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Yobe Govt. Partners UCLA For Local Government Development
Yobe Govt. Partners UCLA For Local Government Development
By: Mamman Mohammed
The Yobe state delegation to Morocco led by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali Mni, on Monday initiated partnership with the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLGA) headquarters in Rabat, Morocco.
The team in a meeting with the UCLGA Secretary GENERAL, Mr Jean Piere Elong Mbassi, deliberated on the modalities of funding developments in local areas in the state.
Mr Mbassi, said the projects would be funded through the African Forum for Decentralized Cooperation (FACDI) fund which will provide 60%, with the Moroccan government providing 20% while the benefitting local governments would provide 10% in kind including land for the projects.
The Secretary General said there are windows for the local governments to benefit from to effectively combat climate change, desert encroachment and floods.
“There are opportunities to source funds from the Green Climate Fund to support the fight against climate change and it’s consequences on the people” he said.
Leader of the delegation, Baba Malam Wali, described the discussions as fruitful saying, Yobe State government would hasten the registration process to facilitate the funding programme.
The SSG further said the state government would explore the opportunities for capacity building for local government staff, especially through the College of Administration Management and Technology (CAMTEC) Potiskum.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alh. Ibrahim Adamu Jajere, said the Buni administration is committed to changing the narrative in local government administration in Yobe state.
“The partnership is to make local government councils to be proactive in administration and development” he said.
“The state Ministry for local government and Chieftaincy Affairs had the mandate of His Excellency Gov. Mai Mala Buni CON to support the local government councils to deliver efficient services to the people.
“We would be on the same page to fast track the partnership in the interest of our people” Jajere assured
The state Commissioner for Higher Education Prof. Muhammad Bello Kawuwa, charged the UCLGA to engage train the trainer approach for a wider coverage.
The Chairman of Damaturu Local government council and Chairman ALGON, Hon. Bukar Adamu, assured the readiness of the 17 local councils to register, participate and benefit from the partnership.
“We all have our collective and peculiar challenges that can be addressed through this partnership” he stressed.
Yobe Govt. Partners UCLA For Local Government Development
One Killed as Ebonyi Communal Clash Rekindles
By: Zagazola Makama
The Ebonyi State Police Command says one person has been killed in renewed hostilities between Enyimagu and Ekpoamaka communities in Ikwo Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the decades-long crisis between the two communities, which had been dormant for some time, flared up again on Saturday evening.
The Nigerian Army troops and other security agencies were swiftly deployed to restore order.
On Sunday morning, security personnel discovered the corpse of an unidentified elderly man with multiple bullet wounds at Odumewu, Enyimagu axis.
He was said to have engaged the security forces in a gun battle before being shot dead.
The military also recovered firearms and ammunition from the deceased, believed to be a mercenary hired by one of the warring communities.
The body has been deposited at Rim Hospital Mortuary, Achara, while more security teams have been deployed for intensive patrol as the situation remains tense.
One Killed as Ebonyi Communal Clash Rekindles
Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued three travellers along the Funtua–Gusau road.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that suspected armed bandits had ambushed a white Golf 3 Wagon at Marabar Bangori.
The vehicle, driven by Sadi Ahmed, with passengers Ibrahim Umar (a.k.a Dan’iya), and Babangida Yusuf, 45, all of Yankara town, was transporting tomatoes from Funtua to Yankara when the gunmen opened fire.
Security forces were swiftly mobilized which engaged the bandits in a tactical exchange of fire, forcing them to flee into the bush.
All three occupants were rescued unhurt.
Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road
Two Killed, Two Injured in Yobe Communal Clash Over Land Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons have been killed and two others seriously injured following a violent clash between residents of Azare and Zango villages in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, when a mob from Azare village, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked Zango villagers on their farmlands over a protracted land dispute.
The deceased were identified as Sani Makeri, and Abdullahi Majitta, both of Zango village.
The sources said two other victims sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Bara.
The sources added that investigation has commenced to ensure all those involved are brought to justice.
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