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Pockets of attacks on our communities will never deter us from keeping the peace….Kadafur
Pockets of attacks on our communities will never deter us from keeping the peace….Kadafur
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Deputy Governor of Borno state Usman Kadafur has said the recent attacks on certain communities in the state will not deter the efforts of the government in restoring the peace for residents.
He stated this during a visit by the House of Reps. Committee on Insurance and Actuarial led by it’s chair Usman Jaha
who also represents Gwoza/Chibok/Damboa federal constituency in Borno State.
The committee members had met in the the office of the Deputy governor in the Borno state government house in Maiduguri during the week where they intimated him about their retreat.p
Responding to their visit, the Deputy Governor had said that despite the challenges and destruction caused by insurgency the state government has rebuilt affected communities through its resettlement initiative and rekindled the resilience of the people.
He noted that the state government’s collective achievements against terrorism will not be deterred because peace restoration in the the state is paramount adding that the Zulum government is consolidating at the present post insurgency era.
The Chairman, Reps. Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Usman Jaha also visited the Shehu of Borno Dr Abubakar Garbai Elkanemi where his members had a session with the monarch going down memory lane on how the lingering insurgency war.
Speaking on behalf of the Committee and members of his delegation, reps member Jaha lauded the Shehu of Borno for their exemplary leadership at the traditional level which has brought about relative peace and development in the state.
He said, Maiduguri was chosen as venue to carry out their retreat, because, they believed that the whole World would know that peace has actually returned after a decade of atrocities posed by insurgents.
The Lawmaker added that, their engagement “will focus on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision to reposition the economy for better service delivery and development, considering the Federal Government’s determination towards achieving sustainable growth by strengthening Legislation, Insurance Regulation, Protection, Financial System (LIRPFS), and ensuring its stability to the public”.
He observed that, the retreat will also focus on how to tackle financial disruptions, which are events or situations that have the capacity to change the way things are done and are always associated with opportunities and challenges in the country.
The Lawmaker also appreciated the sacrifices of the Military and other security agencies in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists, which he noted has paved the way for the peace and development in the state and the North East sub-region.
Responding, the Shehu of Borno, Dr. Abubakar Garbai had praised Usman Jaha and his team, made up of over 70 members for choosing Maiduguri, the state capital as venue to conduct their 2- Day 3rd Quarter 2025 Retreat.
The Monarch posited that, Borno which had witnessed series of deadly Boko Haram attacks is now getting out of its wounds as peace has relatively returned within a large portion of the state.
Dr. Abubakar Garbai lauded Jaha Babawo and other members of the delegation for not only choosing Maiduguri as a safe place to conduct the exercise, but for finding time to visit him.
He went down memory lane on the historical challenges that were staged against the people of Borno State, such as the Rabi, Maitatsine among others, adding that they were all conquered by the resilient people in the state, even as he expressed optimism that the Boko Haram conflict would soon be defeated for total peace and development of the state.
“Your coming here into my palace is a clear testimony of your respect for the traditional institution. Let me commend you all choosing Maiduguri as a place to conduct your retreat.
“We call on many Committees of the House and other institutions or organizations to emulate you by visiting Borno, the Home of Peace for their retreats and other engagements”. stated the Monarch.
Pockets of attacks on our communities will never deter us from keeping the peace….Kadafur
Zulum Approves ₦1 Billion for New Agric University’s Take Off
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved ₦1 billion for the immediate commencement of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama.
Governor Zulum announced the donation on Monday while receiving an inter-ministerial delegation on an assessment visit to the Government House.
The team included officials from the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission, the Budget Office, and the Office of the Head of Service.
The institution was established after a bill sponsored by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan was signed into law by the President on May 22, 2025.
Governor Zulum had previously handed over the existing Umar Ibn Ibrahim Elkanemi College of Education, Science and Technology in Bama to the federal government to facilitate a quick start of academic activities.
“I want to announce the donation of ₦1 billion for the take off of the University,” Zulum stated. “I hereby direct the Commissioner for Education to facilitate the process and identify the immediate priority areas and gaps to channel the resources.”
He explained the state’s proactive role, saying, “The federal government announced the establishment of the university, but the state has to provide the enabling environment for the immediate take off of the institution.”
“Although the institution belongs to the federal government, the services that would be rendered is for the good people of Borno State,” he added. “For me, every federal institution, especially the tertiary institutions belong to Borno State government.”
