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Breaking: Zulum, Military re-open Dikwa-Gamboru Ngala road
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno state and the Nigerian Army have on Friday officially re-opened Maiduguri – Gamboru Ngala – Chad Republic trunk ‘A’ federal highway which is one of the most busiest and popular commercial federal highway linking Borno, state and Chad Republic for road users
While jointly cutting the tape, Govenror Zulum urged the road users to be law abiding and cooperate with the security agencies who are to provide security to them while charging the union leaders of fish and road transport owners to cooperate with the security operatives .
He also promised to continue to support them in any.way possible to boost their businesses and make them self reliant while thanking the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their support and cooperation in maintaining peac and tranquility in the area.
The govenro noted also that it is important that the respective trade unions must also work in synergy with the security agencies and impress on their members to comply with the stated or provided rules and regulations by the security agencies.
While the Theater Commander, JTF Operation Hadin Kai, Theater Command Headquarters Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri,Major General Chris. G. Musa charged the the security team of the road users to be committed and prompt in the discharge of their duties and ensure the safety of lives and property of the road users.
He also called on the road users to always abide by the rules of the security agents who are to provide security to them from Maiduguri down to Gamboru Ngala which is in their own interest to facilitate the transpiration of their goods and services while assuring them adequate security .
The Theater Commander further appreciated the state government for its support and encouragement to the Nigerian Army, particularly, the Theater Command in it’s efforts and determination to restore permanent peace in the state and region while assuring an end to the Insurgency soon this year
It will be recalled that the road was closed following incessant boko Haram terrorists attacks along the axis and communities but re-opened about three years ago for motorists and riders with military JTF escorts.
Although, the road was later being opened periodically for travellers on official engagements to and from Dikwa and Gamboru Ngala or for military JTF operations to counter boko Haram terrorists attacks before last year, the State Govenro, Babagana Umara Zulum and the Nigerian Army jointly opened Maiduguri–Mafa – Dikwa road for fishermen and skins and hides dealers.
But the road became inaccessible again as a result of the renewed boko Haram members attacks on the commercial.motorists, looting goods and killing passengers as well as setting heavy long vehicles carrying goods from Maiduguri to Gamboru Ngala including burying improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Therefore, sequel to recent calls and appeals by Govenror Zulum to the federal government and Nigerian military on the reopening of major roads linking Maiduguri, the state capital for the purpose of boosting socio economic and political activities of the state, today the road is reopened.
Zulum however provided the Nigerian military, Vigilante Hunters and CJTF that will work along the road axis with over 20 patrol vehicles along with logistics and allowances to facilitate their operations of the security operatives that will operate along the road and provide escort to the Motorists
With the reopening of the major and popular road, Motorists and other road users now are free to play the road unrestricted and atimes with escorts to Gamboru Ngala and from Dikwa opening doors and gateways to th traders, investors ands businessmen and women engage in their socio economic activities, especially, the popular and famous Sahara Trade.
Erosion: Oyo to benefit from European Investment Bank intervention
Oyo State has been listed among the Twenty-three beneficiaries of the European Investment Bank’s intervention in addressing the challenges of erosion and land degradation control in Nigeria.
The intervention project is under the auspices of the European Investment Bank-assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB).
In a statement by Bukola Bakare, Director, Press & Public Relations,
Ministry of Information and Orientation,
Oyo State, said the National Project Coordinator of NEWMAP-EIB Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks made this known on Tuesday in Ibadan when he led the Federal Project Management Unit delegation on a courtesy visit to Governor Seyi Makinde in his office.
The National Project Coordinator disclosed that the courtesy visit was part of the Federal Project Management Unit team to Oyo State scoping mission to evaluate the State’s readiness as a crucial step towards disbursement and project implementation take off.
According to Engr. Yalaks, the Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated the climate Adaptation: Erosion and Watershed succeeding the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management project (Newmap) to address the issue of land degradation in a targeted subwatershed, improve livelihood, and promote Environmental resilience for sustainable development.
He added that the project is supported by the European Union and oversees by the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) with implementation by the twenty three (23) participating States including Oyo State.
Briefing the Governor on the pre requisite requirements, Yalaks commended Governor Makinde led administration for his approval and release of 500 million naira as counterpart fund and other important pre requisite requirements which secured the State as one of the 23 States for the EIB intervention.
His words, “I’m happy to announce to you that Oyo State has met 100% percent legitimate criteria to attract the funding.”
He confirmed that after conducting an assessment of the prioritized sites which are threat to lives and infrastructural development. They are therefore considered as candidate sites in line with the conditions precedence of the EIB.
Welcoming the FPMU delegation on behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal highlighted some of the achievements of Engr. Seyi Makinde in demonstrating the highest level of political will to tackle environmental challenges in the state.
He expressed optimism about the project’s potential for success and assured the team of the state’s unwavering support.
“We are already on course and it is an irreversible course, we cannot go back, all the requests you have demanded from us as the state government, we will fulfil. We need to put more efforts in terms of making this partnership a workable one”.
Earlier in his remarks, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Arch. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola commended Engr. Seyi Makinde for his leadership quality in chosen the prioritized sites in Eruwa, Igbeti, Ibadan and most especially the gully erosion site within the Ladoke Akintola University(LAUTECH) Ogbomoso which is currently a threat to infrastructural development, added that the State is ready for full project implementation take off.
Present at the visit were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Sunday Ojelabi, State Project Coordinator, Barr. Tayo Ayoade and members of the State Project Management Unit of NEWMAP.
President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru, who died on March 23, 2025, at the age of 93.
During the visit, Senator Lawan expressed his deep sorrow over the loss, describing Hajiya Sarafa’u as a woman of “great virtue, kindness, and wisdom,” whose life left an indelible mark on her family and community.
“It is with a heavy heart that I stand here today to commiserate with His Excellency, Governor Radda, and the entire family over the loss of their beloved matriarch.
“Hajiya Sarafa’u was a pillar of strength and devotion, and her legacy lives on through the exemplary leadership of her son, who continues to serve Katsina State with passion and humility,” Lawan said.
The former Senate President explained that his absence during the initial mourning period was due to his participation in an executive course at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in the United States.
However, he emphasized the importance of personally conveying his sympathies upon his return.
“I regret that I could not be here earlier, but I felt it necessary to come in person to offer my condolences and stand in solidarity with the Governor and the people of Katsina during this difficult time,” he added.
Amid restraint order slammed on the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, rtd from appointing sole administrators of the 23 Local Government Council Areas, he has approved the appointment of the administrators for the council areas.
CAPITAL POST gathered that a Federal High Court sitting in Portharcourt on Tuesday restrained the Sole Administrator from appointing Council executives.
The order was issued by Justice Adam Muhammed on Tuesday in suit No. FHC/PH/CS/46/2025 in the case filed by PILEX Centre for Civic Education Initiative led by Courage Msirimovu against the Sole Administrator in his official capacity.
Ibas also approved the reconstitution of the board of agencies of State government including the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC which he dissolved upon his assumption as Sole Administrator of Rivers State.
The development was contained in a Special Government Announcement issued on Wednesday morning by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika.
The statement said the appointments take immediate effect.
Mr Okroiyobi Animete was appointed as administrator for Abua/Odual LG, Mr Goodluck M Iheanacho for Ahoada East LG, Mr Promise Jacob for Ahoada West LG, among others.
The statement read, “His Excellency, The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, has approved the appointments of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
“He has also approved the reconstitution of some boards of agencies, commissions, and parastatals, earlier suspended.
“All appointments take effect from Monday, the 7th of April 2025.”
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