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Borno Deputy Governor Swears in 5 Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries
Borno Deputy Governor Swears in 5 Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries
…….Urged them to maintain the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, has charged the newly sworn-in five Permanent Secretaries to uphold the policy thrust and development agenda of the administration in line with the 25-year development framework and 10-year strategic transformation plan.
The Deputy Governor made this call during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Council Chamber of his office. Addressing the appointees, Dr. Kadafur emphasized that their success in the recently conducted examination is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to duty in serving the people of Borno State.
He further urged them to maintain the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability while discharging their duties, reminding them that as Permanent Secretaries, they serve as the backbone of the state’s bureaucracy.
“As Permanent Secretaries, you are the drivers of your Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and serve as accounting officers. Therefore, work hand in hand with your Commissioners and subordinates as a team to succeed,” Dr. Kadafur stated.
Earlier, in his remarks, the Acting Head of Service, Dr. Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed, explained that 22 candidates from six Local Government Areas—Biu, Damboa, Kaga, Mafa, Guzamala, and Marte—participated in the screening process. Out of these, five candidates passed successfully and would be sworn in.
Dr. Sadiq highlighted Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s unwavering commitment to repositioning and strengthening the civil service through training, improved workingu conditions, motivation, and incentives. He cited the recent payment of N8 billion in outstanding gratuities to retired and deceased civil servants as a clear demonstration of the Governor’s dedication to his administration’s commitment to civil service reforms and effective governance in Borno State
The Oath of Allegiance was administered by Justice Amina Mustapha Ibrahim, who represented the Chief Judge of Borno State, Hon. Justice Kashim Zanna.
The newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries include:
Aminu Chamalwa FSI – Biu LGA
Mala A. Waziri – Damboa LGA
Aji Yakub – Kaga LGA
Aisa Umara – Mafa LGA and
Engr. Ibrahim Baba – Marte LGA
Speaking on behalf of the appointees, Aminu Chamalwa expressed gratitude to Governor Zulum for the trust and confidence placed in them, promising to justify the confidence reposed in them.
Dignitaries at the event included representatives of the Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, the Acting Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Acting Head of Service, APC party Chairman, Deputy APC Party Chairman, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Commissioners, Deputy Chief of Staff , Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, APC party Secretary, APC Vice Chairman Borno Central, Chairman Kaga LGA and other senior government òfficials among others.
Borno Deputy Governor Swears in 5 Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries
Troops Neutralize Bandit Leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops conducting clearance operations in Zamfara State have neutralized a notorious bandit leader known as ‘Yellow Aboki’, a close ally of the late terror kingpin, Hassan Bamamu.
Security sources revealed to Zagazola Makama that Yellow Aboki was eliminated in a recent encounter with the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in the North West of Tsafe LGA.
His demise comes a weeks after the military’s successful operation that led to the elimination of Hassan Dantawaye also known as Bamamu, a feared bandit commander who was one of his closest associate.
It was gathered that Yellow Aboki had been consolidating his control over criminal activities in Zamfara following the death of Hassan Nabamamu .
He was believed to have been operating within the areas of Bamamu, Dan Mali, Agamalafiya, and Makera, where he coordinated violent attacks and kidnappings.
The Military sustained its crackdown on bandit kingpins in identified enclaves in Zamfara, Sokoto and other troubled areas in the North West.
The sustained pressure has diminished the capacity pf the bandits to confront the troops instead, they had resorted to pockets of attacks within vulnerable communities with less security coverage.
Troops Neutralize Bandit Leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ in Zamfara
Troops Neutralize Terrorists Kingpin Yusuf Gwamna, other in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have neutralized a notorious bandit kingpin, Yusuf Gwamna, during a fierce encounter in the Dutsin-Ma area of Katsina State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Monday that several other terrorists were also eliminated in the operation.
Gwamna had long been a high-profile criminal, responsible for multiple attacks, kidnappings, and other violent crimes across Katsina and neighboring states.
His reign of terror had instilled fear among local communities, making his elimination a major victory in the fight against banditry.
Troops Neutralize Terrorists Kingpin Yusuf Gwamna, other in Katsina
Nigerian Customs Personnel Allegedly Kill Suspected Smuggler in Ogun, Triggering Unrest
By: Zagazola Makama
A shooting incident involving Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) personnel has led to the death of a suspected smuggler and injuries to two others, triggering violent protests in Igbeme Village, Ogun State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 9, 2025, at about 9:30 a.m. when NCS operatives opened fire on a group of suspected smugglers transporting foreign contraband parboiled rice from the Republic of Benin into Nigeria on motorcycles.
One of the smugglers, identified as Bidemi Ogunola, also known as Ofe, was fatally shot, while two others sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Following the shooting, angry youths in the area mobilized in large numbers and launched attacks on Customs and other security agencies’ checkpoints, setting some structures ablaze.
Upon receiving reports of the unrest, troops of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies were deployed to the scene to restore order. Local youth leaders and community elders intervened to pacify the protesters, and the situation was eventually brought under control
Nigerian Customs Personnel Allegedly Kill Suspected Smuggler in Ogun, Triggering Unrest
Troops Neutralize Bandit Leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ in Zamfara
Troops Neutralize Terrorists Kingpin Yusuf Gwamna, other in Katsina
Nigerian Customs Personnel Allegedly Kill Suspected Smuggler in Ogun, Triggering Unrest
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