Potiskum LGA Eyes
Special Assistant on Information and communication to the executive chairman of Potiskum local government area.
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Yobe Residents Laud Gov. Buni’s Landmark Bridge Project, Praise Transformational Leadership
Residents of Damaturu and across Yobe State have expressed overwhelming support and commendation for Governor Mai Mala Buni’s landmark flyover and underpass bridge, describing it as a game-changer for urban development and economic growth. Weeks into construction, citizens say the visible progress of the bridge demonstrates the governor’s commitment to modern, people-centered infrastructure that addresses the daily challenges of traffic congestion and improves business activities. “The c...
Potiskum Government Lodge Dream Nears Reality: Hon. Salisu Muktari Revives a Vision Shared Since 1990s
The once-abandoned Potiskum Local Government Area's Government Lodge is now in the final stages of reconstruction, marking a major step in the restoration of a place that has been in ruins for decades. Under the leadership of Potiskum Local Government Area's Chairman Hon. Salisu Muktari, the project has become a symbol of renewal and commitment to good governance. The project is more than just a project to provide infrastructure; it is the realization of a dream that began in the 1990s. At tha...
Yobe Tops National Chart in Community Health Program, Showcases Governor Buni’s Healthcare Revolution
Yobe State has been adjudged the best-performing state in the implementation of the Community-Based Health Worker Scheme (CBHWS) in Nigeria, according to the latest national progress report. The report places Yobe at the forefront, followed closely by Ogun State, highlighting the state’s exceptional commitment to community healthcare. The state’s success in CBHWS is a direct reflection of Governor Mai Mala Buni’s unwavering dedication to improving healthcare access for all residents. ...
Visible Progress, Lasting Impact: Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s Landmark Bridge Reshapes Damaturu and Yobe State
Damaturu is entering a new era of urban development as Governor Mai Mala Buni’s landmark flyover and underpass bridge steadily takes shape, signaling a tangible transformation of the city and Yobe State at large. Weeks into construction, visible progress on the bridge highlights the governor’s commitment to modern, people-centered infrastructure. The project is designed to ease traffic congestion, improve commerce, and enhance connectivity, positioning Damaturu as a model of urban plannin...
34 Years of Trust, One Vision of Progress: Buni and Muktari Steering Potiskum to New Heights
[Trust Built Yesterday, Progress Delivered Today.] Potiskum, Yobe State – Development in Potiskum Local Government Area is being driven by a unique partnership that has spanned more than three decades. Governor Mai Mala Buni and Hon. Salisu Muktari, the Executive Chairman of Potiskum LGA, share a 34-year bond of trust and loyalty that residents say is now translating into visible progress on the ground. Unlike political alliances that often fade, the relationship between the two leaders has...
Yobe Shines Under Buni: State Ranks 6th in Most Affordable Healthcare, 9th in Education Nationwide
Yobe State has earned national acclaim under the leadership of His Excellency Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, following fresh rankings released by Statisense in the 2025 State Performance Index (SPI). According to the report, Yobe placed 6th nationwide for the most affordable public healthcare in 2024 and 9th nationwide for affordable public basic education in 2024, the recognition spans all 17 Local Government Areas, underscoring the governor’s sweeping reforms in both sectors. In healthcare, Gov...
From Local Leader to Statewide Model: Hon. Salisu Muktari’s Policies Earn Potiskum National Recognition
Potiskum Local Government under the leadership of Hon. Salisu Muktari has continued to attract praise and recognition as his forward-thinking agricultural policies position the council as a model for development across Yobe State. Recently, Potiskum LGA won two prestigious awards—one at the Kaduna International Trade Fair and another at the Yobe Agricultural Show, where it clinched second position in the Agricultural Show and first in the International Trade Fair held at Kaduna State. These...
"No Child Left Behind"—How Governor Buni Is Building a Better Future through Education in Yobe
Yobe State has restored the prestige of education under the administration of Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni FCIA, CON, COMN, with the emphasis on "No Child Left Behind" in the pursuit of education, a step that is transforming the future of the state. Since assuming office, Governor Buni has made education a cornerstone of his development policies, rebuilding the sector from the devastation and violence that once crippled education across the state. Over 300 schools destroyed by Boko Haram insurgen...
