Emir of Fika present items of clothing,cash to Orphans in Potiskum


By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu 



The Emir of Fika and Chairman of Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers Dr Muhammadu Ibn Abali Muhammadu Idrissa on Thursday offered items of clothing and cash to Orphans in Potiskum town.

Distributing the materials at his palace in potiskum,the Royal Father prayed for unity and peaceful coexistence among the people of the area.

He used the forum to appeal to well-meaning individuals in society to always assist orphans in order to earn them an improved livelihood.

The orphans were chosen from across the districts of the Emirate.

 In his vote of thanks, the District Head of Arikime, Alhaji Haruna Usman described the Emir as an examplary leader who has always been preaching peaceful coexistence and support to orphans and vulnerable persons.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Education:Madakin Gudi Foundation Clears Five Months’ Stipends for 167 Volunteer Teachers in Yobe

Image
By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  As part of its ongoing mission to support education, the Madakin Gudi Foundation has cleared five months’ stipends for 167 volunteer teachers across twenty-one schools in the Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State. A team from the Foundation mandated to carry out the payment set out in the early hours of Wednesday, 11th March 2026, visiting each of the 21 schools for the exercise.  The team first visited the Chana community and later proceeded to Godowoli and other villages, ending the exercise in Gadaka. Three volunteers in each of the schools were given the sum of One Hundred Thousand Naira to cover their monthly stipends. The leader of the team, Malam Muhammad Lamba, said the gesture is aimed at encouraging the volunteers to work harder for the development of education in the area.  Muhammad Lamba further revealed that the initiative is part of the Madakin Gudi Foundation’s broader effort to promote education in rural communiti...
Read more

Yobe L-PRES Project Hands Over Livestock Market to Geidam Community

Image
By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a World Bank-funded program, has commissioned and handed over a modern livestock market to the Geidam local government area of Yobe State.  The market, located at the Nigeria-Niger border, is expected to boost livestock trade between the two countries and create jobs. The market covers a 400m x 400m area, with features including perimeter fencing, gates, security outpost, veterinary clinic, administrative block, solar-powered boreholes, and drinking points. Other amenities include loading and off-loading ramps, toilets, and a livestock weighing scale. Project Coordinator Adama Hussaini Madaki said the market would strengthen livestock trade and improve revenue generation. L-PRES Value Chain Officer Usman Magaji noted that the market would expand the local government area's market horizon, making it a livestock hub. Representing Governor Mai Mala Buni, Permanent Secretary...
Read more

Yobe APC Exco Receive National Party Chairman Ganduje

Image
By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Yobe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday received the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, in Damaturu.   Ganduje’s visit was aimed at sympathizing with the government and people of Yobe State over the recent insurgent attacks in Buni-Gari, Gujba Local Government Area.   The State APC Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka, who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Mohammed Alamai Goni Aji, alongside other party executives, welcomed the national chairman at the Yobe Airport.   After the reception, Ganduje proceeded to the Government House in Damaturu for a courtesy visit to Governor Mai Mala Buni, where he reiterated the party’s solidarity with the state in tackling security challenges.   The APC national chairman commended Governor Buni’s efforts in maintaining peace and fostering development in the state despite security setbacks.  He assured con...
Read more