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NYSC Coordinator in Borno Assures of Safety of Corp members serving In the state
NYSC Coordinator in Borno Assures of Safety of Corp members serving In the state
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) in Borno state Adamu Jiya has said that Corp members posted to the state are quite safe from any threats of insurgency.
He told this reporter in Maiduguri that in spite of the lingering rage of the insurgent actors in Borno state, his management team had been guided by providence in the posting of these young men and women to were they have been useful and heavily protected.
He assured parents and guardians that with the kind of support his team had been receiving from the government of Governor Babagana Zulum, nothing will happen to their children posted to Borno state adding that he has not lost any Corp member to insurgency.
On life insurance of Corp members posted to the state, he assured that there was a complete insurance cover for all who are serving the state diligently.
He further hinted that, the minimum premium being paid to the families of any corp member who bows to the supreme sacrifice in the course of serving their nation is a million naira for now.
“We did not loose any Corp members as a result of insurgency last year except that one lady died due to ill health and the state Government played a very important role for the late Judith Obi who hailed from imo state when she passed.
“Two million naira was given to the next of kin in the family while the State Government conveyed the corpse home for interment.
“We also lost another one Ishaku Noel serving in JSS Bryel of Bayo council area of the state and his family was promptly compensated for the loss.” Said Jiya.
Jiya described Governor Zulum as a caring father who loves young people and does not joke with the welfare of corp members serving the state adding that he is very grateful for the services rendered by these Corp members especially in difficult terrains in the state..
The coordinator also commended the Governor for his consistency in paying the allowances of the Corp members especially those medically biased who he is always giving special attention to stay back sometimes and serve the state after their services if they so wish.
On the rehabilitation of the permanent site of the NYSC camp, he stated that the Governor has directed that all forms of encroachment including filling stations at the main road will be removed from their land.
“That means the camp will be expanded and we would have maximum space inside when the reconstruction is finally completed as soon as the governor flags it off ” said the coordinator.
Responding to concerns about accommodations for Corp members the coordinator posited that the state government has promised to repair the lodges accordingly and to handle any form of challenges militating against the smooth operation of the Corp.
Jiya commended the Deputy Governor Umar Kadafur for his consistent support of Corp members adding that he personally handles the well being of corp doctors whenever they arrive the state and report for duties in the hospitals.
Speaking on discipline, the coordinator hinted that over 20 Corp members of the batch A stream one and two of year 2024 were reprimanded for various forms of infractions during their service year in Borno state.
“Some were punished with two months extra to outright repeat of the entire service year by others.” Said Jiya.
The NYSC is a post tertiary school organization set up by former head of state General Yakubu Gowan aimed at injecting fresh orientation to young Nigerians towards a common goal of patriotism and service to motherland.
The scheme has kept faith with this focus over the years even as it teaches Nigerians to generate money from its various entrepreneurship scheme to redesign the focus of young people from all the states of the federation.
It is however still faced with the lingering challenge of pregnant ladies and myriads of nursing mothers forcing themselves into camps nationwide even though such categories of ladies have been banned from endangering their lives but some of them keep coming in the name of service against all odds and exposing babies to rigorous conditions not favourable to their innocent tenderness.
NYSC Coordinator in Borno Assures of Safety of Corp members serving In the state
2027: I’ll make Adamawa better with my 10-point agenda- Dr Girei
Dr Salihu Girei, a former Director of Research, Development and Centre of Excellence, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), has formally declared interest to contest the Governorship seat in Adamawa under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Girei made his intention to govern the state known at a press conference in Yola while unveiling a 10-point agenda for the development of the state.
He said if given the mandate he would impact positively in the state especially at the grassroots.
He listed some of the agenda to include: free and quality education at the primary and secondary levels, healthcare service delivery, agriculture, women and youth empowerment, employment opportunities rural development among others.
Girei promised to provide a special salary package for teachers and 100 per cent review of pension for retirees.
He explained that he is presenting himself to the electorate to vote for in order to provide good governance, saying, he has a lot to offer towards improving the wellbeing of citizens of Adamawa State.
According to him, he contributed enormously to the development of the state and country at large for 33 years as a public administrator, and as a policy maker.
“I was Executive Chairman of Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board, where I was privileged to transform the education landscape, especially at the basic education level.
“I built at least 5,500 classrooms record. Were able to recruit at least 17,000 teachers in four years.
“We promoted teachers that were lagging behind in promotion. We trained and retrained teachers. We did a lot in terms of supervision of teachers and schools”, he said.
He said, based on those factors, he knows Adamawa well and its challenges and has the capacity to deliver for the citizens.
“There is no ward in Adamawa that I have not been to. I’ve visited all in my capacity as Chairman of SUBEB and Commissioner for LG Affairs”, he said.
Dr Girei earlier visited the APC Secretariat to formally declare his intentions to the party Executives and congratulated them for their emergence as the new EXCO.
In his remarks, Alhaji Hamza Madagali appreciated the visit and assured the party’s readiness to conduct free, fair and credible primary elections across all political offices.
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Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled an attempt by suspected terrorist logistics suppliers along the Ngoshe–Ashigashiya road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion, deployed at Ngoshe, laid an ambush at a known crossing point along the route at about 2:20 a.m. on April 24.
The sources said the troops made contact with suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying items to terrorist elements and engaged them with disciplined fire.
The suspects were forced to abandon the items and fled in disarray.
Items recovered during exploitation of the area include 10 pairs of women’s slippers, 28 sachets of 500g salt, 39 sachets of powdered milk, a motorcycle tube, a pair of joggers, two pieces of clothing materials measuring 10 yards each, two one-litre containers of engine oil and a black shirt.
The sources said no casualty was recorded on the side of the troops, while casualties on the part of the fleeing suspects could not be immediately ascertained.
They added that the troops returned to base at about 6:00 a.m. after completing the operation.
According to the sources, the general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and combat efficiency remain high.
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist infiltration into Kanama town, neutralising four insurgents during a swift response operation in Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on April 22 when troops of 159 Battalion, deployed in Kanama, responded to sounds of gunfire within the town.
On arrival, the troops reportedly discovered that terrorists had infiltrated parts of the community.
The troops immediately made contact and engaged the attackers with disciplined fire, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
Subsequent exploitation of the general area led to the neutralisation of four terrorists.
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained injuries during the encounter and has been evacuated for medical attention.
No military equipment was lost during the operation.
Items recovered from the terrorists include two torchlight mobile phones and the sum of ₦21,000.
Security sources said the general situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high.
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
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