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ON GOV ZULUM’S HONOUR FROM A FOREIGN LAND.
ON GOV ZULUM’S HONOUR FROM A FOREIGN LAND.
By: Inuwa Bwala
It is no longer news, that, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has bagged yet another award, this time from far away Niger Republic.
He was decorated with the National medal of the country’s “De Grand Officer Dans’l Odre”, the equivalence of Nigeria’s Grand Commander Of The Order of the Niger, GCON. And was decorated by President Muhammad Bazoum of Niger.
While this is reserved for Vice Presidents, Senate Presidents, Speakers of the House of Representatives and the Chief Judge of the Federation, here in Nigeria, President Bazoum of Niger felt Zulum deserves the medal from his own country, because of the Governor’s extra statesmanlike disposition.
I did not hear about it, until I listened to some young men discussing from the sidelines, during my sister’s funeral service, expressing their disappointment that Nigeria has failed to honour Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, only for such honour to come from a foreign land.
They were all agreed that, if ordinary Nigerians have their ways, they could have awarded Professor Zulum the highest award for leadership in the land.
I could not help agreeing with them, that, amongst the present crop of leaders, the Borno State helmsman stands out as one who has earned the admiration of Nigerians for his numerous exploits in meeting the yearnings of his people.
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Shortly after listening to the young men, I came across the post by the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, in which he explained why the Governor’s attainments could not be hidden from the scrutiny of foreign leaders.
He said, that, “bagging yet another Meritorious award from Niger Republic of Second-Order National Honour “de Grand officer Dan’s I’ Ordre” which is the equivalence of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON, was not only appropriate but timely.
Not long after, I came across another post, by the Secretary of the Borno Elders Forum, Bulama Mali Gubio, mni, also extolling the virtues of Governor Zulum and hailing the award from the President of Niger. And torrents of other posts followed from different quarters, including Nigerians in the diaspora.
Reading through the goodwill messages sent to the Governor, I had to cast away the mourning countenance and join fellow Nigerians in celebrating the man.
Long before he became the Governor and before this award, I have been an admirer of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. He has been very pragmatic in leadership, honest in his dealings, brutally frank and straight forward, shrewd in politics and very generous with his own resources.
Testimonies of people he worked with have been endearing enough. And as commissioner in one of the buoyant ministries, he had no material things on display, as his achievements.
His emergence as Governor, remains the greatest thing Senator Kashim Shettima did for the people of Borno state. Kashim’s foresight in that regards remains unrivaled anywhere in Nigeria.
It was not surprising that Governor Zulum hit the ground running in 2019 when he took over as Governor. The things he did, the developments he brought about and the hopes he bequeathed are stories for another day.
It remains an incontrovertible fact, that if anybody deserves honours in this country, Zulum will be amongst the first. It is left for President Muhammadu Buhari, to emulate his Nigerien counterpart in also honouring Professor Zulum.
I congratulate Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and wish him good health, long life and many more attainments.
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police in Ogun have arrested a mobile policeman and several security guards for alleged conspiracy, burglary and theft from a warehouse belonging to H.K Printing & Packaging Limited, Agbara.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Aug. 9 at about 11:00 p.m., when a truck drove into the company premises and proceeded to the warehouse, allegedly aided by security operatives on duty.
According to the sources, Insp. Ibrahim James, attached to PMF 16 Abeokuta, was captured on CCTV moving around and allegedly leading the operation.
Another officer, Insp. Olabamipe Olaiya, posted to the same beat, was said to be absent from duty at the time.
The company’s security guards and the implicated police personnel allegedly conspired with others still at large to break into the warehouse and cart away goods whose total value is yet to be ascertained.
Police detectives led by CSP Phillips Abayomi, Acting ACP, Agbara Division, visited the scene and arrested the mobile policeman along with the private security guards on duty during the incident.
The suspects are being interrogated, while efforts are ongoing to track down fleeing accomplices and recover the stolen items.
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it is searching for a herbalist, simply identified as Alfa, over alleged involvement in a ritual killing and attempted murder in Mararaba.
It was gathered that the case was reported by one Jamilu Abubakar, a vigilante member.
Abubakar allegedly accompanied two young men to Alfa’s residence on Aug. 12 to seek spiritual assistance purportedly to make more money through internet fraud.
“It was gathered that Alfa prepared a concoction and meat for the victims to eat. Shortly after consuming the meal, both developed severe stomach pain and were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Mararaba.
“Sadly, one of the victims, Ani Sunday, aged 21, was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while the second, Tosin Akurunor, is responding to treatment,” said the sources.
He said Abubakar had been arrested for his role in taking the victims to the herbalist, while the main suspect, Alfa, was at large.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend Alfa and conclude investigations, he added.
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
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