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Lawmaker Donates 2,400 bags of fertilizers to farmers in Borno
Lawmaker Donates 2,400 bags of fertilizers to farmers in Borno
Member House of representatives, Hawul/Askira -Uba Federal Consistency of Borno state, Hon Dr. Haruna Mshelia in collaboration with BEASWECH International Limited have donated two trucks of 2,400 assorted bags of fertilizers which were distributed free to farmers.
Flagging off the distribution yesterday which is an annual event, the Executive Chairmen of Askira- Uba and Hawul Local Government Areas, Hon. Ahmed Ahidjo and Hon. Ibrahim Scissors who supervised the peaceful free distribution in their respective council, commended the federal lawmaker, as the gesture, according to them, would complement efforts of the present administration of Governor Babagana Zulum’s Ten Point Agenda in repositioning the agricultural sector and ensure food security.
Present were, Hon Musa Ali Sakwa who is Special Adviser to the Governor on Water Resources, LGA Party Chairman and Chairman of the Council who doubles as Chairman of the distribution Committee in Hawul said “Hon. Mshelia procured 2400 bags of assorted fertilizer in order to support the people of his Constituency, and each of the local government areas would receive 1,200 bags.”
The Chairman also added that this is not the first time the lawmaker is donating bags of fertilizer but is the second time, which equally coincided with his two years in office as an active and committed representative.
He used the occasion and highlighted some developmental projects executed by Hon Mshelia to include construction of Classroom blocks, Clinics, Drilling new and Rehabilitation of boreholes, Electrification Projects, Distribution of food and non-food items to vulnerable groups, Establishment of NIMC Registration centres, Construction of three Roads, Award of Scholarships and numerous other people-oriented gestures to mention but few.
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He also commended the lawmaker for his support towards facilitating a Bill that had passed second reading at the floor of the national assembly for the establishment of Federal Orthopaedic Hospital in Azare the capital of Hawul LGA.
Executive chairman Askira/Uba local government Hon. Ahmed Ahidjo Abdullahi during the flag-off ceremony in his council said the donation is timely, as more people are busily engaged in the 2021 farming season due to relative peace in the state.
“Providing these fertilizers to our local farmers free is a way of mitigating the impact of food insecurity in the constituency.” He said.
Hon. Mada Saidu legislative assistant to Hon. Mshelia while speaking on the targeted beneficiaries said, local farmers and traditional Leaders, Party Faithfull’s from each polling unit, coordinators of Dr Mshelia and leaders of ruling All Progressives Congress, APC at the ward, LGA and state levels would benefit from the gesture.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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