Tag: Yobe
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How Gov Buni’s 131 Road Projects are Rewiring Yobe’s Economy
By Abdulkareem Haruna For 35 years, Sa’idu Malam’s community in Fika, Yobe State, lived in isolation. Despite decades of appeals to successive governments, their requests for a road were met with total silence – until now. “You might not fully appreciate how we are feeling now unless you experienced our previous difficulties,” Sa’idu says, his…
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Gujba LG Chairman Sets New Standard for Grassroots Administration in Yobe
By Abdulkareem Haruna BUNI YADI, Yobe State – In Yobe State, the core mission of local government – acting as the closest level of authority to the people – is being revitalized through the leadership of Hon. Dala Mala, the Executive Chairman of Gujba Local Government Area. Hon. Mala is drawing widespread recognition for a…
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Yobe Ultra Modern Markets: A governor’s Push to Turn Farmers into Merchants
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Yobe – Yobe State government has completed the construction of nine ultra-modern markets across its three geopolitical zones – a bold and ambitious people-oriented project that promises a significant shift from the informal, open-air trading systems that have historically dominated the state’s agricultural economy. The project, part of a broader initiative…
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Lake Chad Basin Governors Convene in Maiduguri for Regional Stability Forum
By Abdulkareem Haruna Leaders from across the Lake Chad Basin region are set to gather in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria, on Wednesday Jan. 29, for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum. The three-day summit, themed “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security, and Sustainable…
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Yobe to Host 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Yobe State Government is preparing to host the fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum from January 29 to 31, 2025, in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. This forum aims to tackle ongoing regional challenges, particularly the enduring impact of the Boko Haram conflict, alongside issues such as extreme…
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From Healthcare to Highways: 2024 Yobe’s Year of Progress Under Governor Buni
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Yobe State – In a detailed end-of-year press briefing, Governor Mai Mala Buni had on Thursday, December 19, outlined the substantial progress made by Yobe State in 2024, emphasizing transformative achievements across various sectors despite significant economic challenges. Governor Buni described 2024 as a “very eventful year,” attributing the state’s advancements…
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Yobe Gears Up for 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum
By Abdulkareem Haruna Damaturu, Yobe State — The Yobe State Government has on Wednesday Aug. 14, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum otherwise known as Regional Stabilization Strategy. The meeting, held at the Secretary to the State Government’s (SSG) Conference…
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Governor Buni’s Vision Transforms Yobe into Africa’s Science Hub
~ as visiting international experts commend rare scientific initiatives By Abdul Kareem YOBE, Nigeria – A coalition of international scientists on a summer school training visit to Yobe State, northeast Nigeria, has hailed the state as a flourishing center for science and research in Africa. The scholars, coming from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany,…
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NUJ Yobe Council Applauds Gov Buni’s Remarkable Access Road Projects
By Abdul Kareem The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe State Council, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for his exceptional efforts in constructing access roads across the state, significantly improving the lives and connectivity of Yobe residents. This endorsement came during an inspection tour organized by the NUJ Yobe Council on Tuesday. Comrade Rajab…
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Yobe’s Farming Future Flourishes As Governor Buni’s Free Distribution of Agric Tools Sparks Joy
By Abdul Kareem In a jubilant celebration in Yobe State, farmers are rejoicing over the distribution of multi-billion Naira worth of agricultural equipment, courtesy of Governor Mai Mala Buni. The initiative, part of the state’s ambitious Agricultural Empowerment Programme, aims to bolster food security, enhance economic growth, and improve agricultural productivity across the region. The…
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