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Buni Commends Executive Council, Approve Over N 7 Billion For Projects In Yobe

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Buni Commends Executive Council, Approve Over N 7 Billion For Projects In Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakili , Damaturu

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has commended members of the council for their individual and collective effort in ensuring the smooth functioning of the government and the delivery of social services to the people of the state.

Buni made the commendation on Tuesday when he led a meeting of the state executive council to deliberate on issues affecting the wellbeing of the people and their welfare.

Briefing Journalists on the outcome of the EXCO, the Commissioner of Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego said, the council in session approved and ratified many projects and services to the tune of #7,022,754,651.11.

“The council ratified the approval of the sum of #1,202,406,208.99 for the supply of medical equipment and furniture for the Medical College of the Yobe State University and the procurement of electronic medical records and the training of staff at the Yobe State Teaching Hospital and the specialist hospitals in Damaturu, Potiskum, and Gashu’a.

“The council also ratified the sum of#327, 140,666.27 for the construction of 200 bed capacity isolation center and a one-story building consisting of 30 room apartment house officers’ quarters at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital.” He said

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Bego further said, the council has also ratified the sum of#145,648,719.88 for the procurement of additional equipment and gear for the synchronisation and digitalization of the Yobe Radio FM/AM services, in addition, the council has also ratified the sum #765 million for the procurement of 20 units of Toyota Land Cruiser V6 Vehicles for vigilante group in the state to facilitate their security patrol and movement.

“The sum of #278,591,277.03 was ratified for the remodelling and conversion of the three-star hotel, Damaturu into the Clinical Section of the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital to covers the supply of furniture for use in the clinical section, in addition the sum of#1,711,980,083.27 for additional works on the construction of 25.5 kilometer dual carriage way from Damaturu to Kalallawa village where the International Cargo Airport is located.” Abdullahi Bego said.

“The council also approved the sum of#288,998,270.00 for the construction of 1.5 km road and 3.0 km concrete drains through direct labour at the Dr Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu, and in addition, the sum of#169,041,071.35 was approved for the rehabilitation of Kaliyari- Bayamari road through direct labour as well as the rehabilitation of the Jakusko-Garin Alkali road at the cost of#219,698,226.92.” he added

According to the Commissioner, the council approved the sum of#688,617,273.06 for the procurement and installation of runway lighting system at the Damaturu International Cargo Airport and the sum of#1,225,632,904.34 for revised additional works on the Nguru Mordern Market project.

The council also approved the change of name of the Ministry of Higher Education to the Higher Education, Science and Technology as well as approved a new logo for the state, the logo represents the history, culture and socio-economic outlook of the state, it will be unveiled at a later date.

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Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA

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The National Orientation Agency (NOA), on Wednesday said that the Federal Government’s programmes and policies under President Bola Tinubu-led administration were improving the welfare of Nigerians.

Mrs Adaline Patari, the State Director of NOA, Gombe State office, stated this shortly after a road show to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary in Gombe.

Patari said that programmes and policies of Tinubu-led administration had supported many Nigerians from the student’s loan to conditional cash transfer to support to small businesses amongst others.

She stated that the initiatives by the present administration had restored hope and put the country amongst serious countries pursuing better reforms to improve their economy while revamping infrastructure.

According to her, many undergraduates benefitting from the student’s loan scheme which has removed all financial hindrances impeding access to tertiary education now feel a sense of belonging.

She said that the programmes and policies of the Federal Government have benefitted many households and improved their welfare in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

“The reforms of the Federal Government are working and many persons are proud to be Nigerians and more persons are now trying to do the right things as Nigerians.

“People are beginning to see themselves as proud Nigerians and that confidence of being a Nigerian is being restored.

“Today, many Nigerians are benefitting from the programmes of the current administration, this means that the country is now working for them,” she said.

While acknowledging that there were still challenges that needed to be addressed, Patari said, at 65, we have made tremendous progress especially working together in peace and unity.

She urged Nigerians to continue to support Tinubu administration’s programmes towards building a better country that works for all Nigerians.

The state director said that with the necessary reforms being carried out and already yielding results in the economic, agriculture, security and other sectors, more Nigerians would be prouder to be Nigerians in the future.

“Today, the country is progressing and we are united; we are now prouder to be Nigerians and I can tell you that the labour of our heroes past, indeed is never in vain,” she added.

Commending the contributions of youths to national development, Patari urged them to have a positive mind-set towards Nigeria and to always express optimism of a better Nigeria for everyone.

Patari also lauded the renewed strength with which NOA under the Director General of the agency, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu was being driven.

She said that government’s policies and programmes were getting more supports from Nigerians because of the constant engagements of Nigerians by the NOA nationwide.

The event also featured sensitisation of residents on Federal Government’s policies, programmes and the need for the people to support the current administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda

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Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue

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Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue

By: Michael Mike

Senior Government officials of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have today met in Abuja to assess the vibrant economic partnership between the two parties and chart a way forward.

The inaugural Nigeria-EU Senior Officials Trade and investment Dialogue (TID) was anchored by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, and Director of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE), Ms Dora Correia,

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot,, welcomed the launch of the Dialogue, which they said underscored the growing importance attached to trade and investment in the EU-Nigeria partnership.

This Senior Officials’ meeting marks an important step in strengthening the trade and investment partnership between the EU and Nigeria, and provided opportunity for the officials to exchange views on areas of mutual interest; address potential challenges and explore opportunities for further collaboration.

Discussions focused on a range of issues, including trade and investment policy, cooperation on market access barriers and requirements, preferential trade and investment arrangements, investment, collaboration within the World Trade Organization (WTO), regulatory measures that could impact trade and investment, and the identification of trade and investment-related development cooperation areas.

Both sides expressed their interest to continue the Dialogue, with the second TID billed to take place in Brussels, Belgium, in 2026, on a date to be jointly decided.

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FG Declares Wednesday, Oct. 1 Public Holiday to Marks 65th Independence Anniversary

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FG Declares Wednesday, Oct. 1 Public Holiday to Marks 65th Independence Anniversary

By: Michael Mike

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion.

Tunji-Ojo, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, enjoined citizens to continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.

He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.

The Minister expressed confidence that, with the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development.

He wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.

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