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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
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COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
By Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the critical role of Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) in strengthening discipline, leadership and operational effectiveness across the Nigerian Army.
The COAS made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of the newly constructed 6 Division Regimental Sergeant Major’s House in Port Harcourt as part of activities marking the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL 2026).
Speaking at the event, Lt.-Gen. Shaibu described RSMs as the backbone of regimental administration and custodians of discipline, standards and morale within the Army.
He said the provision of dedicated accommodation for RSMs was not merely a welfare initiative but a strategic investment aimed at enhancing leadership at the unit level and improving operational efficiency.
According to the Army Chief, RSMs play a vital role in translating command directives into action, maintaining troop cohesion and ensuring effective implementation of operational orders across various theatres of operation.
He added that the senior non-commissioned officers also serve as the crucial link between officers and soldiers, fostering professionalism, mutual trust and esprit de corps within formations and units.
Shaibu noted that the influence of RSMs in mentoring soldiers, enforcing discipline and sustaining troop morale remains indispensable to the success of military operations.
He stressed that providing conducive accommodation for key regimental leaders would enhance their ability to discharge their responsibilities effectively and contribute to improved operational readiness.
The COAS reiterated that under his “Soldier First” philosophy, the welfare of personnel, particularly those occupying critical leadership positions, remains a top priority.
He maintained that sustained investment in welfare infrastructure and leadership development would continue to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s capacity to remain a resilient, professional and combat-ready force capable of addressing the country’s evolving security challenges.
COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
Troops intercept cattle grazing in restricted area in Plateau, herders flee
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intercepted a herd of cattle found grazing in a restricted area in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops of Sector 4 OPEP responded to a report of illegal grazing at about 3:30 p.m. on Friday in Nyerwie village.
The sources said that upon arrival at the location, the troops found a herd of cattle grazing in the restricted area.
The herders reportedly fled into nearby bushes on sighting the troops, abandoning the livestock.
The intercepted cattle were subsequently moved to a secure location for necessary administrative action, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the fleeing herders, the sources said.
Troops intercept cattle grazing in restricted area in Plateau, herders flee
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Vandals, Recover Stolen Construction Materials in Jos
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two suspected vandals in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State for allegedly stealing construction materials from an ongoing road construction site.
Security sources said the suspects, identified as Arin Itse, 21, and Agwom Christopher, 19, were arrested at about 9:30 a.m. on Friday during a routine patrol by troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, along the Kwanga road in Jos North.
The sources said the suspects were intercepted while in possession of iron rods suspected to have been stolen from a road construction company handling an ongoing project in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were taken into custody for further investigation, while the recovered iron rods were handed over to the construction company.
The sources added that investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and whether other persons were involved.
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