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NAPPS elects new executive in Yobe.
NAPPS elects new executive in Yobe.
By: Yahaya Wakili
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) Potiskum local government chapter, Yobe State, has elected its executives to run the affairs of the association for four years.
Mallam Mohammed Sambo Adam, proprietor of Women’s Day Academy, emerged as the new chairman of the association with a total of 54 votes, while the other positions were elected unopposed.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the election, the new chairman, Mallam Mohammed Sambo Adam, said today is the most amazing day of his life because over 104 proprietors came out massively to cast their votes for him.
He called on the contestants for the chairmanship and let them come together to promote the association. Whenever the need arises, we are going to unite the both of them so that we can bring development to this great association. This association potiskum chapter will be an example for the national level, by the grace of Almighty Allah.
“My priority is to reshape the gap between the executive and the members of this great association, because there is some gap, so we wanted to fill that gap.” he added.
“We wanted to join hands with the Yobe state ministry of education to bring development to private schools, particularly in Potiskum local government. There is something that comes from government.
“His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni has declared a state of emergency on education here in Yobe State; therefore, we are going to join hands with the Yobe State government in order to see that we have achieved the aim of promoting education across the state,” Adam said.
He used this opportunity to call on non-governmental organizations, particularly UNICEF, for those involved in education. We need intervention because some of our private schools need it. A proprietor can start establishing a private school; he needs intervention for infrastructure, classrooms, tables, and others.
Mallam Mohammed Sambo Adam also called on other non-governmental organizations in Yobe State and the whole of Nigeria to let them come to Potiskum, because it is only Potiskum that has the highest number of private schools in the state.
NAPPS elects new executive in Yobe.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.
During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.
His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.
The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.
Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.
Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.
The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
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