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Chairman NAPPS speaks of achievement in two years
Chairman NAPPS speaks of achievement in two years
By: Yahaya Wakili
In a bid to achieve his goal, the Chairman of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Potiskum chapter, Malam Mohammed Sabo Adamu, enumerated his achievements within two years in office.
He said, within the two years, he was able to strengthen unity amongst all member schools by establishing a peaceful and collaborative environment among all member schools.
Malam Mohammed Sabo Adamu started this in an interview with Newsng in his office. He said he improved the relationship with the local government education authority and created a smooth working relationship that promotes policy implementation and school development.
Adamu, who is also the director and proprietor of Women Day Academy Potiskum, revealed that he strengthened ties with the Yobe State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and worked closely with the ministry on policy alignment and regulatory matters.
Under the period under review, collaboration with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Leaning and Empowerment (AGILE) supported programs promoting girls’ education and inclusive learning opportunities, and partnership with the North East Youth Initiative for Development (NEYIFD) engaged in youth development and education enhancement programs.
According to Adamu, within his two years in office, he strategically collaborated with Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) to facilitate academic exchange and training opportunities and also engaged with the Association of Islamic Schools and Education Board (AISEB) to promote inclusive and quality Islamic education across member schools.
“We disbursed the 2.2 million grants equally to member schools, and the beneficiary schools are Kulafaurashidu, Habib Bintu Bazam, Kurasati Islamic Academy, and Darul Sa’ada Academy. Teacher Support Initiative, where we donated #30,000 to teachers from four schools who represented the association at the SEMA Spelling Bee Competition.
Malam Mohammed Sabo Adamu further said the additional achievements, etc., ongoing professional development programs, advocacy for quality education standards, and increased enrollment in private schools under the NAPPS Potiskum local government area.
Chairman NAPPS speaks of achievement in two years
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 68 Battalion have intercepted 11 youths during a routine patrol in Mallam Fatori area of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the interception occurred along the Bulagana–Cheisa axis on April 2 during ongoing clearance operations in the area.
According to the sources, the individuals were found moving in the area with 12 donkeys when they were stopped and briefly interrogated by troops.
The sources added that the youths were later handed over, alongside the animals, to relevant authorities in a neighbouring country for further necessary action.
The military said the patrol was part of sustained efforts to maintain security dominance and prevent exploitation of border communities by criminal elements.
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 22 Brigade have recovered ammunition and other logistics items during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A security source disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on April 2 at Daban Lema, where troops of the brigade, operating from the Patrol Base, encountered signs of suspected terrorist activities in a deserted location.
According to the source, the troops immediately carried out exploitation of the area, leading to the recovery of four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one empty PKT ammunition belt link.
Other items recovered include four mobile phones, two head warmers, two small solar panels, and assorted repair tools believed to have been used by the suspected terrorists.
The source added that the recovery indicates the presence and movement of suspected criminal elements within the area, noting that troops have intensified surveillance and patrols to deny them freedom of action.
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on residents at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A security source said the troops responded swiftly to a report of sporadic gunshots in the area at about 11:50 p.m. on April 2.
According to the source, upon arrival at the scene, the suspected criminals fled, abandoning their operation due to the prompt intervention of the troops.
He said the troops rescued two victims who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and immediately evacuated them to a hospital for medical attention.
The source further disclosed that two suspects, dressed in black attire, were arrested at the scene.
Items recovered from the suspects include a cutlass and a knife.
He added that the suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the group.
Zagazola report that despite heightened security, there has been report of pocket of attacks in some communities.
The source reassured residents of the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely information to security agencies.
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