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On Empowering Borno’s future: TYCON trained 25 women
On Empowering Borno’s future: TYCON trained 25 women
….. Hon Ali Ahmed sponsored the training , assures quarterly training scheme
…..Donates sewing machines, Cash as starter pack and to construct skills acquisition hub for empowerments
By: Our Reporter
Tinubu/Kashim Youth Coalition For Northern Nigeria (TYCON) in collaboration with Women Guide to Success Development Association (WOGSUDA) trained 25 women on different skills acquisition programme as master trainers who will be training women in different skills for empowerments and sustainable livelihoods.
The training which was sponsored by the Honourable Commissioner Borno State Ministry for Finance, Honourable Ali Ahmed Ali, and was represented by Hon Dogo M Shettima a Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Borno State.
During the graduation ceremony and the inauguration of the local government exco of the TYCON Borno State chapter, the representative of the Honourable Commissioner while presenting sewing machines and cash of 50,000 each to the graduating women, Hon Dogo also announced that the Honourable Commissioner has also approved a quarterly training of women and youths in different trades so that it will compliment the effort of the Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum efforts is ensuring sustainable livelihoods to the people of Borno State.
The Senior Special Assistant also said the Honourable Commissioner has also assures to construct a skill acquisition hub within the Headquarter of TYCON so that it will be used as tràining centre.
The National Coordinator TYCON Dr Usman Ali Busuguma while making his inaugural speech, highlights series of programmes and achievements made by TYCON with the support of the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Finance which includes the payments of JAMB registration to 500 students, sponsoring of women empowerment programme and also payment of SSCE/NECO registration to hundreds of students within Borno State.
Dr Busuguma also present sewing machine and grinding machine to some women group who had been the source of selecting beneficiaries within Maiduguri and Jere LGA.
The Representative of the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Youth and Sports, who is also a director in the ministry, Alhaji Yusuf Mustapha Mohammed while making his presentation said his ministry is assuring TYCON organisation a partnership and support as he directed the organisation to come up with programmes and plans so that it will be supported.
Also the representative of the former Executive Chairman Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Hon Ali Umar Bolori made the presentation of cash donation of 50,000 and assure maximum support.
The Chief Executive of Go Green initiative Alhaji Usman Aliyu and the CEO BUMBA Furnitures while making their presentations made a cash donation and call on the graduant to make use of what is supported to them.
Highlight of the occasion which includes display of items produced such as Throw pillows, soap making, cosmetics, sewing and grinding.
The State Coordinator TYCON, Hon Babagana Ajas while making his vote of thanks, appreciates the support of the Hon Ali Ahmed Ali, Hon Saina Buba and those who grace the occasion and call for individuals and organisations to support policy and programmes that will move Borno State forward.
Those in attendance who made donation are the Chairman Tashan Baga fish market, Ward councillors, leaders of groups and associations among others.
On Empowering Borno’s future: TYCON trained 25 women
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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