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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
NGX boss restates commitment to gender equality
The Group Chairman Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga has restated the NGX’s commitment to gender equality and diversity at all levels of the organisation.
Kwairanga stated this in Lagos on Tuesday while delivering his welcome address on the occasion of the closing ceremony in honour of the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who visited the floor of the Nigerian Exchange.
He stated that the Nigerian Exchange Group as an organisation remained committed to inclusiveness that drive growth and development at all levels of the NGX’s dealings.
He stated that through such inclusive representation, the NGX has achieved near parity at the board levels of the organisation and was working to improve the representation of female employees down the line.
“As an institution committed to sustainable growth and practices, we recognise the important qualities and values that women bring to the workplace and know that they perform just as well, if not better than men.
“It is a tradition in finance and investment that can be traced to the origins of the banking, finance and investment professions when most of the trade guilds that evolved into those professions were largely composed of men.
“The tradition has persisted for hundreds of years but despite that nomenclature, let me assure you that the investment and securities sector is very welcoming to and open to city gentlemen who are female.
“Women are very well represented at all levels of our industry and I can confide in you that the next President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers is going to be a woman,” he said.
Kwairanga stated that the NGX would partner with the Ministry to accelerate progress for women’s rights and improve the lot of female gender across the country.
He commended Sulaiman-Ibrahim for her several bold and innovative initiatives that would have positive impact on women and the country as a whole.
NGX boss restates commitment to gender equality
Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 Operation Wirld Stroke deployed at FOB Bilawa-Jor conducted a fighting patrol within Mbapa and Mbabuande general areas on March 23, 2026.
During the operation, troops made contact with terrorists, neutralizing one suspect while others fled.
Following a pursuit, four additional suspects were apprehended and are currently in the custody of security forces for further investigation and prosecution.
In a similar development the troops
recovered a vehicle carrying two cows abandoned by suspected cattle rustlers in Uhemba.
The incident occurred at about 0348hrs on March 24, 2026, when the troops responded to intelligence reports of rustling activities in the area.
Upon the arrival of troops, the suspects fled, leaving behind the vehicle and livestock.
The recovered vehicle and cows are now in the custody of the troops for further investigation and legal action.
Military continue to urge the public to provide timely information on criminal activities to support ongoing security efforts.
Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA
Kogi troops neutralize suspected terrorist in Kabba/Bunu LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade have neutralized a suspected terrorist during a fighting patrol at Odoape–Adankolo Forest in Kabba/Bunu LGA.
The encounter occurred at about 1400hrs on March 23, 2026, when the patrol team made contact with the fleeing suspect.
Preliminary investigation identified the neutralized individual as a notorious terrorist involved in providing intelligence and targets for kidnappings, as well as participating in cattle rustling and supplying logs to terrorist groups.
The military has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive patrols and intelligence-led operations to curb criminal activities and protect residents in the area.
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