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Zulum grants N100m to 1,000 unemployed youths
Zulum grants N100m to 1,000 unemployed youths
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has distributed a grant of N100 million as empowerment to 1,000 unemployed youths from different wards in Biu, one of the most populous local government area of the state.
A statement on Thursday by the governor’s spokesman, Mallam Isa Gusau, said the grant is meant to be used as start-up capital for micro and small businesses and to stimulate the economy of Biu.
Gusau, who said his boss made the distribution in a flag off ceremony at Kadafur Cinema in Biu town on Wednesday, disclosed that Zulum arrived Biu on Tuesday and was still on the visit to the local government on Thursday.
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Gusau said during the ongoing visit, Zulum commissioned a Mega-size Government Secondary School in Buratai village inside Biu for 1,500 students. He also opened a higher Islamic school for 1,200 students and zonal monitoring and evaluation department.
The N100m grant to 1,000 unemployed youths was the fourth of Zulum’s activities in Biu.
The governor said government must sustain its fight to reduce unemployment and to fight poverty, citing that poverty played a crucial role in the emergence of Boko Haram.
He noted that his administration was doing everything humanly possible to assist vulnerable citizens across the state.
The governor urged the 1,000 beneficiaries of the N100m grant to make good use of the money for the betterment of their livelihoods.
Earlier, Commissioner for Youth Empowerment, Sports Development and Poverty Alleviation, Saina Buba said the 1,000 beneficiaries were selected from wards across Biu LGA.
Zulum had has since 2019, distributed billions of naira to thousands of low income citizens especially unemployed youths, physically challenged as well as aged men and women to aggressively fight poverty across the state.
The governor had also launched economic packages which offered cash support to small and medium scale entrepreneurs through trade associations, in order to stimulate their businesses.
Zulum grants N100m to 1,000 unemployed youths
Yobe: Hon. Suleiman expresses gratitude to colleagues for attending his son’s wedding.
By: Yahaya Wakili
Hon. Yakubu Suleiman, member representing Fika/Ngalda in the Yobe State House of Assembly, expresses his unquantifiable gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), who in His Mercy made everything possible and successful for the wedding fatiha of his son Adamu Yakubu Suleiman and Khadija Shuaibu Ali on Saturday, 1st. February, 2025.
“My enormous gratitude goes to my colleagues, members of the Yobe State House of Assembly, and thousands of people who trooped en masse to witness the wedding ceremony.
He also expressed his deepest heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Chairman of the Fika local government council, Hon. Abdu Bukar Gadaka, and those who traveled far and near distances to attend the ceremony; I thank them so much. Alhamdulillah.
Hon. Yakubu Suleiman further said some, who out of their tight schedules, especially my colleagues and my friends, could not attend but sent in a generous message, I am most grateful to, and to those who called and joined us in prayers and sent in best wishes, I am really grateful to you all, he prays.
The wedding ceremony, which took place at the opposite of Yobe Flour and Feed Mills Potiskum, was conducted by Imam Mallam Ibrahim after the presentation of the certificate of fitness of both the groom and bride.
The marriage was solemnized by Imam Mallam Ibrahim, who gave out the marriage and announced the sum of #200,000 cash in hand as a dowry to Khadija Shuaibu Ali.
Hon. Yakubu Suleiman, the father of the groom, advised the couple to be guided by the teaching of Prophet Muhammadu (SWT) in their matrimonial home, as well as to live in peace with one another, and prayed for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless them with children. Ameen.
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IGP’s continuous stay in office legal, lawful – AGF
By: Our Reporter
The continuous stay in office of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is legal and lawful.
The appointment of Egbetokun which took effect from 31st day of October, 2023 would have come to an end on his attainment of 60 years of age on 4th day of September, 2024.
However, before his retirement age, the Police Act was amended to allow the occupant of the office to remain and complete the original four year term granted under Section 7 (6) of the Act, notwithstanding the fact that he has attained the age of 60 years. This has, therefore, statutorily extended the tenure of office of Egbetokun to and including 31st day of October, 2027 in order to complete the four year tenure granted to him.
For the avoidance of doubt, Egbetokun’s continous stay in office is in line with the provisions of the Police Act amended in 2024 which allow the occupant of the office to enjoy a term of four years effective from the date of his appointment as IGP, in this case, 31st day of October 2023.
This advisory is necessary for the guidance of the general public.
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Borno State Government Condoles NEDC Executive Director Over Mother’s Demise
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, has extended the state government heartfelt condolences to Dr. Garba Illiya, the Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the North East Development Commission (NEDC), over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Fasuma Illiya.
Leading a delegation to Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, Dr. Kadafur sympathized with Dr. Illiya’s family and the people of Yobe State, acknowledging the profound loss of the late Hajiya Fasuma, who passed away after a protracted illness.
During the visit, the Deputy Governor prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and encouraged the bereaved family to find strength in this difficult time. He emphasized that the visit reflects a commitment to solidarity, respect, and support in moments of grief.
Dr. Kadafur was accompanied by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Alhaji Haruna Tela; Principal Secretary, Mohammed Adamu; Senior Special Assistants Hon. Habu Ibrahim and Shuaibu Baba Adamu; as well as Ibrahim Halil Jibrin, Alhaji Birma, and other dignitaries.
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