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Governor Zulum bags Honorary Doctorate by Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Governor Zulum bags Honorary Doctorate by Federal University of Technology, Owerri
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree of Technology by the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State.
The conferment took place during the institution’s 36th Convocation ceremony on Saturday, which also conferred the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, and Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, honorary degrees.
Professor Zulum, a distinguished academic and professor of Irrigation Engineering, holds fellowships from several esteemed institutions and is a recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to education and public service.
Expressing his gratitude, Governor Zulum acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the institution’s Visitor, for the honor bestowed on him.
“On behalf of my family, the government and good people of Borno State, I extend my sincere appreciation to the Visitor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, and the management of this great university for conferring this degree on me,” Zulum said.
The governor commended President Tinubu’s establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), which is providing critical support to students in tertiary institutions.
He assured that state governors across the country would support the initiative to ensure its success.
“This fund is one of the most important initiatives established by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. I assure you that all 36 state governors will support its noble objectives,” Zulum emphasized.
Governor Zulum urged FUTO to introduce job-creating courses tailored to meet the demands of the modern economy, stressing the decline in traditional white-collar job opportunities.
“As an academic, I advise the university to offer courses that prepare graduates for entrepreneurship and self-employment,” he noted.
The governor also announced plans for a partnership between Borno State Government and the Government of Imo State to support FUTO in advancing teaching, learning and research.
He congratulated the graduating students, wishing them success in their future endeavours.
Governor Zulum was accompanied by a high-profile delegation, including Senators Mohammed Ali Ndume, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, and Kaka Shehu Lawan. Others were the APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Hon. Ali Dalori, Hon Bukar Talba, Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, and APC State Chairman, Hon. Bello Ayuba.
Governor Zulum bags Honorary Doctorate by Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
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