The governor also promised to construct staff quarters and provide additional support.
He commended President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, sponsor of the bill, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, minister of education for ensuring that the university becomes a reality.
Leader of the federal delegation, who is also the Director of University Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Hajiya Rakiya Gambo Iliyasu, reported that the team was impressed after inspecting the Bama facility.
“Your Excellency, the team went round the institution this morning and what we saw was quite encouraging,” Rakiya said. “We can tell His Excellency that the institution has everything it needs to take off.”
She confirmed that the institution is ready to begin operations and that the team would proceed with staff verification.
The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur; Senator representing Borno Central, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, SAN; Member representing Monguno, Marte and Nganzai federal constituency, Hon. Bukar Talba; Acting Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Malumbe; other members of the State Executive Council as well as Special Advisers.
Zulum Approves ₦1 Billion for New Agric University’s Take Off
45 kidnapped victims regain freedom under peace accord in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Forty-five kidnapped persons have been released from captivity in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State following engagements under the Operation Safe Corridor peace accord.
The victims, comprising men and women abducted from Guga in Doguwar Dorawa Fulani settlement camp and Gidan Danmayaki villages, were freed on Monday through a negotiation channel linked to a bandit leader identified as Isiya Kwashen Garwa.
Zagazola Makama report that the victims regained freedom at about 1400hrs and were immediately received by the member representing Bakori Constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly.
The lawmaker transferred the victims to the Comprehensive Health Centre, Bakori, where medical personnel conducted evaluations to ascertain their physical condition after prolonged captivity.
Authorities said the freed hostages have since been reunited with their families.
Security personnel and community leaders are maintaining close monitoring as part of efforts to consolidate the peace process and prevent further attacks.
45 kidnapped victims regain freedom under peace accord in Katsina
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Propcom+, Welcome2Africa International target £5 million investments into Nigeria’s agricultural sector
Propcom+, Welcome2Africa International target £5 million investments into Nigeria’s agricultural sector
The UK Government, through its climate-smart agriculture programme, Propcom+ in collaboration with Welcome2Africa International, is spearheading a Strategic Agribusiness Deal Room designed to mobilise private capital into Nigeria’s agricultural value chains while supporting inclusive, market-led economic transformation.
This initiative underscores the UK’s commitment to strengthening agribusiness value chains, fostering sustainable partnerships, and driving inclusive economic growth across Nigeria.
Positioned as a high-impact investment marketplace, the Deal Room, which will be held from November 18 to 19, 2025, in Lagos, is expected to unlock over £5 million in potential investment and trade commitments, featuring more than 20 pre-vetted, investment-ready agribusinesses.
These enterprises operate across priority sectors, including grains, cassava and starch derivatives, livestock, bioethanol, food processing, mechanisation, agri-tech, and renewable energy, all demonstrating clear growth pathways, commercial traction, and scalability.
“The Deal Room represents a strategic opportunity to accelerate private investment into Nigeria’s agrifood sector and deepen the pipeline of climate-smart, inclusive enterprises,” Olumide Ojo, Propcom+’s Strategy Director, noted.
“By connecting high-potential SMEs with investors, we aim to drive capital mobilisation that strengthens market systems, improves resilience, and expands economic opportunities for farmers, women, and rural communities.”
Echoing the investment rationale, Welcome2Africa International CEO, Bamidele Seun Owoola, reinforced the platform’s role in facilitating cross-border capital flows.
“At Welcome2Africa International, our focus is to catalyse sustainable investment into Africa’s agrifood sector. Co-hosting the Deal Room with Propcom+ presents a unique opportunity to position Nigeria’s most promising agribusinesses before global investors. This platform is fundamentally about unlocking capital and forging long-term investment partnerships that deliver shared prosperity.”
The Deal Room forms part of Propcom+’s broader mandate to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural markets, empower SMEs, and drive low-carbon, climate-smart growth. Following the event, Propcom+ will continue to support participating enterprises through technical assistance, investor engagement, due diligence, and transaction facilitation, advancing businesses toward investment closure.
Propcom+, Welcome2Africa International target £5 million investments into Nigeria’s agricultural sector
Zulum Approves ₦1 Billion for New Agric University’s Take Off
45 kidnapped victims regain freedom under peace accord in Katsina
Propcom+, Welcome2Africa International target £5 million investments into Nigeria’s agricultural sector
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