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Zulum inaugurates 18- man publicity committee for Borno 2023 Census
Zulum inaugurates 18- man publicity committee for Borno 2023 Census
By: Our Reporter
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has inaugurated an 18- Man Publicity Committee for effective mobilization of citizens to conduct successful census coming up this year.
Inaugurating the committee at the Government House, Maiduguri, on Wednesday, Governor Zulum said, the objective of setting up committee is to sensitize the populace on the coming 2023 census at the grassroots “and to achieve general acceptance, as well as to mobilize additional resources to supplement the National Population Commission’s (NPC’s) budgetary provision in the implementation of advocacy about publicity for the 2923 census.”
Represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, who double as the Chairman of the committee, said the committee is to also promote local ownership and acceptability of the 2023 Population and Housing census among stakeholders, especially at the grassroots which would serve as platform for receiving feedbacks and methodologies.
Kadafur pointed out that, the conduct of the 2023 Population and Housing Census is a top priority for the present administration, as it is borne out of the desire to bequeath an enduring legacy of evidence-based planning for sustainable development.
In addition, the Deputy Governor stressed that the exercise would enable the state government to have access to information on the number of public and private infrastructures hitherto destroyed in more Boko Haram insuregency, with a view to continue with the ongoing Reconstruction and Rehabilitation processes embarked upon by the present administration.
He said, the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the committee is “to carryout public enlightenment, education and solicit support for the 2023 census, its processes and procedures as well as undertake advocacy visits and strategic engagement with key stakeholders at the National, State and local Government levels to solicit support for the 2023 census.
“Other TOR includes; to mobilize resources material or otherwise for the conduct of the advocacy and publicly for the 2023 population and housing census, promote institutional collaboration and partnership between the commission, Government Agencies, community/ faith Based Organization and Civil Society Organizations on the 2023 Census advocacy and publicity; and to advice the committee on effective advocacy and publicity strategies in the 2023 Census and other related matters”. Kadafur stated.
He further said Housing and population Census when properly conducted will enable the government to know the size of the population, the number of people who live in the country and the structure of the society, which according to him, will in turn guide government in forecasting possible economic needs like electricity, schools hospitals, housing and food security among others interventions.
He noted that the committee members were appointed based on individual merits, experience and personal integrity and therefore, urged them to work hard to justify the confidence reposed on them by the Government, even as he assured that the Borno State Government will give the committee the needed support to succeed.
The committee has the state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur as Chairman, the Federal Commissioner National Population Commission as Co-Chairman, while Comrade Dauda Iliya, Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Borno Council is also a member of the committee among other 15 others.
Responding on behalf of the committee, the State Director NPC, Alhaji Yerima Kachallah commended Governor Zulum for finding them worthy of the appointment.
He pledged that the committee will do its possible best to justify the confidence reposed on them.
Zulum inaugurates 18- man publicity committee for Borno 2023 Census
Kidnappers forced to abandon ransom, arms after accident in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Kidnappers operating around Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have abandoned a ransom and arms after their getaway vehicle was involved in an accident.
The incident occurred on Monday morning at Angwan Mayo, along Kokona axis, when the gang’s Peugeot 406 car, loaded with guns, crashed shortly after collecting ransom from their victims.
Witnesses said the kidnappers managed to escape the scene, leaving behind the money and weapons.
Troops of the Nigerian Army were swiftly deployed, securing the vehicle and recovering the abandoned items.
Security forces have intensified pursuit of the fleeing suspects.
Kidnappers forced to abandon ransom, arms after accident in Nasarawa
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Bandits loyal to Bello Turji kill several, abduct dozens in Sokoto communities despite peace negotiations claims
Bandits loyal to Bello Turji kill several, abduct dozens in Sokoto communities despite peace negotiations claims
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits loyal to notorious kingpin, Bello Turji, have carried out a series of attacks on communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving several people dead and dozens abducted between Wednesday, Aug. 14, and Friday, Aug. 16.
The attacks, according to residents, claimed the lives of villagers, a soldier, and a vigilante member, while the fate of many abducted persons remains unknown.
Eyewitnesses told Zagazola Makama that the bandits moved from one community to another, abducting residents and causing panic.
“On Wednesday, they laid an ambush for travellers along the Yankasuwa–Masawa road, stopped vehicles and abducted all passengers on board,” one survivor said.
On Thursday, the gunmen attacked Garki village, abducting 16 persons. One was killed, another managed to escape, while three cows were rustled.
The attacks continued on Friday when they raided Turtsawa and Faru villages near Sabon Birni, abducting 28 residents. Families of the missing persons are still searching for their loved ones.
The Movement for Social Justice, a civil society group in Sokoto, confirmed the incidents, noting that their monitoring indicated repeated attacks within four to five days despite peace negotiations claims. The attack is suspected to be orchestrated by Kallamu a top Loyal fighters of Bello Turji.
“Our reports show multiple attacks in succession. It is possible some incidents have gone unreported. We call on the Sokoto State Government to act swiftly and implement recommendations we have submitted to curb the atrocities of Turji’s fighters,” the group said in a statement.
The civil society organization offered prayers for the victims and appealed to government and security agencies to intervene urgently to stop what they described as “unrestrained brutality” in eastern Sokoto.
Last week, the Defence Headquarters in Abuja dismissed claims that Bello Turji had surrendered and accepted amnesty.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, told journalists in Abuja that Turji had not surrendered and remained on the wanted list of the military.
Turji, who operates between Sokoto and Zamfara States, is accused of masterminding several deadly raids and mass abductions across the North-West.
Bandits loyal to Bello Turji kill several, abduct dozens in Sokoto communities despite peace negotiations claims
Buni directs SEMA to provide flood victims with support
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON COMN has directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide the victims of the flood in the state with immediate support.
Governor Buni commiserated with the victims, adding that, “We have in the last few years been battling with the menace of the flood in some parts of the state, destroying houses and farmlands.
The governor directed the local government chairmen to liaise with SEMA to provide support to the victims.
He also called for cooperation from the communities in finding lasting solutions to the reoccurrence of floods in the affected areas.
Governor Mai Mala Buni also urged the council chairmen to liaise with the community leaders to move flood-prone communities to safer areas.
He directed the relocations of flood-prone communities to safer areas to avoid more casualties.
According to Governor Buni, “As the rainfall intensifies, people in communities in flood-prone areas are kindly requested to move to safer places because we can’t tell when the floods may occur.
Buni directs SEMA to provide flood victims with support
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