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Vitafoam Donates Block Of Classrooms, Educational Materials To Borno Primary School
Vitafoam Donates Block Of Classrooms, Educational Materials To Borno Primary School
By Francis Okoye
The Vitafoam Nigeria PLC has on Thursday donated block of classrooms, desks and writing materials to Budum Primary School in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC).
Handing over the block of classrooms and the other materials to the Borno State deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, the Group Managing Director of Vitafoam Nigeria PLC, Mr Taiwo Adeniyi said the pilot project was constructed by the company as a kind of endorsement and support for the state government’s education policy and in honour of an illustrious son of the the state, late Mr Abbagana Mohammed Abatca who until his death served the Company meritoriously as the Group technical d8evelopment director.
He said as a corporate social responsibility, Vitafoam has always been interested to give out to community where it operates, adding that basic education is key to development of any society hence the company did not go to the secondary school or university, but to primary school because once a good foundation is layer, the rest is history.
” We relied on the effort of the state government that has been trying to bring back people to school and as well bring the little ones out of the street to contribute our quota to ensure that youth and the youth ones are not recruited into Boko Haram base,” Adeniyi said.
Borno State Government has commended Vitafoam Nigeria PLC for considering Borno under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives towards the development of Education in the State .
In his remarks, Borno State deputy Governor , Umar Kadafur commended the organization for the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative it has put in place for the successful construction and handing over of the beffiting block of four classrooms at the Budum Primary School.
Kadafur said Vitafoam Nigeria PLC is one of the leading foam manufacturers of first choice, manufacturing and distributing quality mattresses, pillows, foams, duvets, bedsheets among others, adding that over the years the company has been performing its corporate social responsibility excellently .
He assured them of the state government’s readiness to partner with Vitafoam Company to support business groups or individuals who are willing in doing business with the company .
He used the occasion to appeal to other companies to emulate the good gesture done by Vitafoam Nigeria PLC towards the development of education in the state especially at this trying time of recovery process.
He equally appealed to the company to expand its base in the state with a view to providing job opportunities for the teeming youths in the state.
Vitafoam Donates Block Of Classrooms, Educational Materials To Borno Primary School
NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community
By Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has commenced pre-event activities for its Combat Arms Training (CAT) Week 2026 with a free medical outreach for residents of Birnin Yaro community in Kaduna State.
Security sources said the outreach, which held on May 2, was flagged off by the Chief of Integrated Combat Arms, Maj.-Gen. G.M. Mutkut, as part of preparations for the CAT Week scheduled to take place at Jaji Military Cantonment from May 4 to May 8, 2026.
The sources disclosed that the programme provided free medical consultations and treatment for members of the host community, as well as personnel and their family members.
According to the sources, the initiative was designed to strengthen civil-military relations while improving access to basic healthcare services for underserved communities.
They added that senior officers, including the Principal Staff Officer from Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre and members of the Central Organising Committee for the CAT Week, were in attendance.
The sources noted that the event was conducted peacefully and without any incident.
NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:35 p.m. on May 2 by troops of 154 Battalion while on routine patrol within the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted and arrested during the patrol.
According to the sources, items recovered from them include one mobile phone, one keypad phone, a power bank, charms and other sundry items.
They added that the suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.
The sources noted that further action will be taken after profiling, while patrols in the area have been intensified to maintain security dominance.
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms
Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Four persons have been killed and three others injured following an attack by unknown gunmen at an illegal mining site in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on May 2 at Mazat mining site, where the victims were reportedly engaged in unauthorised mining activities.
The sources disclosed that the assailants opened fire on the victims, killing four on the spot while three others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
According to the sources, the injured victims—two females and one male—were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention and are currently receiving treatment.
They added that the corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
The sources further noted that security operatives were mobilised to the scene, while additional deployments have been made to track down the perpetrators.
They reiterated that night mining activities remain prohibited in the state, stressing that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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