Browsing: Borno State

While in office, little was actually known about Kyari in the public realm. Unfortunately too, his name actually symbolized an uncanny error of namesake. The Borno State-born lawyer and banker shared a name with somebody who once had a favourable public perception, until Satan smiled; and the _‘super cop’_ lost it!

Access to water and scarce water facilities have contributed to conflict between herders and farmers in the Northeast. The four-year (2019 – 2023) Water for Agriculture activity, implemented by Catholic Relief Services and partners, helped reduce tensions between the two communities. Across the three states, Water for Agriculture constructed and rehabilitated 21 water facilities, including dams, irrigation schemes, boreholes, and water retention ponds.

Nigerian women have been charged to be better organised and become a force to reckon with in the pursuit of national progress. The call was made by Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State, who was the chairman at the launch of the book, “101 Nigerian Women of Impact” written by Barrister Zainab Marwa.