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  • Buni challenge permanent secretaries on fresh ideas

    Buni challenge permanent secretaries on fresh ideas

    Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has charged permanent secretaries to be proactive and bring in fresh ideas to overcome development challenges in the state.

    Buni stated this in Damaturu yesterday during the swearing-in of two newly appointed permanent secretaries and permanent member of Yobe Pilgrims Commission.

    The permanent secretaries are Alhaji Musa Fara-fara and Mohammed Balumi, while Babagana Bukar was sworn-in as a permanent member of the commission.

    Buni noted the elevation of the officers would encourage hard work, fill in existing vacancies and promote effective and efficient service delivery.

    He said the appointments were based on merit, reassuring civil servants that his government would continue to appreciate and reward hard working officers, who put in their best.

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    “Let me take this opportunity to stress that this administration will continue to equip and reposition the Public Service to be more responsive to our current demands for speedy and effective implementation of people oriented policies and programmes.

    “In this regard, I would like to appeal to the new appointees to be proactive and bring in fresh ideas in our quest to developmental challenges for the betterment of our people, and wish to assure you that we will continue to maintain open-door policy, ” he said.

    The governor reiterated the commitment of his administration toward reinvigorating the civil service for optimum performance.

    “I hereby direct the Head of Service to draw up a succession plan by training and retraining the middle cadre staff for efficient service delivery,” he said.

  • Buni donates N7.5m house, N3m to slain policeman’s family

    Buni donates N7.5m house, N3m to slain policeman’s family

    Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved a donation of a house, worth N7.5 million, to the family of Corporal Mohammed Maina, a policeman killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.

    A statement by Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, in Damaturu on Tuesday, said the sum of N3 million was also donated to the family for their immediate needs and payment of school fees of the deceased’s children.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Maina paid the supreme price when he repelled the terrorists ambush laid on the governor’s convoy on Maiduguri-Damaturu road on Saturday.

    Mohammed said the governor also approved the release of N1 million to each of six other security personnel injured in the attack.

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    “Another N2 million was approved by the governor to take care of their medical bills. The family of the deceased and those injured were also supported with food items. Governor Buni prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased, and the quick recovery of those injured.

    “The Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Shehu Hashim, in company of the Special Adviser on Religious Affairs to the Governor, Ustaz Babagana Malam Kyari, presented the support to the family of the deceased policeman.

    “The Emir prayed for the deceased and consoled the family to see the death of the policeman as the wish of Allah at His appointed time,” the DG said.

  • Gov Buni presents cash, house to grieving family of man killed by military truck

    Gov Buni presents cash, house to grieving family of man killed by military truck

    In a heartfelt gesture of compassion, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has provided solace to the bereaved family of the late Mohammed Ali, who tragically lost his life in an accident involving a military truck in Damaturu a few weeks ago.

    Governor Buni, through his special adviser on religious affairs, Ustaz Babagana Mallam Kyari, presented a generous package to the grieving family during a solemn ceremony at the Palace of the Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar Al-Amin El-Kanemi.

    The assistance included the procurement of a residence valued at seven million naira for the late Ali’s children, along with a substantial cash donation of two million, five hundred thousand naira.

    Governor Buni also pledged ongoing support for the basic education of the bereaved children.

    Ustaz Kyari conveyed the governor’s heartfelt condolences, emphasising that the aid provided was not intended as compensation for their loss but as a form of social protection during this difficult time.

    He urged the widow to find strength in the face of adversity and expressed prayers for the deceased’s soul to rest in Al-Jannatul Firdaus.

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    The Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Dr. Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar Al-Amin El-Kanemi, echoed similar sentiments, acknowledging the inevitability of mortality.

    He expressed gratitude to Governor Buni for the compassionate gesture and offered prayers for the departed soul.

    The presentation ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig. Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd), and the Commanding Officer of 233 Battalion, Lt. Col. G. Abdul, along with other senior military officers in the state.

  • Buni, Namadi present budgets

    Buni, Namadi present budgets

    Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has presented a N217 billion budget to the House of Assembly.

    The budget, he said, would focus on consolidating ongoing projects and fueling new initiatives for economic recovery.

    The Governor who highlighted the uniqueness of the budget, labeled it as the “Budget of Consolidation and Economic Recovery.” The proposed budget allocates N94.16 billion (43.39 per cent) for recurrent expenditure and N122.84 billion (56.61 per cent) for capital expenditure.

