NUJ ZAMFARA : CALL FOR THOROUGH INVESTIGATION ON DEATH OF VETERAN JOURNALIST: HAMISU DANJIBGA

From Abdulkarim Umar Lihhida

Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists regret to announce the death of Hamisu Danjibga a reporter with Voice of Nigeria (VON) whose body was found in a sock away behind his house three days after missing.

The discovery of his corpse was as result of unpleasant odor observed by Islamiya Children in the evening of Wednesday 20th September,2023 who drew the attention of their teachers.

After breaking the sock away the dead body was confirmed to be that of Danjibga by his family and some neighbors. His funeral rites have since been observed according to Islamic injunctions.

This contained in a statement signed by council secretary Mallam Ibrahim Ahmad Gada and made it available to the newsmen in Gusau the state capital.

The Union extends it heartfelt condolence to the family, Voice of Nigeria and entire Zamfara state.

The Council while expressing deep concern over the nature of Danjibga's demise,appealed to security agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to justice.

Zamfara NUJ Council Urges State Government To Distributes Paliatives To The People In The State.

From Abdulkarim Umar Lihhida

The Nigeria Union of journalists Zamfara council NUJ made the called in a communique, during a the congress organized by the council, the congress has deliberated on sensitive issues bordering on Security, Welfare and well-being of  its members in particular and the Zamfara State Citizens in general

The communique signed by the council chairman comrade Ibrahim Musa Maize and secretary of the council comrade Ibrahim Ahmad Gada has the do issues.

The Congress gave a pass mark to the Zamfara State Executive Governor  Dauda Lawal for appointing it's members into the positions of Managing Directors, and Media Managers of Various Media outfits in the state as well as reviving production at the State Government Owned Newspaper Company (The Legacy Newspaper) after several years of its  non-functional.

The Union commended the management of the State owned Publishing Company (Publisher of the Legacy Newspaper)s under its new Managing Director Ahmad Sani Tsafe for restoring production within the shortest possible time and called on the state government to equip the Organization with additional modern facilities for improved productivity.

The Congress commended the Zamfara State Government under the able leadership of  Dauda Lawal for payment of Three months backlog workers salary in addition to payment of pensions within it's one month period on power.

The Union while acknowledging the resolve of the state government towards sanitizing payroll of civil servants, appealed for speedy process as currently many civil servants whose salary  are hanging are in serious hardship.

The congress regretted the return of incessant attacks and other forms of insecurity across the state and its negative impact on the people and called on the State Government to  strengthen her collaboration with the Federal Government in addressing the menace

The Union while commending Present administration of Governor Dauda Lawal for it's resolve to introduce State Security Trust Fund as parts of its measures towards addressing the security situation of the state, advised the government to immediately set up a special security committee with membership of traditional rulers, retired security personnel from the state as well as other relevant stakeholders.

The Congress suggests that as a matter of urgency, the state government to unvail it's plans for distribution of palliatives to people of the state to cushion the devastating effects of fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government. There is serious need of distribution of food stuff and other necessary items to common man across the state.

The Congress described it as a welcome development, the recent provision of job opportunities to one thousand five hundred youths by Government of  Dauda Lawal and hope the number of beneficiaries would be increased considering the number of unemployment youth roaming across the state.

The union advised the state government to accord more priority to agriculture which is the main source of employment in the state through provision of inputs and other incentives to farmers.

Zamfara NUJ Council Urges State Government To Distribution Paliatives To The People In The State.

From Abdulkarim Umar Lihhida

The Nigeria Union of journalists Zamfara council NUJ made the called in a communique, during a the congress organized by the council, the congress has deliberated on sensitive issues bordering on Security, Welfare and well-being of  its members in particular and the Zamfara State Citizens in general

The communique signed by the council chairman comrade Ibrahim Musa Maize and secretary of the council comrade Ibrahim Ahmad Gada has the do issues.

The Congress gave a pass mark to the Zamfara State Executive Governor  Dauda Lawal for appointing it's members into the positions of Managing Directors, and Media Managers of Various Media outfits in the state as well as reviving production at the State Government Owned Newspaper Company (The Legacy Newspaper) after several years of its  non-functional.

