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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
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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