EDITORIAL:
PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South as Political Heavyweights Brace for Showdown The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially announced its 2027 presidential ticket for the southern region of Nigeria, a move that has already changed the political landscape of the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move, announced by the party leaders, gives the South-South, South-East, and South-West zones the right to field candidates. The development could pave the way for the ret...
Yobe Community, Islamic Scholars Hail Governor Buni for Establishing First HISBA Commission in Nigeria
The Yobe community and Islamic scholars have lauded Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, for elevating the state’s HISBA to a commission status, making Yobe the first state in Nigeria to do so. Unlike other states where HISBA operates as a board with limited powers, Yobe’s HISBA Commission has been granted full authority to regulate, enforce, and implement religious and moral directives. Analysts note that while boards are often restricted to advisory and supervisory roles, commissions posses...
Hon. Salisu Muktari commends Sen. Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai’s women empowerment initiative, describing it as life-changing support
The executive chairman of the Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari, has commended Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai, representing Yobe South, for his recent initiative to empower women with business capital. Hon. Salisu Muktari described the initiative as a life-changing support that will uplift families and strengthen the role of women in business and society. “I want to commend Senator Ibrahim Bomai for his commitment to supporting our mothers with capital to either develop or ...
CRITICS;
“Is This the Value of Excellence? Outrage as Nafisat Gets N200,000 for Beating 20,000 Peers Worldwide” By; Mal. Ibrahim M. Nura A 17-year-old girl, Nafisa Abdullahi from Yobe State, has achieved what many would consider impossible. She became the world champion in the TeenEagle English Proficiency Competition, beating over 20,000 contestants from 69 countries. This is not just a victory—it is a victory for Nigeria, which shows that our students can stand tall among the best in the world...
Hon. Salisu Muktari Congratulates Dr. Halima Gambo, Vows to Promote and Support Girls’ Education in Potiskum Local Government Area
The Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari, congratulates Dr. Halima Gambo on becoming the first female professor of veterinary pathology in Nigeria and vows to continue to prioritize girls’ education in Potiskum. The chairman expressed his confidence in girls’ education and affirmed that there is a hidden talent and impact that women can make in the field of education and vowed to promote girls’ education in the Potiskum Local Government Area. "The ach...
Hon. Salisu Muktari, the nationally recognized chairman with a broad range of communication, political, and leadership acumen
... His strategic vision and commitment to public service continue to inspire those around him and bring about development to Potiskum LGA. • • Hon. Salisu Muktari is the nationally recognized chairman with a broad range of communication, political, and leadership skills who plays a role in bringing about effective policies and development in Potiskum LGA. The chairman was the executive chairman of Potiskum LGA, whose political influence went beyond the local government or the state and rea...
Gov. Buni and his counterparts lamented the high cost of agricultural products during the 12th North-East Governors Forum
The Executive Governor of Yobe State and his counterparts from Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, Adamawa, and Maiduguri states lamented the high cost of agricultural products during the current farming season and called for the provision of equipment to support irrigated farming. The governors lamented the high cost of agricultural products while the Yobe State Governor, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni FCIA CON COMN, was addressing the forum at the end of its 12th forum held in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital....
Potiskum LGA Council Honors Ba'aba and Khadija for Their Contribution to the LGA's Devl't in Educational and Humanitarian Activities
The Potiskum Local Government Area Council under the leadership of Hon. Salisu Muktari honored Alh. Abbas Ba'aba and Hajiya Khadija Abdullahi Adamu for their immense contribution to the development of education and humanitarian activities across the local government area. Alh. Ba'aba was a retired officer of the Nigerian Customs Service who excelled in helping underprivileged children and orphans to achieve their life goals, from providing them with jobs to sponsoring several scholarships acros...
Hon. Salisu Muktari Flags off 2025 Tree Planting Campaign, Calls for Collective Effort to Stop Desertification
The Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari, Officially Flags Off Tree Planting Campaign in Potiskum LGA and Calls for Collective Effort to Stop Desertification. The Chairman flagged off the campaign in an effort to reaffirm the commitment of the Yobe State Governor H.E. Hon. Mai Mala Buni FCIA CON COMN to combat desertification and restore lost lands to protect the community and improve the environment. The Chairman was represented by his Deputy, Hon. Adamu H...
