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Gombe N22bn Industrial Park will transform economic landscape of North East- Industrialists
Gombe N22bn Industrial Park will transform economic landscape of North East- Industrialists
Some industrialists in Gombe State have commended the state governor Inuwa Yahaya for his foresight in establishing the N22 billion Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, saying that the park would transform the economic activities of the North east region.
Addressing journalists during their tour of the facility in Dadin Kowa community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Isa, who led the delegation described the park as the best investment destination for investors.
Baba-Isa said that the park would transform economic activities in the Northeast and help reduce youth unemployment in the state and region.
He said that the park would impact positively on major sectors of the state and would boost industrial production, attract investment, and promote regional development.
Malam Sani Yau, Chairman of Groundnut Oil Millers Association, Gombe State said that with the park now functional, a lot of investments would be attracted into the state.
Yau said that the project would contribute to wealth creation in the state and help improve living standards of residents of the state and Northeast.
“As we can see some companies have started operating in the park while massive construction of companies is ongoing; this is good for youth employment.
“This move will transform economy of the state and region and reduce the price of goods especially the ones that would be produced here.
“What Gov Yahaya has done is a milestone that will propel industrialisation and massive economic growth for not only Gombe but North east.
“Our association is pleased with the infrastructure provided at the park and we will support the state government’s move to turn the state to an industrial hub in the North east,” he said.
Yau urged the state government to allocate special zone for groundnut and rice millers in the state to enable them expand their businesses and contribute to the food security effort of the government.
For Alhaji Lawan Yusuf, chairman of Rice Processors Association in the state, the park would help mop up youths from streets and ensure that Gombe State remain safe for more investment.
Yusuf said that the groundnut and rice millers were willing to make investments at the park that would result in the creation of over 100, 000 jobs.
He urged investors from within and outside the country to support the initiative of the state government by harnessing the infrastructure at the park to contribute to the economic prosperity of the state and country.
Gombe N22bn Industrial Park will transform economic landscape of North East- Industrialists
Education: Zulum upgrades infrastructure, teachers’ welfare
… orders more high Islamic colleges, libraries
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a high-level meeting on Thursday with key stakeholders in the education sector to review current challenges and outline fresh directives for improving learning outcomes, infrastructure, and coordination across the state.
The meeting, chaired by the Governor at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri, brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and heads of education boards, agencies, and institutions.
Zulum emphasised the synergy among all agencies in the education sector noting that with proper collaboration effective service delivery would be provided for the people of Borno.
Governor Zulum outlined a multifaceted plan to rejuvenate the education sector, which includes building houses for teachers, renovating dilapidated schools, providing professional development opportunities, and improving teachers’ access to resources.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Acting Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, among other senior officials.
… orders more high Islamic colleges, libraries
Meanwhile, as part of his policy direction for the education sector, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed the establishment of additional High Islamic Colleges in some local government areas.
The High Islamic Colleges are designed to offer a wide range of programmes, including traditional Islamic studies, literacy and numeracy, modern sciences, and vocational training.
According to Zulum, the High Islamic Colleges were to ensure the integration of the non-formal education sector with formal education. He also affirmed that the colleges will teach basic literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills to Almajiri pupils and will provide a second chance for out-of-school children who have exceeded the enrollment age.
In addition, the governor directed the establishment of additional state libraries in Biu, southern Borno, and Monguno, in the northern part of the state.
“Deliberately, I upgraded the Maiduguri library, with the aim of establishing another one in Biu and one in Monguno in order to promote reading culture, which is fast eroding. I want you to rejuvenate the reading culture by ensuring the library is effective. But most importantly, apart from the physical books, let’s put a mechanism for e-books in place,” Zulum said.
Education: Zulum upgrades infrastructure, teachers’ welfare
Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of locally made weapons.
According to sources, the detectives acting on credible intelligence stormed Kurmin Kogi Village and apprehended the suspects Isah Bello, and Sa’idu Haruna, both of Damdami Village, Richifa Ward, Soba LGA.
The sources said the suspects confessed to being in possession of firearms and led investigators to their hideout, where four locally made guns and four locally made pistols were recovered.
The sources added that the suspects are in custody as discreet investigations continue.
Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna
Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
Security personnel in Gombe have arrested a man for allegedly attacking another with a hoe over claims of adultery.
Sources told Zagazola Makama the incident occurred on Thursday at about 6:30 p.m. in Shongo Kagadama Village, Kwami Local Government Area, when one Musa Usman allegedly confronted Abdulmumini Misa, 38, accusing him of having an affair with his wife.
The suspect struck the victim on the head and injured his fingers on both hands, leaving him with serious wounds.
The victim was taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where he is receiving treatment.
The sources say the suspect has been arrested and is under investigation.
Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe
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