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Zulum and the quest for good leadership
Zulum and the quest for good leadership
By Gimbiya William
Since the emergence of Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum as a governor of Borno state, things had turned out differently from the way he displayed a zealous leadership style in transforming the lives of masses of Borno state, as well as restructuring the deadly communities which were ruined from the results of Boko Haram terrorism for over a decade. He came with unfamiliar efforts in today’s democracy, which led him to accomplish several projects and change the poor lives of those refugees who fled from their origin due to insecurity measures across the state.
Indisputably, Zulum’s act of serving humanity is determined as part of an objective in running a good leadership and thereby rebuilding the state in another formation. Governor Zulum had struggled to change the security strategy of the state, he works with Nigerian Forces for resolving the lingering issues of terrorism that deviated Borno state from attaining proper development. He, in his unwavering efforts, provided sustainable development and embraced welfare to the people of local areas to have access to easier living and empowered them to learn self-reliance skills for easily alleviating poverty, which was the background cause of insecurity in Borno state.
Cantankerously, the quest for good leadership also touches the most needed part of Borno state, which was the transformation of education. Undoubtedly, Governor Zulum stands upon giving better education to the people of Borno state, he began by rebuilding public schools under basic and higher standards, and he also introduced the newly-built mega schools with modern facilities of learning for the indigenous students of Borno state and also maintain a constant payment of scholarship for students in higher levels, which bring about ease in handling their academic issues. The academic tutors undergo rigorous examination and others failed to reach minimum requirements and such results in suspending teachers from different levels, this is considered a factor is shown by Governor Zulum to avoid the inclusion of quack workers in the field of education. Governor Zulum also proved the quest for goodness in leadership just in a single term of office, likewise, the narrations in the educational system of Borno state have witnessed a critical change which may transform the outcomes in the nearest future.
Undoubtedly, Zulum’s concern for Infrastructural development made the world believe in his desire to establish an exempt leadership in the history of the Borno state. It was known that the state faces a cruel crisis of terrorism and some areas were destroyed as masses fled to survive in other places. After the coming of Governor Zulum, he started to implement projects of house-to-house rehabilitation after the recovery of peace in those areas. Thousands of people have relocated to their origins and that was among the typical plans of Governor Zulum to avert the rise of creating refugee spaces around Maiduguri or any other places and to send those victims back home. Good leadership requires actions not words, and from the loss of words from Governor Zulum, his actions appeared loudly and the people of Borno state commended him over his quest for good leadership.
In every tactical designation to create a selfless government, looking after the authorities and financial services to tackle the act of corruption, which mostly affects the economic impact of government. Governor Zulum’s frequent supervision of workers and contractors for any given responsibility by the state government has empowered the growth hope of good leadership around the state. He, in addition, usually paid an unscheduled visit to public working places for scrutinizing the places and how workers handle their duties.
Zulum, in addition, raises an alarm to workers with poor discharging of duties across the state as many of them face a trial of suspension and project contractors were also not left behind as he attends the places to witness by himself and say a remark or take an action regarding any mishandling of works, it is, therefore, incumbent upon those charged with the responsibility of bringing about the much-needed development in the society to emulate the good leadership style of Governor Zulum for the betterment of all and sundry.
***Gimbiya William, Department of Mass Communication, University of Maiduguri
KOGI YOUTHS CALL ANTI-AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S CAMPAIGNERS ENEMIES OF DEMOCRACY
· URGE NIGERIANS TO IGNORE ODODO, FANWO
· MOVE TO PREVENT KOGI CENTRAL SENATOR’S FOES FROM COMMITTING SUICIDE
By: Michael Mike
Youths in Kogi Central on Friday pounced on the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Kingsley Fanwo.
‘’The comments made by Kingsley Fanwo are offensive, bigoted and disgusting’’
They also described Governor Ododo as ‘’a man who can’t stand on his own feet without crutches.
‘‘Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and Yahaya Adoza Bello ought to know that in a contest at the grassroots level, they have not the ghost of a chance to win in Kogi Central’’
The youths in a statement in Okene advised Fanwo to tame his appetite for falsehood against Akpoti-Uduaghan.
‘’Kogi Central constituents represent a variety of viewpoints and temperaments. The home coming of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan shows how faithful the Kogi Central people are to the true spirit of democracy and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’’.
The statement issued by Kogi Central Youth Forum Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Jato scolded Fanwo for penciling a chit to the public, insulting civilization and presenting a shrouded and remote figure at the peak of an unintelligent bureaucracy as a responsible person.
‘’Nothing is more important for a politician than to command the necessary abundance of understanding and loyalty on the part of the people’’
They described the Ododo government as a model of poor administration.
‘’Kingsley Fanwo’s comments on Akpoti-Uduaghan are distasteful and provocative. The APC leaders in Kogi State are officious people. They need to imbibe the values and ideals of civilization and democracy’’.
Specifically, the youths applauded the Kogi Central senator for her patriotism, leadership style and tactful politesse.
‘’The senate president is not a person. It is an institution. Senator Godswill Akpabio should not jeopardize the institution’’
They denounced the absurd idea that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s home coming was to create crisis in the state.
The youths added that the future of Nigeria, particularly Kogi State lay with politicians who realized that the people are more interested in government than politics.
‘’We urge the public not to pay attention to what the Commissioner for Information and Communication is saying’’
The statement stressed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s simplicity, personal charm, courage and bubbling nature.
‘’Our task is to prevent those behind Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and recall from committing suicide’’
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Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
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