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Zulum ressetles IDPs to 9 LGAs, disburse N954.7m

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Zulum ressetles IDPs to 9 LGAs, disburse N954.7m

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Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday flagged off the resettlement of internally displaced persons to 9 local government councils while also disbursing N954.7m for their rehabilitation and supporting them in getting a source of livelihood.

About 12,985 comprising 4,880 male heads of household, 1,230 female heads of household, 6,875 married women and other family members were earmarked to be resettled in 9 LGAs, while the first phase of those to be resettled are to communities in 6 LGAs of Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Kukawa, Jere and Ngala.

Each of the 4,880 male heads of household and another 1,230 female heads of household received N100,000, while about 6,875 married women each received N50,000 cash.

Zulum noted that while cash support was distributed, 6,875 married women also received maize, rice, and mattresses, including mats, Oil, and kitchen utensils.

Governor Zulum also stated that the food items distributed were part of the federal government’s support for the state; he said, “This food item we are giving to the returnees is from NEMA. A few days ago, we lunched the distribution of food items donated to the government of Borno by the federal government at Pulka.”

He added, “I want to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I want to commend the office of the Vice President, I also want to commend NEMA for partnering with us to ensure sustainable resettlement of the IDPs in this very important camp.”

“This resettlement is voluntary. All these IDPs have expressed their willingness to return to their ancestral home or other areas with relative peace and tranquillity. So, the resettlement is in line with the Kampala convention, which signifies that IDPs are to be resettled in a dignified manner.

Zulum expressed his concern over the criminal activities in the Muna IDP camp; he said, “I think people of Borno State will bear witness that this is one of the most notorious camps in Borno State. There’s a lot of prostitution ongoing in this camp; there’s a lot of procreation without care going on in this camp, And above all, there’s a lot of criminality that is ongoing in this camp. Including theft and rubbery.”

The occasion was witnessed by the Hon member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bukar Talba, Deputy Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Engr Abdullahi Askira, the Secretary to the State Govt, Bukar Tijanni, Head of Service, Barr Malam.Fannami, The D.G of NEMA represented by the Director of Relief and Rehabilitation, Abdullahi Adamu Usur , Hon.Commissioners and other top government officials.

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EMAN: Zulum bags 5th fellowship award, wins best environmentally friendly governor

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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has been nominated for the prestigious Honourary Fellow Award by the Environmental Management Association of Nigeria (EMAN), recognizing him as one of the best environmentally friendly governors in the country.

Zulum has received fellowships from the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers. He has also received honorary fellowships from the Nigerian Institute of Architects and the National Postgraduate Medical College.

EMAN, the apex professional body for environmental managers in Nigeria, announced the nomination in a statement issued by its National Secretary, Dr. Ubong Harrison.

The award will be presented to Governor Zulum at the association’s 2024 Annual Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Abuja.

The conference, themed “Building Resilience Against Land Degradation and Climate Change in Nigeria,” will bring together stakeholders from across the environmental sector.

The Honourary Fellow Award is in recognition of Governor Zulum’s significant contributions to environmental management and sustainable development in Borno State.

Among the key achievements highlighted by EMAN are the timely and effective management of the recent flood disaster that affected parts of the state, as well as the outstanding performance of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA).

Additionally, the governor’s leadership in establishing the Great Green Wall Agency, which has spearheaded the planting of millions of trees to combat desertification and climate change, has been lauded by the association.

In its statement, EMAN noted, “In recognition of your numerous contributions to ensuring proper environmental management and sustainable development, we most respectfully invite you to receive the prestigious Honourary Fellow Award.”

The association also commended Borno State’s full participation in the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) program, further underscoring the state’s commitment to addressing climate-related challenges.

Governor Zulum’s efforts in environmental stewardship have also been recently recognized by the Nigerian Environmental Society, which awarded him the Environmental Excellence Award.

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Borno PSN drum up support for flood affected residents, donates drugs and consumables to Gubio camp

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Borno PSN drum up support for flood affected residents, donates drugs and consumables to Gubio camp

By: Bodunrin Kayode

The Borno State council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has donated drugs and consumables worth N 0.5 naira to the Gubio camp housing hundreds of residents displaced by the recent flood in maiduguri.

The PSN also held health outreaches to Bakassi and Gubio camp giving health talks and prescribing medication for the teeming patients at the camp during the peak of the flood.

Chairman of the PSN Umar Abdulkareem told this reporter during a chat that apart from drugs and consumables which were dispensed at the camps, many referrals were made and the patients were further assisted to get better.

Speaking recently during a low keyed celebration of their week, he said that their collective efforts in the 2024 program was directed towards the support of all those who have been affected by the massive flood of September 20th which affected the state.

” We are all united to work as a team to support our dear state by standing by to also give Humanitarian support with logistics and health outreach to support the victims of the devastating flood disaster on our day. Your rewards are in heaven.” He told members during the day.

“This year’s World Pharmacist Day 24 is unique to us bcos we all stood firm and gave back to the community at this time of need. We started fundraising donations and we have achieved a lot.

“I want to appreciate every one that donated and those who are intending to donate. We will hand over what was realized to the flood disaster committee coupled with the updated list, and total amount realized. He noted.

” Thank u very much my PSN family for supporting all the successes we achieved, which definitely was as a result of all our commitment and dedication to our association and profession at large.” He concluded.

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Nigerians Pick Interest in Learning Chinese for Job Opportunities

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By: Michael Mike

The learning of Chinese language has continued to gain traction in Nigeria as many young Nigerians see it as opportunity to make end meet.

This was the revelation at this year’s Chinese language Contest organised by the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCN) where 40 contestants slug it out to win the tournament and create a niche for themselves.

Many of the contestants are students from Chinese schools all over the country where they study the fast growing language in Nigeria.

The winner of the grand prize with cash reward of N250,000 in the competition, Chinecherem Ugwuanyi said she took to learning Chinese to better her lot by making herself employable.

Ugwuanyi, who is a student of Confucius Institute at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nsukka, said: “My first motivation is my family. Learning Chinese has six levels from HSK 1 to 6. When I began learning Chinese, I planned to learn just level 3 because I wanted to work in a company as a translator to give my family a better life.
 
“I wanted to help. My family is my first motivation. I wanted an opportunity for a better life because I knew a translating job could pay well.”

Ugwuanyi who believed that Chinese language though difficult to learn but learnable with dedication, said her message to other Nigerians interested in the language is that in anything, the beginning is always difficult but as long as you persist to the end, you will succeed.
 
She added that: “If you have a dream, know why you are chasing that dream. Forget about the noise, what people will say. Even what your own mind will say. Because at times you will be yourself’s enemy. Just believe and know that there is something that is in you greater than any other obstacle. For we have the mind of Christ.”

Speaking on step already taken to populace Chinese in Nigeria, the Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCN), Mr Yang Jianxing said many centres have been built across the country for the learning of Chinese language.

He noted that competitions like this are to further motivate people to learn the language.

He said Chinese language is one of the major languages in the world considering the number of people that speak it, advising Nigerians to pick interest in learning it.

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