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  • Gov. Mohammed announces automatic employment for medical students in Bauchi

    Gov. Mohammed announces automatic employment for medical students in Bauchi

    Students offering medical and health courses in Bauchi State will henceforth enjoy automatic employment after graduation in the state.

    Gov. Bala Mohammed announced the scheme on Thursday in Bauchi while inaugurating two newly constructed primary healthcare centres in Gidan Dubu and Fadamamada communities in Bauchi metropolis.

    He said that the two health facilities were constructed with development partners like the UNICEF, European Union (EU) and USAID.

    “As a measure to maintain the major optimum requirements to the healthcare profession in the state, this administration has reintroduced the pre service scheme where students offering medical and health courses are given automatic employment.

    “That is our health students, the midwives and the nurses that are in our tertiary institutions,” he said.

    According to him, government placed a high premium on healthcare delivery as it believed in the saying that ‘health is wealth and a healthy society is a productive society’.”

    He said for this reason, his administration had been trying to address the challenges of the health sector, especially in the areas of service delivery, infrastructure and human resource development.

    “Consequently, since the inception of this administration, we have been able to construct four general hospitals where there were none as well as 15 primary healthcare centres.

    “We have also renovated and equipped 10 secondary and 10 primary health facilities across the state.

    “These are in addition to the 107 and 204 primary and secondary health facilities, renovated and upgraded through the support of EU, UNICEF and NSHIP projects respectively,” he said.

    Mohammed assured the people of the state that all developmental projects started by this administration would be completed within the remaining life span of his administration.

    Also, the Bauchi state Commissioner for Health, Mr Sabiu Gwalabe, lauded the governor for the high priority given to the health sector in the state.

    He added that within the past three years of the present administration, laudable projects and programmes had been initiated and accomplished.

    The commissioner called on the benefiting communities to appreciate the present government for making their decade long dreams a reality.

    Mr Oluseyi Olusehinde, Health Specialist from UNICEF, said that the organization had been enjoying partnership with the Bauchi State Government.

    He said “in addition to the contribution you are making yearly to this PHC MoU, we are glad to say that every year, you are adding new structures, new primary health care centres to the number of primary healthcare centres in Bauchi State.

    “We are also grateful to say that by the beginning of your administration, there were some wards in Bauchi without PHC centres but as at now, we are glad to say that you have covered all those wards.

    The state government, on Nov. 17, allocated N30.5 billion to the state Ministry of Health out of the N202 billion 2023 budget presented by the governor to the state House of Assembly for approval.

  • Police uncover decomposing bodies in Bauchi

    Police uncover decomposing bodies in Bauchi

    The Police in Bauchi State said they have uncovered two decomposing bodies in a room in Bauchi metropolis.

    The Bauchi state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmad Wakil, disclosed this in an interview in Bauchi on Tuesday.

    Wakil said that the bodies were discovered on Monday in a room in Rafin Tambari, a community within the Bauchi metropolis.

    He said that the Commissioner of Police, Alhassan Aminu had ordered  a discreet investigation into the incident.

    Wakil said a good Samaritan who resides at Government Reserved Area (GRA) reported the disappearance of his boss to the police B Division.

    “The good Samaritan came to the B Division in GRA and reported that when he went to his shop at Yelwa he discovered that his boss, Dele Benjamin had not reported up till about 1300 hours.

    “He went to his house at Rafin Tambari to check on him and found out that the house was locked from the inside.

    “He knocked without any response. He then jumped through the perimeter fence of the house where he started to perceive some unpleasant odour but could not have access to the room.

    “He proceeded to report at the Division and the detectives at the Division under the command of the commissioner of police, instructed and directed the Divisional Police Officer of the Division to swing into action,” Wakil said.

    He said that on getting to the scene, the detectives were greeted with unpleasant odour .

    The spokesman said with the assistance of the Bauchi State Welfare Board, passersby and the neighbours, the door was eventually opened.

    He said that a yet to be identified decomposing body of a woman was also found beside the man.

    Wakil said that the corpses had been evacuated and deposited at the Bauchi State Specialist’s hospital morgue.

    “The commissioner of police has directed that a postmortem examination be conducted on the corpses to ascertain the cause of their deaths.

    ”The commissioner  also called on the members of the public to be more vigilant and try to check on their neighbours at all times.

    “He equally called on parents and guardians to always monitor the movement of their wards,” Wakil said.

    He said that the outcome of the investigation would be made public.

