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  • Bird Invasion: Zulum Provides Food Relief to 18,000 Families in Dikwa, Disburses N350m to 35,000 Women

    Bird Invasion: Zulum Provides Food Relief to 18,000 Families in Dikwa, Disburses N350m to 35,000 Women

    By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna

    Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has distributed food items to 18,000 families in Dikwa town following a massive invasion of quelea birds and pests that devastated farmlands in the area.The exercise, held on Monday at the Shehu of Dikwa’s palace, was announced in a statement by the governor’s aide, Abdurraman Bundi. The pests destroyed farmlands on which more than 90 percent of the community depends for survival.

    Governor Zulum, who personally supervised the distribution, said the intervention was aimed at averting a food crisis and cushioning the impact of the disaster on residents. He explained that his administration has been investing in agriculture and pest control to prevent such losses in the future.“

    The last time we distributed food items in Dikwa was about 18 months ago. Because of improved security, people have resumed farming, and we reduced humanitarian support by 90 per cent. But this year, drought and the invasion of pests destroyed farmlands, so we had to intervene,” Zulum said.

    Alongside the food support, the governor distributed over N350 million to 35,000 women in Dikwa as emergency relief. Each beneficiary received N10,000 cash, a wrapper, and food items including rice and sorghum.Zulum commended residents for their commitment to farming despite the challenges and assured them of his government’s continued support.

    He was accompanied by the Chairman of the State Palliative Distribution Committee, Engr. Bukar Talba; member representing Dikwa in the State Assembly, Zakariya Mohammed; and Commissioner for Local Government and Emirates Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele, among other officials.

  • Nigeria Customs Service to Reestablish Relations with Cameroon and Chad

    Nigeria Customs Service to Reestablish Relations with Cameroon and Chad

    By Daniel Edu

    In an announcement made by Adewale Adeniyi, the acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, plans are underway to renew positive diplomatic ties with Cameroon and the southern region of Chad. Adeniyi shared this intention during a meeting in Abuja where he hosted Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum.

    Adeniyi emphasized the Customs Service’s commitment to rejuvenating cross-border trade within the northeastern region. He also highlighted the organization’s eagerness to facilitate enhanced trade activities in Nigeria’s northeastern area. Adeniyi stated, “As we move forward, we seek your assistance in engaging with the communities along the Borno border, especially considering the diminished insurgency threat. We will build upon our existing strong relationships and leverage them to reestablish favorable relations with both Cameroon and the southern sector of Chad.”

    The Customs head projected that these efforts would contribute to the economic growth of the region, generating employment opportunities for the local populace.

    Adeniyi expressed gratitude for the longstanding partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Borno State Government, particularly in matters of border security and humanitarian support. He also affirmed his unwavering commitment to aiding terrorism victims within the state.

    The Comptroller General pledged his organization’s full support to collaborate with the military in formulating innovative strategies to restore robust cross-border trade networks in the region.

    Governor Zulum lauded Adeniyi’s appointment as the Comptroller-General and extended commendation to the Nigeria Customs Service for its invaluable contributions to uplifting the living standards of displaced communities across Borno and the northeastern region. Zulum acknowledged the Customs Service’s distribution of essential supplies to victims of the Boko Haram insurgency, providing relief to those affected by hardship.

    Zulum expressed a keen interest in partnering with the Customs Service to facilitate trans-border trade activities in the North-East, particularly within Borno State. With the gradual return of peace to the region, Zulum affirmed his readiness to collaborate with the Customs Service in facilitating the transportation of goods between Nigeria’s borders and those of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger.

  • 2023: How I’ll Defeat Zulum – Borno Female Guber Candidate

    2023: How I’ll Defeat Zulum – Borno Female Guber Candidate

    Hajiya Fatima Abubakar, the Borno State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says she is optimistic about defeating the incumbent governor Babagana Umara Zulum in the forthcoming general election.

    Abubakar, the only female among the candidates aspiring for the number seat in the state told newsmen in Maiduguri on Wednesday that she had started a house-to-house campaign to reach out to the electorate in the state.

    She said she was gaining more support and popularity from the electorate, saying she was almost certain of winning the poll.

    “I am getting more popular with into supporters, particularly women who believe in my capacity to bring more and better transformation in the lives of women and youths in Borno.

    “I want to urge women and youths we are reaching out to, to also extend the messages to others on the need to try the few women candidates in this contest for positive change,” Abubakar said.

    She debunked speculations that she had stepped down from the race because her campaign posters and billboards were not visible like others, adding that there was still time for such campaigns and rallies.

    “We should be working for a better Borno, not self-interest and should respect the people’s choice in good faith,” she said.

