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Borno APC Forum wants Sheriff to contest NWC position

Borno APC Forum wants Sheriff to contest NWC position
By: Our Reporter
Borno State ruling All Progressives Congress Aspirants Forum (BOSAPCAF) has given the National Secretary of the Forum, Hon Yusuf Sheriff support to declare his intention within 24 hours to contest position for office of the National Working Committee, NWC of the party in the forthcoming National Convention slated to hold on 26th February, 2022 in Abuja.
Briefing Journalists at the APC Secretariat in Maiduguri on Friday, Coordinator of the APC Aspirants Forum, Borno Chapter, Hon Grema Kyari who led mammoth crowd and party loyalists to the occasion said, nomination forms for the post of NWC will be purchased for Sheriff by the Forum when the sales of the forms commence by the secretariat of the APC Caretaker Extra -Ordinary Convention Planning Committee on 14th February this year, as contained in the guidelines of the conventions earlier released by the party.
Kyari said the ‘Call to Service’ on Sheriff as member APC NWC became necessary and apt, considering his contribution towards bettering the lives of members of the Forum, adding that Sheriff has secured appointment for several APC youths who have been placed in juicy appointments nationwide.
Although, Kyari did not disclose the position in which the Forum wants Sheriff to vie for at the forthcoming convention of the party, he insisted that the Forum is waiting for the leadership of the APC to come out with the zoning arrangements before decision is taken.
While passing a vote of confidence on Governor Buni APC- Caretaker Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee with the Forum’s unalloyed support and loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, his predecessor, Senator Kashim Shettima (Borno Central) and the State APC Chairman, Hon Ali Bukar Dalori and his team thank them for their exemplary leadership, commitment and sacrifice to see that the lost glory of Borno state affected by the Insurgency is restored, the Forum solicited compassionately to the leadership of the ruling party and indeed, the entire stakeholders and party members to drum support to Hon Sheriff, so as to actualize the dream.
His words: “It is my singular honour on behalf Borno State ruling All Progressives Congress Aspirants Forum (BOSAPCAF) to call on our distinguished National Secretary of the Forum, Hon Yusuf Sheriff come out and aspire a position for an undisclosed position in NWC of our great party.
“Although, we are yet to disclose the position in which the Forum wants Sheriff to vie for, because, the Forum is waiting for the leadership of the APC to come out with the zoning arrangements before decision is taken.
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“We therefore want Sheriff to declare his intention within 24 hours to contest in the forthcoming National Convention of our great party slated to hold on 26th February, 2022 in Abuja.
“I want to categorically declare that, the nomination forms for the post of NWC will be purchased to Sheriff by the Forum when the sales of the forms commence by the secretariat of the APC Caretaker Extra -Ordinary Convention Planning Committee on 14th February this year, as contained in the guidelines of the conventions earlier released by the party.
“This is because the ‘Call to Service’ on Sheriff is necessary and apt, considering his contribution towards bettering the lives of our members, particularly APC youths.
“It is on record that, Sheriff has secured appointments for several APC supporters who have been placed in juicy appointments nationwide.
“While we passed a vote of confidence on Governor Buni APC- Caretaker Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee with the Forum’s unalloyed support and loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, his predecessor, Senator Kashim Shettima (Borno Central) and the State APC Chairman, Hon Ali Bukar Dalori and his team for their exemplary leadership, commitment and sacrifice to see that the lost glory of Borno state affected by the Insurgency is restored, the Forum solicited compassionately to the leadership of the ruling party and indeed, the entire stakeholders and party members to drum support to Hon Sheriff, so as to actualize the dream.” Kyari stated.
Borno APC Forum wants Sheriff to contest NWC position
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG

Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
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ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno

ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
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Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash

Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
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