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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
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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