NEDC has strengthened partnerships with environmental and security organisations to address desertification and safeguard development projects in Yobe.
Yobe has secured support from the North-East Development Commission for the reconstruction of the Damaturu-Gujba-Buni-Yadi-Magza highway.
The minister of regional development, Uba Ahmadu, announced this while inaugurating a 250-bed capacity hostel constructed by the North-East Development Commission.
The suspects were arraigned on a 55-count criminal charge bordering on advance fee fraud, forgery and the award of fake contracts.
Mr Lawan reaffirmed the group’s commitment to supporting institutions and vulnerable groups across the North-East.
Mr Daniel described the gesture as a huge relief to the displaced residents.
He said the vehicles would be charged electronically and would not demand engine oil and petroleum.
Mr Alkali listed the affected LGAs to include Bade, Jakusko, Fune, Fika, Gujba, Gulani, Potiskum, Nangere, Karasuwa, Yusufari, Machina, Nguru, and Yunusari.
The North-East Development Commission has called for urgent improvement in the region’s healthcare sector.
Mr Abbas said, “The MD and his team visited these sites last week to inspect the situation and communicate with the affected people.’’
