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Balogun yoruba community in Borno state charges new exco to put the interest of the people first
Balogun yoruba community in Borno state charges new exco to put the interest of the people first
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Balogun of the Yoruba community in Borno state, Chief Kassim Adeyemo has called on members to put the interest of their committee first in all their dealings.
He made the call recently while delivering a speech as chairman electoral committee during the swearing in ceremony of the new executive of the Northern states, yoruba community council, Borno State chapter.
Quoting Koran surah Al-Hujarat verse 6 “O ye who believe! If a wicked person comes to you with any news, ascertain the truth, least ye harm people unwittingly and afterward become full of repentance for what ye have done” Adeyemo charged them to be diligent in all their actions to the people.
He called on the members to free themselves from all forms of blackmails even as they devote their time to something much more rewarding.
The Balogun however regretted that in spite of the myriad of challenges inherited which nearly crippled their activities while conducting the election, four positions were not contested for in the line up of the Executive.
The chairman said he was fulfilled as chair that the Yoruba community in Borno State, north east Nigeria now have elected new leaders to run its affairs for the next four years.
Among the new officials he paraded who were later sworn in were Alhaji Saka Abiodun who became the President and Suleiman Sanusi who emerged as deputy.
Mohammed Adeboyega was elected the General secretary with Mojeed Opashola assisting him while Moses Ezekiel became the financial secretary.
Other members in the new executive include: Dejo Afolabi in charge of welfare, Albert Apata Social secretary, Ajibola Education secretary, Waidi Adetunji Auditor, Alaba Mukaila PRO One, Ganiyu Raji PRO two, Ademola Ismaila Whip two with Sulaiman Issa as whip one.
Ex-officio members to assist in running the affairs of the team include Muniru Bello, Isiaka Adebare and Wole Adeleye.
The new President Saka Abiodun during an exclusive interview with this reporter agreed that there was need to settle squabbles among members proactively instead of waiting until it was too late.
To him even if sworn enemies have been chosen into the team, he is not perturbed because what they intend to do now is to be involved in peace making since it’s only peace makers that can make progress.
“We understands where we are coming from and we are surely going to sit down to see how these challenges would be sorted out so that there would be peace among the community.
” I expect peace to reign and we will do all our best to help the community achieve that peace that has eluded us for some time.”
On the economy and well being of the community, he said that most of the businesses that non indigenous people were monopolizing were now sadly taken over by the indigenous people.
” But we are doing our best to ensure that we train our young people in little skills to move them from where they are now to the next level.”
He advised the yorubas in Borno to reach out to the leaders whenever they get into trouble adding that “it is not good for bread Winners of families to be jobless and being unable to reach out to us.”
Our community faces numerous challenges but together we can overcome them. I believe in the strength of unity, our shared values and our determination to build a better future for all. It’s not about me. It’s about us as a community.
“Our first assignment is to begin the process of retraining our people whose livelihood has been overtaken by technology and advancement in innovation through the National Directorate of employment (NDE) or enrollment at vocational centre’s scattered all over the state.
Guest lecturer during the occasion Professor Aboaba advised that the new exco carry every segment of the yoruba community along.
He further advised that the community should avoid spreading disunity in the association as a whole.
He later prayed that God will be their guide in the journey ahead as they tarry in a strange land.
He called on the elders to ensure that the younger ones are well cultured in the traditions of the yoruba especially as it concerns peace and diplomacy when it comes to crisis management.
Oba yoruba Alhaji Hassan Yusuf called in the new executive to mobilize for a new beginning even as they imbibe the spirit of forgiveness.
He urged them to equally learn from the dangerous lessons of disunity to assist them to unite for the future ahead.
