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NEDC Visit Affected Areas in Yobe, over Collapsed of Bridges
Our Correspondent
The Manager Director of NEDC MD/CEO Mohd G. Alikali has visited Nangere LGA in Yobe state where a major length of the road/culvert/bridge collapsed between Tarajim and Garin Gada due to heavy downpour.
Speaking Shortly after the visit, he stated that, this road links Potiskum to the Northern part of Yobe comprising Jakusko, Bade, Yusufari, Karasuwa, Nguru, and Machina LGAs.
According to him, “We are here to assess the situation and provide immediate and long-term support as we are duly committed to taking swift action to alleviate the suffering of the people.”
While interacting with the community leaders on-site, the affected people appreciate NEDC for its show of concern in this most difficult time.
The residents of the affected area have commended the commission for their quick response to visit the area for assessment.
It was gathered that the MD who was accompanied by the Executive Director of Finance and Admin of the Commission Dr Abubakar Garba Iliya Abubakar sympathized with the affected communities in Nangere Local Government Area and beyond.
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Honoured in Death: Baze University Recognises Late AVM Mouktar Mohammed (Rtd) with Doctorate Degree
One of Nigeria’s leading private universities, Baze University Abuja, has recognized the immense contributions of the late Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Mouktar Mohammed (Rtd) with a posthumous Doctor of Science award at their recent convocation ceremony.
The awardee, father of the current FCT Football Association chairman, Alhaji Abba Mouktar, was described as a dedicated, committed, disciplined, visionary, and patriotic citizen during his lifetime, making him a fitting recipient of the award.
Present at the event were notable dignitaries, including the 2023 Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Mr. Peter Obi; the Emir of Dutse, His Royal Highness Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sanusi; the Emir of Lafia Hon. Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I.
Also in attendance to celebrate the awardee were immediate and extended family members, associates, and other well-meaning Nigerians.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Alhaji Abba Mouktar Mohammed, FCT FA Chairman, thanked the institution for recognizing his father’s contributions and stated that it serves as a testament to the fact that the efforts of good and worthy ambassadors of Nigeria in various fields will not go unrecognized, as Baze University has set a precedent in this regard.
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