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Federal Character Commission: We are moving to sensitize citizens on their responsibilities. Jibrin Mai Gari
Federal Character Commission: We are moving to sensitize citizens on their responsibilities. Jibrin Mai Gari
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Commissioner of the Federal Character Commission representing Yobe State, Hon.Jibirin Mai Gari, said we are going from zone to zone to sensitize the citizens about their responsibility to the federal character office.
Hon. Jibirin Mai Gari, the former minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in an interview with the Newsmen in Potiskum. He said we are here in Potiskum, the headquarters of Zone B, on interactive meeting with our Yobeans.
“Secondly, periodically, we normally secure jobs for permanent and pensionable Yobeans, and we organize a symbolic ceremony. We also invite the guidance of the beneficiaries as well as the public to witness the presentation.
He revealed that the beneficiaries are Yobeans from either one of the 17 local government areas, and at the same time, they were giving this offer to represent Yobe State. There was no extortion; the only paper we collected from them was a photocopy of their CVs. We now go and submit for the job.
Therefore, we can say that what we gave today and what we gave yesterday is the property of Yobe State Government. Yobe State Government wanted to make sure that Yobeans were well represented in the MDs, so this is primarily what we are for in Potiskum headquarters of Zone B.
He maintained that the third issue is that the primary responsibility of federal character doesn’t stop with employment; we also have the issue of capital projects and socioeconomic infrastructure.
“We also use this opportunity to reach out to see that the local government understands that the issue of fairness and equity does not stop at the federal projects; states are also expected to consider all 17 local governments when they execute their projects, he added.
“Likewise, if you come to Potiskum local government, he has to consider the wards within the metropolitan area and the wards that are outside, so that we want them to have an even distribution of the project. This will create a kind of comfort and unity that people will not feel marginalized; actually, primarily, we are here to send this message to the public.”
Hon. Mai Gari further said that our achievements are sectoral; if we have recruitment into the military or paramilitary, we were invited, like in the case of recruitment into the junior army normally, like in the state we conducted in 241 Recca Battalion in Nguru, where all the 17 local government indigens were assembled with their recruitment officers. We make sure that we will check for all the 17 local government areas, then we screen.
“I want to make sure that all these vacancies for Yobeans are protected and secured, and this is what I can say about my achievements. Second, in terms of recruitment into MDs, we are so concerned despite the embargo on employment, despite the economic crises in the country.
Jibirin Mai Gari said that if there is any recruitment in all the MDs either in the north east, north central, or in Abuja, we want to make sure that after seeing the character balance indesis, how many Yobeans do you have? If it is less than 2.5, we have to now cry out to make sure that we bring Yobeans.
Federal Character Commission: We are moving to sensitize citizens on their responsibilities. Jibrin Mai Gari
Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Police, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and other security agencies, have rescued six victims abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa.
Source who confirmed the rescue to Zagazola Makama said the victims were kidnapped on Aug. 22, following an attack on a Fulani settlement at Shuwa-Yinagu junction in Madagali.
“On Aug. 30, at about 5:20 p.m., as a result of sustained and continuous onslaught and combing of the Sambisa fringes by the combined team of troops of OPHK, Police, CJTF and other security agencies, the six abducted victims were rescued unhurt,” the source said.
According to the sources, those rescued include: Bakari Joda, Abdullahi Jugal, Saleh Abba Iya, Mallam Gunyal, Buba Daye, and Adama Isah.
The sources further said the victims were taken to Gulak Cottage Hospital for medical examination, later debriefed, and reunited with their families.
The source reiterated that troops of Operation Hadin Kai remain resolute in ongoing clearance operations to flush out insurgents and restore peace across the North-East.
Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the Police have repelled an attempted banditry attack in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 9:15 a.m. when suspected armed bandits launched an attack on a military patrol team behind the Faskari Local Government Secretariat, situated on the outskirts of the town.
“A heavy gun duel ensued which lasted for nearly an hour, forcing the bandits, who initially mobilised in large numbers, to retreat. Their mission was completely foiled with several casualties on their side,”the source said.
The source, however, confirmed that a naval rating, an Ordinary Seaman, was fatally shot during the exchange and died from his injuries.
The sources said that the area had been cleared, normalcy restored, and efforts intensified to track down the fleeing assailants had been lunched.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA rescue 17 kidnapped girls in Sokoto, two farmers killed
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with police and local vigilantes, have rescued 17 kidnapped girls in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue followed a coordinated response to an attack by armed bandits on Aug. 31.
The source said the bandits, in large numbers, invaded Bargaja village and abducted girls who had gone to fetch firewood in the forest.
“In the process, the criminals shot and killed two farmers who were working on their farms before security forces mobilised to the scene.
“Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, supported by police tactical teams and vigilantes, engaged the bandits in a heavy gun battle which lasted for hours.
“The joint forces successfully rescued the 17 kidnapped girls, while the bandits retreated towards the Niger Republic border,” the source said.
According to the sources , the rescued girls were handed over to Isa Local Government authorities, while aggressive patrols have been intensified in the area to forestall further attacks.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA rescue 17 kidnapped girls in Sokoto, two farmers killed
Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA rescue 17 kidnapped girls in Sokoto, two farmers killed
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