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Yobe Govt hails VP’s Office, NEDC for organizing 1st Batch In-Person training of 100 Teachers under ASSEP

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Yobe Govt hails VP’s Office, NEDC for organizing 1st Batch In-Person training of 100 Teachers under ASSEP

By: Inusa Salihu

The Yobe State Government under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni has hailed Office of the Vice -President, Senator Kashim Shettima and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for launching the first batch In-Person two-day training of 100 Secondary School Teachers under the Accelerated School Support Education Program (ASSEP).

Besides, all the benefitting teachers are from Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Agriculture (STEMA) subjects.

Addressing the participants, the Yobe State Focal Person, Hon. Mulima Idi Mato, said, the gesture would compliment efforts of the present administration which is committed to transform or enhance good quality of education across the state, even as he urge them to pay attention throughout the training exercise.

He added that, governor Buni since inception declared state of emergency in the education sector, pointing out that, even in the 2025 Appropriation Bill which was recently presented to the State House of Assembly, a substantial amount of over N108 billion was allocated to the sector.

“Let me use this opportunity to commend the initiators of this laudable program aim to provide quality of education in our dear land.

“As we started the first batch training with 100 Teachers across various schools in the state, more teachers are to benefit from the next batches, as they are all expected to cascade the knowledge gained down for better teaching and learning.

“I urge all participants to pay serious attention throughout the exercise for the betterment of our teachers, students and parents/guardians in Yobe state”. Mato stated.

Declaring the programme open in Damaturu, the state capital, Personal Assistant Domestic & North-East Affairs, office of the Vice-President, Comrade Mahmud Muhammad said, the gesture which are to be in batches, is intended to cover teachers in public and private schools across the North East states of Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa and Gombe.

Muhammad also said, the exercise is inline with the education revitalization commitment under the supervision of the Senior Special Assistant on Regional
Development to the President, office of the Vice President, Dr. Mariam Masha with support from NEDC and Project Implementation Team (PIT).

“I am honored to recognize Vice President Kashim Shettima’s Visionary Leadership in Launching the Accelerated School Support Education Program (ASSEP), which aim to transform education quality in the northeast region in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and education revitalization commitment under the supervision of the Senior Special Assistant on Regional Development to the President, office of the Vice President, Dr. Mariam Masha with support from the NEDC and PIT.

“May I on behalf of the Project Implementation Team (PIT) use this medium to commend the continuous efforts of the Yobe State Government under the dynamic leadership of Hon. Mai Mala Buni, in uplifting the standard of education in the state.

” To our hardworking teachers, your participation in the 1 -Million Teachers’ Black Belt virtual training reflects an exceptional commitment to excellence.

“This in-person training marks a significant step in skill enhancement, aligning our teaching practices with global standards to elevate educational quality and inspire students’ achievement.

“His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, underscored the importance of education in Yobe by declaring a state of emergency on Basic and Secondary education in his first inaugural speech in 2019. His vision aligns with the timeless belief that ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’. (Nelson Mandela).

“This declaration has led to substantial reforms, investments in infrastructure, and an increased focus on training for quality education, ensuring that our youth are equipped for success.

“As we evaluate the impact of this training through student assessments and performance metrics, we are hopeful that Yobe will be part of the leading state.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to all partners for their steadfast support, with special appreciation to the NEDC and the MD/CEO Alhaji Mohammed Alkali for their essential sponsorship, which has played a critical role in bringing this program to life, which would help to shape a brighter, more prosperous future for the Northeast region”. Muhammad said.
Also in his remarks, the Team Lead, Mr. Gbenga Ojo said, the training will provide needed skills and knowledge for the teachers to enable them deliver lectures and reposition the education sector for a better, so that, students would be able to write reports, memos, design websites, speak good english and cope with modern realities.

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RHI Presents Food Items to Vulnerable Groups in Yobe State

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RHI Presents Food Items to Vulnerable Groups in Yobe State


…Making it the 20th State to Benefit from the Support

By: Our Reporter

The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Program, launched in Abuja in March 2024 to provide monthly support to vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities, has reached Yobe State—making it the 20th state to benefit from the initiative.
Since its inception, the program has covered Abia, Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Oyo, Plateau, and Sokoto States before arriving in Yobe.
With generous support from the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) and another industrialist who prefers to remain anonymous, assorted food items were delivered, bringing relief to many households, particularly those with disabilities.


