By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has applauded the the Executive Chairman of Magumeri, Dr Ali Yaumip and member representing Magumeri/Kaga/ Gubio federal Constituency, Hon Usman Zannah for their commitments and execution of people oriented projects and programmes in Magumeri town.
Governor Zulum gave the commendation on Monday evening in Magumeri town while commissioning some projects constructed by the Chairman and House of Representative member representing the federal constituency at the National Assembly.
“I am much impressed with the projects put in place in Magumeri, and pledged his administration’s resolve to continue support local government system which has direct link with people at the grassroots.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank the federal lawmaker, Hon Usman Zannah for sponsoring many federal government projects which were executed across the constituency, in which some of the projects were commissioned today.
“The projects and programmes include a 2 block of 4 classrooms sponsored by the lawmaker, including distribution of instructional materials and five vehicles to some electorates to ease their mobility”, the governor said.
“I want to specially acknowledge the good work Dr. Ali Yaumi is doing to the people of Magumeri Council in the last 18 months after your swearing in as the Executive Chairman.
“I am grateful to see restoration of civil authority in Magumeri. Under your Chairmanship, you have supported security agencies, Civilian Joint Task Force and vigilantes with operational vehicles, excavation of trenches and fabrication of security gates at all entrances and exit points. This is in addition to cash support to over 650 vulnerable women and youths as poverty mitigation grant.
“On Education, you have provided 680 students of Magumeri Indigenes studying in higher institutions, after payment of tuition and JAMB to 178 remedial students of Magumeri indigenes at Borno State University among others.
“Today we have officially commissioned the newly constructed 10 numbers of shopping complex in Magumeri, aside the same project executed in Gajigana community by the Council.
“We have also commissioned 10 numbers of Market stall in Magumeri, aside the same executed in Gajigana among other people oriented projects. I want to on behalf of Government and the good people of Borno state congratulate Dr Yaumi, even as I want other Chairmen to emulate these laudable gesture.
“As we have started witnessing return of peace in the state, I want to assure you that Borno State Government under my distinguish leadership will continue to support the local government system to thrive in the state.
“The local government system has a direct link with our people at the grassroots, I therefore wish to call on all the Chairmen of the 27 local government areas to always be prudent in the management of government resources.
“We are much aware of the poor economic situation all over, and the only way to conquer, is to be transparent in dealing with paucity of funds at our disposal, so that our people who have suffered over a decade atrocities posed by insurgents would be transformed economically by judiciously utilize the scarce resources improve upon their means of livelihood.
“I want to also seize this opportunity to appeal and call on all those who are eligible to vote, but did not obtain their PVC to quickly go to the designated registration centres and obtain their PVCs. Because this is the only way we can prove to the government that we are determine to choose our good leaders come 2023 general elections.” Zulum said.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of Magumeri LGC, Hon Dr Yaumi, expressed his appreciation to tge governor for his visit, while acknowledging the support and encouragement the Governor extended to him and his people in the last 18 months of his leadership .
He noted that the support and encouragement have really made it easier for him and his management staff to execute such projects and programmes that have direct impact on the lives of his people who are mostly victims of the Boko Haram insurgency.
“Today, the council under my leadership has executed numerous projects, among which include; the Ultramodern Market in Magumeri, 10 numbers of shopping complex each in Magumeri and Gajigana town.
“Also we have the provision of complex furniture for the secretariats and a New APC secretariats fully furnished.
“We have also provided two hybrid boreholes and furnished Government lodge of the council.
“I am very much delighted and acknowledged the support and encouragement of his Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum towards achieving all these remarkable projects”, Ali said.
Also in his remark, the federal lawmaker, Hon Usman Zannah who hailed from Magumeri town commended the efforts put in place by the Governor in the LGC, especially on the restoration of peace across the state which has made it easier for political office holders to execute their constituency projects earlier promised to the electorates
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