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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
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected terrorist and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a routine patrol in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the arrest was made on April 3 at about 11:30 a.m. by troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurya.
The suspect was apprehended at Tungan Haki village and found in possession of one AK-47 rifle mounted with a magazine containing 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources disclosed that the suspect and the recovered weapon are currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
They added that troops have continued to intensify patrols and surveillance operations across the area to curb criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
Two security personnel have been injured following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) during a fighting patrol in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Security sources said the incident occurred on April 3 at about 12:30 p.m. when troops of Sector 5, Operation UDO KA, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lilu, conducted a patrol alongside Nigeria Police personnel.
It was gathered that the team sighted the IED within the Lilu general area and attempted to destroy it.
However, the explosive device detonated during the process, injuring an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and a police officer.
The injured personnel were immediately administered first aid at the scene before being referred to a medical facility for further treatment.
Authorities said the situation has been brought under control, while operations continue in the area to ensure safety and prevent further incidents.
IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
Troops neutralise two terrorists, destroy hideouts in Plateau clearance operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), under Operation Wutan Daji, have neutralised two suspected terrorists and destroyed several hideouts during clearance operations in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the operations were carried out in conjunction with local vigilantes across Babangida, Adua and Bokayi villages within the Dutsen Zaki forest.
It was gathered that troops made contact with the terrorists along the Babangida–Adua road, leading to a gun battle in which two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with possible gunshot wounds.
No casualties were recorded among the troops, and all equipment was accounted for.
During the operation, troops recovered one locally fabricated gun, a belt containing 105 rounds of 7.62mm PKT ammunition, 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a cutlass.
In a related development, troops of CSI Battalion XIV, in collaboration with 332 Artillery Regiment and vigilantes, conducted further clearance and raid operations in Dadin-Kowa and Dada villages.
The operation involved 47 soldiers and four vigilantes, supported with motorcycles, gun trucks, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle and an artillery gun.
The troops established a gun position and carried out fire missions on suspected terrorist locations in Madam Forest to deny them freedom of action.
Subsequent raid operations in Dadin-Kowa village led to the destruction of suspected terrorist hideouts, although no contact was made with the fleeing elements.
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