The Union commended the management of the State owned Publishing Company (Publisher of the Legacy Newspaper)s under its new Managing Director Ahmad Sani Tsafe for restoring production within the shortest possible time and called on the state government to equip the Organization with additional modern facilities for improved productivity.

The Congress commended the Zamfara State Government under the able leadership of  Dauda Lawal for payment of Three months backlog workers salary in addition to payment of pensions within it's one month period on power.

The Union while acknowledging the resolve of the state government towards sanitizing payroll of civil servants, appealed for speedy process as currently many civil servants whose salary  are hanging are in serious hardship.

The congress regretted the return of incessant attacks and other forms of insecurity across the state and its negative impact on the people and called on the State Government to  strengthen her collaboration with the Federal Government in addressing the menace

The Union while commending Present administration of Governor Dauda Lawal for it's resolve to introduce State Security Trust Fund as parts of its measures towards addressing the security situation of the state, advised the government to immediately set up a special security committee with membership of traditional rulers, retired security personnel from the state as well as other relevant stakeholders.

The Congress suggests that as a matter of urgency, the state government to unvail it's plans for distribution of palliatives to people of the state to cushion the devastating effects of fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government. There is serious need of distribution of food stuff and other necessary items to common man across the state.

The Congress described it as a welcome development, the recent provision of job opportunities to one thousand five hundred youths by Government of  Dauda Lawal and hope the number of beneficiaries would be increased considering the number of unemployment youth roaming across the state.

The union advised the state government to accord more priority to agriculture which is the main source of employment in the state through provision of inputs and other incentives to farmers.

The Congress also called on the state government to include behind Gusau Hotel in Nasarawa area into it's ongoing Gusau township roads rehabilitation projects as report shows that recently two people in the area lost their lives as a result of flood.

The Union finally reminded the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal on his earlier pledge that he will conduct a total overhauling of the State NUJ Press Center to international standard, there is no doubt that having a conducive atmosphere of working, would boost the moral of all working journalists in the state in discharging their activities as watchdogs of the soceity.

ZAMFARA GOV’T SIGNS AGREEMENT TO COMMENCE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT

 ZAMFARA GOV’T SIGNS AGREEMENT TO COMMENCE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT

From Abdulkarim Umar Lihhida.

The Zamfara State Government has signed a contract agreement for the commencement of phase one of the urban renewal project in the State capital.

Phase one of the township project is a road network linking the Government House to the Bello Bara’u roundabout, Tankin Ruwa Road, the old market road, and the police station roundabout among others.

The Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, in a statement on Tuesday, said the signing of the contract agreement was held at the Council Chambers of the Government House.

He added that infrastructural development is part of the State Government’s resolve to urban renewal, aimed at creating an enabling environment for businesses to flourish and for easy livelihood.

The Statement reads in part: “Zamfara State Government signed a contract agreement with a major construction giant, the Ronchess Nigeria Limited to commence phase one of the urban renewal program in the State.

“Governor Lawal has reiterated his Administration’s commitment to reverse the decay in infrastructure by rebuilding new ones and rehabilitating the old, starting with the State Capital.

“The urban renewal starting with the township roads in the capital, Gusau is the beginning of the infrastructure development that will cover all local government areas of the State.

“The signing of the contract agreement signifies Zamfara State Government has embarked on a project that will change the narrative for good.

“The government will achieve a lot with the cooperation of the good people of Zamfara State. Urban Renewal is one of the strategies employed to actualize the rescue mission.”

Responding on behalf of the construction firm, the Executive Director of Ronchess, Samson David stated that they want to replicate in the city of Gusau what they have done in Kaduna State. He appreciated the Zamfara State Government for finding them worthy to be awarded the contract and assured that they will deliver the projects.

SCHOOLS IN ZAMFARA RECEIVED N750MILLION FROM NORWAY FOUNDATION

From Abdulkarim Umar Lihhida

Fifty Selected primary schools in ten Local Government areas in Zamfara State will benefit from 750 million naira assistance from a Norway foundation for self Inclusive learning and skill for all (SILSA), a UNICEF Program.

UNICEF Focal person in Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), Muzamil Ibrahim made the pronouncement during a distribution of safety and security kits to benefiting 

schools for the first quarter in the state.