    She maintained that the support she was already getting gave her confidence that she would defeat Zulum in the governorship election

  • Tinubu’s Choice Of Shettima As Running Mate Is The Wisest – Zulum

    Tinubu’s Choice Of Shettima As Running Mate Is The Wisest – Zulum

    Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has commended the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, for picking a former governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, as his running mate.

    In a statement on Sunday, he described the choice of Senator Shettima as the APC vice-presidential candidate as the wisest choice made by the party’s flagbearer.

    Below is Zulum’s full statement:

    Earlier today, I received with the greatest joy, the announcement of my mentor, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima as the vice-presidential candidate of our party, the APC, and insha’Allah, the next Vice President of the Federal Republic under His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our incoming President, Bi’iznillah.

    It has been my greatest wish that HE Kashim Shettima gets this elevation that he so much deserves as one of Nigeria’s highly patriotic leaders. For me, and I am sure for many leaders and members of the APC, Tinubu’s choice of HE Kashim Shettima is the wisest choice at this point in time.

    Shettima’s choice is very personal to me and together with our leaders and all stakeholders and members of the APC, we shall campaign vigorously, and work day and night to collectively secure overwhelming victory for the APC in 2023, insha’Allah.

    Without the slightest doubt, HE Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has chosen a leader who has a very deep understanding of our country and its complexities. There is hardly any tribe in any of Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT that Senator Kashim Shettima cannot knowledgeably speak about.

    He knows the social, cultural, religious, economic, and political structure of virtually all the 36 States and the FCT. Shettima is extremely patriotic. He believes so much in the unity of this country and he has proved it on a number of occasions.”

    Shettima’s administration (in which I am honoured to have served as rector and as commissioner) truly reflected the Nigerian configuration. Above everything else, Tinubu has chosen for Nigeria, an incoming Vice President, insha’Allah, with very deep knowledge not only of the Nigerian economy (challenges and prospects) but also of the world.

    As far back as 2012, Shettima had on many occasions predicted the likelihood of fall in revenue from oil just as he predicted potential fall in the value of naira to dollar, which was why he imported agricultural products worth over N30 billion which today are worth far more, making Borno one of the richest in agricultural machinery.

    I have more to say on this unique leader, but I will reserve them for campaigns. In the meantime, I want to register our profound gratitude to the leader of our party, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari, for his political leadership over the years and for supporting Shettima’s choice as our VP candidate.

    We are grateful to the national executives of the APC and members of the National Working Committee as well as all elders and stakeholders of our party. We are grateful to all governors of the APC under the sound leadership of my elder brother, His Excellency, Senator Atiku Bagudu.

    We are grateful to all APC stakeholders in the Northeast for supporting this wise choice. We are grateful to all stakeholders and members of the APC in Borno State for their ceaseless support. We are grateful to the good people of Borno State for their undivided support and prayers.

    May Allah lead the APC to a third round of ground-breaking victories in 2023, and may that victory serve the best interest of Nigerians in terms of security, massive economic recovery, endless growth, and overall development.

    Amin thumma amin

  • ‘You Will Join Us Very Soon,’ Zulum Woos Bauchi Governor To APC

    ‘You Will Join Us Very Soon,’ Zulum Woos Bauchi Governor To APC

    Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, will join the All Progressives Congress (APC) soon, the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has stated.

    Governor Zulum said this on Thursday during the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of the N6.3 billion-worth new Bauchi State Government House.

    “Let me once again express my appreciation to my colleague the governor of Bauchi State and my other colleagues, that’s Governors of North-East sub-region for giving me the support to take the forum to a greater height and indeed the next level.

    “The only quarrel that I am having with my colleague the Governor of Bauchi State is his refusal to come into APC. In sha Allah, very soon he will join us; he will join the progressive In sha Allah. I am here to support him,” Zulum said.

    Zulum who is also the Chairman of North East Governors’ Forum spoke about the development of the North-East region noting that the forum has made a tremendous effort to reposition the region a few months after its establishment and it is determined to bring change.

    “One of the resolutions considered during the North-East Governors forum meeting is the establishment of north-east airline and it will go a long way in ameliorating the transportation problem in the region,” Zulum added.

    He added that the forum is considering the establishment of the north-east bank that will provide enabling finances to SMEs especially for young men, women, and the vulnerable to enable them to have a sustainable means of livelihood.

  • Zulum’s attack: Police list names Of officers killed

    Zulum’s attack: Police list names Of officers killed

    The Borno State Police Command have released the names of the officers killed by Boko Haram ambush on Saturday.

    Commissioner of Police, Bello Makwashi listed the names of his dead personnel on Monday when Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum visited the Command Headquarters in Maiduguri, the state capital.