    He emphasized the commitment to completing existing projects and funding new ones that directly impact the lives of the citizens

    The governor provided a detailed review of the 2023 budget, acknowledging the challenges faced due to global economic factors and subsidy removal.

    Governor Buni reassured citizens of his government’s commitment to progress and development, pledging to prioritize citizens’ well-being and prosperity.

    He acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the Yobe State House of Assembly and expressed hope for meticulous scrutiny and swift passage of the proposed bills.

    Speaker Buba Chiroma said the bill will be speedily passed for accelerated development of the state.

    In the same vein, JIgawa state Governor Malam Umar Namadi presented a proposed budget estimate of N298.14 billion to the state house of Assembly.

    The governor said the 2024 estimate is almost 23 per cent higher than the total appropriations in the 2023 Fiscal Year.

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    Namadi said the budget, titled “budget of greater JIgawa”, is to accommodate increases in personnel cost that may occasioned the anticipated review of the national minimum wage.

    He said the sum of N175.42 billion representing 59 percent of the total estimate earmarked for the capital expenditure.

    The governor announced an establishment of five new agencies which includes the State ICT & Digital Economy Agency, the State Hisba Board, State Tsangaya Board, State Resident Identity Management Agency, and the State Anti-corruption Agency.

    Namadi told the lawmakers that recurrent expenditure in the 2024 proposed budget represents an increase of about 36 per cent over the 2023 estimates which is equivalent to almost N32.4 billion.

    He therefore solicited the support of the legislature for speedy passage to enhance rapid development of the state.

    Speaker Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin commended the governor for his foresight and plans for the state.

  • Buni swears in nine new permanent secretaries, emphasises good governance

    Buni swears in nine new permanent secretaries, emphasises good governance

    Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni Tuesday, September 12, administered the oath of office to nine newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, marking a significant milestone in their professional journeys.

    The ceremony was attended by prominent government officials, dignitaries, as well as the family members and friends of the appointees.

    Addressing the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, Governor Buni extended his heartfelt congratulations for their achievement, highlighting the profound responsibility that accompanies their elevated positions.

     He reminded them of the timeless adage, “To whom much is given, much is equally expected,” saying that their promotions were solely based on merit, competence, and capacity.

    The governor urged the newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries to leverage their wealth of experience and knowledge to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Yobe State Civil Service.

    He stressed the importance of their roles in achieving the government’s set goals and delivering essential services to the state’s residents.

    Buni also called upon the veteran civil servants to share their extensive knowledge, wisdom, and skills to promote good governance and mentor their subordinates.

    He emphasized the importance of preparing the next generation of civil servants, as one day, they too will retire from the service, just as they have succeeded their predecessors.

    Highlighting recent efforts to strengthen the civil service, the governor mentioned the recruitment of over 2,600 degree graduates, diploma holders, and NCE (Nigeria Certificate in Education) holders to fill vacant positions. This move, he stated, was aimed at enhancing productivity and service delivery within the civil service.

    In a bid to promote accountability and productivity, Governor Buni directed the Office of the Head of Service and the Permanent Secretaries to establish clear schedules of responsibilities for all civil servants. This, he believes, will “ensure that every worker justifies their employment and the resources expended on them as wages.

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    He said: “It will also serve as a measure to address idleness and absenteeism, fostering a vibrant and productive workforce.

    “All government vehicles must be exclusively employed for official assignments, with the Secretary to the State Government, the Head of Service, and the Permanent Secretaries tasked with ensuring compliance.”

    He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to prudent resource management and the improvement of the people’s welfare.

    He cautioned against wastage and the diversion of government resources, urging all Permanent Secretaries to collaborate effectively with their respective Commissioners, directors, and staff to collectively achieve the government’s set objectives with maximum results.

  • I’ve kept faith in Yobe with projects, says Buni

    I’ve kept faith in Yobe with projects, says Buni

    Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni says he has kept faith with the people in projects’ execution and people-oriented programmes.

     He stated this at a retreat marking his first meeting with the new Yobe State Executive Council (SEC) at Bristol Palace Hotel, Kano, at the weekend.

     The governor noted that the two-day retreat signified the zeal, determination and focus of his administration to form a formidable team well equipped to face the myriad tasks of development for Yobe.

