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Buni Approves Automatic Employment for YSU First-Class Physics Graduate
Yobe State Governor, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, has approved automatic employment for Surayya Muhammad Kabir, a First Class graduate of Physics from Yobe State University (YSU), as part of his administration’s commitment to rewarding academic excellence and enhancing human capital development.
In a statement issued by the Director General of Press Affairs and Media to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed, Surayya was presented with her appointment letter by the governor at the Government House in Damaturu.
Governor Buni congratulated the graduate on her outstanding academic achievement, describing her as a role model for students across the state. He noted that her success underscores the importance of dedication, discipline, and perseverance in education.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to promote policies and initiatives that support learning and talent development, with particular emphasis on encouraging girls’ education. He stressed that education remains the most sustainable investment for societal progress.
“You are a worthy ambassador of girl-child education in Yobe State. Your achievement should inspire others,” Buni said.
He explained that offering opportunities to exceptional graduates is a deliberate strategy to foster a culture of excellence and demonstrate that hard work and academic success are recognised and rewarded by the government.
Governor Buni further assured that the state government would continue to strengthen education at all levels through improved learning facilities, teacher support, and programmes aimed at boosting enrolment and retention of children in schools. He also reiterated his commitment to inclusive education policies that ensure equal opportunities for all children, regardless of their financial background.
“We will continue to ensure that no child in Yobe State is denied access to education because of economic challenges,” he said.
The governor urged Surayya to remain focused and disciplined in her new role and to use her achievement to motivate other young people to embrace education, hard work, and integrity.
In her response, Surayya expressed gratitude for the appointment, noting that the gesture had reinforced her belief in the value of diligence, commitment, and academic excellence.
Buni Receives Two Ambulances Donated by Chevron
Governor Mai Mala Buni has also received two ambulances donated by Chevron Nigeria Limited, describing the donation as a major boost to the state’s healthcare delivery and emergency response capacity.
The ambulances were received on behalf of the state government by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mohammed Lawan Gana, and later presented to the governor in Damaturu.
Commending Chevron for the donation, Governor Buni said the gesture reflected a strong partnership that aligns with the government’s agenda of expanding access to quality healthcare services. He emphasised that effective healthcare delivery requires collaboration among stakeholders, noting that corporate support plays a vital role in saving lives and improving service efficiency.
He directed that the ambulances be properly utilised and well maintained to ensure long-term service delivery.
“This intervention will further strengthen our healthcare system, particularly in emergency response. The hospital management must ensure these ambulances are effectively used and properly maintained,” the governor said.
Presenting the keys, Dr. Gana described the donation as timely, stating that it would enhance referral services and improve access to emergency healthcare, especially for women and children.
He disclosed that the ambulances would be deployed to the Maternal and Child Referral Centre at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital to support rapid response and the transportation of patients requiring urgent medical attention.
The commissioner reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to implementing Governor Buni’s healthcare reform agenda through infrastructure development, provision of medical equipment, and strengthened referral systems across health facilities in the state.
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a new round of appointments and promotions with immediate effect, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and enhance institutional performance in the state.
The development was announced in a statement released on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle has been appointed as the Acting Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board. Matawalle, a retired permanent secretary, previously served in a similar role and also held office as the board’s executive secretary. He was described as a seasoned administrator who rose through the civil service ranks from Assistant Secretary to Permanent Secretary before retiring in 2014, after eight years in the position. The statement noted his strong track record in the effective management of Hajj operations.
Governor Yusuf also approved the promotion of Yusuf Mukhtar to the rank of Permanent Secretary.
In another appointment, Barrister Rahama Malam Alhaji was named Provost of the Kano State Anti-Corruption Institute. She was praised as an accomplished legal practitioner with over seven years’ experience spanning litigation, corporate law, electricity law, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. The statement highlighted her professional background across both public and private sectors, including her time at the Kano Electricity Distribution Company and her role as Head of the School of Law at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria. She holds a Master of Laws degree in International Law and was credited with pioneering initiatives such as the establishment of a Law Clinic and a Student Bar Association.
The governor further approved the promotion of veteran Kannywood actress Aina’u Ade from Special Assistant to Senior Special Assistant on Kannywood Affairs, citing her impressive performance and dedication in her previous assignment.
The statement said the latest appointments and promotions reflect the administration’s resolve to reinforce governance structures and ensure the efficient management of public institutions. Governor Yusuf urged the beneficiaries to justify the confidence reposed in them through diligence, transparency and unwavering commitment to the Kano First Agenda.
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has issued a public alert over a fraudulent LinkedIn account impersonating its Director-General, Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa, urging Nigerians to disregard and report any communication linked to the fake profile.
In a statement released on Saturday by the Institute’s Media Consultant, Mr Sam Eferaro, NIMR disclosed that the impostor account has been sending misleading messages to unsuspecting individuals, falsely offering procurement opportunities, contracts and other business-related engagements.
According to the statement, the attention of the Institute was drawn to the existence of the fake LinkedIn profile posing as the Director-General, adding that all messages emanating from the account are entirely fraudulent.
NIMR cautioned members of the public against engaging with any messages purportedly sent by Professor Obafunwa through LinkedIn or other unofficial platforms, particularly those soliciting business dealings or financial commitments.
The Institute further emphasised that all legitimate interactions with vendors, contractors, partners and the public are conducted strictly through recognised and official institutional channels, in line with established public service procedures.
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has dismissed calls by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria demanding the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, over comments he allegedly made concerning genocide.
In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, the PFN described the demand as unfounded and unjustifiable, stressing that Prof. Amupitan, like every Nigerian, is constitutionally entitled to express opinions on matters of national interest, regardless of his public office.
The Fellowship maintained that the remarks attributed to the INEC chairman had no link to his official duties, noting that they were unrelated to elections or electoral processes, which fall within the scope of his professional responsibilities.
“We strongly oppose such calls because Prof. Amupitan, as a citizen of Nigeria, has the right to speak on issues he perceives as affecting the nation, irrespective of his appointment or position,” the statement said.
PFN further condemned suggestions that the INEC chairman should be removed on the basis of personal views expressed outside his official mandate, warning that such actions could set a dangerous precedent where public officials are penalised for holding or expressing independent opinions.
The organisation also cautioned against interpreting national discourse through religious perspectives, arguing that such an approach risks deepening societal divisions and threatening peaceful coexistence.
“We must guard against profiling individuals or judging them based on religious considerations. Prof. Amupitan has the right to express his views, and this should not come at the expense of his office,” the statement added.
The Fellowship urged stakeholders to exercise restraint and mutual respect in addressing sensitive national issues, emphasising that unity, fairness, and peaceful engagement must remain central to public discourse.
PFN reaffirmed its commitment to justice and national cohesion, calling on Nigerians to uphold democratic values in responding to differing opinions on matters affecting the country.