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Zulum Seeks Enhanced Collaboration with World Bank to aid Post-Conflict Recovery.
Zulum Seeks Enhanced Collaboration with World Bank to aid Post-Conflict Recovery.
By: Our Reporter
Borno state Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has called for expanded collaboration with the World Bank to accelerate the state’s post-conflict recovery efforts.
Governor Zulum made this call during a meeting with the newly appointed Country Director of the World Bank, Dr. Ndiame Diop, on Friday in Abuja.
Governor Zulum emphasized the importance of the World Bank’s ongoing assistance in critical areas, including education, agriculture, health, and livestock development.
“I want to welcome you to Nigeria and wish you success in your new assignment,” he said to Dr. Diop. “Borno State has a strong collaborative relationship with the World Bank. My administration is investing heavily in healthcare, education, and agriculture—sectors that are pivotal to our recovery strategy.”
The Governor highlighted the significant impact of the World Bank’s Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) in Borno, which has enabled the execution of numerous life-saving and transformative projects across the state.
In response, Dr. Ndiame Diop pledged the World Bank’s ongoing partnership with Borno State in the areas of education, healthcare, agriculture, and livestock.
He commended Borno’s performance in implementing MCRP projects, noting that the state is the best state in project execution within Nigeria.
Dr. Diop expressed his commitment to further strengthening this partnership by personally visiting the state.
“Borno is leading in the implementation of MCRP projects across Nigeria,” Dr. Diop stated. “The World Bank will support efforts to reduce the malaria burden and strengthen the livestock sector. Notably, Borno State contributes 50 percent of the livestock in the North East, with the sector generating approximately 3 trillion naira nationwide, 40 percent of which comes from the North East region.”
Dr. Diop further noted that as peace returns to Borno, the World Bank aims to support additional development initiatives to bolster the state’s economy and improve livelihoods for its citizens.
Governor Zulum was accompanied on the visit by the Commissioner of Health, Professor Baba Malam Gana and his environment counterpart Engr. Mohammed Emet Kois, Chief Medical Director Hospitals Management Board Professor Abubakar Kullima, Executive Director Primary Healthcare Development Board, Professor Mohammed Arab Alhaji, Director General State Livestock Development Agency and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education.
Zulum Seeks Enhanced Collaboration with World Bank to aid Post-Conflict Recovery.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
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