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Borno Trains 274 Women, Youths at Zainab Gimba Skills Acquisition Centre
Borno Trains 274 Women, Youths at Zainab Gimba Skills Acquisition Centre
…Graduates Receive Start-up Packages, Cash Support to Launch Businesses.
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Government has on Tuesday graduated 274 women, girls, and youths from the Zainab Gimba Second Chance Skills Acquisition School and Vocational Training Centre in Bama. This achievement comes on the heels of another 162 graduates being celebrated in Maiduguri just a day prior.
The initiative, held at the Zainab Gimba Second Chance Skills Acquisition School, provides start-up packages from the International Migration Organization (IMO), Dignity Kits, and cash support from the Borno State Government. Its primary objective is to empower women, girls, and youths who missed out on formal education, fostering economic growth and self-reliance.
Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, announced plans to replicate the initiative in Biu and engage more artisans by 2025. “The ‘Second Chance’ program will continue to grow,” Wakilbe stated.
The 274 graduates underwent extensive training in various vocational fields, with 160 completing comprehensive vocational training and the remaining participants gaining critical skills in diverse trades. Each graduate received start-up packages, dignity kits, and N50,000 in cash to launch their businesses.
Dr. Zainab Gimba, Member Representing Bama, Ngala, and Kala-Balge Federal Constituency, supported the initiative with a ₦1 million donation. She praised the program, emphasizing the importance of empowering women with skills to break stereotypes and achieve economic independence.
The event featured goodwill messages from local leaders and stakeholders, who encouraged the graduates to utilize the resources provided to foster economic growth and ensure sustainability. The graduates celebrated the occasion with a cultural dance, symbolizing a new beginning as they step forward into entrepreneurship and brighter futures.
Borno Trains 274 Women, Youths at Zainab Gimba Skills Acquisition Centre
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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