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Gov. Zulum inaugurates vocational enterprises, says thuggery to attract 7- year jail term
Gov. Zulum inaugurates vocational enterprises, says thuggery to attract 7- year jail term
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Wednesday, inaugurated a vocational training centre in Biu town, headquarters of Biu Local Government Area.
Named Borno State Vocational Training Enterprise, Biu, the centre consists of 15 workshops equipped with modern training facilities.
The 15 workshops are for trades such as tailoring and fashion design, hairdressing and cosmetology, welding, plumbing and pipe-fitting, carpentry and joinery, building technology, electrical works, solar panel and installation, automobile and mechatronics, agricultural technology, knitting and crocheting, aluminium fabrication, and ICT training facilities.
Speaking during the ceremony, Zulum noted that about five Vocational Training Institutes were constructed alongside 19 smaller Technical and Vocational Training Institutes across the state, to promote skill development, create job opportunities, and empower the youth.
“The increasing number of youth unemployment in Borno State and particularly youth from MMC, Jere and Biu Local Government Areas is a matter of great concern to all of us. More so, the number of dropouts from our schools is also a great concern. If nothing is done to address this serious challenge of unemployment, the state is at risk of facing another crisis.” Zulum said.
He added “To address these challenges in the state Borno State Government under my leadership has decided to construct and equip different centers in the state. This is to train our youth so that they can earn their means of livelihood by themselves.”
… Says thuggery to attract 7-year jail term
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum explained that while his administration is working on jobs creation and skill development among youth, stricter penalties will be enforced to address youths involvement in violent political thuggery.
“The state government is committed to addressing youth restiveness in the state and therefore, Borno State House of Assembly has revisited the existing penal court laws that were last reviewed in 1994. Under the new law, anyone found guilty of political thuggery will be sentenced to 7 years in prison.” Zulum said.
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By Aminu Garko
Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has congratulated First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday.
In a congratulatory message, Senator Musa described the First Lady as “an Amazon and a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerians.”
Sen.Musa praised Senator Tinubu’s life of impact, devotion to God, and service to the nation.
He celebrated her compassion, strength, and dedication to the welfare of women, children, and the less privileged, noting that she continues to inspire hope across Nigeria.
The Senator wished the First Lady many more years in good health, wisdom, and strength, expressing confidence that she will continue to support President Bola Tinubu and champion noble causes that will uplift the nation.
On behalf of the people of Niger East, I join in celebrating the First Lady’s special day and pray for her continued good health and well-being.
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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, says the Federal Government has committed over N12 billion to a solar power project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).
Speaking at the flag-off of the project in Kano, Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency, said the initiative would make the hospital independent of the national grid.
He explained that the project is part of the government’s plan to solarise all tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals across the country, beginning with AKTH.
According to him, the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen healthcare infrastructure.
“The Federal Government set aside N300 billion in the 2025 appropriation act, and very soon all our tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals, including those owned by states, will enjoy 24-hour solar power.
“This year alone, I have attracted projects worth over N26 billion to AKTH, which has never happened in its history,” he said.
Bichi added that similar projects were underway at Bayero University Kano, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, and Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital.
He also commended Tinubu for supporting the project, describing it as a milestone in healthcare service delivery.
In his remarks, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the initiative marked the translation of the Renewed Hope Agenda from vision to tangible action.
On his part, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, assured that the project would be delivered before December.
“This is the first of its kind in Nigeria. We are targeting about 10,000 projects across the 36 states and the FCT to ensure 100 per cent solarisation of facilities,” Abdullahi said.
The Chief Medical Director of AKTH, Prof. Abdulrahman Sheshe, said the hospital spends about N150 million monthly on electricity bills and an additional N30 million on diesel.
“With this intervention, the hospital will save more than 30 per cent of its expenses. This project could not have come at a better time, especially after the recent power dispute we had,” he said.
Before the flag-off, Bichi inspected the ongoing construction of a five-storey Accident, Emergency and Trauma Centre at the hospital, another project facilitated by the Federal Government.
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