Yobe Gov’t Constitutes Ten-Man Committee On New National Minimum Wage
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By: Sule Mamudo
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The Yobe State, Governor His Excellency Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON has approved the constitution of an ten-man committee on the new National Minimum wage recently approved by the federal government.

The ten-man Committee to be the chaired by the Secretary to the State Government has the state Head of the Civil Service as Co- Chair while the remaining will serve as members.

The members of the committee includes the Hon. Commissioner of Finance, Alh. Mohammed Abatcha Geidam, Budget and Economic planning Alh. Garba Gagiyo, Local Govt and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Adamu Jajere FCNA, and the State Accountant General.
Others are Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Mukhtar Musa Tarabutu and TUC Bulama Musa while the Perm Sec Establishment Shuaibu Ibrahim Amshi and that of Public Service Office of the Head of Service Alh Dr. Bukar Kilo mni will serve as secretary and co-secretary respectively.

The ten man Committee will among other terms of reference workout modalities on the successful implementation of the new national minimum wage in the state.

The Committee will also determine the financial implication of the implementation of the new minimum wage at the State and Local Government in addition to make recommendations for Government consideration.

Yobe Gov’t Constitutes Ten-Man Committee On New National Minimum Wage

Wakilbe Dedicates Borno’s NCE Commendation for Outstanding Educational Performance to Zulum 

By: Our Reporter
 
The Borno State Commissioner for Education has dedicated to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum a commendation he received for the state’s outstanding performance in education programs and policies at the 68th National Council on Education (NCE).
 
The NCE, the highest decision-making body in Nigerian education, held its annual meeting in UBEC Digital Resource Centre Kado, Abuja, on Tuesday, October 10, 2024.
 
The meeting brought together educators from across the country to discuss educational outcomes and policies.
 
During the session, the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, commended three state commissioners, including those from Enugu, Borno, and Ebonyi, for their exceptional performance. 
 
As recognition, the states were awarded two additional digital tablets and evidence-based reports.
 
The Borno State Commissioner for Education, Lawan Abba Wakilbe, who was away in southern Borno on official engagement, was represented at the NCE by the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Professor Bulama Kagu. 
 
Upon Wakilbe’s return, the commissioner was presented with the commendation and awards by Professor Kagu on Wednesday at the conference hall of the ministry of education at the Musa Usman Secretariat.
 
Wakilbe dedicated the commendation to the governor of Borno State, professor Babagana Umara Zulum, praising his commitment to strengthening Borno’s education sector and acknowledging the efforts of the ministry’s staff in aligning with the governor’s educational vision.
 
“I attribute all the success to the leadership of His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum,” Wakilbe said. “He is the driver; we are the conductors and passengers. With a good driver, we will reach our destination.”
 
This recognition is expected to inspire the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation to further enhance its mandate and set a benchmark for educational excellence in Nigeria.

Wakilbe Dedicates Borno’s NCE Commendation for Outstanding Educational Performance to Zulum 

Zulum Says Borno Government Will Supports Plan to Upgrade Maiduguri Airport to International Status

By: Michael Mike

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has assured the minister of aviation and aerospace, Mr Festus Keyamo, of his administration’s support as the ministry announced a plan to upgrade the Muhammadu Buhari Airport, Maiduguri to international status.

Zulum gave the assurance on Monday during a visit to the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.

He said: “As the chairman of northeast governor’s and this is our first International Airport, I want to assure of the political will needed to ensure the implementation of this laudable stride.”

The governor emphasised that Maiduguri being a gateway for most countries around Lake Chad and Central Africa, would stimulate economic development in the northeast region by upgrading the airport.

Speaking earlier, the aviation minister assured that Muhammadu Buhari Airport would take off as a full International Airport on January 1, 2025, noting that all the takeoff preparations have been concluded and that relevant government agencies have been notified of the development.

The minister expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the upgrade of Muhammadu Buhari Airport, Maiduguri, stressing that of all the geopolitical zones, only the northeast has no full International airport in the country.

Zulum was accompanied on the visit by senators Mohammed Ali Ndume, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, and Kaka Shehu Lawan, who represent Borno South, North and Central, respectively.

Borno APC Chairman Hon. Bello Ayuba, Deputy Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Engr Abdullahi Musa Askira and other senior government officials were also present on the visit.

Zulum Says Borno Government Will Supports Plan to Upgrade Maiduguri Airport to International Status