Balogun yoruba community in Borno state charges new exco to put the interest of the people first
Police arrest suspect for killing 28-year-old in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe state police command has arrested prime suspect Yunusa Isa, AKA Abba, 24 years for the gruesome killing of Lawan Adamu, 28 years of Nayi Nawa bypass, Damaturu, Yobe state capital.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, MNIPR, disclosed this to newsmen in a crime update report. He said the command has condemned the gruesome killing of a young man, Lawan Adamu, at the outskirts of Nayi Nawa bypass, Damaturu.
“On September 15, ‘A’ Division Police Headquarters Damaturu received a distress call reporting a corpse with deep cuts. Police arrived to find the victim with deep throat cuts and multiple stab wounds; a bloodstained knife was recovered at the scene.
The body was removed to General Hospital Damaturu, where it was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue.
Deliberate efforts by the Division led to the arrest of the prime suspect, Yunusa Isa, AKA Abba, 24 years of Nayi Nawa bypass, Damaturu.
Yobe State Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, has directed detectives to expand their investigation to unravel the circumstances behind the incident.
He further assures the public that the investigation will be swift and thorough, as justice will certainly be served accordingly.
Police arrest suspect for killing 28-year-old in Yobe
Maiduguri Flood: Zulum Flags off Distribution of Relief Materials to Victims
…Acknowledges Donations from Agric Ministry, NEMA, NNPC
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of relief materials to victims of the devastating Maiduguri flooding taking refuge in about 36 camps across the state capital Maiduguri and environs.
Maiduguri and parts of Jere and Konduga local governments were left submerged in water as a result overflowing water from Alau Dam due to massive rainfall, leaving about 2 million people displaced and properties put at several billions of Naira destroyed.
The flag-off ceremony took place on Monday, at Bakasi camp along Damboa Road in Maiduguri.
The relief materials shared include a bag of 25kg of rice, a carton of pasta and N10,000 cash.
Speaking to journalists at the venue of the distribution, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum decried the fact that many people not affected by the flood are troupling to the IDP camps, thereby making it difficult for smooth distribution of the palliatives to the people who were actually affected.
He said: “We observed that it is no more sustainable to continue receiving people in the camps because many people that were not affected are troupling to the camps.”
In addition to distributing relief materials, the governor also announced plans to comprehensively assess the affected areas, which will inform future interventions.
He stated: “So we decided to mobilise the resources and ensure that each affected victim had the relief items.
“We have also concluded arrangements that we shall do the assessment at the communities to verify the actual number of those that were affected.”
Also speaking, the senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, commended the governor for his leadership.
He said: “Let me commend the governor for providing leadership since the flooding started; he was out with his entire team trying to carry out search and rescue and assisting his people. I also joined His Excellency in commending our donors and urging others to complement the government in assisting victims.”
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, highlighted her agency’s interventions for victims of the flood disaster.
She said since the flooding started the agency has been providing shelters and mobile water purifiers to provide clean drinking water to those affected.
Meanwhile, Zulum has acknowledged the receipt of a food donation from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to support the victims of the recent flood disaster.
The occasion was attended by the Senator representing Borno North, Barrister Mohammed Tahir Monguno, members of the House of Representatives, and Borno State Executive Council.
Maiduguri Flood: Zulum Flags off Distribution of Relief Materials to Victims
Gov. Buni Condoles With Sen. Musa Mustapha Over Loss of Brother
By: Our Reporter
Yobe State Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has condoled with Sen. Musa Mustapha, over the death of his senior brother, Alh. Tijjani Mustapha.
Gov. Buni who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Baba Malam Wali Mni, described the passage of late Tijjani as a very sad loss.
He said the death of Alh. Tijjani is a huge loss not only to the family but his community and the state.
Gov. Buni prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased “May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Al Jannatu Firdaus.
“May He grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss” Governor Buni further prayed.
The SSG was accompanied by the the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alh. Abdullahi Yusuf Gashua, Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Ustaz Babagana Malam Kyari, Permanent Secretary Protocol Alh. Kashim Kalli, the PPS Alh. Liman Ibrahim and DG Press Malam Mamman Mohammed.
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