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Zulum Urged Residents to ignore threat from Alau Dam
Zulum Urged Residents to ignore threat from Alau Dam
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has called on residents of greater Maiduguri to ignore any threat over a possible repeat flooding of the city by the Alau Dam.
The Alau Dam which collapsed almost a year ago is the main reservoir and source of drinking water for residents in Maiduguri yet when its dykes collapsed last year, the entire city centre was submerged killing several residents.
Several people are still missing till today in spite of the fact that the State Management Environment Agency (SEMA) alleged that over 150 lives were lost to the raging flood water which traveled almost 20km to cause such a havoc.
The fears of the residents this time around is predicated on the fact that the water in the dam has been gathering momentum coupled with the inability of the standing flood committee to manage annual floods in the city.
Fears of residents were equally heightened when the flood that hit the city of Maiduguri last week caused the collapse of eight buildings further covered a graveyard, and rendered many residents homeless.
Speaking during a recent inspection of the Alau Dam, Governor Zulum recalled that few days ago, the contractors handling the rehabilitation of the collapsed Alau Dam raised an alarm that the volume of water in the dam was increasing.
The Governor posited that based on the alarm raised, the Borno State government in partnership with the contractors were able to mobilise and fully opened all water channels in the Dam.
He added that the water is now running freely, with the volume of water in the dam receding as expected with less threat to the populace.
The Governor said he was told that the level of the water has dropped with about 14 Inches within the last few days, stressing that he believed the level would continue to drop further making it safe for nearby communities.
” Based on our engineering knowledge, we concluded that there is no cause for alarm. We shall continue to monitor the progress of work in the dam.
” However, I have to warn the people of the state to desist from building on waterways. We have to be careful. We also have to ensure that all the standards are adhered to. ” Said Zulum.
In response to the recent annual floods affecting the capital city the Governor assured that the Borno State government will soon embark on massive drainage of waterways of the city.
On the likely delay in the rehabilitation of the Alau Dam 10 months after the disaster, Governor Zulum noted that government has a process of executing its projects but is happy that the contractors have mobilized to site.
” We had a lot of concern that the pace of the rehabilitation is slow, but now we can see that the contractors are on the site. We have to commend President Bola Tinubu for approving N80 billion for the rehabilitation of the collapsed dam. And looking at the mobilisation by the site, the contractors are working.
” We want to look at the master plan of the State and ensure that all waterways are cleared to allow inflow of water to the rivers.
” We must enforce certain environmental standards to make progress. It is better for us to safeguard, take early warning measures rather than remedial measures after the incident might have occurred. ” Said Zulum.
Zulum Urged Residents to ignore threat from Alau Dam
Zulum Appoints Engr Peter Samuel as General Manager BOSAMA
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr Peter Samuel, MNSE, MNIAE, as the General Manager of Borno State Agricultural Mechanization Authority (BOSAMA).
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the appointment was based on Engr Samuel’s outstanding professional competence, proven track record, and experience in agricultural engineering and mechanization.
The statement noted that Engr Samuel possesses the requisite qualifications, technical expertise and leadership capacity required to reposition BOSAMA in line with Governor Zulum’s agricultural transformation agenda.
The newly appointed General Manager is an Agricultural Engineer with academic, professional, administrative, and practical experience in agricultural mechanization, farm power and machinery, irrigation engineering, and agricultural infrastructure development.
He holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Farm Power and Machinery from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi), a Postgraduate Diploma in Farm Management and Production Economics from Nasarawa State University, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Agricultural and Environmental Resources Engineering from the University of Maiduguri.
Engr Samuel has distinguished himself through years of meritorious service in teaching, research, agricultural engineering practice, and project implementation. He currently serves as a Lecturer in Farm Power and Machinery at Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri.
Over the years, he has held several strategic leadership positions, including General Manager of a commercial agricultural enterprise, Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, and Consultant on numerous agricultural development interventions implemented by reputable national and international organisations.
He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE).
Governor Babagana Zulum congratulated the new General Manager on his appointment and urged him to deploy his wealth of knowledge, technical expertise, and experience in agricultural mechanization to strengthen the operations of BOSAMA
Zulum Appoints Engr Peter Samuel as General Manager BOSAMA
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
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