Zulum strengthens vocational education to address industry gap

… To introduce TVET for Almajiri pupils

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has directed a comprehensive strategy that will enhance vocational education across the three senatorial zones in the state.

Zulum announced the directive on Monday when he received the report on repositioning technical and vocational education in Borno at the council chamber.

According to the Governor, the strategic plan is designed to empower the youth, equipping them with the necessary skills to meet the demands of various industries and stimulate economic growth.

Zulum emphasised that educational facilities and vocational institutions should tailor their programs to address the deepening mismatch between them and the various industries.

“The mismatch between our graduates and the labour market is deep, and if we want to address that, we should ensure that a robust technical and vocational education is established,” Zulum said.

“We have achieved a lot in providing vocational skills to our youth; however, along the way, we felt that we are still not doing enough for this. We decided to constitute this committee to reposition the technical and vocational education in Borno State.

Speaking earlier Presenting the Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Goni Ibrahim, noted that the review was conducted through site visits, stakeholder consultations, and comparative studies.

… To introduce TVET for Almajiri pupils

Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has instructed the Ministry of Education to consider introducing technical and vocational education in Sangaya Schools.

The Governor said, “I am happy to note that the Executive Secretary of the Sangaya Education Board is here. I have instructed the Commissioner of Education to liaise with you to consider introducing technical and vocational education in our Sangaya schools.”

Zulum also commended the leadership of the Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, stating, “I want to commend the leadership of the commissioner of Education, for all the good works that he has been doing.”

Zulum strengthens vocational education to address industry gap

DSS arrests two over fake recruitment scam in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested two suspects in Kaduna over an alleged fraudulent recruitment syndicate operating in the name of the Service.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, identified as Aliyu Ibrahim and one other accomplice, were apprehended following credible intelligence that exposed their network.

According to sources, preliminary investigations revealed that between 250 and 350 individuals may have fallen victim to the scam, after being promised employment in the Service.

“The suspects are currently in custody while efforts are underway to arrest other members of the syndicate still at large,” the statement said.

The Service warned members of the public to be wary of fake recruitment offers, stressing that it does not conduct recruitment through agents or intermediaries.

“All DSS recruitment exercises are announced exclusively through official and authorised communication channels,” the sources said.

The Service further advised Nigerians to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest security agency.

The sources said the arrest came amid rising cases of job racketeering across the country, assuring that it would continue to protect citizens and ensure that perpetrators of such fraud were brought to justice.

DSS arrests two over fake recruitment scam in Kaduna

Peace accord under Operation Safe Corridor holds in Musawa, Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

A peace accord has been reached between Musawa Local Government Area (LGA) community and bandit elements under the State Government’s Operation Safe Corridor initiative in Katsina State.

Zagazola Makama reports that the dialogue, held on Sunday at Tashar Mai Alewa Primary School in Danmusa LGA, was aimed at fostering sustainable peace and reconciliation.

The Musawa community delegation was led by the Council Chairman, accompanied by the District Head of Musawa and other key stakeholders.

On the part of the bandits, their representatives included Ummaru Munore and Wada Turawa, who participated through their mediator, Ardo Abdulkarim Yantumaki.

According to the communique, both parties agreed to enhance peaceful coexistence, ensure the release of kidnapped and arrested persons, and maintain order and justice for all.

Speakers from both sides pledged commitment to the terms of the accord, promising to sustain peace and prevent further hostilities.

The meeting, which commenced at about 2:00 p.m., concluded peacefully at 3:40 p.m. Security agencies have intensified patrols and close monitoring to consolidate the gains of the dialogue.

Peace accord under Operation Safe Corridor holds in Musawa, Katsina