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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
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Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Two soldiers of the 135 Special Forces Battalion are currently under investigation for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, Zagazola Makama has learnt.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the soldiers’ telephone communications were tracked by Security Intelligence, linking them to the recent kidnapping of commuters along the Gashua–Azare highway in Yobe State.
The intercepted calls reportedly indicated that the suspects likely leaked the movement of a patrol team along the Buratai–Kamuya–Azare–Gashua route to the insurgents, enabling the ambush.
It was gathered that the suspected leak contributed to the terrorists’ operation, which was later foiled by troops of the 135 SF Battalion during a swift rescue mission on May 9
Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
Troops rescue four kidnapped commuters in Yobe, foil ISWAP terrorist ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Desert Sanity IV have rescued four kidnapped civilians from ISWAP terrorists following a swift counter-offensive along the Gashua–Azare highway in Yobe State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Saturday that the operation was carried out at about 6:10 p.m. on Friday, May 9, after intelligence reports indicated that insurgents had abducted travelers while riding on 15 motorcycles.
Quick Response Forces (QRF) from the battalion, swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the terrorists in a heavy exchange of gunfire.
“The troops overpowered the terrorists, forcing them to retreat in disarray and abandon one motorcycle,” the source said.
The soldiers pursued the insurgents up to 6 kilometers from the ambush point, leading to the successful rescue of four abducted civilians. Items recovered from the scene included a pumping machine, a motorcycle tube, a plier, and three spanners.
Troops rescue four kidnapped commuters in Yobe, foil ISWAP terrorist ambush
Zulum orders immediate ban on the sale of fuel in Bama LGA
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of fuel (petrol) in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki.
The ban was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state and is aimed at addressing the prevailing security challenges in the state.
In a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the measure is part of the state government’s strategic response to counter insurgency operations.
“I have directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in Bama town, Banki, and other parts of Bama Local Government Area with immediate effect,” Governor Zulum stated.
He warned that anyone found violating the directive would face the full weight of the law.
“Let me make it clear—there will be no sacred cows in the enforcement of this ban. Security agencies have been given strict orders to clamp down on any filling station or individual contravening this directive. Anyone found culpable will be dealt with accordingly,” he warned.
Governor Zulum reiterated his administration’s commitment to restoring lasting peace in the state and called for the support and cooperation of citizens in the ongoing fight against insurgency.
Zulum orders immediate ban on the sale of fuel in Bama LGA
Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
Troops rescue four kidnapped commuters in Yobe, foil ISWAP terrorist ambush
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