The First Lady and Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, noted that donors provide two truckloads of food items to each beneficiary state for onward distribution. Represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, she highlighted Yobe as a major beneficiary of RHI programs and interventions.
These include:

  • The Tony Elumelu Foundation Women Economists Empowerment Program, which supported 500 women with ₦50,000 each.
  • The RHI Women Agricultural Support Scheme, where 20 women received ₦500,000 each.
  • A ₦68.9 million grant from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to the Young Farmers Club.
  • Annual financial support to senior citizens, with 100 beneficiaries receiving ₦100,000 each in 2023 and 250 beneficiaries receiving ₦200,000 each.
  • A ₦50 million financial grant to 1,000 petty traders.
  • The Women in ICT Program, aimed at empowering women in the digital economy.
    According to Senator Tinubu, these interventions are designed to complement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
    Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni represented by his Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the initiative, noting that the state has aligned with RHI through various empowerment programs for women, children, and vulnerable groups. These include the distribution of household items, skill acquisition schemes, and post-insurgency recovery programs that have economically empowered many women.

  • The State Coordinator of RHI and Wife of the Yobe State Governor, Hajiya Hafsat Kollere Buni, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for extending such impactful support to Yobe State. She also looked forward to stronger collaborations to further project the ideals of RHI and improve the lives of the people.
    Also present at the event was Dr. Ubong Udoh, Managing Director of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, one of the key donors to the program.
  • RHI Presents Food Items to Vulnerable Groups in Yobe State
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Monguno says lack of national cohesion fuels insurgency

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Monguno says lack of national cohesion fuels insurgency

By: Zagazola Makama

Former National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.), has warned that Nigeria’s fight against insurgency will remain elusive without national cohesion and a united front across society.

Monguno stated this in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a new book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.).

He said Boko Haram and other violent groups had thrived by exploiting Nigeria’s divisions, stressing that disunity among citizens, political actors, and institutions weakened the country’s capacity to defeat terrorism.

“Without national cohesion, insurgency will not end. Terrorists feed on our fault lines – ethnic, religious, political – and they weaponise them against us. If we remain divided, no amount of military might will deliver lasting peace,” Monguno said.

He urged Nigerians to rise above parochial sentiments and embrace a spirit of patriotism, solidarity, and common purpose. According to him, the fight against insurgency must go beyond the battlefield to include reconciliation, justice, and inclusive governance.

The retired General emphasised that the scars left by Boko Haram were not just physical but also psychological and social, making unity a vital condition for national healing.

“The book reminds us that security is not just the work of soldiers. It is the responsibility of leaders, institutions, and citizens. Unless we build cohesion, insurgency will continue to mutate in different forms,” he added.

Monguno commended Gen. Irabor for documenting his experience, describing the work as a guide that combines history, strategy, and national lessons for the future.

The event was attended by former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, the Minister of Defence, service chiefs, traditional rulers, diplomats, and senior government officials.

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Kukah says military operations alone cannot end insurgency, stresses soft power approach

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Kukah says military operations alone cannot end insurgency, stresses soft power approach

By: Zagazola Makama

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said Nigeria cannot defeat insurgency through military operations alone, stressing the need to embrace soft power and address root causes of insecurity.

Kukah made this known in Abuja on Thursday while reviewing Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a new book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.).

He said the country’s reliance on military doctrines and repeated counter-insurgency operations had failed to produce lasting peace because Boko Haram represented an ideology, not just an armed threat.

“For years, we have had Operation Lafiya Dole, Operation Restore Order, Operation Hadin Kai, Operation Safe Haven, and many others. Yet, when one operation fails, another is launched. These operations have not ended the insurgency because you cannot fight an idea with weapons alone,” Kukah said.

The cleric argued that describing the insurgency only in military terms forecloses other sources of information and non-kinetic solutions that are critical to peacebuilding.

According to him, Boko Haram’s struggle is framed as a jihad, and many of its fighters see death as martyrdom, making them indifferent to conventional deterrence.

“The challenge before us is not merely about defeating insurgents on the battlefield, but about understanding the soft issues of life and death. Guns cannot build peace; soft power must complement military power,” he said.

Kukah pointed to chapters 11, 12 and 13 of Irabor’s book, which emphasise reconciliation, good governance, justice, and national healing as critical conditions for security.

He praised the author’s reflections for going beyond military strategy, describing them as “the writings of a priest” that call for dialogue, reforms and moral renewal.

The bishop added that Nigeria must prioritise structural reforms, political inclusion, patriotism, and judicial integrity to tackle grievances that feed extremism.

“The urgency now is to invest in soft power – in human development, reconciliation, and building trust in institutions. Military operations can only create space; it is ideas and justice that will sustain peace,” Kukah said.

The event attracted former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, senior government officials, service chiefs, diplomats, and other dignitaries.
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