    “Our people once again put their trust and confidence in us to lead them for another four-year term. Most of us are veterans in the conduct of government business and are conversant with the burden of executing public trust for socio-economic development,” he said.

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     “However, after meditating on our set objectives, I concluded that our team must sit-up, scale up activities and increase passion for moving the State to another developmental level.

     Buni urged his commissioners to be more innovative and adaptive to modern ideas for effectiveness and efficiency in the discharge of responsibilities.

    He said: “This clearly requires us to reflect on our previous achievements with a view to putting our meager resources in other areas for more impact on the well-being of our people.

     “I believe, both old and new members of the Executive Council, as good Yobeans with interest of the State at heart, are not oblivious of our achievements in various aspects of human endeavour,” he added.

    The Yobe governor said his administration has constructed three mega schools in the three senatorial zones; built new school structures in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions and ensured prompt payment of his counterpart obligation, tuition and examination fees for Yobe candidates studying nationwide and abroad.

     To make all parts of the Yobe accessible, Buni said, he is doing construction works on inter-community roads and township roads and drainages to ease the movement of goods and services.

     In health, he said he has provided the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital with modern facilities and upgraded Primary Healthcare centers to General Hospitals.

     “The construction of Geidam and Potiskum Modern markets and the Potiskum Trailer Park are ongoing to enhance commercial activities and revenue generation drive in the State; 2,600 housing units were constructed and offered for sale on owner-occupier basis to civil servants and other members of the public across the State with a 50 percent discount.

     “We have strengthen local security intelligence, vigilance and vigilante collaboration while strengthening post-insurgency restoration of livelihood in the affected communities,” the governor highlighted.

    In the Agric sector, he said he is exploiting the full potential of arable land in Yobe, while modernising livestock breeding.

    According to him, he is doing a lot in infrastructure, environment and water resources, while developing vocational skills for entrepreneurship and employment and support for small and medium scale businesses, through facilitation of access to affordable credit to reduce poverty.

    The governor said he expects the retreat to inculcate in his cabinet members financial discipline as required by the Law.

    “There high expectation from our people for us to maximally deliver with full value of money expended on the conduct of government business.

    “As public office holders, we should maintain observance of prudence, transparency, probity and accountability,” he said.

    Buni assured he will complete all ongoing projects, embark on “essential new ones“ and focus on empowerment to cope with post-insurgency livelihood restoration and the nationwide current challenges of oil subsidy withdrawal and inflationary pressure facing the entire Nigerian citizenry.

    He disclosed he adheres to due process as the guiding principle of his administration in the execution of policies and programmes.

  • 32nd Anniversary: Buni congratulates Yobe people

    32nd Anniversary: Buni congratulates Yobe people

    • Govt. to construct city centre mall

    Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has congratulated the people of the state on the 32nd anniversary of its creation.

     In a statement, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor on Sunday in Damaturu, said; “The people of the state have every reason to appreciate Allah (SWT) for the journey in spite of the challenges, tribulations and ugly experiences that bedevilled the state.

     “We appreciate the founding fathers of our dear state for their foresight and commitment in ensuring we became a state 32 years ago.

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     “The resilience, support and cooperation of our people has been quite rewarding in our journey to have travelled this far and achieved this much with more hope for prosperity.”

    the Yobe Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has handed over the project site for the construction of the prestigious Yobe City Centre.

    The Commissioner for CommerceAlhaji Kaigama Umar, stated this yesterday in Damaturu.

    Umar, who was represented by Alhaji Inuwa Gulani, the Permanent Secretary, said the site was handed over to Thinklab Group Limited to construct the mall to boost economic viability of the state.

     He said the project was part of Governor Mai Mala Buni’s urban renewal and the revival of economic activities.

     “Although we had faced some daring challenges that threatened our existence as a state.

     “Alhamdulillah, we have weathered the storm and moved ahead for a better and prosperous state,” Buni was quoted as saying.

     The governor thanked the people for supporting the government’s policies and programmes on the post Boko Haram Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction process for a better Yobe.

     Buni also commended Yobe people in the diaspora for their contributions and interest in the developments at home

     He added: “We appreciate your contributions and the zeal to collectively move our state forward.”