This contained in a statement signed by ZSUBEB public relation officer Mallam Ibrahim Musa Maize and made it available to the newsmen in Gusau the state capital.

He said Zamfara State is among the selected states in Nigeria to benefit from  the gesture of the  Norway foundation.

The Norway Foundation is a body which  provides  support to  primary schools as part of measures of  curtailing the menace of  insecurity in the state and nation in general.

In his Address,  the Acting chairman, Zamfara State Universal Basic Education  Board also Director Administration of the Board ,  Alhaji Aminu Kanoma, Commended the effort of the Norway foundation for distributing the gesture and assured of  the Board's readiness to ensure  proper monitoring on how best to make use of it.

He also called on  the benefitting  schools to use it judiciously and  pray for divine intervention in the restoration of peace and tranquility  in all nooks and crannies of  the state and country in general. 

 

The Newly Potes Permanent Secretary To The Ministry of Education Reassures Working Hands In Hands With All Agencies Related To The Ministry.

From Abdulkarim Umar Lihhida

The Permanent Secretary  recently posted to  Zamfara state Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Hajiya Dr Barira Ibrahim Bagobiri has pledged a humble collaboration  with all the agencies and departments under the Ministry  in order to advance the education sector as promised by the state governor Dr. Lawal during his electioneering campaigns.

Dr Barira made the pledge during a handing over meeting stated that Governor Lawal was determined to improve the quality of education in Zamfara State.

She said we solicited support of all parents and stakeholders in the education sector  in order to achieve the desired objectives. 

"Our administration will ensure fairness, open door policy in all our dealings  without any discrimination or bias"  the newly posted Permanent Secretary assured.

This contained in a statement signed by Mallam Suleman Isah Gusau, public relation officer of Zamfara state ministry of education and made it available to the newsmen in Gusau the state capital.

In a remark, the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics in the Ministry, Hajiya Saadatu Abdu Gusau reiterated the commitments of her Department in issuing plans that will move the Ministry forward.

Earlier speaking, the Director of Finance in the state Ministry for Women and Children Affairs, Alhaji Umar Garba Gusau has appealed to all staff off the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to give the newly posted Permanent Secretary their maximum supports  and cooperation.

WORLD BANK SETS TO INVEST IN ZAMFARA ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, POVERTY REDUCTION, INFRASTRUCTURE, OTHERS.

From Abdulkarim Umar Lihhida

The move by Zamfara State executive governor Dauda Lawal to rescue the state is getting momentum as he secured another engagement with the World Bank to invest massively in the state particularly in Education, Health Care, Poverty reduction and infrastructure.

This feat was recorded when His Excellency paid a Courtesy visit to the World Bank at its office in Abuja, the Nation's capital city.

Governor Lawal who sought the World Bank special intervention, said the state is having serious challenges which requires support from the international organization such as the World Bank to help reduce poverty, end insecurity, develop the healthcare system, education, water supply, infrastructure among others.

This contained in a statement signed by Mallam Nuhu Salihu Anka Director General Media and communication office of the state Governor and made it available to the newsmen in Gusau the state capital.

According to the statement said the Governor noted that Zamfara State as a disadvantaged state is interested in partnering with the Bank as the state is totally bankrupt, saying his administration has taken steps to mitigate unnecessary cost of governance and redundancy.

The governor further reiterated his appeal to the World Bank to accord the state a special consideration in its  projects for Nigerians. 

He then expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded him by the World Bank Abuja Office.

In his response, the Country Director of the World Bank bank in Nigeria, Mr Shubham Chaudhuri who reintroduced the Bank's activities to the governor said they are ready to partner with Zamfara state government, in providing financial support and other engagements.

He assured that the World Bank will invest in programmes such as poverty reduction, good health care system and infrastructure in Zamfara state amidst agile partnership for girl child education, which is a World Bank assisted project in the state, sayings it will be improved.

Noting that they will also assist the state in boosting revenue generation for sustainable development.

The governor was accompanied during the visit by the Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Abubakar Nakwada; Chief of Staff; Hon. Mukhtar Lugga, Principal Private Secretary to the governor, Mannir Baba,Governor's aids on economy,  Mu'azu Barau,special duties, Ibrahim Modibbo and media among others.