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Sudan Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance for People Affected by Ongoing War
Sudan Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance for People Affected by Ongoing War
By: Michael Mike
The government of Sudan has called on the countries across the globe and international agencies to come to the aid of the countries by sending in into the crisis ridden country humanitarian assistance.
The government also alleged that the protracted crisis should have been over by now if not for assistance given to the rebel force by some countries, asking that those countries should be compelled to stop their sponsorship.
Addressing the media in Abuja, Charge d’ Affaires of Sudan in Nigeria, Ahmed Jaboul, while assuring that Sudan would ensure that the humanitarian assistance get to all the people, said the country will continue to prioritise humanitarian solutions to the present crisis in the country as it remains the key to ending the protracted conflict situation.
He added that this has become important to enable Sudanese government to meaningfully negotiate political settlement.
The charge d’ affaires while lamenting that since the crisis began a year ago the situation largely remains the same as the rebels have not laid down their arms but that the the National Military Forces have halted hostilities in most parts of the country.
Jaboul said: “What we will like to focus on nowadays is to talk about the humanitarian solutions in Sudan. This is one of the very critical areas and one of the priorities, not only for the government, but for the international community as well.
“The discussion on the way forward has been going on since June, 2023, particularly at the conference held in Geneva, which centered on the humanitarian situation in Sudan. Yet, what we received here in Sudan is not more than 10 per cent of the commitment made.
“Even, the humanitarian aids we received in the central part of Sudan and stored in the central part of the Sudanese states have been invaded by the rebel forces.”
He decried that not much has been done by the international community to sustain humanitarian solutions resulting from the conflict situation, especially in condemning the rebel acts.
He expressed concern over moves by the rebels toward central part of Sudan and parts of Western Sudan, which led to the killing innocent people.
He regretted that the rebels continue to invade wherever they go, killing innocent people, taking everything they found suitable and stop business life totally.
He declared that: “The government of Sudan is willing to have roundtable like it did in Jedda in 2023 to negotiate settlement,” adding that: “At the end of the negotiations last year, their were commitments by each party, government did its part, those who hosted the peace talk alluded to it, but the rebels did not.
“We had agreed the rebels should come out from the houses of civilians, entities, government institutions, universities and move to safe places to enable us proffer solutions.
“Unfortunately, these was not adhered to by the rebel forces, but the situation has changed now. The military forces control the Sudan capital and most central parts, except parts of Dafur which is still under control of the rebels.”
He appealed to media organisations to play key role by promoting correctness on news about the conflict in Sudan to advance the humanitarian solutions, sustainable peace and as well, ensure political settlements.
He appealed to the international community to compel those sponsoring the rebel to stop even as he called for humanitarian support, stating that the Sudanese government was ready to allow the donors to distribute them directly in Sudan to the affected people.
Sudan Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance for People Affected by Ongoing War
Zulum Appoints Engr Peter Samuel as General Manager BOSAMA
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr Peter Samuel, MNSE, MNIAE, as the General Manager of Borno State Agricultural Mechanization Authority (BOSAMA).
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the appointment was based on Engr Samuel’s outstanding professional competence, proven track record, and experience in agricultural engineering and mechanization.
The statement noted that Engr Samuel possesses the requisite qualifications, technical expertise and leadership capacity required to reposition BOSAMA in line with Governor Zulum’s agricultural transformation agenda.
The newly appointed General Manager is an Agricultural Engineer with academic, professional, administrative, and practical experience in agricultural mechanization, farm power and machinery, irrigation engineering, and agricultural infrastructure development.
He holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Farm Power and Machinery from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi), a Postgraduate Diploma in Farm Management and Production Economics from Nasarawa State University, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Agricultural and Environmental Resources Engineering from the University of Maiduguri.
Engr Samuel has distinguished himself through years of meritorious service in teaching, research, agricultural engineering practice, and project implementation. He currently serves as a Lecturer in Farm Power and Machinery at Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri.
Over the years, he has held several strategic leadership positions, including General Manager of a commercial agricultural enterprise, Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, and Consultant on numerous agricultural development interventions implemented by reputable national and international organisations.
He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE).
Governor Babagana Zulum congratulated the new General Manager on his appointment and urged him to deploy his wealth of knowledge, technical expertise, and experience in agricultural mechanization to strengthen the operations of BOSAMA
Zulum Appoints Engr Peter Samuel as General Manager BOSAMA
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
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