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14 — Vanguard, , THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 :Vanguard News :@vanguardnews :@vanguardnews NEWS HOTLINES: 08052867023, 08052867058 Zulum secures FGC admissions for 959 out-of-school girls, boys By Ndahi Marama M GOVERNOR AIDUGURI— Babagana Zulum of Borno State, has facilitated the admissions into Federal Government Colleges, FGC, for 959 boys and girls from 16 Local Government Areas, LGAs, who had been forced out of school by Boko Haram activities. Of the 959 children, admissions were secured for 774 girls into Federal Government Girls College, FGGC, Monguno operating temporarily in Maiduguri; while 185 boys were taken to FGC, Maiduguri. In the first phase of implementing Zulum’s multidimensional strategies on basic education, the Executive Secretary of the newly By Peter Duru M AKURDI—FIRST Lady of Benue State, Dr. Eunice Ortom, has expressed optimism that in no distant time, Sexual and Gender Based Violence, SGBV, would be a thing of the past in the state. Mrs. Ortom made the assertion yesterday in Makurdi at the assessment and review of activities of the State Sexual and Gender Based Violence, SGBV, Policy and Advocacy Implementation Team which she inaugurated last year. While expressing satisfaction at the efforts made by the committee members to work out a template to tackle SGBV in the state, the Governor’s wife noted that capacity building through campaigns established Borno State Education Trust Fund, Alhaji Maina Yaumi, yesterday formally welcomed 185 boys into JSS 1 at FGC Maiduguri for commencement of studies. Governor Zulum had already approved an initial N60 million for sponsorship of the 774 girls going to FGGC Monguno, and over N37 million, for the 185 boys at FGC, Maiduguri. The boys were drawn from 16 local councils with most backward number of school enrollments in which long displaced Abadam was given the highest number of 17 slots, followed by Guzamala which got 15 slots, Marte-13, Maga- 13, Mobbar-12, Kala-Balge, 11, Konduga 10, Ngala 10, Magumeri 10, Bama 10, Gubio 10, Dikwa 10, Kaga 10, Kukawa 10, Nganzai 10 and Monguno-9 slots. Sexual, gender-based violence'll soon be a thing of the past in Benue — Mrs. Ortom and on-field contacts were imperative to reach local communities. She however noted that despite the gains made, “there is still room for improvement. That is why it is important to assess the successes so far recorded in order to seek ways to improve in areas that need attention. “I must also point out that with the work plan put together by the committee, I am optimistic that SGBV will soon be a thing of the past in Benue State.” Earlier, Chairman of the SGBV Implementation Team, Dr. Magdalene Dura stated that bills had been proposed to tackle obnoxious practices such as female circumcision, discrimination against disabled persons, equal rights and host of others. TGL promises reduction in auto accidents in Nigeria THE pioneer of computerised vehicle inspection service (CVIS), Temple Group Limited (TGL), has reiterated its commitment to providing good services in an effort to minimise the rate of auto accidents and fatalities across Nigeria after it concluded its The group said it has partnered government at all levels to guarantee sound road worthiness of vehicles plying Nigerian roads. rising from its annual management retreat held in Abuja with theme "Greater Workforce for Sustainability," the group said the retreat which hosted top management staff and key executives of the company was to ex-ray some of the causes of road accidents with a view to proffering solution. According to the MD/CEO of TGL, Prince Segun Obayendo, the retreat was an opportunity for the company to strengthen the commitment to grow the people behind the Temple Group brand. He said: “You will all agree with me that last year was a defining moment for us as a group. Right from the headquarters here in Abuja to the coastal city of Lagos, we weren't totally immune to the destruction occasioned by COVID- 19 and the #ENDSARS protests, which rocked the country to its foundation.'' He said the company will soar higher regardless of the pandemic and protests, saying: ”As we emerge from the ashes of these destruction into the bright sunlight, we are confronted with the reality that business will only triumph when its workforce is in full control of all the opportunities to improve its capacities and capabilities at its disposal.” Other objectives of the meeting was to ensure that vehicle owners and other road users ply the roads with minimal mechanical defects and accidents. Obayendo said among the inspections carried out at any of the computerised vehicle inspection centres are emission, headlamps test, brakes efficiency states, steering and alignment tests, visual inspection to check for safety requirements in vehicles and underneath inspection to check for chassis and frame of vehicles. BORNO: Death toll rises to 16, over 60 injured, as survivors recount ordeals •As FG moves to begin trial of 5,000 Boko Haram suspects •Minister condemns attack By Ndahi marama & Joseph Erunke M VICTIMS AIDUGURI— of Borno Haram’s attack on Maiduguri Tuesday night yesterday recounted their ordeals, as death toll rose to 16, with over 60 injured persons in hospitals receiving treatment. This came as the Federal Government disclosed that it would soon begin trial of no fewer than 5,000 Boko Haram suspects. Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Zulum early yesterday disclosed that 10 persons died in the attack, while 47 were injured but by noon, the death toll had risen to 16. A survivor in Kaleri/Adam Kolo, one of the densely populated area affected by the attack in the metropolis, Alhaji Musa Kolomi, 71, said: “We were sitting just before magrib (evening) prayers, when we saw something (rocket) coming from a distance and it fell in the middle of the road. It tore the car that was parked there into pieces and those of us that were there got affected by the impact of the explosion. ‘’A man carrying a mat to go to the mosque got hit and his skull was opened and he died instantly. Then the rest of us sustained injuries. My leg was injured, while two boys hit in the head were rushed to University of Maiduguri Teachning Hospital, UMTH.’’ Another survivor in Gwange, Abubakar Mohammed, said: “I was just standing in front of my house in Layin bori, near COCIN church, when something that looked like a rocket landed before me. There were several of us there, some of the people even got killed instantly.’’ Efforts to speak with some of the survivors receiving treatment in hospitals were unsuccessful as Vanguard’s correspondent who visited two of the hospitals was not allowed in. Most of the victims were in the emergency and intensive care units accessible only to health workers on duty call. Governor Zulum during his empathy visits to the State Specialist Hospital, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, both in Maiduguri earlier yesterday, had told journalists that 10 persons died in the attack, while 47 were injured. The governor was told that some of the victims had sustained various degrees of injuries and were being treated, for which he directed the state ministry of health to take over their bills. According to him, “Indeed it is a very sad moment for the people and government of Borno State, about 60 persons were affected, among them, 10 have died. It was as a result of long distance shots fired by the insurgents. I believe this is a new trend we have to rise up and stop it. We experienced a similar incident exactly one year ago. The solution is to deploy an appropriate technology, which we will have to work on. I share the pains of all those affected. We are not just visiting hospitals, we do so much behind the scene in our combined responses to the Boko Haram insurgency and we will keep making these and more efforts.” On military’s recapturing of Marte, seized by Boko Haram’s terrorists few days ago, Governor Zulum said he was not just pleased, but optimistic that the Nigerian military would work had to retain, continue its peacebuilding and stability efforts in ways that should ensure the insurgents never took Marte again, or any part of the state. “I am optimistic that the insurgents will not take over Marte again,” Zulum said. Trial of 5,000 Boko Haram suspects In the meantime, on the planned trial of Boko Haram suspects in detention facilities across the country, the Director General of Legal Aid Council, Aliyu Abubakar, disclosed the development during a courtesy visit to Borno Governor Babagana Zulum at the Government House, Maiduguri. According to Abubakar, Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, Kainji prisons were among facilities, where the suspects were being kept over alleged involvement in Boko Haram sect’s activities. He said the trial would be conducted by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, Office of the National Security Advisers in collaboration with the Theater Command Operation Lafiya Dole, while the Legal Aid Council had been mandated to provide defence for the inmates. According to him, the legal aid team had already interviewed 283 suspects as part of efforts to establish their involvement in terrorism as well understand the nature of the crime they committed. Abubakar said “As their defence counsel, we have to interview them from time to time to enable us know their own part of the story. It so because regardless of the crimes they committed, it is possible that out of hundreds, you may find out that one or two persons are innocent. “It is necessary for them to be represented by this council to make sure that all the requirements