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Borno State Government Launches Final Phase of Teacher Training to Boost Educational Standards

Borno State Government Launches Final Phase of Teacher Training to Boost Educational Standards
…Qualified Teachers to be Upgraded to Appropriate Grade Levels
By: Our Reporter
In a significant step towards enhancing educational quality in Borno State, the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation has officially unveiled the last phase of its special teacher training initiative in Waka-Biu. The program aims to improve teaching and learning outcomes by training 1,106 teachers from seven Local Government Education Areas (LGEAs) in Southern Borno. This latest phase comes after the successful training of 7,415 teachers in four prior phases, representing an impressive investment of N1.7 billion into the state’s educational transformation.

The newly launched training program not only provides teachers with essential skills but also includes financial support, offering each trainee N30,000 in allowances throughout their training. Upon completion, teachers will see their hard work rewarded with an upgraded salary structure, with over N1 billion allocated for the monthly salaries of qualified educators, who will automatically be placed at their designated grade levels.
Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, the Honorable Commissioner for Education, underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to improving educational infrastructure and facilities. He also announced the introduction of a minimum wage of N70,000 for teachers, highlighting the government’s dedication to supporting its educators.
During the launch event, notable figures including Dr. Gambo Saljaba, Provost of the College, and the Permanent Secretary of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), urged the trainees to maintain punctuality and dedication throughout the program. They emphasized the importance of the knowledge gained during training and its potential impact on the educational landscape of Borno State.
Additionally, Hon. Alh. Suleh Ali Yimi, Executive Chairman of Biu, along with other dignitaries, including the Emir of Biu, HRH Alhaji Mustapha Umar Mustapha Aliyu II, expressed their gratitude for the substantial investment in the state’s education sector, acknowledging the positive changes it will bring to the community.
The event culminated in the presentation of a symbolic cheque for N242,220,000, donated through the AGILE project to further support the training efforts. The trainees, represented by Muazu Bello, committed.
Borno State Government Launches Final Phase of Teacher Training to Boost Educational Standards
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Armed men kill herder, rustle cattle in Kaduna attack

Armed men kill herder, rustle cattle in Kaduna attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected cattle rustlers have killed a herder and stolen an unspecified number of cattle during an attack on a Ruga settlement in Joga Village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when armed men wielding sophisticated weapons stormed the settlement belonging to the late Alhaji Tambaya.
The sources said that security forces were deployed to the scene to contain the situation.
One Sani Muhammed Tambaya, 30, was found with deep machete cuts to the neck and shoulder. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Security forces said efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen cattle.
Armed men kill herder, rustle cattle in Kaduna attack
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Gunmen abduct pastor, two others on farm in Kajuru LGA

Gunmen abduct pastor, two others on farm in Kajuru LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted three persons, including a clergyman, at Bauda Village in Maro Community, Kajuru Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, Rev. Anthony Lamba, 50, of ECWA Church Bauda Village, Christiana Anthony, and Danlami Zana, were seized while working on their farm on Friday afternoon.
Security forces were immediately mobilised to the scene, but the kidnappers had already fled with the victims to an unknown destination.
Efforts had been intensified to rescue the victims unhurt, while investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Man kills ex-girlfriend’s mother, injures ex in machete attack on Borno farm

Man kills ex-girlfriend’s mother, injures ex in machete attack on Borno farm
By: Zagazola Makama
Tragedy struck in Dille District of Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday when a man identified as Abubakar Ijidai allegedly attacked his former girlfriend and her mother on their farm, killing the mother and leaving the daughter critically injured.
The incident, which occurred at about 3:00 p.m., involved 18-year-old Lami Azuba and her 38-year-old mother, Hauwa Azuba, who had gone to their farm when they were accosted and attacked with a machete.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailant, who hails from the same district, fled immediately after the attack, leaving both women in pools of blood.
According to police sources, officers from the Lassa Police Outpost visited the scene and evacuated the victims to the General Hospital in Lassa.
“Unfortunately, Hauwa Azuba was certified dead on arrival by the attending doctor, while her daughter, Lami, was referred to the General Hospital in Mubi, Adamawa State, for further treatment due to the severity of her injuries,” the report stated.
The body of the deceased was photographed and released to the family for burial in accordance with Christian rites.
Community members have called for swift justice as Police say efforts are ongoing to apprehend him for diligent prosecution.
Man kills ex-girlfriend’s mother, injures ex in machete attack on Borno farm
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