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Buni constructs 56.6km roads, drainages across 9 LGAs in Yobe
Buni constructs 56.6km roads, drainages across 9 LGAs in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Yobe state government has constructed over 56.6 kilometers of roads and drainages across the 9 local government areas of the state within three years of Governor Mai Mala Buni administration.
Engineer Umaru Wakil Duddaye, State Commissioner of Works disclosed this while briefing the Journalists on some of the achievements recorded under the administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni at the NUJ Secretariat, Damaturu.
He said, in an effort to commemorate the aims and objectives of Buni’s administration, Yobe state ministry of Works has constructed roads and drainages in 9 local government areas of the state.
These include, 2.0km roads and drainages at Zanna Zakariya Estate, 2.5km Obasanjo Malam matari Gujba road, 5.7km road from NTA Potiskum Gujba Road and 1.5km roads and drainages at Shehu Sule college of Nursing and Midwifery.
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Others are 3.8km Earth Road around New Bra-Bra, Nyanya Estate and 4.2km Earth Road from Gashua Road to Nana Aisha by pass and 1.5km Earth Road within state Secretariat all in Damaturu local government area.
“2.7km roads and drainages were constructed within Potiskum Township, 3.7km roads and drainages within Nguru township and 2.0km roads and drainages within Geidam township, while 2.0km road and drainages have been constructed within Gashua township.
He said, “2.3km roads and drainages within Jajimaji town, 4.0km roads and drainages Buni Yadi town and 1.6km roads and drainages within Babbangida town in Tarmuwa local government area.
The Commissioner further revealed that, there are also ongoing projects being handled by the ministry, 13km Road Damagum- Gubana, 18km Road Danchuwa – Garin Bingel, 16km Road Nguru – Balanguwa, 30km Road Balanguwa – Kumagannam and 10km Road Chumbusko – Tagali.
He maintained that the construction of pedestrian bridges at Nguru, Gashua and Potiskum modern markets, while the Damaturu modern market as well as Damaturu cattles market has been completed and put to use.
Engineer Duddaye revealed that all the roads and drainage projects have been completed and have eased the movement of goods and services in the respective local government area of the state.
According to him, the effort of this ministry in complementing the efforts of the state government in providing immediate intervention and remedy for communities affected by the recent perennial floods cannot be over emphasized.
Buni constructs 56.6km roads, drainages across 9 LGAs in Yobe
Bandits abduct four farmers in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast four farmers were abducted by suspected bandits in Tudun Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of the state.
Security sources said the incident occurred on May 15 at about 12:00 p.m. while the victims were working on their farms.
Armed men stormed the farmlands and whisked away the victims to an unknown destination.
Security forces promptly mobilised to scene and launched a rescue operation, while efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the suspects.
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Troops recover 1,000 rustled cattle, kill 2 bandits in Taraba–Plateau border clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have recovered about 1,000 rustled cattle and neutralised two bandits during a fierce gun battle along the Taraba–Plateau border.
Zagazola Makama understands that the peration followed an alert received on April 25 about over 60 armed bandits mounted on 30 motorcycles who crossed from Plateau into Taraba to rustle cattle from a Fulani settlement near Jebjeb.
According to the sources, troops of 6 Brigade,, swiftly mobilized and deployed to the scene noting that they joined forces with troops stationed at Jebjeb, who had earlier engaged the fleeing bandits.
The combined forces advanced to Komodoro village in Taraba State, where contact was made with the bandits who had crossed back into Daji Madam Forest in Plateau State.
During the ensuing firefight, two bandits were killed, and approximately 1,000 stolen cattle were recovered.
The military said the recovered cattle have been moved to Jebjeb for onward handover to their rightful owners.
Troops recover 1,000 rustled cattle, kill 2 bandits in Taraba–Plateau border clash
Zulum Apoints Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan as Chairperson of BOSCHMA
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan as Chairperson of the Board of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA).
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the appointment is for an initial term of four (4) years.
The appointment is in accordance with the powers vested in the Governor under Section 5(1) of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency Law, 2018.
Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan is a seasoned administrator and held various leadership positions including permanent secretary in the Borno State civil service in the ministries of Agriculture, Budget and Planning and Water Resources. She was also the former state Accountant General.
She holds a Masters degree in Business Administration (Finance) at University of Maiduguri, and Fellow of several professional bodies including Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria and member Nigerian Institute of Management.
The newly appointed chairperson have attended numerous courses within and outside the country including Policy Strategic and Leadership course at the Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, and training in International Public Sector Accounting Standards conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) in London, among others.
Governor Zulum congratulated the newly appointed Chairperson and urged her to bring her wealth of experience to bear in advancing an effective contributory healthcare scheme in the state.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Borno State House of Assembly.
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