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ASSEP: Presidency, NEDC begin In-Person training of 150 Borno Teachers to revamp education in North East
ASSEP: Presidency, NEDC begin In-Person training of 150 Borno Teachers to revamp education in North East
By: Our Reporter
The Office of the Vice -President in collaboration with North East Development Commission (NEDC) have launched an in-person training of 150 Teachers drawn from various Secondary schools in Borno State.
The first Batch beneficiaries were from public and private Secondary schools in MMC and Jere Local Government who are undergoing a 2 -Day in-person teachers’ training under the Accelerated Senior Secondary Education Program (ASSEP), which aim to transform education quality in the North East region in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
This in-person teacher training programme is a follow up to the online version where several hundreds across the North East states were exposed to several modern technics and pedagogy of academic improvements by the One-Million Teacher, globally-acclaimed organization in teacher training.
Declaring the programme open at Education Resource Centre in Maiduguri on Monday, Personal Assistant Domestic & North-East Affairs, Office of the Vice-President, Comrade Mahmud Muhammad said, the gesture is intended to cover all teachers across the North East states of Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa and Gombe.
He added that beneficiaries are expected to cascade the knowledge gained down to their respective schools for the benefit of Teachers and Students based on the ASSEP that is designed to upgrade teaching skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and agriculture.
Muhammad also said, the exercise is in line with the education revitalization commitment under the supervision of the Senior Special Assistant on Regional Development to the President, office of the Vice President, Dr. Mariam Masha with support from NEDC.
“I am honoured to recognize Vice President Kashim Shettima’s Visionary Leadership in Launching the Accelerated School Support Education
Program (ASSEP), which aim to transform education quality in the
northeast region in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and education revitalization commitment under the supervision of the Senior Special Assistant on Regional Development to the President, office of the Vice President, Dr. Mariam Masha with support from the NEDC.
“Education is the greatest game changer, and on behalf of the Project Implementation Team (PIT) of ASSEP, I commend the Borno State government under the leadership of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, for his unwavering commitment to enhancing education despite the challenges of insecurity in the state.
” The Governor’s tireless efforts, alongside the State Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe and other stakeholders have significantly contributed to ASSEP’s successful implementation.
“To our dedicated teachers, your participation in the 1 Million Black Belt
Teachers virtual training demonstrates exceptional dedication to
excellence. This in-person training marks crucial up skilling, aligning with global best practices, focusing on enhancing capacity, transforming
education quality, and fostering student excellence.”
“We’ll assess training impact through student quizzes, hoping for Borno
state to lead as a citadel of knowledge. Thank you to our partners for your
unwavering support and special appreciation to NEDC for bankrolling this special education intervention.
“As Malcolm X said, ‘Education is the passport for a better tomorrow.’ Your perseverance will profoundly impact student performance and help build a better and prosperous future”. Comrade Muhammad stated.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Focal Person ASSEP, Suleiman Abba Sheriff urged the participants to take good use of the opportunity in order to change the narratives, especially on the current decline of quality education in the region.
Also in his submission, the Lead Training Facilitator, Mr. Oluwagbenga Gbenga Ojo said, the training will provide needed skills and knowledge for the teachers to enable them deliver lectures and reposition the education so that, students would be able to write reports, memos, design websites, communicate better and expose to current trends in academic developments.
The ASSEP intervention project is being driven by Office of the Vice President and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) towards transforming educational development and inject innovative approaches, with focus on STEMA towards driving future development and human empowerment in Nigeria’s North East region.
ASSEP: Presidency, NEDC begin In-Person training of 150 Borno Teachers to revamp education in North East
Troops storm bandit leader’s camp in Zamfara, neutralise 20, destroy stronghold
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have stormed the camp of a notorious bandit leader, Gwaska Dan Karmi, in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, neutralising 20 terrorists and destroying the stronghold.
A military source told Zagazola Makama that the decisive, well-coordinated offensive followed credible intelligence that over 100 bandits had converged at the camp to plan coordinated attacks on communities and logistics movements.
According to the source, the troops, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilantes, conducted week-long surveillance before moving to intercept the terrorists.
“Contact was established on Jan. 31, 2026, as the terrorists advanced. They engaged the troops in a fierce firefight and attempted a flanking manoeuvre, but this was repelled by superior firepower,” the source said.
He said 20 terrorists were neutralised in the encounter, while several others fled with gunshot wounds. Follow-up operations, the source added, were ongoing to assess further casualties and recover additional items.
The raid yielded significant recoveries, including assorted weapons and ammunition, bicycles, food supplies, medical drugs, clothing, detergents and other logistics materials.
“The Gwaska Dan Karmi camp was completely destroyed,” the source said.
He noted that troops remained highly motivated, with combat efficiency assessed as strong and unwavering.
Troops storm bandit leader’s camp in Zamfara, neutralise 20, destroy stronghold
Army troops, police rescue abducted victim in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Army troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Zamfara State Police Command, have rescued an abducted man in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Jan. 29, when armed bandits invaded the residence of Abdullahi Isah Nagari on the outskirts of Tsafe town and abducted him to an unknown destination.
According to the source, troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tsafe Division promptly mobilised to launch a coordinated rescue operation.
“During a thorough search of the surrounding bushes, the victim was successfully located and rescued. He was found tied to a tree with a machete cut injury on his hand,” the source said.
The sources added that the victim was immediately taken to the General Hospital, Tsafe, where he was receiving medical attention.
The source said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators, while security patrols had been intensified in the area to prevent further occurrences.
Army troops, police rescue abducted victim in Zamfara
U.S. official heads to Mali to reset ties, boost Sahel cooperation
By: Zagazola Makama
A senior official of the United States Government, Nick Checker, is travelling to Bamako to convey Washington’s respect for Mali’s sovereignty and explore a new course in bilateral relations between the two countries.
This is according to a statement issued by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs.
The statement said Checker, a Senior Bureau Official at the State Department, would engage Malian authorities on ways to move past previous policy missteps and rebuild cooperation.
It added that the United States was looking forward to discussing next steps for enhancing U.S.–Mali relations, particularly in the areas of security and economic development.
“The United States also plans to consult with other governments in the region, including Burkina Faso and Niger, on shared security and economic interests,” the statement said.
It noted that the visit underscored Washington’s desire to strengthen engagement with Sahelian countries amid ongoing regional security and political challenges.
The Bureau said the discussions would focus on practical ways to promote stability, respect for sovereignty and mutually beneficial cooperation across the Sahel.
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