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The Ebonyi state government has approved the Executive Bill for the establishment of the Education Development Trust Fund and other related matters in a decisive response to the directive from the Federal Ministry of Education.

The Fund’s goal is to provide a more robust and sustainable financial framework to meet the basic education requirements, which are essential to the development of the state’s human capital as a whole.

Ikeuwa Omebeh, the state’s commissioner for information and orientation, gave an update on the results of the Thursday-scheduled State Executive Council meeting while announcing the approval of the executive bill over the weekend in Abakaliki. Governor Francis Nwifuru presided over the meeting.

Omebeh disclosed that the State House of Assembly has received the Executive Bill for further legislative action.

He added that once the fund is established, it will act as a dedicated, state-level financing mechanism that would successfully use both public and private resources to enhance the state’s basic education system.

The proposed State Education Development Trust Fund will receive contributions from a variety of sources, including government taxes, development partners, corporations, well-meaning Indians, to support priority investments in infrastructure, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), information and communication technology (ICT) integration, teacher training, scholarship, school feeding, and transportation system.

By combining resources for greater impacts through transparent governance, joint planning, and strict oversight, the Education Trust Fund is anticipated to also provide a credible and sustainable solution to Ebonyi State’s fundamental education challenges.

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The Fund will be managed by a legally constituted Board in consultation with the State Ministry of Education and other interested parties to identify priorities and ensure accountable implementation. This would include the improvement of a conducive learning environment through the improvement of thousands of classrooms, the construction of fences, toilets, boreholes, and the training of teachers, among other security measures.

Babagana Zulum, the governor of Boro State, approved providing free daily meals and 300,000 incentives to students and their parents to address the state’s low school enrollment in northern Borno.

Zulum made the announcements on Friday in Gajiganna town, where he also inaugurated the Higher Islamic College, which combines formal education with the traditional Almajiri system of education (Sangaya).

“Northern Borno needs to implement actionable plans to advance education. Only 90 students were enrolled in a secondary school in this town, which has a population of about 50 000 people overall. These students must finish their studies in the most important way.

The governor stated that in order to achieve this, we are approving stipends of 250, 000 for their fathers, 50, 000 for each of their mothers, and 50, 000 for the students themselves, along with a free square meal per day.

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Zulum emphasized that the intervention was intended to close the education gap and encourage parents to enroll their children in schools in the regions that have been severely impacted by the insurgency for more than ten years.

The governor explained that the new Higher Islamic College would operate under a curriculum that the NBAIS (National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies) had approved and combines foundational English, science, math, technology, and Islamic scholarship.

Our goal is simple: to give our children, especially Sangaya learners, the knowledge and abilities they need to succeed in today’s society. Our reforms introduce contemporary subjects and vocational training while upholding the cherished principles of traditional Islamic scholarship, “Zulum stated.

Zulum also created the Government Day Secondary School, which will act as a referral center for hundreds of students in the town who are completing their primary education, during his engagements in Gajiganna.

Zulum’s accomplishments were praised by the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Lawan Wakilbe, who noted that his administration had completed 35 mega schools in various construction stages in six years.

This is a remarkable achievement, according to Wakilbe, which also reflects vision, leadership, and unwavering support for the unborn.

Prior to the November 8 election, Governor of Nambra State Charles Soludo established a 489-member governorship election campaign council.

The governor stated in a post on his official X handle that the council would be in charge of spreading his vision for the state’s future and making sure that the state’s progress and development message is spread throughout it.

“This campaign council has 489 members who have been carefully chosen. This group will help spread our vision for the future of Anambra and ensure that every region of our wonderful state receives our message of progress and development.

I want to thank everyone who has accepted my position. I also pay tribute to each of you, thank you for making this party this date happen.

You are hereby inaugurated and I have the sole honor of welcoming this campaign council in Anambra. Together, let’s strive to create a brighter future for everyone! May Anambra keep winning”! he stated.

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Despite recent difficulties, Governor Soludo continued, “APGA is more united than ever.”

The 8.5 million people who live in Anambra are represented by this campaign council, which has 489 members. You are all evangelists of this mission, he said as members.

