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Farmer cries out over plan to forcibly take over his farm by governor Buni in Yobe
Farmer cries out over plan to forcibly take over his farm by governor Buni in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili, Damaturu
The member representing Bursari state constituency at the Yobe state house of assembly, Hon. Malah Jawa and the Commissioner for Youths and Sport in Yobe state, Hon. Goni Bukar have been accused of intimidating and threatening one Alhaji Musa Ahmed a farmer who is onto large scale rice farming in Bursari local government over his farm land of 38 years.
The duo according to Alhaji Musa Ahmed are planning on using their position in government to forcefully take his farm, which was given to him by the District Head of Garin Dole a long time ago.
Alhaji Musa Ahmed, who spoke to Newsmen in his farm at Laba village in Bursari local government said when the district head of Garin Dole gave him the land, the place was not habitable as it was a thick forest.
According to him, over the years he had spent more than two hundred million naira (N200, 000,000) to bring the area to what it is today.
“To clear the farm it took us about 51 days before we cleared it with caterpillars and we are about 43 people in numbers who have farms in the area. The Commissioner and the member have connived with their tribes people, the Badawa of Rena Kunu and they want to take my farm which they said it was the governor Mai Mala Buni who wants the farm.” Ahmed said.
He said there was no time that the governor Mai Mala Buni sent a delegation to talk to him about his farm or to show interest in the farm. But only for these two government officials to come claiming that they are coming on behalf of governor Buni.
“if the governor wants to take my farm I want him to come and tell me by himself and show me that because he is the governor now that he can wake up and take what belongs to people by force. And why would the governor suddenly be interested in other people’s property? Is that what he was voted to do in Yobe state?” He demanded.
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He said he believed that the governor was not aware that some of his officials were using his name to threaten and collect people’s property for their own greed .
“We didn’t see any governor delegate who came to us and I think the governor doesn’t know what is going on. In fact, if the governor wants our farm it will be impossible because where will we get food to eat with my family? I have expended all I have on this land long before the governor ever dreamed of becoming anybody and on this farm I will never yield to intimidation even if the governor comes here himself.”
Alhaji Musa Ahmed said the farm is about 3 kilometers and he is getting 6,500 bags of rice every year and the labourers that are working in this farm will reach 500 aside members of his family.
“So if the government wants to take our farm we can’t say no, but let the government come and see our suffering and pay us compensation and also give us somewhere to farm and get food to eat. This is what we are expecting from the government, if the government wants our farm. But not coming to threaten or intimidate.” He said.
According to him, “The other time they came they said anybody who has a farm here, that is the 43 of us who are farming around here are to be paying five thousand naira to the tribes ( Badawa) and I ask for what, no reason was given to us. I have been farming here for 38 years. I have not received any assistance from the government all these years whether fertilizer or tractor or money. I have been using my own resources and therefore I don’t think anybody should just come and intimidate me over my own property because of the opportunity they have today.”
He however, called on the Yobe state governor to intervene and stop any unforeseen over the threat and intimation by these officials of he has no hand in the matter as this could generate into trouble and would soil his good name for stopping so low to such ungodly affairs.
Our Correspondent made every effort to speak with both Hon, Malah Jawa, the member representing Bursari and the Commissioner for Youths and Sport, Hon, Goni Bukar who were both alledged to be issuing threats and intimidating the farmer but they were not available to make comments regarding the allegations as at the time of filing this report.
Farmer cries out over plan to forcibly take over his farm by governor Buni in Yobe
Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA
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
Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA
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.
Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue
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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