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NGO seeks More funding for girlchild education in Borno
NGO seeks More funding for girlchild education in Borno
By: Olatunji Omirin
A non-governmental organization, Rise to Inspire Africa Initiative, has called for a significant increase in girlchild education funding in Nigeria to enable the country reform the sector in line with the demands of current global technological development.
The Executive Director of the NGO,Stephen Olusola Oladepo made this assertion in Maiduguri that “The world is evolving with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things.
He was speaking when he paid a courtesy visit to the Borno State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journslists on the need to raise public sensitization on girlchild education after Boko Haram insurgency.
He recalled that recent UNESCO statistics show that there are over 20 million out-of-school children in Nigeria.
“These disturbing figures, and more, demonstrate the urgent need for education reform in the country,” Oladepo maintained.
To ensure that the girlchild can benefit from these new technologies, the executive director stressed the necessity for government sy all levels in the country to invest in quality education and provide access to the necessary resources.
“We are urging the government at all levels to increase education funding by at least 20%,” he said, continuing, “We are also calling on governments at all levels to lead a revamping of our education curriculum, conduct capacity strengthening for teachers and ensure schools are safe for girls to thrive”.
He said the NGO in collaboration with Brian Builders Youth Development Initiative, was in Borno to identify with a critical stakeholder on issues that concern the Nation and Borno State at large.
While commending the Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum-led administration’s effort in the education sector achievement, he called for the scaling up of such efforts.
“This is in terms of adopting a technology-driven learning mode,” Oladepo explained, saying, “We believe this will ensure effective learning and enhance the quality of education in the state.”
He said by so doing, Borno State would have a more educated and informed population, which would ultimately contribute to the socio-economic development of the state.
Oladipo also requested the collaboration of NUJ to ensure the success of the project with the target of improving enrollment of children into schools.
While Responding, NUJ Chairman Comrade Dauda Iliya promised to partner with the NGO to reduce out-of-school children in Borno state.
NGO seeks More funding for girlchild education in Borno
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists after it successfully repelled a terrorist ambush along the Longlari–Kanama road in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:23 p.m. on March 14 when troops of the 159 Battalion Nigerian Army, B Company, stationed in Kanama, were returning from a routine patrol.
.According to the sources, the troops were ambushed by suspected terrorists along the Longlari–Kanama road near Mairari village.
The troops engaged the terrorists with heavy fire and neutralized several of them forcing many of them fo flee.
Following the encounter, the soldiers conducted exploitation of the general area to track the fleeing insurgents.
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned in the strongest terms the explosion that occurred in some parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, described the attack as despicable, cruel, and cowardly, targeting innocent people in the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, called for increased vigilance and heightened security measures, particularly in places of worship, as the festive period beckons.
“I am deeply saddened by the explosions that occurred in parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and those injured as a result of the blast. The act is utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane,” said Zulum.
He added, “The recent surge in attacks is not unconnected with intense military operations in the Sambisa forest and other hideouts of the insurgents.
The Governor, therefore, assured people of the state that the military and other security agencies are on top of the situation, as adequate measures have been taken to forestall any security breach in Maiduguri and the entire state.
He called on residents to remain calm, go about their usual activities, and report any suspicious movement or activity to security agencies.
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
By: Zagazola Makama
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj. Gen. PB Koughna, has conducted a familiarisation visit to troops deployed in parts of Kebbi State.
During the visit on March 15, the GOC inspected troops of CSI Battalion III at the Forward Operating Base Dirin Daji in Sakaba area of Zuru Local Government Area, as well as personnel of 223 Light Tank Battalion in the state.
The GOC was received by the Commanding Officers of the units, who briefed him on their operational activities and security situation within their areas of responsibility.
Addressing the troops, Maj. Gen. Koughna urged them to remain vigilant, committed and professional in the discharge of their duties.
He also held an operational meeting with the unit commanders, during which issues relating to ongoing operations and prevailing security challenges within their areas of responsibility were discussed.
The visit ended without incident.
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
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