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BOSG to partner APWEN for empowerment, infrastructural development
BOSG to partner APWEN for empowerment, infrastructural development
By: James Bwala
Borno State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is to partner with Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN) to train young women for empowerment and infrastructural development.
This was disclosed during the weekend by Governor Zulum who was represented by the Commissioner of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Duties, Hon Kabir Mohammed Wanori, Fnse at the investiture of Engr. Dr Elizabeth Jumoke as the 17th President of APWEN which took place at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
“This occasion is apt, as the Engineering Profession is one of the most challenging professions in the world. This assertion brought to the fore the importance of the Engineering Profession in developmental perspective, most importantly in my home state, where critical infrastructures were badly destroyed by the lingering challenges occasioned by the 12 years Boko Haram Insurgency and the need to develop the state in all its ramifications in view of our resettlement drive.
“It is quite pertinent to confess that the practice of the Engineering profession must therefore catch up with the changing technology.
“I am proud to note that the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE have since aligned themselves to the globally accepted technological advancement.
“Let me say without a doubt that I am indeed very happy to see the girl-child or women excelling in their chosen careers. I therefore strongly believe that women shall be supported educationally and otherwise, because they are the backbone of every society.
“In realization of this fact, Borno State Government under my able leadership placed a high premium on girl-child education. We have sponsored many girls to study professional courses abroad, precisely in Sudan, Greece and India. We have also sponsored an appreciative number of science based teachers to India for further training and retraining to jumpstart the science courses in our post primary schools. In addition, the massive recruitment of science based teachers and complete overhaul of the sector.
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“Therefore, I must commend the efforts and support of APWEN in this direction. On a final.note, I want to commend and congratulate our brand new President of the APWEN and other members of the esteemed association, as I pledged my full support at all times”. Zulum stated.
The newly inaugurated APWEN President, Dr. Jumoke said, she was grateful to God Almighty for giving her the opportunity to not only submit herself for service, but to be chosen by all stakeholders and other members to lead.
She expressed her sincere pledge to carry everybody alone in the discharge of her responsibilities with dedication, accountability and devoid of any selfish, tribal or ethnic considerations for the development of the profession and country as a whole.
Jumoke also used the opportunity and requested from Borno State Government to provide an 18 -seater bus to the association, even commended the Governor for his continuous support, and describe Zulum as the only governor that listened to the cry of Nigeria Engineers and other professionals.
Earlier in his goodwill message, President of NSE who was also the Chairman of the occasion, Engr Tasiu Gidari Wudil, Fnse described Jumoke as a woman who have dedicated herself and resources to the Engineering profession, adding that, with her as APWEN president, he is optimistic that she will consolidate on the achievements, and better the welfare of members to ensure sustainable development of infrastructures across the country
BOSG to partner APWEN for empowerment, infrastructural development
Troops repel kidnapping attempt on Makurdi–Kura road, driver killed in crossfire
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have repelled an attempted kidnapping along the Makurdi–Kura road in Benue State, but a driver was killed during a crossfire between soldiers and suspected bandits on Wednesday evening.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. when a group of engineers travelling from Kura to Makurdi encountered armed men who had blocked the road, intending to abduct passengers in a bus ahead of them.
According to a local source, soldiers on routine patrol were behind the engineers’ vehicle and immediately engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing the assailants to flee into the bush.
During the exchange of fire, Ochoche Otokolo Ekwu, the driver of the engineers’ vehicle, was hit by a stray bullet and died on the spot.
The source said the Divisional Police Officer of ‘D’ Division mobilised a patrol team alongside tactical units to the scene, where the corpse was evacuated and deposited at a mortuary in Makurdi.
The source added that security operatives are currently combing nearby bushes to track the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks along the route.
Troops repel kidnapping attempt on Makurdi–Kura road, driver killed in crossfire
Police Officer goes missing after signing out rifle in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
A police officer has been declared missing in Katsina State after signing out a service rifle for duty and disappearing without a trace.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Nov. 23 when PC Ahmed Tukur attached to the Danmusa Division, reported for duty at about 6 p.m. and signed out an AK-47 rifle with breech number 13492 for standby duty.
Shortly after collecting the weapon, the officer left the station for an unknown location and has not been seen since.
A source told Zagazola that all efforts to contact him, including visits to his residence and reaching out to relatives, have yielded no clues about his whereabouts.
The source said the command has launched sustained efforts to trace the officer and recover the missing rifle, describing the situation as “a serious operational and security concern.”
Police Officer goes missing after signing out rifle in Katsina
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Community leaders’ engagement and intelligence gathering are key to the security situation. – Governor Bini
Community leaders’ engagement and intelligence gathering are key to the security situation. – Governor Bini
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Governor Hon. Dr. Mai Mala Buni CON has said that the security challenges in the nation need to involve community leaders and individuals for intelligence gathering so as to cut off sources of illegal arms supply in the country.
He said by involving the community leaders and individuals for intelligence gathering, it will arrest the sponsors in order to restore peace and stability to Nigerians.
Governor Buni disclosed this today when he received members of the forest guards training and evaluation committee at the Government House, Damaturu.
Ably represented by his Deputy, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana (Wazirin Fune). He urged Nigerians to emulate the sacrifices made by our forefathers to end security challenges and build a better Nigeria.
The governor assured that recently the service chiefs have given assurance that they will do everything possible within their reach to bring to an end the current insecurity, especially in Northern Nigeria.
He informed the delegation that the Yobe state government has been working tirelessly to improve the security situation in the state.
Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation, Major General H. I. Mabeokwu, told the governor that they were in Yobe State to brief the governor on the ongoing training of 865 forest guards in the state.
According to Major General Mabeokwu, the committee had earlier visited the Yobe state camp to monitor the ongoing training and inquired about the needs of the trainees and the standards set for the training.
“Your Excellency, we have made significant strides in not only training those forest guards but also raising their awareness about the importance of forest conservation.” Major General Mabeokwu said.
He commended the governor for his generosity in terms of welfare for the instructors and trainees as well as relocation and renovation of the training camp and facilities used to enhance the training.
The committee members comprise the Nigerian Army, Navy, DSS, NNSBS, and NPS across the security agencies.
Community leaders’ engagement and intelligence gathering are key to the security situation. – Governor Bini
Troops repel kidnapping attempt on Makurdi–Kura road, driver killed in crossfire
Police Officer goes missing after signing out rifle in Katsina
Community leaders’ engagement and intelligence gathering are key to the security situation. – Governor Bini
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