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Yobe State Delegation Visits World’s Largest Fertilizer Plant in Morocco
Yobe State Delegation Visits World’s Largest Fertilizer Plant in Morocco
By: Mamman Mohammed
In a bid to resuscitate the Yobe state fertilizer blending plant, the Yobe state government advance team to Morocco today visited the World’s largest fertilizer company, OCP/Jorf Lasfar fertilizer complex.
The team led by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, had the commissioners of Agriculture Hon. Mustapha Goniri, Higher Education Prof. Bello Kawuwa, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Hon. Ibrahim Adamu Jajere, and the Chairman of Damaturu Local government council Hon. Bukar Adamu.
The Facility Information Officer of the complex, Amine Jamaleddine, who conducted the delegation around the facility, said “the OCP/Jorf Lasfar fertilizer complex is the biggest fertilizer company in the world with an all year round production caoacity.
“lt has a production capacity of 15m tones of fertilizer annually.
“The complex has about 20,000 staff with the company producing fertilizer supplying all parts of the World” she added.
She expressed the readiness of the company to partner with the Yobe state government to resuscitate the state-owned fertilizer factory.
The state team leader, Baba Malam Wali, expressed satisfaction with the commitment of OCP/Jorf Lasfar fertilizer factory and the consultants, to partner the state government to resuscitate the Yobe fertilizer company.
“The Governor Buni administration has strong commitment to revive the factory to meet the fertilizer needs of farmers in the state, generate employment and export to improve revenue of the state.
Similarly, the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Mustapha Goniri, said the revival of the fertilizer factory would boost the on-going agricultural revolution in the state by the Buni administration.
“Last year the state government launched a massive agricultural empowerment programme with 100 tractors, solar pumps, irrigation facilities, other farm Implements, fertilizer, improved seeds, herbicides and pesticides among others, and distributed to farmers free of charge.
“Again, last month, additional 40 tractors were procured by the state government to boost crop production to enhance food security and for exports to improve the revenue of the state” Goniri said.
African Network center, the consulting firm, expressed optimism that the partnership would be beneficial to the two parties.
“The government and people of Yobe state would benefit immensely from this partnership which would ensure food sufficiency and security.
“l have seen the great commitment by His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, to improve agriculture in Yobe state, and we are putting everything in the right place to make this partnership succeed, and for Yobe state government to succeed” he said.
Meanwhile, Governor Buni is expected to arrive Morocco for partnership in other areas including Education and direct investments in local government areas.
Yobe State Delegation Visits World’s Largest Fertilizer Plant in Morocco
Tragic Dispute: Man Killed in Mango Farm Fight in Benishiekh
By: Zagazola Makama
A dispute between two brothers over mango harvesting in Benishiekh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has resulted in the death of one and the hospitalization of the other.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 9:00 AM when Kajdi Kachalla, 40, and his younger brother, Baba Goni Kachalla, 28, engaged in a physical altercation at their mango plantation in Ajari Area, Benishiekh.
During the fight, both men inflicted serious head and mouth injuries on each other using wooden sticks. Police operatives responded swiftly and evacuated them to the General Hospital in Benishiekh.
However, Kajdi Kachalla was pronounced dead, while Baba Goni remains under medical care.
The deceased’s body was later released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Tragic Dispute: Man Killed in Mango Farm Fight in Benishiekh
Security Guard, Two Others Arrested for Stealing Sewing Machines from Maiduguri Skills Center
By: Zagazola Makama
The Borno State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a security guard, for allegedly stealing 19 sewing machine heads from the Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Center in Maiduguri.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident that the security guard, Kaka Modu Mustapha, 34, conspired with two teenagers, Bukar Mustapha, 16, and Ibrahim Mohammed, 17, to steal the machines on March 22.
So far, six of the stolen sewing machine heads have been recovered, while efforts are ongoing to retrieve the remaining items. The suspects are in police custody and will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.
The Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Center is a community project aimed at empowering youth and women through vocational training.
Security Guard, Two Others Arrested for Stealing Sewing Machines from Maiduguri Skills Center
Wanted Kidnapper Arrested, Killed While Attempting Escape in Borno
By:Zagazola Makama
A notorious kidnapper identified as Garba (surname unknown), who had been on the wanted list of security agencies, has been arrested in Gombi Town, Adamawa State.
Police sources in Borno said that the arrest was carried out on March 26 at about 12:00 p.m. by a joint patrol team comprising police operatives and professional hunters following credible intelligence.
During preliminary investigations, the suspect confessed to being in possession of one locally made AK-47 rifle and a locally made pistol. The weapons were recovered.
However, while being transported to the police station, Garba attempted to escape and was shot. He was rushed to Cottage Hospital, Gombi, where he was confirmed dead.
Wanted Kidnapper Arrested, Killed While Attempting Escape in Borno
Tragic Dispute: Man Killed in Mango Farm Fight in Benishiekh
Security Guard, Two Others Arrested for Stealing Sewing Machines from Maiduguri Skills Center
Wanted Kidnapper Arrested, Killed While Attempting Escape in Borno
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