Troops repel multi-front terrorist attack in Borno, killed several terrorists and recover arms
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated attack by suspected terrorists on a Forward Operating Base in Biu Local Government Area of Borno, recovering weapons and inflicting losses on the attackers.
A military source said the incident occurred at about 12:28 a.m. on March 28, when insurgents launched a multi-front assault on troops at Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau.
The source disclosed that the troops, already positioned in ambush, engaged the attackers in a fierce exchange, killing several of them and forcing others to retreat.
“Troops effectively engaged the terrorists from their ambush positions, compelling them to flee in disarray,” the source said.
He added that troops pursued the fleeing insurgents along their withdrawal routes, during which additional casualties were inflicted on them.
“During exploitation, troops discovered the bodies of four neutralised terrorists and recovered five AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, two rocket-propelled grenade bombs and quantities of ammunition,” he said.
The source noted that visible blood stains along the escape routes indicated that more casualties were inflicted on the fleeing insurgents.
He, however, said the troops also recorded casualties during the encounter.
“Some soldiers sustained injuries in action, while two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) lost their lives and two others are currently missing in action,” he said.
The sources added that the wounded personnel had been evacuated to the Cantonment Medical Centre in Biu for treatment, while exploitation operations are ongoing to track down the fleeing insurgents.
Troops repel multi-front terrorist attack in Borno, killed several terrorists and recover arms
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected collaborator of ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
A military source said the suspect was apprehended at about 5:35 p.m. on March 27 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mobile), in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
The source disclosed that the suspect, a native of Gwalki village in Kafa area of Damboa LGA, resides at Hausari Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri.
“The suspect is alleged to have been collaborating with ISWAP/JAS elements operating within the Damboa general area,” the source said.
He added that during preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be part of a hybrid force and a repentant terrorist.
“However, he confessed to being involved in the sale of ammunition to terrorist elements at the Timbuktu Triangle through an accomplice identified as Konto Fatima, said to be residing at Aburi IDP camp,” the source said.
According to him, the suspect is currently in military custody and undergoing further investigation.
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno
Troops foil attack on farmers, one injured in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists on farmers and herders in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
A military source said the incident occurred at about 11:50 a.m. on March 28, when insurgents believed to have emerged from the Mandara Mountains attempted to attack, kidnap farmers and rustle cattle around Hudugum village in the Hambagda axis.
The source disclosed that troops of 192 Battalion, deployed for piqueting duties along the Gwoza–Limankara road, swiftly responded to the distress call.
“On arrival, troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them in a firefight, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee towards the foothills of the Mandara Mountains,” the source said.
He added that troops pursued the fleeing insurgents along their withdrawal route but did not make further contact.
The source, however, said one civilian was accidentally hit by a stray bullet during the exchange.
“The victim sustained injury on her left thigh and was evacuated to General Hospital Gwoza, where she has been stabilised and is currently receiving treatment,” he said.
Troops foil attack on farmers, one injured in Borno
Troops repel multi-front terrorist attack in Borno, killed several terrorists and recover arms
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno
Troops foil attack on farmers, one injured in Borno
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