The Yobe State Governor, Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni has paid inspection visits to the Damaturu Flyover and underpass, and the Damaturu-Gambir road projects under construction.
The Governor was accompanied on the inspection tour by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana, the Secretary to the state government Baba Malam Wali, the Commissioners for Works Engr. Umar that of Finance Alh. Mohammed Abacha, NEDC Executive Director Finance, Dr. Garba Iliya, Special Advisers on Special Duties and Religious Affairs, and other top government officials.
A statement issued by the director general Press Affairs and Media to the Governor, Alh. Mamman Mohammed said while at the Flyover and Underpass project, Gov. Buni expressed satisfaction with the quality and speed of work on the project.
“I am happy with the quality and speed of work on the project, the contractors have so far lived upto expectation, with strict adherence to the contractual agreements.
“When completed, this would greatly check the problem of congestion here at the city center as well as the menace of flooding into houses along Gashua road,” he said.
The state commissioner for Works, Engr. Umar Wakil, who conducted the Governor round the project, said site engineers from the ministry have been on every stage of development on the project to ensure compliance and for the government to have value for its money.
The contractors further assured the Governor that the project would be completed within the stipulated time frame.
Similarly, Gov. Buni was at the Damaturu-Gambir road project for a personal assessment of the quality and speed of the project.
The Governor said the road has great economic value as it would ease transportation of agricultural products from the benefitting communities to Damaturu, the state capital.
“We have a lot of agricultural communities who are always challenged with the difficulty of moving their farm produce to Damaturu where there is a huge market.
“This road would provide a solution to the age long difficulty faced by the communities.
“I am glad the contractor has completed the earth work and commenced the overlay,” Gov. Buni noted.
Engr. Modu Bukar, of Elegance Construction, contractors handling the project, assured the Governor that the project would be completed in the next nine weeks.
… Vows To Reposition Public, Civil Service Through Responsive Appointments
Yobe State Governor, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to repositioning the civil and public service for greater efficiency through responsive and merit-based appointments.
The governor stated this during the swearing-in of Abba Alhaji Mamadi as the new Grand Khadi of the state, alongside five Special Advisers, a Permanent Member of the Yobe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and 13 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries.
Buni who expressed satisfaction with the qualifications, experience, and integrity of the appointees, described them as valuable assets who would add quality to governance and service delivery in line with the vision and mission of his administration.
The governor noted that the Special Advisers were appointed to strengthen the bond between government and the people, adding that their grassroots connection, loyalty, and commitment are key to the ideals of government.
Speaking of the newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries, Buni charged them to work towards strengthening due process, being proactive, and inject fresh ideas that will ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
“Government will continue to equip and reposition the public service to be more responsive to our current demands for speedy and effective implementation of policies and programmes,” he said.
He used the forum and reminded the appointees that their new positions are a trust and that they would be judged by the public on how well they serve urging them to uphold honesty, fairness, and justice without recourse to political, religious, or ethnic differences.
“Like other political leaders and public officers, you will be subjected to the people’s court. Do your best to discharge your duties conscientiously,” Buni stated.
Speaking on education, the governor commended the Federal Ministry of Education for recognizing Yobe as a role model among sub-national governments in foundational education reaffirming his administration’s consistency in paying counterpart funds to the Universal Basic Education Commission, supporting school feeding, and providing instructional materials and examination fees to strengthen basic education in the state.
Those sworn in include Special Advisers Hon. Mohammed Bazam Maidoki, Mohammed Ibrahim Jalo, Hajiya Saratu Sabo, Saleh Budde Sherriff, and Kulloma Umara Mohammed while Abdu Shuaibu, Mai Dala Baleri Bularafa, Salamatu Yahaya Nangere, Bamai Zanna, Engr. Mai Modu Goniri, Bako Modu Kagu, Musa Garba, Abubakar Usman Kolere, Ibrahim Ali, Mohammed Annur, Abbas Isah Bizi, Mohammed Kalli, and Dr. Yusuf Idriss Madaki were sworn in as Permanent Secretaries.
… Embarks On Assessment Tour Of Wagir, Mutai PHCs
A massive crowd had last week welcomed the Yobe State Governor, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, as he embarked on a surprise assessment tour of the Primary Healthcare Centres in Wagir and Mutai of Gujba Local Government Area.
A statement issued by the director general Press Affairs and Media to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed said Buni was visibly impressed with the services at facilities during the visit, commended the staff for their commitment, good maintenance culture, and the high level of cleanliness observed during the visit.
The governor noted that such commitment from frontline workers is essential for ensuring effective service delivery in rural areas where access to healthcare is most critical.
“Investments in primary healthcare are investments in the lives and future of the people, especially those in rural communities who depend on such facilities for survival.”
Buni, directed the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Primary Healthcare Management Agency, Dr. Kundi Machina, to submit the requirements for additional facilities to further strengthen service delivery in the centres.
The Governor who saluted people for their unwavering support to his administration, assured that the government would consider absorbing all dedicated casual staff working in the two PHCs into the mainstream civil service.
He explained that such a step would not only reward the commitment of the workers but also enhance stability and motivation in the healthcare sector.
Governor Buni reaffirmed that his administration remains committed to providing effective and accessible healthcare services at the grassroots, where such interventions make the greatest impact.
