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Zulum urges North-East Governors on implementation of master plan project

Zulum urges North-East Governors on implementation of master plan project
In order to ensure the development and stability of the region, Borno state Governor, Babagana Zulum has urged his colleagues from the North-East zone to support the stabilization and development master plan project in the region.
He made the call at the consultative meeting with Federal Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), and security agencies on the North-East stabilization and development Master plan (NESDMP) project on Tuesday, in Abuja.
According to him, a decade or two might be the timeline required to restore the Northeast region to an appreciable level of development in tandem with the 10-year (2020-2030) master plan of the region.
“I charge my fellow governors and leaders to be interested in the plan.
“Good thinking produces a great product, once the plan is good, implementation becomes a routine that any leader after us can pick up and continue without much stress.
“While the work may appear to be daunting, let me assure your Excellencies that the bulk of the work shall be made far easier than we can imagine from the unflinching support that you will receive from the leadership in the Northeast as a whole.
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“Let me at this point mention that given the pace we intend to bring back, given the yearning of our people to see practical results within a short period of time and respective things in the Northeast.
“We make available the existing plans that we have for the purpose of synergy that will deliver better quality faster.
“We all understand the enormity and crucial roles that consistent investment can play in bringing back not just peace and stability but also strengthening Northeast and Nigeria as a whole. This is where this plan comes into cognizance importance.
“Who is not in hurry for peace, who is not impatience with poverty? That is why this plan must be ambitious, broad, brave, and comprehensive to cover the whole scope of issues in the Northeast of Nigeria. The plan will outlive our regime.
“It is important that we are not starting from ground Zero, building on arable ground to ensure that we are not just making plans, but talking to one another.
“We make plans; we review plans, and in the end, we are all working towards the achievement of plans in one seamless process govern by good leadership, appropriate technology, and the commitment to finish what we started,” Zulum said.
Zulum urges North-East Governors on implementation of master plan project
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Education: Zulum upgrades infrastructure, teachers’ welfare

Education: Zulum upgrades infrastructure, teachers’ welfare
… orders more high Islamic colleges, libraries
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a high-level meeting on Thursday with key stakeholders in the education sector to review current challenges and outline fresh directives for improving learning outcomes, infrastructure, and coordination across the state.
The meeting, chaired by the Governor at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri, brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and heads of education boards, agencies, and institutions.
Zulum emphasised the synergy among all agencies in the education sector noting that with proper collaboration effective service delivery would be provided for the people of Borno.
Governor Zulum outlined a multifaceted plan to rejuvenate the education sector, which includes building houses for teachers, renovating dilapidated schools, providing professional development opportunities, and improving teachers’ access to resources.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Acting Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, among other senior officials.
… orders more high Islamic colleges, libraries
Meanwhile, as part of his policy direction for the education sector, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed the establishment of additional High Islamic Colleges in some local government areas.
The High Islamic Colleges are designed to offer a wide range of programmes, including traditional Islamic studies, literacy and numeracy, modern sciences, and vocational training.
According to Zulum, the High Islamic Colleges were to ensure the integration of the non-formal education sector with formal education. He also affirmed that the colleges will teach basic literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills to Almajiri pupils and will provide a second chance for out-of-school children who have exceeded the enrollment age.
In addition, the governor directed the establishment of additional state libraries in Biu, southern Borno, and Monguno, in the northern part of the state.

“Deliberately, I upgraded the Maiduguri library, with the aim of establishing another one in Biu and one in Monguno in order to promote reading culture, which is fast eroding. I want you to rejuvenate the reading culture by ensuring the library is effective. But most importantly, apart from the physical books, let’s put a mechanism for e-books in place,” Zulum said.
Education: Zulum upgrades infrastructure, teachers’ welfare
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Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna

Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of locally made weapons.
According to sources, the detectives acting on credible intelligence stormed Kurmin Kogi Village and apprehended the suspects Isah Bello, and Sa’idu Haruna, both of Damdami Village, Richifa Ward, Soba LGA.
The sources said the suspects confessed to being in possession of firearms and led investigators to their hideout, where four locally made guns and four locally made pistols were recovered.
The sources added that the suspects are in custody as discreet investigations continue.
Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna
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Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe

Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
Security personnel in Gombe have arrested a man for allegedly attacking another with a hoe over claims of adultery.
Sources told Zagazola Makama the incident occurred on Thursday at about 6:30 p.m. in Shongo Kagadama Village, Kwami Local Government Area, when one Musa Usman allegedly confronted Abdulmumini Misa, 38, accusing him of having an affair with his wife.
The suspect struck the victim on the head and injured his fingers on both hands, leaving him with serious wounds.
The victim was taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where he is receiving treatment.
The sources say the suspect has been arrested and is under investigation.
Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe
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