  • Police step up security around INEC offices in Bauchi State

    Police step up security around INEC offices in Bauchi State

    Police in Bauchi State has stepped up security around INEC offices and facilities in the state.

    Police spokesman in the state, SP Ahmed Wakil stated on Sunday in Bauchi that Divisional Police Officers and Area Commanders have been directed to ensure strategic deployment of officers at INEC offices and facilities.

    This, he added, was to bolster security and sustained surveillance in the affected areas.

    He assured that the police would deliver on its mandate of providing a safe and enabling environment for the conduct of the 2023 general elections and beyond.

    Wakil also stated that the police would continue to provide a level playing field for all political actors while remaining professional in the discharge of their responsibilities.

    “In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State, Mr Umar Sanda has deployed operational assets around INEC facilities.

    “This is for surveillance operations to checkmate criminal activities and to provide an atmosphere conducive to hitch-free political processes.

    “These deployments are aimed at keeping an eye on INEC facilities and materials and to prevent any attempt to undermine security around them and also to coordinate a timely response to distress calls,’’ he stated.

    Wakil added that the police in Bauchi State would clamp down on miscreants found around INEC facilities and prosecute them.

    He warned political thugs to steer clear and turn away from INEC facilities and materials as the police would not hesitate to decisively deal with any person who decided to flout the directives.

    Wakil also called on parents, guardians, and leaders wielding various degrees of influence to prevail on their wards not to be used to destroy national critical infrastructure.

  • Bauchi governor explains aggrieved letter to PDP

    Bauchi governor explains aggrieved letter to PDP

    Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State said that he wrote a letter to the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to register his grievances over anti-party activities against his re-election bid by some of its members in the state.

    Mohammed gave the clarifications after a closed door meeting with the five governors of the PDP Integrity Group otherwise called PDP – G5, on Wednesday in Bauchi.

    “As a loyal member of the party, I felt betrayed, hence the letter to seek for redress,” he said.

    He said the letter was with all honesty, sincerity and a deep sense of fidelity, adding, “that was why the party invited me to discuss with its presidential flag bearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in Abuja.

    “We discussed extensively and I have gotten some explanations because the letter I wrote was not only written by me, it was written by the PDP family in Bauchi State, the government of Bauchi State, and that is why I was there,” he said.

    Also speaking, Gov. Samuel Ortom, made further clarifications on alleged statement credited to him that, “he would never support a Fulani man to become the president of Nigeria”.

    He, however, apologised to people who may have felt offended by the remarks.

    “I want to say that, that was not what I meant when I was captured saying that. But all the same, I know it will amount to logical fallacy.

    “If people have taken it the way I did but I want to say, to those who are offended by my remarks, I didn’t mean that. I am sorry about that,” he said.

    For his part, Nyesom Wike explained that the PDP – G5 governors are opened for dialogue, and never closed doors for reconciliation.

    “All we are asking for is equity, fairness and justice and that is the hallmark of what PDP stands for.

    “We have never closed the door and we will not close the door. All we are saying is let the right thing be done,” he said.

    Mohammed held a closed door meeting with Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Samuel Ortom of Benue, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State.

  • Buhari felicitates ex-Dep. Gov. of Bauchi State, Gidado at 64

    Buhari felicitates ex-Dep. Gov. of Bauchi State, Gidado at 64

    President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Nuhu Gidado, on his 64th birthday.

    In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Monday in Abuja, Buhari joined family and friends to celebrate with the public servant, who had served the nation and his state in many capacities.

    Buhari noted the zeal, courage and vision that Gidado had brought to the various positions and responsibilities held over many years.

    Gidado was a one-time Commissioner of Education, where he initiated and implemented reforms that saw increase in enrolment, improvement in output of teachers and better performances in WAEC/NECO.

    The president extolled the former Deputy Governor for contributions to the development of the country, while in the private sector.

    He also lauded him for supervising projects at state and national levels, like the Headquarters of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) in Abuja, and infrastructural projects in Bauchi State.

    Buhari commended Gidado’s humility, diligence and discipline, especially in delivering remarkable and built-to-last projects, with a clear sense of detail.

    The president prayed for long life and more prosperity for the former Deputy Governor.

  • Gov. Bala urge Judiciary to find best way to administer justice

    Gov. Bala urge Judiciary to find best way to administer justice

    Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called on the judicial arm of government in the state to find the best way to administer justice to the people.

