….Calls for more support
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has congratulated the people of the state for witnessing the new year 2025 peacefully.
In a press statement signed by Mamman Mohammed, the DG press and media affairs to the governor, the governor said the year 2024 was generally successful, though with some challenges of flood disasters and isolated security challenges.
It is with gratitude to Allah (SWT) that today we witness the beginning of yet another year “l pray to God to protect and bless our state and country, with improved security and economic prosperity this year and beyond.
“it is gratifying that despite the economic challenges, we have recorded some achievements in the past year notably, the massive agricultural programme for food sufficiency and security, financial support to small and medium scale entrepreneurs, cash grants for empowerment to create employment opportunities and economic growth.
“Similarly, our commitment to Infrastructural development and service delivery has remained solid with the ongoing road construction, Healthcare and education development, among others.
“Yobe is the first state to establish a state ministry of livestock after the federal government. This is intended to push for improved livestock development as a leading state in livestock production.
“This administration is committed to its policy of a holistic approach to agriculture for both crop and livestock revolution to improve the economy of the state and its people,” Buni said.
He assured that the new year would unveil the completion of all ongoing projects and the initiation of new ones.
“We signed the 2025 budget a few days ago, the government would swing into action to complete the projects for the benefit of our people”, the Governor assured.
He commended the people of the state for their understanding, resilience and support of the government: “This demonstrates your faith in the government”.
Buni also commended security agencies and vigilante groups for their contribution to peace and security across the state.
He assured the continuous support of his administration to the security agencies to further improve the stable peace and security enjoyed in the state.
The Governor further urged the people to always cooperate with the government and the security forces “for us to build a more stable, social and economically prosperous Yobe state that will be a pride of all”.
