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Borno: Stakeholders advocate inclusion of underage in Budget 2022
Borno: Stakeholders advocate inclusion of underage in Budget 2022
Stakeholders in Borno state on Thursday advised the government to make adequate budgetary allocations that will ensure underage children are taking-off the streets.
The stakeholders stated this during a town hall meeting in preparation for the 2022 Financial Appropriation in the state
The Town Hall meeting which is the third in it series organised by the Ministry of Finance , Budget and Economic Planning where the commissioner , Hon Adamu Lawan said the 2022 budget will be prepared with ” total collaboration of our various communities demand and inline with our 25 years development plan and 10 years strategic master plan framework .”
The stakeholders also requested the government to prioritize vocational training for the many jobless teenagers and youths roaming the streets of towns and villages in the state.
“This is very important. We need to give these children also both quranic and western education, lest they become a time bomb as we have already witnessed in the state the ills that illiteracy has done in the last 12 years.” The stakeholders observed
This was part of the submissions of the stakeholders drawn from various segments on the society in Borno State which include Politicians, Religious bodies, Traditional Rulers, Labour Union , Women Group , Nigeria Union Of Journalists (NUJ)and People Living With Disabilities ( PLWD) who converged at Multipurpose Hall of the State Government House
A retired Permanent Secretary in the state Civil Service, Alhaji Zanna Mahdi who spoke at the occasion stated that the government must act fast to make budgetary provisions to accommodate the needs of many street children with a view of preventing them from any antisocial vices.
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Mahdi noted that many Street children who were roaming the streets since the advent of Boko Haram in 2009 are now teenagers without jobs ” neither do they have Quranic nor Western education .
” These children were between 5 ,6 and 7 years old when the insurgency began but they are all grown up now and idle. The state government must make financial appropriation that will capture these children before they become time bomb\
“The government must identify these children in all local government areas, give them quranic and western education and also engage them in skills acquisition ” Mahdi said
Mahdi added that ” most of these children can be easily identified in many Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps while some are walking on the streets. ”
Another speaker at the occasion, The District Head of Dusuman Community Alhaji Abba Kyari who represented other communities in the state stressed the need for the government to prioritize education of the Street children.
” If street children are left unattended, it may portend serious security problems to society in the future. ” Kyari said adding that ” the communities noted the abysmal low enrollment of children in schools ”
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, represented at the occasion by the Chief of Staff, Prof Isa Marte Hussaini assured it will implement inputs made by stakeholders towards the preparation of the 2022 budget.
The government also promised to prioritize the needs of the people , stating that education, health and job creation will be given top priority.
” If you look at the budget of last year and the year before , you will find out that Education and Health received the lion’s share. I hope and pray the same thing will be applied for the 2022 budget .
“Other critical areas are job creation and wealth creation, because if we have idle youth, youths that are not employed, they are panacea for destruction. ” He said
Borno: Stakeholders advocate inclusion of underage in Budget 2022
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
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Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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