In addition, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 16 political parties will run for governor in Anambra.

Only two of these nominated women for governorship candidates, while six parties nominated women for deputy governorship candidates, the African Action Congress and the National Rescue Movement.

Aminu Tambuwal, a former governor of Sokoto State, is working to prevent President Bola Tinubu from winning the 2027 general election. &nbsp,

The opposition coalition’s leader, Tambuwal, referred to the opposition coalition’s plan as a “national consensus.”

“I am fully engaged in a process that will, by God’s grace, result in the removal of this government from office,” the statement read.

The former House of Representatives speaker refuted claims that the coalition is planning to remove President Tinubu in 2027 by saying, “With the help of God and Nigeria, we will send these people out of office.”

There is “a general consensus among us.” Is Northern Nigerian Peter Obi? Aregbesola is not a member of the Osun State. According to him, “Aso Rock should undergo a change of guards through a constitutional democratic process on May 29, 2027.”

He alleged that the Tinubu government’s alleged power of intimidation was being disregarded by the government for failing to give Nigerians the benefits of democracy.

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He may not lose in 2027 because it is not carved out in stone. The former governor claimed that every effort to portray Bola Tinubu as invisible and that he cannot be defeated is futile.

He can’t be defeated, he said. In my opinion, and I’m working with the coalition leaders to accomplish that in the country’s best interests. Bola Tinubu is not the subject. It has to do with how he is governing the nation.

The coalition was thrown around a few months ago by some political powerhouses, including former governor of Rivers State Rotimi Amaechi, former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, former governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola, and former governor of Rivers State David Mark.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigeria’s political leaders to concentrate more on the population as Muslims observe Eid-ul-Mawlid.

Bishop Daniel Okoh, the president of the CAN, expressed his joy for Nigerians and the Muslim faithful in a statement released on Friday.

He claimed that Eid-ul-Mawlid gave all Nigerians a chance to reflect on the principles of humility, compassion, justice, and devotion to God, which the Prophet exemplified.

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These principles transcend religious boundaries, according to Okoh, and help us create a society that is grounded in justice, respect, and peace.

“We are reminded that Nigeria is at a crucial crossroad as our country commemorates this occasion. Renewing commitment to principles that promote fairness, accountability, and compassion are a result of the challenges of governance, economic hardship, and the deep yearning for credible leadership.

We therefore urge political leaders to make the most of this somber season, embrace justice in their choices, ease citizens’ suffering, and promote policies that foster unity and uphold the dignity of every Nigerian. If our country is to realize its potential for peace and prosperity, he added, then integrity and fairness must rule the government.

He also wished Muslims a joyful holiday, prayed that the season would “inspire stronger bonds of unity across faiths, renew our shared hope for Nigeria, and encourage us all to work together for a just and prosperous nation.”

See the following statement in its entirety:

CAN PRESS STATEMENT

For immediate release

September 5, 2025

Leaders should embrace justice and ease hostility, according to Eid-ul-Maulud: CAN.

1. As we observe the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) warmly welcomes our Muslim brothers and sisters from across the nation.

2. The Prophet exemplifies the virtues of humility, compassion, justice, and devotion to God in Ed-ul-Maulud, which all Nigerians should consider. These principles transcend religious boundaries and help us create a society that is grounded in respect for one another.

3. We are reminded that Nigeria is at a crucial turning point as our country commemorates this occasion. Renewing commitment to principles that promote fairness, accountability, and compassion are a result of the challenges of governance, economic hardship, and the deep yearning for credible leadership.

4. We therefore urge political leaders to make the most of this solemn season by embracing justice in their decisions and reducing the burdens placed on the citizens. We also urge them to promote policies that promote unity and uphold the dignity of all Nigerians. If our country is to realize its potential for peace and prosperity, integrity and fairness must rule the government.

5. I wish all Muslims a peaceful and joyful holiday in the name of the Christian community.

6. May the Eid-ul-Maulud inspire stronger religious bonds, reaffirm our shared awe for Nigeria, and motivate everyone to work together for a just and prosperous world.

Happy Eid-ul-Maulud!