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Senator Lawan distributed empowerment materials in Yobe
Senator Lawan distributed empowerment materials in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The former 9th President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan Sardaunan Bade, has today launched the distribution of empowerment and entrepreneurship materials in Gashua, the headquarters of Yobe North Senatorial District.
Speaking at the occasion, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan thanked Governor Mai Mala Buni for coming to the kick-off of this very important event at the center of Yobe North Senatorial Zone C. You have always identified with us, giving us leadership and always giving us the kind of attention that we need. We thank you for your leadership.
“I want to assure you that while you provide very good leadership, our people and all of us will continue to provide very good followership, and this event is an event out of many events that have happened in the past that we will have in the future by the grace of God.”
He further said, “We believe that it is better to teach a man how to fish than to give that man the fish itself; he eats the fish for one day and it is over; he catches the fish, and it will continue to catch the fish to eat every day.” he said.
He said that our youth here in this zone remain at the center of our attention, and we have done very well in the area of providing employment opportunities for our youth, especially graduates.
“We are hopeful that those who were fortunate enough to be employed will also employ themselves to provide some support to people in their families and communities, and indeed, in our state and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Governor Mai Mala Buni, in his brief address, said this is no doubt intended by the policy of our administration on employment, and we establish the ministry of wealth creation as a deliberate policy to empower our people to provide employment and alleviate poverty.
He advises the beneficiaries not to sell the items; they should make good use of them for maximum benefit. The government will continue to support our people and make life meaningful for the people of Yobe State.
In his welcome address, the chairman of the caretaker committee for Bade local government area, Alhaji Ibrahim Babagana, said the economic empowerment support that the Sardaunan Bade has provided goes back over 20 years to 1999, and he has been doing it year after year.
“This speaks to Sardaunan Bade’s commitment to empower his people and make life a lot easier for the majority of the people in his senatorial zone, adding that, for many years, Senator Ahmed Lawan has remained at the forefront of providing support to the people in his zone.” Babagana added.
He said the numerous constituency projects cut across the different spheres of the people’s lives, such as road construction, water supply, animal husbandry, food production, medical outreaches, and economic empowerment, among others.
The chairman further said that the Sardaunan Bade has continued to make efforts to secure our people, especially our young graduates, job opportunities wherever such opportunities arise.
The materials distributed are: Land Cruiser Jeeps, Peugeot 406, Peugeot 307, Tractors, Sharon Buses, Rice Millers, Hand Tractors, Combined Harvesters, Rice Planters, Fire Fighting Trucks, Keke NAPEP, 18-Seater Buses, Fridges, Freezers, Tricycle Carriers, Grinding Machines, and Motorcycles.
Others are water pumps, hand sprayers, pots and stoves, sewing machines, small harvesters, and generators, among others.
Also speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mallam Bulama Lawan expressed their gratitude to the Sardaunan Bade for empowering them with the items that will earn them a living.
He assured them that they would make good use of the materials judiciously and thanked the senator for the livelihood support he gave them.
Senator Lawan distributed empowerment materials in Yobe
NESREA Seals Oyo-Based Chemical Company Over Untreated Waste Discharge
By: Michael Mike
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down Bond Chemicals Industries Limited in Oyo State for violating environmental regulations by allegedly discharging untreated industrial waste into the environment.
A statement on Thursday by the spokesperson of NESREA, Nwamaka Ejiofor said, the enforcement action followed a public complaint that raised concerns about pollution from the facility.
She noted that the complaint was subjected to independent verification before officials moved in to investigate the allegations.
Ejiofor revealed that a compliance inspection conducted by officials of NESREA’s South West Zonal Office on February 18, 2026, uncovered serious environmental breaches at the facility. Inspectors discovered that the company was operating without a functional Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), a critical requirement for industries that generate wastewater.
The inspection team also found that untreated wastewater with a strong offensive odour was being released directly into the surrounding environment, an action that violates national environmental standards and poses potential risks to public health and nearby ecosystems.
She said following the discovery, NESREA issued immediate directives to the company to halt the pollution by installing and operating an effective effluent treatment system in accordance with regulatory requirements. The company was also instructed to obtain the necessary environmental permits to regularise its operations.
Ejiofor however said a subsequent inspection revealed that the company had failed to comply with the directives issued.
As a result, NESREA sealed the facility in exercise of its statutory powers to halt further environmental damage and safeguard the health of residents in the affected area.
The Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, reaffirmed the agency’s resolve to enforce environmental compliance across the country, warning that industries must adhere strictly to environmental regulations designed to protect communities and natural resources.
Barikor stressed that companies operating in Nigeria are required to install and properly operate pollution control equipment, noting that failure to do so would attract strict enforcement measures.
He added that the agency would continue to intensify monitoring and compliance checks nationwide and would not hesitate to impose sanctions on any facility found violating environmental laws.
NESREA stated that the chemical company will remain sealed until it fully complies with the agency’s directives and meets all regulatory requirements.
Ejiofor in the statement, said further investigations and compliance monitoring by the agency are ongoing.
NESREA Seals Oyo-Based Chemical Company Over Untreated Waste Discharge
Troops, NDLEA arrest suspected drug peddler in Yobe raid
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and local vigilante groups have arrested a suspected drug peddler during a raid operation in Bade Local Government Area of Yobe.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. on March 16 in the Takari general area, based on credible intelligence on illicit drug activities.
According to the sources, troops of the 159 Battalion, alongside NDLEA operatives and vigilante members deployed in Gashua, conducted the coordinated raid which led to the arrest of the suspect.
Items recovered during the operation include seven wraps of suspected cannabis sativa and other illicit substances.
“The suspect was apprehended during the raid, while the recovered exhibits have been secured for further investigation,” the source said.
He added that the suspect and the seized drugs had been handed over to the NDLEA for further action in line with existing laws.
Troops, NDLEA arrest suspected drug peddler in Yobe raid
Troops arrest eight illegal miners, dismantle site in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested eight suspected illegal miners and dismantled an unauthorised mining site in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday following credible intelligence on illegal mining activities around the Chaza–Izom axis in Bamburu village, Suleja area.
According to the sources, troops of the 31 Artillery Brigade conducted a patrol to the location, leading to the arrest of the suspects at the site.
Items recovered during the operation include one motorcycle, one 25-litre jerrycan of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), one 25-litre jerrycan of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), four water pump machines and one gas cylinder.
“The illegal mining site was subsequently destroyed to prevent further exploitation, while the suspects and recovered items are in troops’ custody for further necessary action,” the source said.
Troops arrest eight illegal miners, dismantle site in Abuja
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