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Kadafur commissions four blocks of classrooms built by Vitafoam Company
Kadafur commissions four blocks of classrooms built by Vitafoam Company
By: Bulma Talba
Commends Vitafoam for it’s Corporate Social Responsibility Objective.
Borno State Government has commended Vitafoam Nigeria PLC for considering Borno under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives towards the development of Education in the State .
Borno State Deputy Governor H.E Umar Usman Kadafur commended the organization for the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives it has put in place for the successful construction and handing over of four beffiting blocks of classrooms at Budum Primary School in MMC as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility Objectives of Vitafoam group
The deputy governor made the commendation during the formal handing over of the newly constructed four blocks of classrooms to Borno State by the representatives of the Vitafoam Nigeria PLC, Group Managing Director, Mr Taiwo Adeniyi at Budum Primary School in Maiduguri
The deputy governor said Vitafoam Nigeria PLC is one of the leading
foam manufacturer of first choice, manufacturing and distributing quality mattresses, pillows, foams, beds, bedding, duvets, bedsheets among others and over the years it has been performing it’s Corporate Social Responsibility excellently .
The deputy governor assured them of the state government’s readiness to partner with Vitafoam Company to support business groups or individuals who are willing or interested in doing business with the company .
Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur used the occasion to appeal to other companies to emulate the good gesture done by Vitafoam Nigeria PLC
towards the development of education in the state especially at this trying time of recovery process.
He equally appealed to the company to expand its base in the state with a view to providing job opportunities for the teeming youths in the state.
The Group Managing Director of Vitafoam Nigeria PLC, Mr Taiwo Adeniyi said the pilot project was constructed by Vitafoam Nigeria PLC as a token of endorsement and support for the state government’s education policy and in honour of an illustrious son of the the state, late Mr Abbagana Mohammed Abatca who until his death served the Company meritoriously as the Vitafoam Nigeria PLC group technical development director.
The representative of the Vitafoam Nigeria PLC led by Mr Taiwo Adeniyi were earlier at the government house for a courtesy visit where they commended Borno State Government under the leadership of Prof Babagana Umara Zulum for his developmental effort and appreciates all the support assistance they have been receiving from the government
Highlight of the occasion is the commissioning of the project by H.E the deputy governor in company of Member House of Assembly representing Biu,and Kukawa, Commissioners of Local Government and Emirate affairs, Special duties and intergovernmental affairs, Deputy chief of staff and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education as well as some politicians among others.
Kadafur commissions four blocks of classrooms built by Vitafoam Company
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.
The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.
According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.
The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Precision air interdiction missions conducted by the Nigerian Air Force component of Operation HADIN KAI have eliminated scores of ISWAP terrorists in separate coordinated strikes at Kangarwa and Ali Jilamari areas of the Northern Tumbuns in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the operations were executed on April 1, following credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The source said the first strike was carried out at about 12:05 p.m. on ISWAP enclaves in Kangarwa, a known terrorist stronghold, after ISR conducted on March 27 confirmed mass movement of fighters within the location.
According to him, airborne surveillance identified multiple terrorists operating around and inside structures within the enclave before precision munitions were delivered in successive attack passes.
He said the targeted structures were completely destroyed, with scores terrorists neutralised in the strike, while others scampered for safety in different direction.
In a separate operation at about 4:45 p.m. the same day, the air component conducted another interdiction mission at Ali Jilamari, described as a newly established terrorist hideout in the Northern Tumbuns.
The source said the mission followed credible human intelligence and ISR confirmation, which revealed active terrorist logistics hubs and structures within the area.
He added that the air platforms engaged the targets with precision strikes, destroying identified structures and logistics hubs while eliminating additional terrorists.
The source described the operations as part of sustained air offensives aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and denying them freedom of movement in the Lake Chad Basin.
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have recovered about 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Sources told Zagazola that troops of the 146 Battalion (Maritime) discovered a wooden boat anchored around the Lady B creeks, loaded with the crude oil suspected to have been illegally bunkered.
The recovered items were handled in accordance with the directives of OPDS, the statement added.
Military authorities reiterated their commitment to combating oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta, urging residents and stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies to protect national resources.
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
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