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FGC Maiduguri Alumni Decries Deteriorating Level Of Unity Schools
FGC Maiduguri Alumni Decries Deteriorating Level Of Unity Schools
By: Francis Okoye
A former minister of information, Mr Frank Nweke Junior has decried the deteriorating condition of the 104 unity colleges across the federation.
Nweke Junior stated this in an interview with Journalists yesterday in Maiduguri as part of the activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Federal Government College Maiduguri in Borno where he had his secondary education between 1977 to 1982.
He said even though the main objective of establishing the unity schools which is fostering national cohesion, unity and diversity have been achieved, he must confess that he is not unaware of significant drop in standard not only in his alma mata, the FGC Maiduguri, but in all unity colleges across the federation.
He said for this reason, various sets of the old students under the umbrella of the old students association of the FGC Maiduguri have been coming together with different projects to assist the management of the school in tackling some of the challenges facing the school.
The former minister said during the 50th anniversary coming up between 18th to 22nd of this month, old students from as far as the United States, Canada, England and others coming from across the federation will converge in Maiduguri and discuss on how to further develop their former school.
The President of the Alumni association, Suleiman Muhammed Dikwa, said the anniversary will serve as a message to the world that Maiduguri is back as a center of education.
Suleiman recounted some projects which the association have executed in Federal Government College Maiduguri through the state and individuals, part of which include donation of vocational equipment by one its members, facilitation of e-libary and, ongoing installation of solar electricity in the dining hall, music equipment and construction of sport complex with modern sporting equipments.
Also speaking, the Chairman Board of Trustees, FGC Maiduguri Old Students Association, Engr Abel Imonighavwe recalled that when he was admitted to the FGC Maiduguri then, each state of the federation was represented in the school despite being in Borno State.
He said a lot of activities have been rolled out for the 50th anniversary adding the old students will use the occasion to further tour the school and come out with more interventions to make the college one of the best in the country.
FGC Maiduguri Alumni Decries Deteriorating Level Of Unity Schools
Bandits kill two, abduct woman in Chikun, Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed two persons, injured one and abducted a woman during an attack on Rimi Kamazo community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred on Dec. 28 at about 11:50 a.m. when an unspecified number of armed bandits invaded the community, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents.
Victims of the attack were identified as Zainab Amos Bagoro, 55, and Aminu Amos Bagoro, 25, who were shot and fatally injured. Another victim, Gayus Amos Bagoro, sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
The attackers also abducted Justina Abednego, 25, and took her to an unknown destination.
Sources said security operatives received information about the attack at about 2:00 a.m. on Dec. 29 and immediately mobilised to the area in collaboration with other security agencies.
The injured victims were rushed to hospital for medical attention, where the two critically injured persons were confirmed dead, while the surviving victim is receiving treatment at St. Gerald Hospital, Kakuri, Kaduna.
The corpses of the deceased were deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the abducted woman and track down the perpetrators, while investigations into the incident have commenced.
Bandits kill two, abduct woman in Chikun, Kaduna
Mob sets NSCDC office ablaze, kills three suspects in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast three suspected motorcycle thieves were killed by a mob while the office of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was raised in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on Dec. 28 at the Danmaje Quarters Divisional Office of the NSCDC in Dawakin Kudu.
According to sources , personnel of the NSCDC attached to the office had earlier arrested three suspects over alleged motorcycle theft.
The source said that following the arrest, angry youths armed with dangerous weapons mobilised in large numbers and stormed the NSCDC office, demanding that the suspects be released to them for lynching.
“They overpowered the NSCDC personnel, chased them out of the office and set both the office and the suspects ablaze,” the source said.
Sources said the scene was later visited by security operatives, while the victims were rushed to the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where they were certified dead by medical personnel.
The corpses were subsequently deposited at the hospital’s morgue.
Mob sets NSCDC office ablaze, kills three suspects in Kano
NESREA Shuts Sunseed Oil Facility in Zaria Over Air Pollution Violations
By: Michael Mike
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has ordered the closure of the Sunseed Oil processing plant in Zaria, Kaduna State, following findings of severe air pollution linked to the facility’s operations.
NESREA said the action was taken after investigations confirmed that the plant was emitting harmful pollutants into the atmosphere in breach of the National Environmental (Air Quality Control) Regulations.
The regulations require industries to install effective pollution control systems and adopt cleaner production methods to minimize environmental and health risks.
A statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Nwamaka Ejiofor on Tuesday, said the level of emissions from the Sunseed Oil facility posed a direct threat to the surrounding environment and residents in nearby communities, prompting immediate intervention to halt further damage.
She noted that the enforcement exercise reflects the agency’s resolve to ensure that industrial operators comply with environmental standards and to protect the public from the dangers associated with uncontrolled industrial emissions and effluents.
Commenting on the development, the Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, warned companies operating across the country to adhere strictly to national environmental laws.
He stressed that the agency would continue to take decisive action against facilities whose operations endanger public health or degrade the environment.
NESREA reiterated its commitment to regular monitoring and enforcement, noting that environmental protection remains a critical component of sustainable development in Nigeria.
NESREA Shuts Sunseed Oil Facility in Zaria Over Air Pollution Violations
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