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Yobe: AMDON Chairman commends Buni on Projects executed in 4 years
Yobe: AMDON Chairman commends Buni on Projects executed in 4 years
By Yahaya Wakili
The Chairman Association of Motors Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON) Potiskum local government area of Yobe state, Alhaji Babangida Ibrahim has said that the four years of Mai Mala Buni as governor of Yobe state has been years of great achievements, adding that the years has seen many projects executed that will bring sources of livelihoods for the people many years to come.
Alhaji Babbangida Ibrahim who is also the Vice Chairman AMDON Yobe state, said Mai Mala Buni’s administration has executed many revenue generating projects for the state.
“The revenue generation projects constructed by Buni’s administration in the state include, Potiskum modern market, Potiskum trailer park, Gashua, Damaturu, Nguru, Geidam and Buni Yadi modern markets..” Babbangida said.
He said, all this projects when completed and commisioned will give the youths a better future and expand the state to better economy. ” Our children, our grandchildren, our great grand children would benefit from this for many years in future.”
He said, if Mai Mala Buni returns as governor in 2023, he should give priority to agricultural sector by establishing major government farms which will be call State Farms (S F).
“He should divide the state into 4 or 5 and establish the state farms to boost the agricultural sector with inputs by providing fertilizer, tractors so that people will be employed. By doing this he will also create other sources of revenue and generate income to the state.” Babbangida Ibrahim added.
Alhaji Babbangida Ibrahim also thanks the government of Mai Mala Buni for appointing him as Coordinator Zone B for Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu/ Senator Kashim Shattima project.
Yobe: AMDON Chairman commends Buni on Projects executed in 4 years
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.
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