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Zulum to NEDC: We want projects with lasting benefits
Zulum to NEDC: We want projects with lasting benefits
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has called on the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to prioritise embarking on tangible projects that can provide lasting benefits and boost infrastructural development across the six states of the northeast region.
The Governor made the call on Tuesday at the Government House when he received the expanded management and board of the NEDC led by the State Minister of Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmodu.
Zulum listed security, Dry Inland Ports, African Intercontinental Free Trade Zone, independent electricity supply, and road networks as some of the key priorities for the northeast.
He said: “I think the time has come for us to prioritise our projects. We have gone into more than 50% of the lifespan of the NEDC. I am not saying that NEDC will collapse. What I mean by lifespan is the funding window allocated to the commission according to the act that established it.”
“So, let’s come up with what we can do to get maximum benefit from establishing the commission.”
“Other commissions have come on board; we cannot afford to perform below them. This time around, we must have a yardstick. Otherwise, not only the minister, the chairman of the House committee, or the MD, but all of you are from the northeast; a time will come when we will call you out that there is nothing tangible to show within your tenure.”
Zulum, however, assured the minister and the NEDC management of the governors’ commitment within the Northeast to support the commission in achieving its mandate.
The Governor also commended the North East Development Commission for supporting the state with humanitarian aid, school projects, and other programmes that positively affect the lives of the people of Borno.
Speaking earlier, the State Minister of Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmodu, stressed the need for close collaboration with the North East Governors Forum to achieve the broader North East Stabilisation and Development Plan (NESDP).
The minister noted that the Ministry of Regional Development will ensure adequate supervision of NEDC to achieve the need to rebuild and stabilise the northeast region after years of insurgency and economic disruption.
The delegation comprises the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on NEDC, Hon. Usman Zannah, other committee members; the Chairman of the NEDC board, Major General Paul Tarfa (Rtd); the MD/CEO of the commission, Mohammed Alkali, and other senior management officials.
Zulum to NEDC: We want projects with lasting benefits
One killed, six injured in grenade explosion at Kano scrapyard
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast one person killed and six others injured following the explosion of an unexploded ordnance (UXO) at a scrapyard in Kofar Dawanau area of Dala Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on June 30, while metal scrap dealers were offloading items from a truck with registration number PKM 709 ZY.
Sources said that a hand grenade was identified as the source of the explosion during a preliminary post-blast investigation by the Bomb Disposal Unit (BOMPOL).
The explosion killed Hamisu Uzairu, a 55-year-old labourer from PRP Kwanar Jaba quarters in Nasarawa LGA. He was confirmed dead at the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano.
Six other victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and were admitted at the same hospital for treatment.
They include: Sani Ahmed, Najib Sani, Jabir Tijani, Wada Abdullahi, Huzaifa Yusha’u and Bilyaminu Snu.
The scrap dealer, Jamilu Zakari Salisu, who owns the Kofar Dawanau Mini Scrapyard, reported the incident to the Dala Divisional Police Headquarters.
Police sources said the scene was immediately cordoned off and access restricted to ensure public safety, while further investigations are ongoing to trace the origin of the explosive.
The police advised scrap dealers and the general public to exercise caution and report any suspicious metallic objects to security agencies to prevent similar incidents.
One killed, six injured in grenade explosion at Kano scrapyard
Rano Air aircraft makes emergency landing in Sokoto after engine fire
By: Zagazola Makama
A Rano Air commercial flight from Abuja to Sokoto made an emergency landing at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, on June 29 after one of its engines caught fire mid-air, police authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred at about 2:35 p.m. while the aircraft was on its final approach to the airport.
The pilot quickly alerted the control tower, prompting the immediate deployment of emergency response teams, including aerodrome firefighters, who extinguished the engine fire.
“All passengers and crew members disembarked safely, and no injury or casualty was recorded,” the police said.
The affected aircraft was successfully secured and inspected, while routine safety protocols were activated to ensure continued operations at the airport.
A detailed investigation into the incident is expected to be carried out by relevant aviation authorities.
Rano Air aircraft makes emergency landing in Sokoto after engine fire
Teenager killed, another injured in IED blast in Borno farmland
By: Zagazola Makama
A teenage girl was killed and another seriously injured following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion suspected to have been planted by ISWAP terrorists in a farmland in Ngurno bush area, Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the victims, Fatima Mohammed, 16, and Hauwa Goni, 17, both residents of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) IDP Camp Monguno, had gone to fetch water at a borehole in the bush about 70km from Monguno town when the incident occurred on June 29 at about 12:00 p.m.
Fatima stepped on the explosive device, which triggered a blast that shattered her legs fatally, while Hauwa sustained multiple injuries.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai alongside EOD-CBRN personnel, a military team, and members of the Civilian JTF and local hunters, swiftly mobilised to the scene. The area was cordoned off, cleared of additional explosives, and declared safe for public use.
The victims were evacuated to the General Hospital Monguno, where Fatima was confirmed dead on arrival, while Hauwa remains hospitalised and is responding to treatment.
The corpse of the deceased has since been released to her family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP elements have increasingly resorted to planting IEDs on footpaths and farmland in Borno’s remote areas to target civilians and security operatives.
Teenager killed, another injured in IED blast in Borno farmland
One killed, six injured in grenade explosion at Kano scrapyard
Rano Air aircraft makes emergency landing in Sokoto after engine fire
Teenager killed, another injured in IED blast in Borno farmland
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