BORNO COMMISSINER OF FINANCE FOLLOW GOV ZULUMS FOOT STEP DISBURSED RAMADAN PACKAGE TO CONSITUENTS

Ahmed Ali Ahmed, the esteemed Commissioner of Finance for Borno State, has embarked on a benevolent mission by distributing Ramadan packages to the eleven wards within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC). This initiative aims to provide essential support to communities during the holy month of Ramadan.

The distribution ceremony, held with solemnity and gratitude, saw the allocation of packages to various community leaders, including ward chairmen, ward executives, state executives, district heads, ward heads, and Bulamas of MMC. Each recipient received tokens of appreciation and financial assistance as a gesture of solidarity and compassion during this sacred time.

In a generous display of commitment to community welfare, Commissioner Ahmed allocated 100,000 naira to each district head, 50,000 naira to ward heads, and 25,000 naira to ward executives, amounting to a total sum of approximately 30 million naira. This substantial contribution underscores the Commissioner's dedication to supporting the livelihoods of those within his jurisdiction.

Expressing heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mohammed Abdu Kalama from Bolori ward extended sincere appreciation to Commissioner Ahmed for his kindness and generosity. The impactful gesture serves as a beacon of hope and solidarity for the community members, reaffirming their faith in compassionate leadership.

Commissioner Ahmed, represented by Umar Lawan Dalorima and accompanied by Hon. Mustapha Bukar Daima, former Chairman of Benishek, took the opportunity to extend gratitude to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, GCON, CON, FNSE, Mni, for his unwavering support and exemplary leadership qualities. He attributed the success of the distribution initiative to Governor Zulum's guidance and inspiration, emphasizing their collective commitment to uplifting the lives of Borno State residents.

The event was marked by a spirit of unity and gratitude as community leaders and representatives came together to commemorate the occasion. The distribution of Ramadan packages not only serves as a manifestation of compassion and solidarity but also underscores the importance of collective efforts in fostering resilience and community support.

4,704 CONSTITUENTS RECEIVED SEN MT MONGUNO'S FOOD PALLIATIVES

In line with Governor Zullum's palliative distribution exercise to alleviate the hardships of the citizenry, the Senator representing Borno North senatorial district, and chairman senate committee on judiciary, human rights, and legal matters, Dist. Sen. Barr. Mohammed Tahir Monguno has today flagged off the distributions of foodstuffs where 4,704 constituents benefited. 

Beneficiaries were selected from the ten local government areas of northern Borno State, where each of the beneficiaries received 25kg bag of Rice, 25kg bag of Sugar and a cartoon of spaghetti/macaroni. 

The benefactor, Sen. Monguno was ably represented by the APC Deputy state party chairman, Alhaji Kalla Maina Monguno. 

Hon. Mustapha Gadobe, the Zonal APC state vice chairman, Zone C in his opening remarks added, "Sen. Monguno's initiatives are first of its kind in the history of Borno north. Distribution of these foodstuffs will go a long way in r

GOV ZULUM FOOD PALLIATIVES REACHED MASHAMARI COMMUNITY, JERE L G A

-As Vice Chairman of the Palliative Distribution Committee Saina Buba Led Team Membaers to a successful Distribution 

Today Saturday 9th March 2024 the residents of Mashamari Word of Jere local government received their share of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum's food Palliative initiative.

It can be recalled last week the Governor launched the food palliative initiative at Sports Center Maiduguri where he announced that one hundred thousand households would benefit from the distribution in MMC and Jere.

To ensure judicious distribution the Vice Chairman of the Committee Comrade Saina Buba led a powerful delegation that saw the successful distribution  

4000 House households in the Mashamari ward have today received their share of the palliative,

INTERNATIONAL WHEELCHAIR DAY PLWDS CALLS FOR THE DOMESTICATION OF DISABILITY WELFARE BILL

The Borno State Chapter of the National Association of Physically Challenged Persons Joined their counterparts nationwide to commemorate International Wheelchair Day 2024 with a call to the Borno state government to domesticate the law that grants their well-being.

In his address at the event, the Bornos state Chairman Mohammed Abubakar Said the United Nations set aside 1st March of every year as International Wheelchair Day to promote a more positive perception of wheelchair users and address barriers encountered in their daily lives.

Earlier in her keynote address Hajiya Adama Balla trustee of the Association highlighted the importance of the wheelchair to them saying it gives them easy access to services such as classrooms for learning and Hospitals for Medical Services hence its absence makes life difficult for any physically challenged person.

She advocated for Government and non-governmental Organizations, the Private Sector, and individuals to donate Wheelchairs to their Members to allow them access to services easily. While donating Hajiya Adama calls for a consultation so that the right wheelchair is donated.

The Secretary-General of the organization Mohammed Aji on behalf of their members thanked Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for supporting them while appealing to him to assent to the disability welfare bill that provides for their well-being as citizens.

60 YOUTHS GRADUATE FROM MAINSTREAM ACADEMY AS LINEMEN COURTESY OF NEDC

- NEDC Also presented Two Vehicles to NALVG AND NEGF 

To eradicate youth unemployment and address the increasing shortage of staff at Yola Distribution Company that hinders the availability of power supply in the North East subregion the North East  Development Commission Signed a Memorandum of understanding with Mainstream Energy Solution Ltd the owners of Yola Distribution Company on training and employment of 60 youths within the subregion.

All things being equal the youths 10 from each state 50 male and 10 female have undergone 3 months of training at the Mainstream Academy as linemen. Today at an event organised by NEDC the youths formally graduated and were issued certificates and appointment letters as linemen at YEDC.

    Group Photograph of Participants and           Diginitries at Graduation Ceremony  

Dr. Garba Iliya Executive Director in charge of  Administration and Finance in  the commission on behalf of the Director of Humanitarian Service welcomes dignitaries the to event 

"it is my pleasure to warmly welcome each one of you to this important and memorable occasion the graduation event making the combination of months of learning love and transformation of 60 youths in the subregion"

The overview of the project was highlighted by the Executive Director of Mainstream Energy and Solution LTD Corporate Services Usman Mohammed Umar who said 

" This Graduation Symbolise Combination of months of hard work and education also serves as a testimony of the unwavering commitment of both NEDC and Mainstream Energy Solution LTD to the empowerment and uplifting of our youths in an area that has enjoyed unfortunate hardship over a decade initiative such as this is a beacon of hope cumulating the  path toward a bright future" 

In their separate testimonies, the graduates thanked their sponsor NEDC, and Mainstreaming Energy Solution for giving them the best they could during their stay in the academy. On the appointment issued to them, they pledged to be committed and to be good ambassadors of the commission and the academy.

     one of the graduates received his                certificate and letter of appointment  

Engr Isa the YEDC Executive Director welcomes the newly appointed graduates and offers them words of advice as they begin a new career. 

" I welcome to YEDC where we value professionalism and integrity" 

"Another thing I would like to advise you on is integrity we have zero tolerance for corruption and extortion Isa said" 

 Meanwhile, in his address, the Chief Executive Officer of the North East Commission Alhaji Goni Alkali said on assuming office first challenge the board encountered during their visit to stakeholders was Youth unemployment. That makes the board to concentrate more on it. He thanked Mainstream Energy Solution for the partnership he also pledged tokens to the youths to start well in their new place of work.

                     Alhaji Goni Alkali 

                            CEO NEDC

The Event also featured the presentation of two operational vehicles to the Nigerian Arabic Village Ngala and North East Governors Forum.

Top Government officials and Civil Society organizations also graced the occasion