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Buni signs the 2024 appropriation into law
Buni signs the 2024 appropriation into law
By Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State signed into law the 2024 appropriation and finance bills today at the Government House, Damaturu. Tagged, “BUDGET OF CONSOLIDATION AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY.”
He said we submitted a total sum of $217 billion to service our capital and recurrent expenditures for the 2024 fiscal year, which the house, in its wisdom, reduced by $50 million to make it more realistic, bringing the budget to a total sum of $216 billion.
Governor Buni revealed that the recurrent expenditure now stands at $94,156,000,000, while the sum of $122,794,000,000 is now approved for capital expenditure against the $122,844,000 initially allocated to the sector.
“This spirit of teamwork and followship will no doubt drive our collective determination, strategic synergy, collaboration, and collective zeal to serve the good people of Yobe State better and with great success.” Buni added.
He expressed his appreciation to the honorable members and the entire staff of the house for their continuous support, cooperation, and diligence in ensuring the timely passage of the 2024 budget to enable us to hit the new year with great determination and commitment to execute our policies and programs with speed and success.
He assured that the government would complete all ongoing projects and initiate new ones, adding that in the new year, the government would focus on the completion of the ongoing projects and the funding of new ones, thereby prioritizing key sectors and programs that directly impact the lives of our citizens.
According to him, the provision of roads and other basic infrastructure for multifaceted development would continue to be given priority attention. We would ensure the completion of Potiskum and Geidam modern markets, Potiskum trailer park, and the Damaturu mega shopping mall, as well as the rehabilitation, upgrading, and capitalization of all the government-owned companies.
“The completion of the sesame seed processing and packaging factories in Damaturu, Potiskum, Machina, and Nguru towns is very key to our administration’s efforts towards providing employment opportunities and local revenue. We will therefore ensure their completion and take-off soon.
The government would also continue to provide a conducive working atmosphere for civil servants and public office holders to be more responsive to our current demands for speedy and effective implementation of our people-oriented policies and programs.
Buni signs the 2024 appropriation into law
Buni commends Balarabe for his humanitarian contributions in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN, has commended the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sologuru Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Abdullahi Balarabe DJ Nguru, for his extraordinary humanitarian contribution to the reconstruction and modernization of Rugar Balarabe in the Nguru local government area of Yobe State.
Governor Buni made the commendation in a letter of appreciation personally written by him to Balarabe DJ, saying, “Your selfless decision to transform the site of the burnt Fulani settlement into a state-of-the-art community is a landmark achievement in private philanthropy.”
According to Buni, the comprehensive nature of the facilities provided, including modern two-bedroom residences, a functional clinic, a community mosque, solar-powered boreholes, and full solar electrification for both houses and streets, is truly commendable.
“By donating these essential amenities entirely free of charge, you have not only restored the dignity of the displaced families but have also significantly advanced our administration’s rural revitalization agenda,” Buni said.
“Your forward-thinking approach to sustainable infrastructure sets a high standard for civic leadership in Yobe State, and I thank you for your unwavering patriotism and commitment to the welfare of our citizens.
He revealed that it is my hope that your generous spirit serves as an inspiration to others.
Buni commends Balarabe for his humanitarian contributions in Yobe
Troops neutralise 16 terrorists, recover cache in Borno ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Joint Task Force North-East (JTF-NE) under Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Desert Sanity V have neutralised 16 suspected terrorists during an ambush in Borno State.
Zagazola learnt that the operation was carried out by troops of Sector 1 in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Hybrid Forces and local hunters.
According to the sources, the ambush was sprung at about 8:10 p.m. on Sunday at Komala Exchange Point, following a failed attack on Auno and credible intelligence on the movement of the same terrorist logistics elements.
“The troops, working with CJTF and other local components, successfully neutralised 16 terrorists and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and logistics items,” the source said.
Items recovered from the scene included 62 wrappers, 76 pairs of shoes and slippers, 18 bicycles, 275 sachets of detergent, 50 packs of sweets, assorted local fragrances, milk sachets, vaseline, washing soap, groundnuts, seasoning, fruit drinks, palm oil and groundnut oil, mats, spaghetti, thread, matches, cups and spoons, sieves, flour, salt, bicycle tyres and equipment, sugar, cosmetics, local herbs and a cooler, among other items.
The sources said the recovered items were believed to be logistics supplies meant to sustain terrorist elements operating in the area.
Troops neutralise 16 terrorists, recover cache in Borno ambush
Bandits injure four in Maradun, Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Four people have been injured following an armed bandits’ attack on Kaya Faru Village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Feb. 10 at about 6:00 p.m.
According to the sources, the attackers shot and injured one Bello Yari and three others before fleeing to their hideouts.
“On receipt of the report, operatives visited the scene, and the injured victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Talata Mafara, for medical treatment,” the sources said.
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