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Borno Central Senator, Lawan hails Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing FUAE, Bama

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Borno Central Senator, Lawan hails Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing FUAE, Bama

……Condoles with Borno Govt, families of those who died in latest bomb blast

By Ndahi Marama

The Senator representing Borno Central at the Upper Chambers of the National Assembly, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, SAN has commended president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (FUAE) Bama , Borno State.

This is as the Borno Central Senator on a sad note commiserated with Governor Babagana Zulum, Service Commanders, the leadership of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and the bereaved families of the gallant heroes that paid the supreme sacrifices as a result of bomb explosion along Marte- Dikwa road yesterday (Tuesday).

Lawan Spoke in a telephone conversation with Journalists soon after plenary on Wednesday, where the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio read out the assented bill.

The University which is first of its kind in the history of Nigeria and Africa when established, would provide the needed agricultural and entrepreneurial skills not only to Borno and Nigerian students, but to other neighbouring Republic of Cameroon, Niger and Chad.

As a specialised university focusing on agriculture and entrepreneurship, it will also address the country’s high unemployment rate and reliance on white-collar jobs by teaming youth.

The senator expressed gratitude to Vice- President, Kashim Shettima, Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their support.

He equally congratulated Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and commended him for the pivotal role he (Zulum) played in the process that led to the success story .

The Borno Central Senator further praised Governor Zulum for his doggedness and support towards ending the renewed Boko Haram attacks, especially for sparing his time by spending almost a week at the frontline in reclaiming Marte local government area that came under Boko Haram capture, and other communities in Kala-Balge, Ngala, Dikwa among other council areas.

The senator also thank his colleagues for their overwhelming support during the legislative processes that gave birth to the establishment of the university.

His words: I am very excited to see the establishment of FUAE Bama came to fruition today.

“Let me commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing this unique University.

“The University is first of its kind in the history of Nigeria, as it would provide the needed agricultural and entrepreneurial skills not only to Borno and Nigerian students, but to other neighbouring Republic of Cameroon, Niger and Chad.

” My sincere appreciation goes to the Vice- President, Kashim Shettima, Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their unflinching support.

“Let me also congratulate our Governor, His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and commend him for the pivotal role he played in the process that led to the success story .

“Likewise, my praises goes to His Excellency the Governor for his doggedness and support towards ending the renewed Boko Haram attacks, especially for sparing his time by spending almost a week at the frontline in reclaiming Marte local government area that came under Boko Haram capture, and other communities in Kala-Balge, Ngala, Dikwa among other council areas visited.

“This attendant risk taken by governor Zulum is a testament of true and selfless leadership. As the Chief Security Officer of the State, he had demonstrated a high sense of responsibility. More so, the timely visit to the President and Commander In -Chief of the Armed Forces on the security situation in Borno is highly commendable and will definitely yield the desired result”.

“All my colleagues at the National Assembly also deserve same commendation for their overwhelming support during the legislative processes that gave birth to the establishment of the university.

“As a specialized tertiary institution, I have no doubt in my mind that the university will be a game changer in the country.

” I wish to reiterate my loyalty and commitment to the APC- led Federal Government, the Government and good people of Borno State particularly my constituents of Borno Central Senatorial District.

“Let me assure you once again that i will continue to complement the good works of His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum by bringing more federal government projects to the state”. Lawan stated.

In another development, the Senator expressed shock over the Bomb explosion that involved members of CJTF when their operational vehicle stumbled on IED planted by terrorists along Marte-Dikw road.

“On a sad note , i wish to commiserate with our Governor, Professor Zulum, Service Commanders, the leadership of the CJTF and the bereaved families of the gallant heroes that paid the supreme sacrifices as a result of IED Explosion yesterday.

“May their gentle souls rest in Aljanna Firdaus and may Allah give their families the fortitude to bear the loss.
Amin”. He prayed.

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RHI Presents Food Items to Vulnerable Groups in Yobe State

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RHI Presents Food Items to Vulnerable Groups in Yobe State


…Making it the 20th State to Benefit from the Support

By: Our Reporter

The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Program, launched in Abuja in March 2024 to provide monthly support to vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities, has reached Yobe State—making it the 20th state to benefit from the initiative.
Since its inception, the program has covered Abia, Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Oyo, Plateau, and Sokoto States before arriving in Yobe.
With generous support from the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) and another industrialist who prefers to remain anonymous, assorted food items were delivered, bringing relief to many households, particularly those with disabilities.


