Yobe State Declares Work-Free Day To Mourn Ex Governor

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has declared Wednesday, February 7, 2024, as a work-free day. The declaration aims to facilitate a three-day prayer session for the late former governor, Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim, who passed away in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Governor Buni, emphasizing the significance of this period, urged the state’s residents to utilize the day in offering prayers for the peaceful repose of Sen. Ibrahim’s soul.  The three-day prayer sessions are scheduled to take place at the Government House Mosque in Damaturu. Yobe State Government has officially taken charge of the funeral and condolence rites, demonstrating a commitment to honoring the memory of the departed leader.  Governor Buni, accompanied by government officials and the late governor’s family, has been graciously receiving condolences from well-wishers within and beyond the state at the Government House, Damaturu.

Buni approves N667m for payment of pensioners

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved the payment of N667 million to 475 pensioners across the 17 local government areas of the state. The approval is contained in a statement by Buni’s Director-General Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, in Damaturu on Friday. He said the approval followed a screening and verification of the pensioners by a committee earlier constituted by the state government. “The committee has verified a total of 475 beneficiaries and hereby attached lists of beneficiaries and summary according to local government areas for both living and deceased pensioners,” Mohammed said. He assured that the state government would settle all outstanding pensions owed retired workers in the state.