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Governor Buni Speaks On Government Efforts After Boko Haram Destroy Schools In Yobe
Governor Buni Speaks On Government Efforts After Boko Haram Destroy Schools In Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe state governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has said that his administration in the last four years substantially achieved the set targets where government established new schools and reconstructed others distroyed by the insurgency.
He also said, government supplied books and employed new teachers which have all translated into massive improvement in the performance of our students.
Governor Mai Mala Buni disclosed this when the UNDP North-East Sub Office Team paid him a courtesy call at the Government House, Damaturu.
He appreciate the result-oriented partnership between the UNDP, the Government of Japan and the Yobe state government in the recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation process of our communities especially those affected by the unfortunate insurgency.
“Our government at inception identified areas of priority which includes education, healthcare delivery, housing, water supply, roads, markets, youths and women empowerment among others to support the recovery process.” Buni said.
In addition, government established 138 functional primary health centers out of the proposed 178 for every political ward in the state, upgraded eight primary health care centers to General Hospitals and four General Hospitals to Specialist hospitals.
“Today, we proudly have one of the largest Maternity and Child Healthcare center in Nigeria to curb the menace of maternal and Child mortality in the state.”
According to the governor, his administration paid great attention to youth and women empowerment to provide them with employment opportunities and sustainable means of livelihood.
He revealed that, the beneficiaries of various empowerment Programmes of the government were provided with productive skills and set-up capital to set up their business ventures.
“The beneficiaries are not only gainfully employed and self reliant, but also employers of labour thereby complementing government efforts in job and wealth creation and fast tracking the recovery process.
The governor seize the opportunity to appreciate and commend your good efforts in the reconstruction and equipping of health facilities and vocational training to our youths among others.
“The effect of climate change on the state we are faced with the twin challenge of desert encroachment and floods the state is loosing sizeable of its part to desert encroachment and also recording huge loss to yearly floods.” he said.
Speaking earlier, the Head of the UNDP North-East Sub Office, Mr Moncef Kartas commended Yobe state government for the support and cooperation rendered to UNDP activities in the state.
Governor Buni Speaks On Government Efforts After Boko Haram Destroy Schools In Yobe
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
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