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Governor Zulum, Buni and Kefas to receive Digital Transformation and Developmental Award 2023
Governor Zulum, Buni and Kefas to receive Digital Transformation and Developmental Award 2023
By: Banahana Bukar
Organisation set to Award three North East Governors for their outstanding Digital Transformation and Developmental stride in the field of Innovation, Science and Technology
This is contains in a statement signed and made available to the newsmen in Sunday by Director Media and Publicity Rider Option
Aisha S Rabo.
Rider Option an Organisation presently working on implementation of digital Transformation Agenda 2030 by complimenting the efforts of Federal Government in the area of digital literacy through organizing conferences, training in Nigeria has nominated three Governors of North East for their outstanding and significant contribution they made to the Nigerian Digital Transformation Agenda 2030 at Subnational level .
Director media and publicity of the organization Aisha S Rabo made known to the members of press in Abuja Federal Capital Territory today Sunday 17th December, 2023,
His Excellency Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, The Executive Governor of Borno State apart from establishing a ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has significantly transformed Borno State through rapid infrastructural Development.
He is receiving the most distinguished Innovative and Infrastructural Development Award 2023
His Excellency, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni The Executive Governor of Yobe State has been recognized for this Award for his contribution in Establishing Yobe State Information Technology and Development Agency. YITDA , an agency that is solely responsible for the digital transformation and Development of Yobe State which non of the States in the Federation so far domesticated the National Policy on Digital Transformation Agenda 2030.
The establishing of the full-pledged Yobe Information Technology Development Agency (YITDA) is the first of its kind in the North East region that calls for emulation by others to drive the digital transformation agenda and create jobs.
He is receiving the most Digital and AI Grand Ambassador Award 2023
His Excellency, Dr Kefas Agbo the Executive Governor of Taraba State has been recognized for empowering over 1000 Youth on digital Innovation and a convener of TARABA HACKATHON 2023 a widely accepted and publicized digitect programme that attracted international digital transformation leaders. The programme was facilitated under the new Ministry he created under the leadership of Hon Gideon Nonso Commissioner for Digital Economy and Innovation
The nomination letters for the three Governors was signed by Engr Isa Bashir Alkali the Executive Director of the organization and already issued to the Governors through their Aides and Liaison officers in Abuja while the presentation of the Awards will take place on Wednesday 20th December,2023 during the 1st Northern Youth Conference And Exhibition On Artificial Intelligence scheduled to hold in at Prof Babagana Umara Zulum Multi Purpose Hall at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital ( UMTH ) Maiduguri in Borno by 10am
Aisha said after the successful hosting of the Organisation’s North Central Conference in Minna which took place on the 4th and 5th December, 2023, the organisation is set for the North East conference in Maiduguri as scheduled.
The conference brings together stakeholders, regulators, policy makers, Fintech, Mobile payment systems, Governments, innovators, technology solution providers, social impact enterprises, banks, telecommunications firms, researchers, Development Finance Institutions, Non-Governmental organisations, entrepreneurs, start-ups, investors, and philanthropists etc seeking to promote deep knowledge on Artificial Intelligence.
Aisha said that the event is beyond the conference, the Organization’s willingness to partner with the States Governments and the Digital Transformation Leaders and enthusiast to establish Artificial Intelligence Hubs in each States which will serve as incubation, innovation and collaboration centre for digitech enthusiasts.
Governor Zulum, Buni and Kefas to receive Digital Transformation and Developmental Award 2023
NGX boss restates commitment to gender equality
The Group Chairman Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga has restated the NGX’s commitment to gender equality and diversity at all levels of the organisation.
Kwairanga stated this in Lagos on Tuesday while delivering his welcome address on the occasion of the closing ceremony in honour of the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who visited the floor of the Nigerian Exchange.
He stated that the Nigerian Exchange Group as an organisation remained committed to inclusiveness that drive growth and development at all levels of the NGX’s dealings.
He stated that through such inclusive representation, the NGX has achieved near parity at the board levels of the organisation and was working to improve the representation of female employees down the line.
“As an institution committed to sustainable growth and practices, we recognise the important qualities and values that women bring to the workplace and know that they perform just as well, if not better than men.
“It is a tradition in finance and investment that can be traced to the origins of the banking, finance and investment professions when most of the trade guilds that evolved into those professions were largely composed of men.
“The tradition has persisted for hundreds of years but despite that nomenclature, let me assure you that the investment and securities sector is very welcoming to and open to city gentlemen who are female.
“Women are very well represented at all levels of our industry and I can confide in you that the next President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers is going to be a woman,” he said.
Kwairanga stated that the NGX would partner with the Ministry to accelerate progress for women’s rights and improve the lot of female gender across the country.
He commended Sulaiman-Ibrahim for her several bold and innovative initiatives that would have positive impact on women and the country as a whole.
NGX boss restates commitment to gender equality
Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 Operation Wirld Stroke deployed at FOB Bilawa-Jor conducted a fighting patrol within Mbapa and Mbabuande general areas on March 23, 2026.
During the operation, troops made contact with terrorists, neutralizing one suspect while others fled.
Following a pursuit, four additional suspects were apprehended and are currently in the custody of security forces for further investigation and prosecution.
In a similar development the troops
recovered a vehicle carrying two cows abandoned by suspected cattle rustlers in Uhemba.
The incident occurred at about 0348hrs on March 24, 2026, when the troops responded to intelligence reports of rustling activities in the area.
Upon the arrival of troops, the suspects fled, leaving behind the vehicle and livestock.
The recovered vehicle and cows are now in the custody of the troops for further investigation and legal action.
Military continue to urge the public to provide timely information on criminal activities to support ongoing security efforts.
Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA
Kogi troops neutralize suspected terrorist in Kabba/Bunu LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade have neutralized a suspected terrorist during a fighting patrol at Odoape–Adankolo Forest in Kabba/Bunu LGA.
The encounter occurred at about 1400hrs on March 23, 2026, when the patrol team made contact with the fleeing suspect.
Preliminary investigation identified the neutralized individual as a notorious terrorist involved in providing intelligence and targets for kidnappings, as well as participating in cattle rustling and supplying logs to terrorist groups.
The military has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive patrols and intelligence-led operations to curb criminal activities and protect residents in the area.
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