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Borno Govt organizes training for Permanent Secretaries
Borno Govt organizes training for Permanent Secretaries
By: Our Reporter
The Borno State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Zulum has commenced a five-day retreat for Permanent Secretaries on Public Procurement and Contract Management.
The retreat is organised by office of the Borno Head of Servive in collaboration with Centre for Management Development (CMD) Abuja, which took place at Utako Kanem Suite.
In his opening remarks, the Director General of CMD, Mr Bitrus Chinoko represented by Mrs Dorathy Okwesiri, commended the Head of Service, Barrister Simon Malgwi for his commitment to affirmative action by ensuring 35% gender inclusiveness for training.
She urged participants to maximize the opportunity the retreat offers to improve on their skills and knowledge towards excellent performance and service delivery.
The Permanent Secretaries were reminded that they remain the driving force of the economy of Borno State and as such, it is pertinent that they made use of the enormous opportunity presented to them to make a difference in the discharge of their functions with the knowledge acquired in the training.
In his speech, the Head of Service, Barrister Malgwi lauded the new collaboration with CMD that he looks forward to more partnerships.
Malgwi said the retreat would not only cover on Public Procurement but also other related areas such as leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence.
Malgwi said that the retreat is a continuation of the policy of Governor Babagana Zulum on the training and retraining of civil servants of all cadre in the state’s civil service to reposition the service for more effective and efficient service delivery in line with his belief that a well trained, motivated, and vibrant civil service is important not only for government’s implementation of programmes but also for equitable provision and distribution of the dividends of democracy.
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The Head of Service said that this was the fourth workshop in the past one month from his office following a workshop for Directors to build their capacity on managerial skills, a second on capacity building for administrative cadre from level 8 to 13, and a third for store processing administrative cadre to improve their skills on effective store management, all programs in conjunction with reputable consultants.
He noted that the retreat for Permanent Secretaries in Borno State civil service was so important that shortly after his assumption of office in 2019, the governor domesticated the Procurement Law in 2020 to ensure accountability, transparency, and value for money.
He further charged the Permanent Secretaries to realized that they occupied the position of trust and so, cannot afford to fail and therefore, they should do things differently to cause change.
“Posterity would judge us kindly if we put in our best to rebuild our state for a better tomorrow. Remember, accountability is both here and here after”, Malgwi said as he declared the retreat open.
Malgwi however expressed gratitude to Governor Zulum for supporting the training for civil servants.
In an interview on the retreat, Mr Eldan Manya, the Zonal Coordinator, North East, said the workshop would improve the administration.
”It would help reduce waste of resources and maximize the use of scarce resources to achieve desired results,” Manya said. End
Borno Govt organizes training for Permanent Secretaries
Bandits kill seven Zamfara Community Protection Guards, cart away firearms
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed five members of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) and two civilians in a deadly attack in Jangebe town, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on Friday afternoon when five CPG personnel, including their Unit Commander, went to assist in cultivating a farm on the outskirts of the village.
The victims were ambushed by the assailants while working on the farm and all five CPG members were shot dead. Two other civilians – a male and a female – working on a nearby farm were also killed during the assault.
Security sources said two pump-action rifles belonging to the CPG were stolen by the attackers.
Security forces have launched a manhunt for the fleeing bandits and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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Troops foil suspected bandit attack, intercept surveillance drone in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled a suspected banditry attack on military camps located around Sabuwa and Faskari Local Government Areas, and intercepted an unidentified surveillance drone suspected to have been deployed by the criminals.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, when armed men on motorcycles were sighted moving suspiciously around Maiganguma village axis in the two LGAs.
According to security sources, a drone was simultaneously observed hovering over the general area of Dandume and Machika villages, particularly around the perimeters of the Operation Sharan Daji Camp and Machika Military Super Camp.
Troops stationed in the vicinity reportedly made inquiries across security formations to confirm whether the drone belonged to any friendly forces. All units, however, denied ownership or deployment of any drone in the area.
After a few minutes, the drone was seen maneuvering behind the Wori Rock and later re-emerged in the air, prompting patrol teams to open fire. The suspected operator reportedly flew the drone back towards Wori Rock, after which it vanished.
Troops gave chase to the motorcycle-riding suspects who fled into the bush, evading capture. No casualty was reported during the incident.
Security authorities said investigations were ongoing to identify the drone operators and uncover any surveillance or targeting plans linked to the suspected bandits.
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Bandits rustle cattle, injure two in Katsina; ambush police, damage patrol APC
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits in the early hours of Friday stormed Unguwar Gada Village in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, rustling an undisclosed number of cattle and injuring two villagers in the process.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the attackers, who struck at about 12:45 a.m., fled with the stolen livestock through Rereji Village in neighbouring Malumfashi LGA.
During the raid, the assailants shot two residents identified as Sani Yau, and Umar Shamsu, both of whom sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital in Malumfashi for medical attention.
Police personnel and other joint forces respond to the incident. However, the bandits laid an ambush for the security operatives and opened fire on them.
In the course of the attack, the front tyres of the police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) were destroyed, and its engine also sustained significant damage, rendering the vehicle immobile.
Security forces have intensified patrols in the area and launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.
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