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Nigerian Army commissions, hands over 5 remodeled schools in Jigawa
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By: Our Reporter
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Friday commissioned and handed over five remodeled in Limawa Community in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa.
Lagbaja, represented by Chief of Military-Civil Affairs, Maj-Gen. N.C. Ugbo, said the exercise was conducted in the Chief of Army Staff’s Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation Projects.
He explained that the project is a unique initiative towards the fulfillment of the Nigerian Army’s drive for a community engagement in line with its non-kinetic efforts.
The COSA added that projects are designed to provide succor to communities of the Nigerian Army officers, who through their dedicated service to the nation have risen to the enviable rank of Major General.
“It gives me great pleasure to see that Jigawa state is blessed with one of such highly regarded senior officer in the person of Major General Abdulkadir Mohammed.
“It is pertinent to recall that just last month, we commissioned another critical project in Kazaure LGA as executed by Maj. General Kazaure and today we are here in Dutse to commission yet another project.
“Today, we are here to enveil the rebranded Limawa Model Primary School which is fully furnished and ready to serve the community,” the COAS said.
According to him, the execution of the project is an example of what can be achieved when passion, dedication and hard work are combined.
While calling for the schools to be well managed in order to contribute to the educational growth and prosperity of the benefiting community, Lagbaja acknowledged its commitment to providing timely and actionable information to the army and other security agencies in the state.
On his part, the Chief Executor of the project, Maj-Gen. Abdulkadir Muhammad, said initially only one dilapidated school, which was Limawa Model Primary School was proposed,
Muhammad, however explained when the project was about to be completed, four dilapidated schools were also considered and remodeled.
He gave the names of the schools as Dutse Model Primary School Limawa, Limawa Primary School, Junior Arabic Secondary School Limawa and Limawa Islamiyya School.
“This remodeling involved expanding of 11 blocks of 25 classrooms, where eight classes and office were renovated at Limawa primary school, two classes and two offices at Dutse model primary school limawa, nine classes at junior arabic secondary school limawa and single block of two classes at Limawa islamiyya school.
“Moreover, 10 toilets and one borehole were also renovated,” the chief executor said.
Sa’id said that the project comprised the renovation of 11 blocks of 24, classrooms , 10 toilet units, Water facilities and staff offices.
In his remarks, Gov Umar Namadi of the state, commended the COAs for the gesture, saying that it will complement the effort of the state government in providing an enabling environment for teaching and learning in the state.
Namadi also commended the executor of the project and described him as a proud son, who has concerns for the future of younger generations.
He assured that his administration, in collaboration with the benefiting community will effectively utilize and protect the facilities in order to achieve the desired goals of providing access to quality education.
On his part, the Emir of Dutse Hameem Nuhu-Sunusi extended the appreciation of the Limawa community and Dutse Emirate to the Chief of Army Staff for the gesture.
Nuhu-Sunusi also promised to promote good working relationships with military and other security agencies for maintaining peace and order in the state and Nigeria at large.
The educational materials, including school uniforms, were distributed for free to over 1,000 pupils in the area.
Nigerian Army commissions, hands over 5 remodeled schools in Jigawa
Schools
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Nigeria Commiserates with Türkiye Over Devastating Fire Incident
By: Michael Mike
Nigerian government has commiserated with the government and people of Türkiye over the fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort that resulted in the death of 66 persons injured over 50 others.
The condolence message was contained in a statement signed by the acting spokesperson of the federal ministry of foreign affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
The statement read: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express deep condolence to the Government and People of the Republic of Turkiye over the unfortunate fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort.
“The fire, which claimed the lives of 66 persons and injured over 50 others in Bolu Province in Northwestern Turkiye, was reported to have started in the early hours of Tuesday 21st January 2025.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria sympathizes with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye and the families of the victims of the fire incident, and also wishes a speedy recovery of the injured.”
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Yobe’s Commitment To Agric. Development very Impressive -Islamic Development Bank
By: Mamman Mohammed
The Islamic Development Bank has expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of Yobe state government to partner the bank for an agricultural project.
Mr. Javed khan, Senior Agriculture Specialist of the Bank stated this at a courtesy call on Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, at the Government House, Damaturu.
Khan said the commitment of Yobe state government to meeting its obligations is quite impressive and encouraging.
Khan who led a team from the bank on assessment tour of the state to see for itself the documents developed and the preparations on ground for the project, said the team was convinced with government’s committment to the project.
“We were initially discouraged not to come to Yobe state citing insecurity but, we insisted on coming and are impressed with the peace and security, and the government’s commitment to the project.
“We are working towards a target in the next three months for the state to obtain approval from the bank for the project.
“The working synergy between our team and your team suggests that we will achieve our target within the stipulated time frame” Khan said.
Responding, Governor Buni commended the Bank for not listening to the enemies of progress of the state.
“l am glad you did not listen to them, some of whom have never been anywhere close to Yobe state but giving stories about what they don’t know.
“You are now here and you have seen things for yourselves and can tell the story better. We are ready for this partnership using agriculture to drive the economy of our state and the people.
“All the 17 local government areas in the state are now accessible and the people can access their farms and make this proposed project successful” Buni said.
The Governor explained the importance of agriculture to the people, adding “this project would guarantee food security and economic prosperity in our post insurgency recovery programme.
“The resilience exhibited by our people in embracing agriculture being their major preoccupation to rebuild their lives after the protracted insecurity is very encouraging and need to be supported” he said.
The Governor re-ephasized the readiness of his administration to partner the bank to make agricultural development in the state a huge success story.
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