    Mohammed made the call in Bauchi, during the official launching of the maiden Bar Journal, published in honour of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Ibrahim Muhammad, by the state chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

    The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Alhaji Baba Tela, disclosed that the state government had on Friday, granted executive pardon to 153 inmates with minor offences.

    According to him, most of the inmates spent many years in jail because they could not afford to pay their fines and penalties which he said ranged from N5,000 to N30,000 being the highest.

    He said the important thing was that a lot of work needed to be done by the lawyers, both private and public, “so that we can find what is the best way to administer justice”.

    “I don’t think it is justice to put 153 people in jail for offences they have committed for which they were fined N1.2 million and they could not pay.

    “Please, let us find a better way of doing things,” said the governor.

    Mohammed also described the former CJN as an achiever who has done much for Nigeria and the profession of the judiciary.

    He congratulated the state NBA for finding the former CJN worthy of the occasion, adding that the state government had been an able supporter of the NBA and had done everything to support it in the discharge of its responsibilities.

    Earlier, Ibrahim Muhammad said he was highly impressed, honoured and short of words to express his gratitude to the leadership of NBA, Bauchi, for honouring him with the maiden edition of its journal.

    He noted that the judicial profession was noble and intellectual, adding that education was a lifelong and continuous process in the profession.

    Muhammad also urged every member of NBA across the country to widen their scope of knowledge through reading, saying “if you don’t read, you will completely become ignorant and you can not function in a society which is literate.

    “The recognition and the statutory roles accorded to members of the NBA in the administration of justice is a clear indication that they are critical stakeholders.

    “The bar must, therefore, avoid anything that would erode public confidence in the legal profession.

    “The bar must guard that confidence jealously”.

    Also, Mr Jubrin Sa’id, the state Chairman of NBA, appreciated the governor for always recognising the association and rendering assistance when necessary.

  • Gov. Mohammed calls for special prayers over insecurity

    Gov. Mohammed calls for special prayers over insecurity

    Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has called on citizens of the state to offer special prayers in the face of the current security challenges in Nigeria.

    Mohammed made the call in his goodwill message on the occasion of the 2022 Eid-el-Maulud (the birth of prophet Muhammad PBH) celebration on Saturday.

    He urged the people to use the Eid-el-Maulud for sober reflection and self-evaluation to know how well they had related with their creator and fellow human beings during the last one year and make  amends where necessary.

    The governor also called on the people of the state to continue to live in peace and harmony with one another in spite of their ethnic, religious and political differences.

    He reiterated the commitment of his administration to the maintenance of law and order, adding that the government, in collaboration with the security agencies, had taken all measures to ensure the  safety of lives and property of the people in the state.

    “We should all offer special prayers for peace in our state in particular and the  nation in general in the face of the current security challenges in different parts of the country.

    “I would therefore like to appeal for your continued support and cooperation in  order to sustain and improve on the existing peaceful atmosphere in the state.

    “Government would not condone any act that is capable of causing rancour and disorder. Any person or group of persons found to be involved in such acts  under any guise will be dealt with according to the law,” he said.

    Mohammed further appealed for people’s continued support and cooperation, to sustain and improve on the existing peaceful atmosphere in the state.

    Newsmen reports that Eid-el-Maulud is an Islamic celebration held annually and globally to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBH).

  • Ayu reveals apprehension he had over Atiku’s visit to Bauchi

    Ayu reveals apprehension he had over Atiku’s visit to Bauchi

    National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Iyiorcha Ayu has disclosed that he was apprehensive over the visit of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the party to Bauchi State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Atiku had earlier received thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress and other political parties at a ceremony held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi.

    Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall, Bauchi, Ayu disclosed that he was apprehensive that people in North-East will not come out for Atiku.

    “While we were coming here today, I was apprehensive that perhaps, when we come, the North-East will not come out. A political party is the people, it is not just the leaders, sometimes, we lay too much emphasis on the leaders.

    “Today, we see that the PDP is the strongest party in Nigeria. Those who have been building imaginary rallies; today, it was not a rally, it was a reception but we saw the number of people that came out like bees.

    “That is to tell you that the PDP is strong on the ground, we don’t want to be strong on social media, we don’t want to be strong only on manipulated images on television, we want to see the real people,” Ayu said.

    Ayu admonished the people to come out en masse and vote for all the candidates of the PDP from the State Assembly to the President in order to shame the enemies of the party who had been doing all they could to divide the party and had been lying that the party was divided.

