By Mohammed Abubakar,
Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, said N200 million has been earmarked every month for payment of entitlements to retirees of the state civil service.
He disclosed this in a Radio Phone-in programme as part of activities to mark his one year anniversary in office.
“I have approved N200 million every month for payment of entitlements to retirees,” he said.
Buni also directed the state Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to develop a Quranic education model that will integrate western education as a measure to accommodate almajiria in the state.
“The commissioner of Basic and secondary education is hereby directed to develop a model that will accommodate the almajiri,” Buni said.
He assured that education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, youth empowerment, security and economic development would continue to remain the priority areas of his administration.
According to the governor, his administration will create opportunities to the youth to cultivate a prosperous future for the state.
“This administration has engaged many youth with political appointments. We have also provided them with various skills to promote self-reliance and productivity.
“About 800 youth have been trained on paint making and many others as automobile technicians, some of who have become employers of labour,” Buni said.