    “During the encounter, I want to name the names of those that lost their lives and paid the supreme price,” Makwashi said.

    According to him, the affected officers are Mba Mathew, Ibrahim Muhammad, David Jarta, Jerry Joseph, John Barka, Elijah Gwarza, Eheboya Osaheinde, and Nura Aminu.

    The police boss told the governor that the State Command had to break the sad news to the families of those in Maiduguri, adding that some were still on their way coming.

    Meanwhile, the wives of the slain officers have appealed to the governor for support during the trying moment.

    Mrs Effa David Jarta who spoke on behalf of the widows said they received the news of the unfortunate incident that claimed the lives of their breadwinners in utter shock, adding that “it is not easy.”

    “It is God’s design for them, everybody will die but our prayer is to consider us. Let the government see us and pay all the benefits of our husbands. This is all I have to tell you.”

    Mrs Joseph thanked the governor for his visit but said “consider us and the situation we are in.”

    On his part, Governor Zulum expressed deep regret about the incident which he said was the first in 18 months since he became governor.

    He however assured the women of his commitment to support their livelihood efforts and the education of their children.

    “I am standing before you here, I am not here to just see you and go back. God willing we shall not let you down, we shall support you.” Zulum assured.

    This comes three days after Boko Haram ambushed the convoy of the state government.

    The convoy ran into an ambush by Boko Haram at a spot called Korochara, which is about 2km away from the base of the Multi-National Joint Task Force on the way to Baga from Monguno.

  • Zulum’s convoy: How soldiers, policemen were killed — Army

    Zulum’s convoy: How soldiers, policemen were killed — Army

    The Nigerian Army has revealed how four soldiers and 10 policemen were killed in an ambush on Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum’s convoy.

    The Army, according to the statement by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, said: “The convoy of the Borno State Civilians Relocation Committee comprising Armed Forces of Nigeria, Nigeria Police Force and Civilian Joint Task Force was ambushed by members of the BHT/ISWAP at Barwati village on 25 of September 2020.

    “The attack/ambush was however successfully repelled by the gallant troops. Sadly, a total of 18 lives including four soldiers, 10 policemen and four civilians were lost during the sad incident.

    “Troops on hot the pursuit of the insurgents successfully recovered three vehicles. Two of the vehicles belonging to the Nigeria Police that were earlier carted away by the terrorists during the attack are among. Similarly, one BHT gun truck was also captured.

    “The Nigerian Army has since deployed bomb and IED disposal teams to ensure effective route scanning and clearance to forestall future occurrence.”

    “The casualties recorded were as a result of the explosion from the multiple IEDs planted on the road by the terrorists.

    A military source who spoke to the Nation, said the bodies of the four soldiers were found in a bush more than 24 hours after the incident. The source claimed that the whereabouts of another soldier was unknown as of Sunday.

    IG Adamu directed the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the Police Medical Services, Olubunmi Ogunsanwo, and Commissioner of Police, Borno State Bello Makwashi to ensure proper treatment  of   all the policemen  injured during the attack.

    Adamu also reassured Nigerians, particularly Borno State people, that the morale of Police officers and other security agencies involved in providing security had not been dampened by the attack.

    He explained that terrorism knew no tribe, culture nor religion, but affected everybody equally. He urged the Federal Government to intensify the fight against terrorism and employ the country’s security architecture to keep Nigerians safe.

    Four civilians were also killed in the ambush by Boko Haram and Islamic State (ISWAP) attackers in Barwati village on Baga route Friday, September 25.

  • Boko Haram’s ultimate wish is to take over Borno – Zulum

    Boko Haram’s ultimate wish is to take over Borno – Zulum

    The governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum has raised the alarm that Boko haram’s ultimate wish is to takeover Borno state.

    Speaking on the latest attackin Baga, Zulum said the people of Borno will not bow to the wish of the sect.

    In a statement by his spokesman, Isa Gusau, on Saturday, the governor commended the security operatives who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.

    “Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is saddened by this unfortunate carnage. He shares the grief of families of these 11 priceless heroes to whom Borno shall remain grateful,” he said.

    “The governor prays for the repose of their souls and urges all stakeholders to remain committed to ongoing peace building efforts.

    “Zulum is of the opinion that we must continue to keep hope alive even in the face of tribulations, and believe that with sustained efforts and prayers, Borno will eventually regain peace.

    “The situation facing us is a tough one but we must choose between doing something which gives us some hope and doing nothing which will leave us more vulnerable to Boko Haram’s ultimate wish to take over Borno and bring it under their sovereign brutal administration.”

    The death toll has increased to 30 as many bodies were picked in the surrounding areas after the attack.