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MANAGEMENT TEAM OF BOSU VISITS EDUCATION COMMISSIONER TO CHART PATH FORWARD
MANAGEMENT TEAM OF BOSU VISITS EDUCATION COMMISSIONER TO CHART PATH FORWARD
By: Our Reporter
The Vice-Chancellor of Borno State University (BOSU), Prof. Babagana Gutti and his management team recently paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe. The visit aimed to address key challenges and outline a sustainable development plan for the institution.
The Ministry of Education serves as a vital bridge between the state government and higher institutions, facilitating communication and addressing the needs of these institutions. This visit by BOSU underscores the importance of this role.
During the meeting, Prof. Gutti expressed gratitude for the commissioner’s consistent support in strengthening BOSU. He presented a comprehensive five-year development blueprint designed to build on existing achievements while addressing critical gaps. The plan includes upgrading facilities for existing programs, constructing permanent sites for faculties currently operating temporarily, and creating new faculties to accommodate the university’s growing student population.
Prof. Gutti highlighted ongoing efforts to secure support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He noted that funds previously requested through the commissioner had been allocated, with work already underway on several projects. Despite these strides, he raised concerns about critical infrastructure gaps, such as the lack of a fire-fighting vehicle, inadequate water supply, and poor drainage systems.
In response, Commissioner Wakilbe commended Prof. Gutti and his management team for their dedication, while also praising Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his visionary leadership in advancing the education sector. Reflecting on his prior visits to BOSU, the commissioner emphasized the importance of hosting convocations to showcase the university’s achievements and attract further opportunities.
Recognizing the surge in student enrollment, Wakilbe stressed the urgency of expanding infrastructure and urged the university to explore alternative funding sources to meet its growing demands. He also acknowledged the contributions of previous administrations in positioning BOSU for success and announced plans to visit the institution in the upcoming academic session to discuss further strategic initiatives.
Additionally, Prof. Gutti provided an update on the 30 students recently involved in a road accident. He commended the commissioner for his prompt response and financial support to the affected students. Commissioner Wakilbe underscored the need for preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future and pledged continued support, particularly for students still in critical condition.
This collaborative meeting reflects a shared commitment to addressing challenges and unlocking BOSU’s full potential as a centre of academic excellence.
MANAGEMENT TEAM OF BOSU VISITS EDUCATION COMMISSIONER TO CHART PATH FORWARD
Ambassador Mamman hails Buratai’s legacy, urges youth mentorship
By: Zagazola Makama
Ambassador Yusuf Mamman, former Nigerian envoy, has lauded the leadership and reforms of retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, describing him as a “soldier’s soldier” whose tenure transformed the Nigerian Army’s doctrine, structure, and innovation.
Mamman, who chaired the public presentation of the book Life Principles for Greatness from the Life of Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, said he accepted the role without hesitation because the work offered lessons for Nigeria’s youth.
He recalled that Buratai rose from a cadet in the Nigerian Defence Academy to become Chief of Army Staff at a time the country faced the existential threat of Boko Haram insurgency.
“He came at a very challenging and difficult time in our national history, when Boko Haram posed the biggest existential threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity since the civil war,” Mamman said.
According to him, Buratai spearheaded deep and profound changes that reshaped military doctrine, operations, and troop welfare, laying the foundation for the ongoing modernisation of the Nigerian Army.
“He never sought to take credit, but his works were very evident and clear. The master plan for the Army’s modernisation we are following today was driven by his vision,” he added.
Mamman also linked Buratai’s example to the need for youth empowerment, noting that Nigeria’s young people are making significant contributions in technology, media, and the creative industry.
“We must give them the enabling environment to harness their creativity for national greatness. Our future relies on the resilience, creativity, and scholarship of our youth,” he said.
The event, held in Abuja Intercontinental Hotel attracted dignitaries including Senior Military Officers, both serving and retired, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, Chairman Senate Committee on Army, and other prominent Nigerians.
Ambassador Mamman hails Buratai’s legacy, urges youth mentorship
Kachalla Alti kills rival bandit kingpin, Dankarami Usaini in Zamfara community
By: Zagazola Makama
A feared bandit kingpin, Kachalla Alti, has killed a fellow gang leader in Matsuki village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in what residents described as a deadly supremacy battle.
Zagazola gathered from sources that the incident, which occurred at about 4:45 p.m. on Monday, has left the community tense and largely deserted.
Witnesses said the slain bandit, identified as Dankarami Usaini, 40, a Hausa native of Matsuki, had long operated from the Dangajeru forest, allegedly extorting residents and attacking those who resisted.
According to locals, Dankarami was in the village to collect levies on behalf of Kachalla Alti, the younger brother of notorious armed gang leader, Adamu Alero.
However, discontent had been brewing among residents over the “excessive harassment” by Dankarami. They reportedly reached out to Kachalla Alti to intervene. Kachalla Alti stormed the village with his men and shot Dankarami dead on the spot.
Following the killing, many residents fled to nearby villages, fearing retaliatory attacks from Dankarami’s loyalists.
Local sources said tension remains high, with sporadic gunfire heard in nearby forest routes.
Kachalla Alti kills rival bandit kingpin, Dankarami Usaini in Zamfara community
Police, hunters search for kidnapped septuagenarian in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gombe State, in collaboration with local hunters, have launched a search for a 60-year-old man abducted by gunmen in Funakaye Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 12:30 a.m., when about seven armed men stormed the Ganti area of Abuku village via Ribadu Bajoga and kidnapped one Muhammadu Lawal to an unknown location.
Upon receiving the report from the village head of Bage, a joint team of police operatives and hunters mobilised to comb nearby communities in an effort to rescue the victim unhurt.
The sources said no arrests had been made as of the time of filing this report.
Police, hunters search for kidnapped septuagenarian in Gombe
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