The First Lady and Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, noted that donors provide two truckloads of food items to each beneficiary state for onward distribution. Represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, she highlighted Yobe as a major beneficiary of RHI programs and interventions.
These include:

  • The Tony Elumelu Foundation Women Economists Empowerment Program, which supported 500 women with ₦50,000 each.
  • The RHI Women Agricultural Support Scheme, where 20 women received ₦500,000 each.
  • A ₦68.9 million grant from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to the Young Farmers Club.
  • Annual financial support to senior citizens, with 100 beneficiaries receiving ₦100,000 each in 2023 and 250 beneficiaries receiving ₦200,000 each.
  • A ₦50 million financial grant to 1,000 petty traders.
  • The Women in ICT Program, aimed at empowering women in the digital economy.
    According to Senator Tinubu, these interventions are designed to complement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
    Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni represented by his Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the initiative, noting that the state has aligned with RHI through various empowerment programs for women, children, and vulnerable groups. These include the distribution of household items, skill acquisition schemes, and post-insurgency recovery programs that have economically empowered many women.

  • The State Coordinator of RHI and Wife of the Yobe State Governor, Hajiya Hafsat Kollere Buni, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for extending such impactful support to Yobe State. She also looked forward to stronger collaborations to further project the ideals of RHI and improve the lives of the people.
    Also present at the event was Dr. Ubong Udoh, Managing Director of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, one of the key donors to the program.
  • RHI Presents Food Items to Vulnerable Groups in Yobe State
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By: Zagazola Makama

Former National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.), has warned that Nigeria’s fight against insurgency will remain elusive without national cohesion and a united front across society.

Monguno stated this in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a new book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.).

He said Boko Haram and other violent groups had thrived by exploiting Nigeria’s divisions, stressing that disunity among citizens, political actors, and institutions weakened the country’s capacity to defeat terrorism.

“Without national cohesion, insurgency will not end. Terrorists feed on our fault lines – ethnic, religious, political – and they weaponise them against us. If we remain divided, no amount of military might will deliver lasting peace,” Monguno said.

He urged Nigerians to rise above parochial sentiments and embrace a spirit of patriotism, solidarity, and common purpose. According to him, the fight against insurgency must go beyond the battlefield to include reconciliation, justice, and inclusive governance.

The retired General emphasised that the scars left by Boko Haram were not just physical but also psychological and social, making unity a vital condition for national healing.

“The book reminds us that security is not just the work of soldiers. It is the responsibility of leaders, institutions, and citizens. Unless we build cohesion, insurgency will continue to mutate in different forms,” he added.

Monguno commended Gen. Irabor for documenting his experience, describing the work as a guide that combines history, strategy, and national lessons for the future.

The event was attended by former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, the Minister of Defence, service chiefs, traditional rulers, diplomats, and senior government officials.

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Kukah says military operations alone cannot end insurgency, stresses soft power approach

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Kukah says military operations alone cannot end insurgency, stresses soft power approach

By: Zagazola Makama

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said Nigeria cannot defeat insurgency through military operations alone, stressing the need to embrace soft power and address root causes of insecurity.

Kukah made this known in Abuja on Thursday while reviewing Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a new book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.).

He said the country’s reliance on military doctrines and repeated counter-insurgency operations had failed to produce lasting peace because Boko Haram represented an ideology, not just an armed threat.

“For years, we have had Operation Lafiya Dole, Operation Restore Order, Operation Hadin Kai, Operation Safe Haven, and many others. Yet, when one operation fails, another is launched. These operations have not ended the insurgency because you cannot fight an idea with weapons alone,” Kukah said.

The cleric argued that describing the insurgency only in military terms forecloses other sources of information and non-kinetic solutions that are critical to peacebuilding.

According to him, Boko Haram’s struggle is framed as a jihad, and many of its fighters see death as martyrdom, making them indifferent to conventional deterrence.

“The challenge before us is not merely about defeating insurgents on the battlefield, but about understanding the soft issues of life and death. Guns cannot build peace; soft power must complement military power,” he said.

Kukah pointed to chapters 11, 12 and 13 of Irabor’s book, which emphasise reconciliation, good governance, justice, and national healing as critical conditions for security.

He praised the author’s reflections for going beyond military strategy, describing them as “the writings of a priest” that call for dialogue, reforms and moral renewal.

The bishop added that Nigeria must prioritise structural reforms, political inclusion, patriotism, and judicial integrity to tackle grievances that feed extremism.

“The urgency now is to invest in soft power – in human development, reconciliation, and building trust in institutions. Military operations can only create space; it is ideas and justice that will sustain peace,” Kukah said.

The event attracted former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, senior government officials, service chiefs, diplomats, and other dignitaries.
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