    “And today, it was clear that the PDP is a strong party. There are enemies of the party who are determined to cause division among us, who are telling lies about divisions in the PDP.

    “I want to assure you that they will be disappointed because at the end of the day, this party will come up en masse and vote for all our candidates from bottom to top, not from top to bottom but from the bottom to the top – all our House and National Assembly candidates, and all our governors will come back to office.

    “And of course, having stayed out of power for eight years, the PDP is marching massively to Aso Villa with President Atiku Abubakar. He will resume back to the place where he has experience there as a Vice President and assisted ably, by Vice President Ifeanyi Okowa,” he stated.

    The PDP National Chairman added that: “In a presidential election, if you don’t win Bauchi, you can’t win the presidency, and we are very sure that with what we saw today; the massive mobilisation that has been done, we are certainly on our way to victory.

    “Atiku is your son, the North-East has never had a President before and yet, when democracy started, the North-East led the way with Alhaji Tafawa Balewa. Power is returning to the North-East, vote for your son, come out en masse, it is not enough to come for the rally.

    “All of you should have a Permanent Voter Card make sure you campaign at your polling unit, don’t campaign only at rallies, we don’t want people in Abuja, everybody must go back home to his polling unit. On that day (election day), we will shock Nigerians, the victory margin is going to be seven million votes.

    “Atiku Abubakar will move to the Villa and we will rescue the country from all the damages that the present government has done. We have suffered insecurity in the North-East, you are suffering from hunger, you are suffering from diseases. The PDP under the leadership of President Atiku Abubakar will correct these ills.”

  • 2023: Contest for elective offices not a do-or-die affair – Gov. Mohammed

    2023: Contest for elective offices not a do-or-die affair – Gov. Mohammed

    Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called on political parties, candidates and supporters not to view contests for elective offices as a do-or-die affair.

    Mohammed, who stated this in his goodwill message on the occasion of Nigeria 62 Independence Anniversary celebration on Saturday, also called on parties and supporters to conduct themselves according to the rules of the game.

    He asked them to bear in mind that “it is only God that gives power to whoever He likes at a point in time”.

    “It is not therefore the amount of money,  hate speech, fake news or political thuggery that would make contestants emerge victorious during the elections,” he said.

    He further called on all and sundry  to re-dedicate themselves to the country, be patriotic and intensify prayers to God to shower His mercy and blessings so as to continue to live in peace with one another.

    “As we celebrate the 62nd Independence anniversary, we should reflect on the struggles and sacrifices of the founding fathers of this country and also strive to ensure that their labour shall not be in vain.

    “It is gratifying to note that sixty two years after independence, we have defeated the skepticism on our ability to govern ourselves.

    “Today, we have shown to the world that we are not only able to govern ourselves, but are able to understand our differences, respect each other’s values and unite towards developing our country in spite of our diverse cultures,” the governor said.

    According to him, as a responsible and responsive government, his administration had taken measures in collaborating with security agencies to protect the lives and property of the people of the state by swiftly addressing any form of security challenge.

    He assured the citizenry that security would continue to be top on his priority to sustain the relative peace enjoyed in the state.

    Mohammed added that his government had taken a multi-dimensional approach to all the development projects which had resulted in success, particularly in Infrastructure development.

    “We have also executed several other projects in the areas of education, health, housing, agriculture, water, power supply and poverty alleviation.”

  • Bauchi secondary school where all students sit on bare floor

    Bauchi secondary school where all students sit on bare floor

    A Non Governmental Organization(NGO), TrackaNG has called public attention to Yakubu Bauchi College of Islamic Studies in Bauchi State where all students are made to sit on bare floor to learn.

    According to TrackaNG, the school currently needs the attention of the state government as over 1500 students are without furniture or a functional toilet.

    The deplorable state of learning for the students was brought to light by TrackaNG, whose objective is to enables citizens to collaborate and track capital projects in their communities.

    The NGO shared photos of the dilapidated school facilities on its Twitter handle on Tuesday.

    The NGO is calling on the Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, to renovate the school located in the Toro Local Government Area of the state.

    “All the classrooms structures have been damaged except one. In 2021, the school received N20m from the government for innovation and they only renovated one block of two classrooms without providing furniture,” it stated.

    “The school has over 1500 students and there are no available furniture or teaching materials. There is also no functional toilet in the facility. #bauchigov, kindly renovate and equip Yakubu Bauchi College of Islamic Studies.”