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Flood: Zulum in Damboa, shares N172m, food to 30,436 residents

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Flood: Zulum in Damboa, shares N172m, food to 30,436 residents

Flood: Zulum in Damboa, shares N172m, food to 30,436 residents

… Orders tractors for farmers, assesses tertiary school 

By: Babagana Wakil

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday in Damboa, coordinated the distribution of about N172 million cash alongside food items to 30,436 residents who included victims of destructions caused by rain-flood. 

A total of 436 persons were identified as victims who lost shelters and food items to flood caused by  a recent downpour.

Many houses were destroyed by flood which caused the displacement of some families, Chairman of Damboa Local Government Area, Professor Adamu Garba Alloma, told the governor during on-the-spot briefing. 

Zulum directed that each of the 436 victims be given N50,000 cash, a bag of maize grill, clothing materials and a mat.

The governor empathized with the affected persons but urged residents to desist from building houses along waterways, to avoid future occurrences which affected some families.

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Aside the 436 flood victims, Zulum supervised the distribution of N5,000 each and fabrics to 30,000 residents majority of them widows, vulnerable women and men from different communities. 

Governor Zulum had toured communities in Hausari, Old Damboa market and Kachallaburari since arriving Damboa on Sunday afternoon before passing the night in the town.  

… Orders tractors for farmers, assesses school

Meanwhile, Governor Zulum while in Damboa, directed the allocation of tractors through a loan model to farmers.

He said the tractors could accelerate the farming activities of residents. 

On education, Zulum inspected an integrated mega Islamic school being built to combine Islamic and western education. 

The visit was to accelerate completion in order to enable young people that attended traditional Islamic schools to qualify for tertiary education to acquire equivalent of diploma certificates. 

Zulum has since approved the construction of similar schools in Monguno in line with plans to have the schools in all 27 local government areas of Borno State. 

Given its over 1,000 years history of Islamic scholarship, Borno has thousands of citizens with mainly Islamic education. 

The higher Islamic schools provide such citizens who meet certain criteria the opportunities to qualify for admissions into integrated schools where they can acquire the equivalence of diplomas upon which they could seek further western education to become graduates and beyond.

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MD Global Links felicitate with Governor Buni at 57

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By: Yahaya Wakili

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of A.H. Yakubu Global Links Limited, Alhaji Yakubu Yunusa (alias Alhaji Bakoji), has delightedly extended his heartfelt felicitations to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Rt. Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, Chiroman Gujba, on the occasion of his 57th birthday on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024.

Alhaji Yakubu Yunusa was a renowned transporter and also a member of the National Road Transport Owners (NARTO), who had over 170 trailers. started this in an interview with newsmen in Potiskum.

He said, on behalf of my family, we join your family and well-wishers in celebrating your exceptional leadership and progressive governance that have greatly transformed Yobe State.

According to him, under his leadership, Yobe State has witnessed unprecedented growth and development in various sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, and agriculture.

Alhaji Yakubu Yunusa maintained that his vision for a prosperous and sustainable state has resonated with the people, leading to improved living standards and economic empowerment.

“As you mark this special day, we pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) continues to bless you with good health, wisdom, and the strength to achieve even greater milestones for Yobe state and Nigeria.” Alhaji Yunusa added.

He further said, “Your contributions to the unity and success of All Progressives Congress (APC) during your reign as the caretaker chairman remain invaluable, and we people of Yobe state are proud to have you as a steadfast pillar of the APC.

Alhaji Yunusa prays to Almighty Allah (SWT) to give you many more years in good health, strength, and wisdom to continue serving our good and humanity generally, and may you live long to continue touching the lives of mankind. Ameen.

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Lawan praises Buni’s accomplishments in Yobe

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By: Yahaya Wakili

The President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan PhD, GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, has said that since assuming office on May 29th, 2019, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Rt. Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has spearheaded significant accomplishments that have transformed the socio-economic fortunes of Yobe State.

The former Senate President maintained that one of his notable achievements lies in the realm of governance transparency, where he has implemented measures to enhance accountability and public trust.

“In making this a reality, Governor Buni strengthened the Yobe State Bureau of Public Procurement established in 2007 by the Public Procurement Act to promote transparency in government contracting, ensuring that contracts are awarded based on merit and that public funds are utilized efficiently.

According to Senator Lawan, as a prudent manager of resources, Governor Buni’s diligence as an astute administrator won Yobe State the World Bank’s overall top performer award on State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability, and Sustainability (SFTAS) in Nigeria.

“His impactful leadership positioned the state as a trailblazer in due process and transparency when it comes to the conduct of government business and application of public funds, Senator Lawan added.

He maintained that the Buni-led administration has adopted transparency mechanisms that guide the implementation of a biometric payroll system to eliminate ghost workers and streamline the state’s wage bill.

The president of the 9th Senate revealed that these initiatives have strengthened public finances and instilled a culture of accountability within the government.

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Kareto Attack: Borno Stands with the Armed Forces- Zulum

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Kareto Attack: Borno Stands with the Armed Forces- Zulum

By: Michael Mike

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has said last weekend’s attack on Kareto will not deter the government from carrying out its constitutional duty of providing the dividends of democracy to the people of the state in collaboration with federal agencies.

Zulum, while condemning in strong terms the atrocious attack and reaffirmed the loyalty, commitment and support of the people and Government of Borno State to the military who were targeted by the Boko Haram insurgents in the attack, commiserated with the armed forces and the families of the victims.

He said: “On behalf of the government and good people of Borno, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the armed forces and families of the deceased over the demise of our fellow compatriots. May Allah rest their souls and grant fortitude to the affected families.”

Zulum noted that the Kareto attack is a painful reminder of the callousness of the Boko Haram insurgents who are bent on reversing the gains made in mass resettlement of internally displaced persons back to their ancestral homes in northern Borno., adding that Kareto, a vibrant town, is one of over 20 settlements that are being targeted for resettlement of IDPs from Maiduguri and other locations.

The governor thanked the armed forces and security agencies for standing in harm’s way in order to secure our territory and way of life, stating that: “We are eternally grateful to our gallant military and security forces for all they have been doing to safeguard lives and property in our state, adding that “Kareto attack was a painful reminder of the heinous desperation of the adversary to torpedo our modest achievement, and cause panic in our communities. I call on our good people to stand firm, not to waver, and to support the armed forces as they work daily to confront our collective threats.”

Zulum reiterated the resolve of the Borno State Government to continue to work closely with the armed forces to secure our country and provide development, stating that: “Be rest assured that the Borno State Government, under my watch, will continue to work closely with the armed forces to execute our development and Peacebuidling programmes.”

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