of the law are fulfilled. All evidence must be presented against them before the court of the law so that those found guilty would be prosecuted. In as much as everybody is aware of the nature of the crime they have committed, under our laws, they are innocent until proven guilty.” Responding, Governor Zulum represented by his Deputy, said the government was ready to partner with the Federal Government to achieve its Saidu tasks northern leaders on dignity before southern politicians By Jimitota Onoyume WARRI—LEADER of the Arewa in the South, Alhaji Musa Saidu has enjoined Emirs and northern political leaders in the north to be mindful of how they visit politicians in the southern part of the country ahead of the 2023 general elections. Alhaji Saidu who is also spokesman of northern traditional rulers in the South said they maintain the dignity of northerners before southern politicians. Saidu spoke to the Vanguard in Warri, Delta State, saying they would continue to commend the Emir of Katsina for his courage. “Our northern politicians should not come to sell themselves in the south, they SOLIDARITY VISIT: Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF Chairman, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State (2nd left); Hon Shina Peller (2nd right); and others, during a s solidarity visit to Governor Bello of Niger State over the recent kidnapping in the state. mandate and lauded the council for providing legal support to the people of the state. Minister condemns attack Reacting to the attack, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, condemned the attacks on residents leading to several fatalities. In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Nneka Ikem Anibeze, the Minister described insurgents ‘action as not only wicked and inhuman but also insensitive. The statement read: ”The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq has condemned insurgent attacks on residents of Borno state which left 10 persons dead and 47 injured. “Boko Haram insurgents fired rocket-propelled grenades shots from Kaleri on the outskirts of Maiduguri on Tuesday night. “Two densely populated communities Gwange and Adam Kolo areas including a children’s playground were mostly hit by the grenade. I condemn in its entirety, the attacks on innocent residents of Gwange and Adam Kolo commutes.'' should not sell northern honour before southern politicians. I also want to commend the Emir of Katsina for the way he has been carrying on. “As the leader of Arewa in the south, I also want to appeal to our Emirs to help defend the values of the north. The south calls us beggars, pest so we should be careful. “I implore our leaders to be mindful of how they visit. They should defend the northern honour. You know when you visit politicians, people will say they gave you money even if they did not. ''So, as leader of Arewa in the South I appeal to our northern politician, leaders, to uphold the dignity of the north in all they do.“ C M Y K
Vanguard, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 — 15 GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU'S SECOND TERM INAUGURATION Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his Deputy, Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa were sworn in for the second term at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome), Alagbaka, Akure, yesterday. PHOTOS: DAYO JOHNSON From left; Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; wife of Ekiti State governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; her husband, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN); his wife, Betty; Ondo State Deputy governor, Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa; his wife, Esther; Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State; his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun and Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas, Oba Obateru Akinruntan (Okoro Ajija I) during the inauguration. Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State (crouching) exchanging pleasantries with National leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and former Osun State governor, Chief Bisi Akande (right). Governor Akeredolu and wife swearing to the oath of allegiance. From left: Wife of Ondo State governor, Betty Akeredolu, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, his deputy and wife Hon Lucky Ayedatiwa while taking the oath of office. Governor Akeredolu and former Senate President Ken Nnamani. Governor Akeredolu, wife, Betty and traditional rulers at the ceremony. From left; Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, his wife, Betty, Ondo State Chief Judge, Justice Olanrewaju Akeredolu, Deputy governor Lucky Ayedatiwa and wife. Governor Akeredolu addressing the gathering. C M Y K
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