     Buni said his administration would continue to invest and collaborate with security agencies for a safer and prosperous state

     “We are grateful to the security agencies and the people of the state for the collective determination to fight insecurity,” he said.

      Buni assured that the government would continue to invest in infrastructure, education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, wealth creation and employment, commerce, water, sanitation and environment, among others, to fast-track development in the state.

    “Our youths are our future, therefore, our government shall continue to invest in the youth, and give them more opportunities to participate in governance to create a prosperous future for the state.

    “I am particularly happy with the zeal of pursuing education among our youths. Today, we have many young men who have distinguished themselves in academics with many more aspiring to do more, just as others are engaged in many other enterprising fields with great signs of prosperity.

    “These commitments gives us more hope for a very prosperous Yobe state.

    “Government will create the enabling environment to support you to realise your potential and contribute your quota to the development of the state” Buni added.

    He enjoined the people to promote  peaceful coexistence, urging that political, cultural and religious differences should not be allowed to create hate and setbacks in the collective drive and onerous task of building a prosperous Yobe.

    “May Allah (SWT) continue to protect our state, guide us to serve the people better, and bless our people with good health, abundant wealth, and a prosperous future” Buni prayed. (NAN)

  • I’ve kept faith in Yobe with projects, says Buni

    I’ve kept faith in Yobe with projects, says Buni

    Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni, said he has kept faith with the people of his state in terms of projects execution and people-oriented programmes.

    He stated this at a retreat marking his first formal meeting with the newly constituted membership of Yobe State Executive Council (SEC), held at Bristol Palace Hotel, Kano, at the weekend.

    The governor noted that the two-day retreat signifies the zeal, determination and focus of his administration to form a formidable team well equipped to face the myriad tasks of development for Yobe state.

    He said: “Our people once again put their trust and confidence in us to lead them for another four-year term. Most of us are veterans in the conduct of government business and are conversant with the burden of executing public trust for socio-economic development. 

    “However, after meditating on our set objectives, I concluded that our team must sit-up, scale up activities and increase passion for moving the State to another developmental level.”

    Buni urged his commissioners to be more innovative and adaptive to modern ideas for effectiveness and efficiency in the discharge of responsibilities.

    He said: “This clearly requires us to reflect on our previous achievements with a view to putting our meager resources in other areas for more impacts on the wellbeing of our people.

    “I believe, both old and new members of the Executive Council, as good Yobeans with interest of the State at heart, are not oblivious of our achievements in various aspects of human endeavour,” he added.

    The Yobe governor said his administration has constructed three mega schools in the three senatorial zones; built new school structures in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions and ensured prompt payment of his counterpart obligation, tuition and examination fees for Yobe candidates studying nationwide and abroad.

    To make all parts of the Yobe accessible, Buni said, he is doing construction works on inter-community roads and township roads and drainages to ease the movement of goods and services.

    In the health sector, he said he has provided the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital with modern facilities and upgraded Primary Healthcare centers to General Hospitals.

    He added: “The construction of Geidam and Potiskum Modern markets and the Potiskum Trailer Park are ongoing to enhance commercial activities and revenue generation drive in the State.

    “2600 housing units were constructed and offered for sale on owner-occupier basis to civil servants and other members of the public across the State with a 50 percent discount.

    “We have strengthen local security intelligence, vigilance and vigilante collaboration while strengthening post-insurgency restoration of livelihood in the affected communities.”

    In the Agric sector, he said he is exploiting the full potential of arable land in Yobe, while modernising livestock breeding.

    According to him, he is doing a lot in infrastructure, environment and water resources, while developing vocational skills for entrepreneurship and employment and support for small and medium scale businesses, through facilitation of access to affordable credit to reduce poverty.

    The governor said he expects the retreat to inculcate in his cabinet members financial discipline as required by the Law.

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    “There high expectation from our people for us to maximally deliver with full value of money expended on the conduct of government business.

    “As public office holders, we should maintain observance of prudence, transparency, probity and accountability,” he said.

    Buni assured he will complete all ongoing projects, embark on “essential new ones“ and focus on empowerment to cope with post-insurgency livelihood restoration and the nationwide current challenges of oil subsidy withdrawal and inflationary pressure facing the entire Nigerian citizenry.

    He disclosed he adheres to due process as the guiding principle of his administration in the execution of policies and programmes.