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Zulum gives N172 million cash, food to 30,436 residents
Zulum gives N172 million cash, food to 30,436 residents
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Monday gave out about N172 million cash and food items to 30,436 residents of Damboa.
According to a statement by the spokesman of the governor, Mallam Isa Gusau, Zulum personally coordinated the distribution of cash and food items to the people of the town, including victims of destructions caused by flood.
Gusau said a total of 436 persons were identified as victims who lost shelters and food items to floods caused by a recent downpour which led to destruction of many houses and left some families displaced.
After he was told by the chairman of Damboa Local Government Area, Professor Adamu Alloma of the destruction caused by the flood, Zulum directed that each of the 436 victims be given N50,000 cash, a bag of maize grill, clothing materials and a mat.
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He empathized with the affected persons, but urged residents to desist from building houses along waterways to forestall future occurrences.
The governor aside the gifts to the 436 flood victims, also supervised the distribution of N5,000 each and fabrics to 30,000 residents majority of whom are widows, vulnerable women and men from different communities.
The governor during his visit to the area, also toured communities in Hausari, Old Damboa Market and Kachallaburari since arriving Damboa on Sunday afternoon before passing night in the town.
Meanwhile, the governor while in Damboa, directed the allocation of tractors, through a loan model, to farmers.
He said the tractors would accelerate the farming activities of residents.
On education, Zulum inspected an integrated mega Islamic school being built to combine Islamic and western education.
The visit was to accelerate completion in order to enable young people that attended traditional Islamic schools to qualify for tertiary education to acquire an equivalent of diploma certificates.
The governor has since approved construction of similar schools in Monguno in line with plans to have the schools in all 27 local government areas of Borno State.
Given its over 1,000 years’ history of Islamic scholarship, Borno has thousands of citizens with mainly Islamic education.
The higher Islamic schools provide such citizens, who meet certain criteria, the opportunities to qualify for admissions into integrated schools where they acquire equivalent of diplomas with which they could seek further western education to become graduates and go further.
Zulum gives N172 million cash, food to 30,436 residents
Kidnapped Munya LGA Secretary Regains Freedom as Security Forces Intensify Rescue Efforts
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the release of Usman Daina, the Secretary of Munya Local Government Council, who was abducted by armed bandits.
Daina was freed unhurt following a sustained pursuit operation by security forces. However, authorities have stated that efforts are still ongoing to rescue other victims who remain in captivity and to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators.
Zagazola Makama had reported that On Feb. 21, 2025, heavily armed bandits launched an attack on Munya Local Government Area, abducting several residents, including the council secretary.
It was gathered that that the assailants moved from Chibani forest through the Shakwata axis before striking various communities, including the Dandaudu area of Munya LGA.
The attackers invaded homes, looted food supplies, and forcefully took away multiple victims.
Following the abduction, the Nigerian Army troops, police tactical teams, vigilantes, and other security forces were deployed to track the movements of the kidnappers.
Their aggressive pursuit led to the successful release of Daina, while efforts continue to rescue the remaining captives and dismantle the criminal network responsible for the attack.
Sources said that the security forces are currently conducting aerial surveillance, intelligence-driven operations, and ground raids on identified bandit hideouts in the region.
Kidnapped Munya LGA Secretary Regains Freedom as Security Forces Intensify Rescue Efforts
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Minister Uba Maigari Continues Inspection of NEDC Projects in Maiduguri, Emphasizes Renewed Hope in Regional Development
Minister Uba Maigari Continues Inspection of NEDC Projects in Maiduguri, Emphasizes Renewed Hope in Regional Development
By: Our Reporter
The Pioneer Minister for Regional Development, Alhaji Uba Maigari Ahmadu , has continued his inspection of key projects undertaken by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Maiduguri. On the third day of his visit, the minister assessed both completed and ongoing initiatives, emphasizing that the projects align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for regional development and improved livelihoods.
The inspection was led by the Managing Director and CEO of NEDC, Mohammed Goni Alkali, who guided the minister through various project sites, alongside other top officials of the commission.
Among the projects inspected were:
1000 Housing Units in Ggwom, Mafa
Jere Bowl Road Network
Construction of the Faculty of Engineering at Borno State University
Construction of ten bed Capacity clinic at DSS office
NEDC Scholarship Program for Students at Command Science Secondary School Auno (Boys)
E-Vechile Charging Points
Construction of the NEDC Headquarters
During his visit, Alhaji Maigari commended the NEDC for its dedication to delivering impactful projects that align with President Tinubu’s vision for sustainable development in the North East. He reiterated the ministry’s commitment to ensuring the timely completion of ongoing projects while sustaining and maintaining those already completed.
The minister concluded his visit with a high-level meeting with NEDC officials.
Minister Uba Maigari Continues Inspection of NEDC Projects in Maiduguri, Emphasizes Renewed Hope in Regional Development
NFGN: Zulum to Receive Iconic Award in Germany
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has been nominated by the NGO Founders Global Network (NFGN) to receive the 2025 iconic award this coming April in Bayern, Germany.
The NGO Founders Global Network is the official and largest umbrella body of non-governmental and non-profit organisations networking across all countries to propagate and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for the good of humanity and society.
Zulum’s nomination was conveyed in a letter signed by Nigeria’s Consul General, Amb. Yakubu A. Dadi, on Friday.
Besides being nominated for the award, Governor Zulum was also selected to serve as the special guest of honour at the event scheduled for April 11, 2025.
In the letter titled: Executive Invitation As a Special Guest of Honour/Panelist and Iconic Award Recipient, Amb. Dadi was quoted as saying “I most respectfully extend my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency for being nominated amongst selected esteemed Governors and Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across Nigeria to receive an iconic award at the NGO Founders Global Network (NFGN) event scheduled to take place on April 11, 2025.”
“This well-deserved recognition of your outstanding leadership further solidifies your reputation as a leader whose influence transcends Nigeria’s borders”, he added.
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