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Zamfara Gov appoints Hajia Yaro ZIPA Executive Secretary
Zamfara Gov appoints Hajia Yaro ZIPA Executive Secretary
By: Michael Mike
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has appointed Hajia Mariam Yaro as the new Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Investment Promotion Agency (ZIPA).
Hajia Yaro, who hails from Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, was until her appointment as ZIPA Executive Secretary, the Head, Minimum Pension Guarantee Unit at the National Pension Commission, Abuja. Hajia Yaro also headed the SERVICOM Unit of the Corporate Responsibility & SERVICOM Department and subsequently served on the Commission’s Ministerial SERVICOM Unit (MSU), which ensures outstanding service delivery within the commission. She and her team won the 2018 Best Team A award. She also later headed the Commission’s Deceased Benefit Unit.
She began her working career in the Administration Department of Chevron Nigeria Limited in the mid-90s. Between February 1997 and August 2001, she held the post of Public Relations Officer at the Petroleum Equalisation Fund Management Board. She later joined the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), where she worked till April 2007 as a pioneer member of the Power Sector Reform Team (PSRT). Hajia Yaro also subsequently worked with consultants in Phase 1 – set up of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Hajia Yaro attended the London School of Business and Management in the United Kingdom for her Executive MBA and the International Institute of Journalism for a Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Relations and Advertising. Earlier, Hajia Yaro obtained her first degree in Biological Science. For her secondary education, she was at Sacred Heart Science School in Tunbridge Wells, England for her ‘A’ Level while in 1988, she attended Hunmanby Hall School, N.Yorkshire, England, where she did her GCSE. She has also attended many Management courses, both in Nigeria and overseas.
This resourceful Management and Public Relations expert says she invests her personality and expertise in strategic management in all she does with a view to realising the common goal, interest and advancement of any organisation she heads.
Hajia Yaro also described herself as “committed to human, personal development and national service. Talented administrator, energetic self-starter with excellent analytical, organisational and creative skills.”
Zamfara Gov appoints Hajia Yaro ZIPA Executive Secretary
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
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