Yobe state updates

21/03/2024

Gov. Buni launch Distribution of 50,000 Bags of Food Items in Yobe State.

Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON today launched the distribution of food palliatives to 120,000 households in the 17 local government areas of the state.

He said government procured 50,000 bags of assorted grains including rice, maize, sorghum and millet among others.

"The distribution today is to provide more sucour to our teeming populace. This is in addition to the numerous interventions earlier provided to our people.'he said.

Gov. Buni commended the federal government of Nigeria through the NG-Cares, the North East Development Commission (NEDC), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and all other partners "for complementing and supporting government efforts towards providing relief to the citizenry.

"l have directed the State Emergency Management Agency to work closely with security agencies to ensure safe delivery and distribution of the materials to the targeted beneficiaries.

"Government would deal ruthlessly with any act of sabotage or diversion of the materials" he warned.

"The local government committees are also directed to ensure transparency and accountability, with priority given to People Living with Disabilities, the weak and elderly persons, Nursing and expectant mothers, retirees, and low level civil servants" he directed.

The Governor urged all stakeholders, including members of Yobe State House of Assembly, LGA chairmen, community leaders, civil society organizations, and other actors, "to join hands with government in ensuring effective distribution of the food items to the most deserving persons in the state" he said.

Signed
Mamman Mohammed,
DG Press, and Media Affairs,
Govt. House,
Damaturu.

23/08/2023

Gov. Buni Visits Minister of Police Affairs

His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe state Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, today visited the Minister of Police Affairs, Alh. Ibrahim Gaidam, in his new office.

Governor Buni and his entourage prayed for a successful tenure of office for the Minister.

The Minister thanked Governor Buni for the visit, goodwill and prayers.

Signed
Mamman Mohammed
DG, Press and Media Affairs.

14/08/2023

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ADVISERS TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE
EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF YOBE STATE
His Excellency, the Executive
Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON has approved the appointments of the
following as Special Advisers.

1. Dr. Kole Shettima, Honorary Adviser on Policy Delivery.

2. Dr. Mahmoud Bukar Maina, Honorary Adviser on Science Research & Innovation.

3.Gen.Dahuru Abdulsalam Special Adviser on Security Matters.

4.Usman Adamu Kabarma Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs.

5. Alh. Mohammed Lamin
Special Adviser on Basic & Secondary
Education

6. Alh. Mala Musti: Special Adviser on Higher Education.

7. Alh. Bukar Dauda, Special Adviser on Commerce.

8.Hon. Abdullahi Usman Kukuwa Special Adviser on Energy and Transport

9.Sen. Alkali Abdulkadir Jajere Special Adviser on Agric.

10. Hon. Yerima Lawan Yunusari Special Adviser on Local Government Affairs.

11. Hon. Mohammed Samaila Nguru Special Adviser on Environment

12. Alh. Mohammed Kadai Special Adviser on Finance.

13. Hon. Zanna Ali Machina Special Adviser on Wealth and Job Creation.

14. Hon. Wakil Ahmed Sarki Special Adviser on investment.

15. Barr. Baba Dala Special Adviser on Legal Matters.

16. Hon. Bala Ajeje Special Adviser on Rural Development.

17. Hon. Abba Gana Tata Special Adviser on Works

18. Ustaz Baba Gana Malam Kyari Special Advsier on Religious Affairs.

19. Hon. Musa Gamcho Tela Special Adviser on Health.

20. Sen. Adamu Garba Talba Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs.

21. Hajiya Hajara Ibrahim Potiskum Special Adviser on Women Affairs.

22. Alh. Baffa Maina Special Adviser on Haj Operation.

23. Hon. Kachalla Mai Hassan Special Adviser on Special Duties.

24. Hon. Waya Dagari Special Adviser on Information.

All the appointment takes immediate effect.

Sign.
Shuaibu Abdullahi.
Press Secretary to SSG.

09/08/2023

Gov. Buni Seeks More Partnership With Customs

His Excellency, Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has assured the commitment of his administration to strengthen working relationship between the state and Nigeria Customs Service.

He gave the assurance today when he visited the Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi.

Governor Buni said as a border state, Yobe state government and the Nigeria Customs need to synergise to be proactive on security and other issues along the border.

Buni said "the government and people of Yobe state would continue to support the Nigeria Customs and other security organizations to execute their duties effectively and successfully.

"While congratulating you on this well deserved appointment, l wish to assure you of our support and cooperation in Yobe state" he said.

The Customs Acting Comptroller General, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, said Yobe state is very strategic for our border operations.

"We will appreciate your support to enlighten the people of Yobe state especially the border communities to assist us execute our duties" Adeniyi, said .

He commended Gov. Buni for the visit, assuring that he would also visit the state to build on the existing relationship.

Signed
Mamman Mohammed
DG, Press and Media Affairs.

08/08/2023

Ma sha Allah
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