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COMMEMORATING GOV ZULUM’S 100DAYS IN OFFICE NUBOSS LAUNCHED AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
COMMEMORATING GOV ZULUM’S 100DAYS IN OFFICE NUBOSS LAUNCHED AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
By: Our Reporter
In commemoration of the day. The National Union of Borno State Students National Headquarters today Tuesday 12th September 2023 launched an educational support program at Government Day Junior Secondary School Mafa.
In a welcome address delivered by the national President of the union Comrade Ahmad Kyari Ahmad explained that the program is aimed at complementing the efforts of Governor Babagana umara Zulum in developing the educational sector of the state which includes the construction of thirty mega schools, reconstruction of schools with more classrooms, toilet facilities, laboratories in them, procurement of textbooks and school equipment, prompts payment of WAEC and NECO Fees and most especially payments of tertiary students scholarship at on when due.
He said the program is designed to benefit one hundred thousand pupils and students across the twenty-seven local government areas in the state. Each student will be presented with assorted writing materials while schools will receive WASH materials. Also, there will be career guidance and counseling sessions for the pupils and students on the importance of education.
Launching the program the caretaker chairman of Mafa’s local government Hon Goni Gonibe appreciated the foresight of the union for coming up with the program and thanked them for launching it in Mafa.
Alhaji Modu Umara the education secretary of the local government in his remarks said this is the first time a student body is presenting such items to the local government and called other organizations to emulate them.
On her part the principal of GDJSS Mafa Malama Kuluwa Usman said the support came at the right time when the students are just returning for the 2023/2024 academic session hence it will encourage high enrollment and retention of students. She thanked the student union for the support.
The vice president Comrade Shitta Malarima Chaired the program, while comr Dlakwa and Aisha delivered a lecture on the theme of the program They dwelt extensively on the impact of education in rural areas while comrade Aji Kolo led the career guidance and counseling session of the program.
Highlights of the events were the presentation of the items as well tokens to the students by the union excos and another guest.
COMMEMORATING GOV ZULUM’S 100DAYS IN OFFICE NUBOSS LAUNCHED AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
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