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An Open Letter to Governor Buni On Deplorable Gulani-Tetteba Road
An Open Letter to Governor Buni On Deplorable Gulani-Tetteba Road
By: Kolo Gulani
Let me call on the Executive Governor of our beloved Yobe state. It is good to note that you have already hit the ground running with many developmental projects in the state.
Your Excellency Sir, declaration of a State of Emergency in the educational sector and mass housing projects and other infrastructural in the state, this is really commendable.
However, sir, I want to quickly draw your kind attention to the lingering problems of the abandoned construction of Gulani-Tetteba Road as you’re our last hope.
Sir, since the day won the primary election, Gulani has been supporting your movement from the inception by producing 95% votes in both the first and your second election as the executive governor of the state. Our people were chanting “Buni is ours and we must provide him with all the necessary support”. And therefore, it’s expected that we will achieve our goal and there is no doubt our goal is completion of Tetteba-Gulani Road.
Your Excellency Sir, as we all know, roads networking contributions very immensely to economic development and growth by bringing social benefits to the people.
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In addition, it provides access to employment opportunities, health care and educational and other services that make up both intra and inter – state activities easier.
Therefore, it is important to emphasize that the few kilometres road that link Tetteba- Gulani was abandoned for over two decades after the contract for its construction was first awarded in the year 1999. It is disturbing and worrisome too, that work on these roads have stopped without any explanation.
Though, it is a federal government’s project, its stoppage has affected economic activities in the area as farmers can no longer transport farm produces, goods and services across the adjoining states very easily which would have actually boosted the commodity markets in that area.
The few kilometres of this road has not been liked up and has currently cut off the surrounding villages from the other parts of Yobe state.
Your Excellency Sir, we are fully aware that the contract for the construction/ rehabilitation of the Buni-Gari, Fikayel and Wade roads was re-awarded in the year 2003, but yet with little to show for it.
The continued neglect of these road projects by the federal government and subsequent previous administrations in the state, has brought untold hardship on our people.
Gulani Local Government Local Government Area is among the top in Yobe State that has the highest mineral deposits which include: Diatomite, Limestone, Kaolin, Gypsum, Quartz, Ball Clay, Shale, Bentonite, Spring Water, Amethyst, Granite among others.
It is also one of the Local Government Areas with arable lands that produces in large commercial quantity Agro raw materials such as Wheat, Sorghum, Rice, Millet, Cowpea, Groundnut, Gum Arabic, Sorrel (Zobo Fruits), Onions, Tomatoes, Pepper, Cotton, Livestock, Maize, Kenaf, among several others.
In addition, it is capable of producing large quantity of farm produce by local farmers at Dadinkowa Dam as well as the tributaries of River Ashaka at Ruhu and Kushimaga which is suitable for dry season farming activities.
Therefore, we wish to appeal to you, to use your good office and the opportunity that Allah has given you to do something about this road so as to bring succour to our people whose economic activities, livelihood and related developmental issues, have been hampered by the deplorable state of the roads.
An Open Letter to Governor Buni On Deplorable Gulani-Tetteba Road
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Nigeria Commiserates with Türkiye Over Devastating Fire Incident
By: Michael Mike
Nigerian government has commiserated with the government and people of Türkiye over the fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort that resulted in the death of 66 persons injured over 50 others.
The condolence message was contained in a statement signed by the acting spokesperson of the federal ministry of foreign affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
The statement read: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express deep condolence to the Government and People of the Republic of Turkiye over the unfortunate fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort.
“The fire, which claimed the lives of 66 persons and injured over 50 others in Bolu Province in Northwestern Turkiye, was reported to have started in the early hours of Tuesday 21st January 2025.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria sympathizes with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye and the families of the victims of the fire incident, and also wishes a speedy recovery of the injured.”
Nigeria Commiserates with Türkiye Over Devastating Fire Incident
Yobe’s Commitment To Agric. Development very Impressive -Islamic Development Bank
By: Mamman Mohammed
The Islamic Development Bank has expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of Yobe state government to partner the bank for an agricultural project.
Mr. Javed khan, Senior Agriculture Specialist of the Bank stated this at a courtesy call on Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, at the Government House, Damaturu.
Khan said the commitment of Yobe state government to meeting its obligations is quite impressive and encouraging.
Khan who led a team from the bank on assessment tour of the state to see for itself the documents developed and the preparations on ground for the project, said the team was convinced with government’s committment to the project.
“We were initially discouraged not to come to Yobe state citing insecurity but, we insisted on coming and are impressed with the peace and security, and the government’s commitment to the project.
“We are working towards a target in the next three months for the state to obtain approval from the bank for the project.
“The working synergy between our team and your team suggests that we will achieve our target within the stipulated time frame” Khan said.
Responding, Governor Buni commended the Bank for not listening to the enemies of progress of the state.
“l am glad you did not listen to them, some of whom have never been anywhere close to Yobe state but giving stories about what they don’t know.
“You are now here and you have seen things for yourselves and can tell the story better. We are ready for this partnership using agriculture to drive the economy of our state and the people.
“All the 17 local government areas in the state are now accessible and the people can access their farms and make this proposed project successful” Buni said.
The Governor explained the importance of agriculture to the people, adding “this project would guarantee food security and economic prosperity in our post insurgency recovery programme.
“The resilience exhibited by our people in embracing agriculture being their major preoccupation to rebuild their lives after the protracted insecurity is very encouraging and need to be supported” he said.
The Governor re-ephasized the readiness of his administration to partner the bank to make agricultural development in the state a huge success story.
Yobe’s Commitment To Agric. Development very Impressive -Islamic Development Bank
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