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Gov. Zulum’s Educational Reform: 1,040 teachers graduated after 3 months of intensive training on pedagogy in Waka, Biu
Gov. Zulum’s Educational Reform: 1,040 teachers graduated after 3 months of intensive training on pedagogy in Waka, Biu
…. Give back the training by being more productive, says Emir of Biu.
By: Our Reporter
867 Primary School Teachers undergoing the three-month Borno State Teachers’ Intensive Upgrade Program at the College of Education Waka Biu have today, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, concluded their program.
Speaking at the occasion, the Honourable Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, assured the successful graduates that the Ministry of Education will forward proposals regarding their upgrade for His Excellency’s consideration. He further charged them to be more dedicated and utilise the knowledge gained in the training to good use.
The Emir of Biu, HRH Mai Mustafa Umar Mustafa, who was represented by the Birma of Biu, Hon. Ibrahim Shehu Birma, tasked the graduands to justify the investment made in building their capabilities by the outputting in their respective classrooms.
However, the provost of the College of Education, Waka Biu, Dr. Gambo Saljaba, pointed out that 63 participants absconded, 183 failed. He went further to describe the participants as well-behaved while in training.
The Permanent Secretary of the of the Borno State Universal Basic Education Board (BOSUBEB), Dr. Hyleni Mshelia, congratulated all participants and promised that BOSUBEB would expedite the formal process of their upgrade.
The Chairman, Borno State NUT, Comr. Zali Garba Audu, applauded the government for transforming the education section. He reiterated that teachers in Borno are lucky and argued that the graduates should employ the skills they have learnt to improve teaching and learning. On teachers’ welfare during the training, the NUT Chairman thanked the state government for the monthly stipend of 30,000 as promised during the flagging off.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Forum for Education Secretaries, Prof. Umar Goni, charged all participants to be of the utmost dedication for better education.
The high points of the events were cultural presentations from the eight local government areas of southern Borno, where the participants came from.
Gov. Zulum’s Educational Reform: 1,040 teachers graduated after 3 months of intensive training on pedagogy in Waka, Biu
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
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