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Borno: Zulum opens Miringa Medical Centre
Borno: Zulum opens Miringa Medical Centre
By: James Bwala
In response to a peaceful roadside demonstration by some residents, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on Thursday, travelled to Miringa town in Biu Local Government Area to open a Medical Centre said to have been funded by Chevron Nigeria Limited through collaboration with an “Agbami Group”.
The Medical Centre was said to have been completed and virtually commissioned in October 2020, but had no staff and was not put to public use.
On Tuesday, dozens of residents in Miringa town stood by the roadside while Governor Zulum’s convoy was heading to Biu Township from Buratai.
Majority of the residents displayed placards urging the Governor to open a Medical Centre that was left unused since 2020 when it was completed.
The Governor came out of his vehicle, interacted with the residents to hear their demand, and thereafter promised to address their need within 48 hours.
Zulum immediately directed the Borno State Ministry of Health and the Special Adviser on Projects Monitoring and Evaluation to relocate a team and mobilize resources for the purpose of assessing the facility, fixing any problems, and putting the centre to public use.
To see things for himself, the Governor was in Miringa, and during his inspection of the Medical Centre, Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Professor Mohammed Arab Alhaji said his team had repaired some leakages found from ceilings and was deploying two nurses to join 41 community health workers deployed from a neighboring healthcare centre.
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Arab explained that the Medical Centre was constructed and fully equipped by Chevron through a collaboration with Agbami Group.
He said Chevron’s collaboration had provided a 100 KVA generator, a solar system, and water facilities to the Medical Centre and commissioned it virtually in 2020.
However, residents informed the Governor that the Medical Centre was never put to use since it was completed.
Zulum thanked Chevron and its partner, Agbami Group, for the healthcare intervention in Miringa and directed that medical services should begin.
… Orders construction of staff quarters, fencing
Governor Zulum directed that the opened Medical Centre be fenced immediately.
He also directed the construction of staff quarters to accommodate medical staff, and make them readily available to meet healthcare needs.
… Approves staff employment, gifts them N1m
Aside from directing structures, Governor Zulum directed the recruitment of medical staff specifically for the donated and opened Medical Centre.
Zulum interacted with temporary staff, assessed their qualification and directed the permanent employment of all those with healthcare qualifications.
The Governor also directed that anyone desirous of furthering his or her medical education was going to be supported by Borno State Government provided he or she is returning to Miringa to continue providing healthcare services.
Borno: Zulum opens Miringa Medical Centre
Yobe: Hon. Suleiman expresses gratitude to colleagues for attending his son’s wedding.
By: Yahaya Wakili
Hon. Yakubu Suleiman, member representing Fika/Ngalda in the Yobe State House of Assembly, expresses his unquantifiable gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), who in His Mercy made everything possible and successful for the wedding fatiha of his son Adamu Yakubu Suleiman and Khadija Shuaibu Ali on Saturday, 1st. February, 2025.
“My enormous gratitude goes to my colleagues, members of the Yobe State House of Assembly, and thousands of people who trooped en masse to witness the wedding ceremony.
He also expressed his deepest heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Chairman of the Fika local government council, Hon. Abdu Bukar Gadaka, and those who traveled far and near distances to attend the ceremony; I thank them so much. Alhamdulillah.
Hon. Yakubu Suleiman further said some, who out of their tight schedules, especially my colleagues and my friends, could not attend but sent in a generous message, I am most grateful to, and to those who called and joined us in prayers and sent in best wishes, I am really grateful to you all, he prays.
The wedding ceremony, which took place at the opposite of Yobe Flour and Feed Mills Potiskum, was conducted by Imam Mallam Ibrahim after the presentation of the certificate of fitness of both the groom and bride.
The marriage was solemnized by Imam Mallam Ibrahim, who gave out the marriage and announced the sum of #200,000 cash in hand as a dowry to Khadija Shuaibu Ali.
Hon. Yakubu Suleiman, the father of the groom, advised the couple to be guided by the teaching of Prophet Muhammadu (SWT) in their matrimonial home, as well as to live in peace with one another, and prayed for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless them with children. Ameen.
Yobe: Hon. Suleiman expresses gratitude to colleagues for attending his son’s wedding.
IGP’s continuous stay in office legal, lawful – AGF
By: Our Reporter
The continuous stay in office of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is legal and lawful.
The appointment of Egbetokun which took effect from 31st day of October, 2023 would have come to an end on his attainment of 60 years of age on 4th day of September, 2024.
However, before his retirement age, the Police Act was amended to allow the occupant of the office to remain and complete the original four year term granted under Section 7 (6) of the Act, notwithstanding the fact that he has attained the age of 60 years. This has, therefore, statutorily extended the tenure of office of Egbetokun to and including 31st day of October, 2027 in order to complete the four year tenure granted to him.
For the avoidance of doubt, Egbetokun’s continous stay in office is in line with the provisions of the Police Act amended in 2024 which allow the occupant of the office to enjoy a term of four years effective from the date of his appointment as IGP, in this case, 31st day of October 2023.
This advisory is necessary for the guidance of the general public.
IGP’s continuous stay in office legal, lawful – AGF
Borno State Government Condoles NEDC Executive Director Over Mother’s Demise
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, has extended the state government heartfelt condolences to Dr. Garba Illiya, the Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the North East Development Commission (NEDC), over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Fasuma Illiya.
Leading a delegation to Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, Dr. Kadafur sympathized with Dr. Illiya’s family and the people of Yobe State, acknowledging the profound loss of the late Hajiya Fasuma, who passed away after a protracted illness.
During the visit, the Deputy Governor prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and encouraged the bereaved family to find strength in this difficult time. He emphasized that the visit reflects a commitment to solidarity, respect, and support in moments of grief.
Dr. Kadafur was accompanied by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Alhaji Haruna Tela; Principal Secretary, Mohammed Adamu; Senior Special Assistants Hon. Habu Ibrahim and Shuaibu Baba Adamu; as well as Ibrahim Halil Jibrin, Alhaji Birma, and other dignitaries.
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