Hon. Salisu Muktari Gives Political Office Holders the Opportunity to Perform Their Office Functions as Representatives of the Community
...This is to resolve the dispute over the distribution of Buni agricultural empowerment in the Potiskum Local Government Area. • • Whenever the distribution of government resources in Potiskum Local Government Area is raised, Hon. Salisu Muktari gives political office holders the opportunity to perform their office functions as representatives of the people of Potiskum Local Government Area. To resolve the dispute over the distribution of Buni agricultural empowerment in the Potiskum Local...
CamTech Potiskum Commends Governor Buni for His Commitment to Strengthening and Enhancing School Standards
The College of Administrative Management Technology Potiskum (CamTech) commends the executive governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni FCIA CON COMN, for his resolute commitment to enhancing the college's standards. In a statement issued by the school's information and public relations department, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations CamTech Potiskum confirmed their gratitude to the esteemed governor on behalf of the college staff and students. "On behalf of the College Rector...
Economic Reforms: Governor Buni is currently constructing a modern shopping mall dubbed "Yobe City Mall Center" in Damaturu
The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni FCIA, CON, COMN, is currently constructing the first modern shopping mall, dubbed "Yobe City Mall Center," in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State. The construction of this modern shopping mall, "Yobe City Mall Center," is part of Governor Buni's policy of strengthening the economy, developing income streams, creating jobs, and promoting economic transformation for the benefit of the good people of Yobe State and its environs. The c...
CELEBRATING;
Yobe Embraces Structural Reforms, Modernization, Efficiency, and Enhancement as It Celebrates 34 Years of Its Formation under Gov. Buni Today, Yobe State celebrates thirty-four (34) years of its formation. After being separated from the former Borno State on the 27th, August, 1991, the state is undergoing the most significant transformation and modernization since its formation under the leadership of Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni FCIA, CON, COMN. The state began its own leadership on 28th August, ...
Hon. Salisu Muktari Felicitates Yobe at 34, Describes Gov. Buni as the driving force in bringing about changes and development in health, education, and more
The Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari, felicitates Yobe at 34 years and describes Governor Buni as one who achieved unparalleled achievements in health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure. While celebrating, the chairman said Yobe is not just a state but a home for millions of people from different religions, tribes, and languages. "Yobe State turns 34 today, 27th August, 2025. This is a matter of pride for us, the good people of Yobe State, beca...
Gwamna Buni Ya Kaddamar da Gangamin Dashen Bishiyoyi Na Shekarar 2025, Ya Sha alwashin Maido Da Gandun Dazuka Da Filayen Da Aka Lalata
Mai Girma Gwamnan Jihar Yobe Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni FCIA, CON, COMN, ya kaddamar da aikin dashen itatuwa na shekarar 2025, ya kuma sha alwashin maido da gandun daji da filayen da aka lalata a fadin jihar Yobe. Gwamnan ya kaddamar da aikin dashen itatuwan ne a rukunin gidajen Mai Mala Buni dake kan hanyar Gujba zuwa Damaturu, a yau 26 ga watan Agusta, 2025, inda ya kuma yi gargadin da kakkausar murya tare da shan alwashin daukar mataki kan wadanda suka sare itatuwa ba bisa ka'ida ba, ba kuma t...
Governor Buni Launches 2025 Tree Planting Campaign, Vows to Restore Deforested Land and Forests Across Yobe
His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni FCIA, CON, COMN, has launched the 2025 tree planting campaign and vowed to restore deforested land and forests across Yobe State. The governor launched the tree planting campaign at Mai Mala Buni Housing Estate, along the Gujba-Damaturu road, today, the 26th of August, 2025, where he also issued a stern warning and vowed to take action against those who illegally cut down trees without planting others. The governor i...
RESPONSE:
No one auctioned the Potiskum vehicles that were burned in the protests for his own selfish reasons; government approval was obtained before the auction began _Hon. Salisu Muktari's Aids Break the Silence. Speaking on behalf of the Potiskum Local Government Executive Chairman, Hon. Salisu Muktari has refuted the false rumors circulating on social media that the local government executive chairman auctioned the vehicles that were burned during the 1st August 2024 protests for his own personal g...
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, da Jonathan: Sabon Hali da Canji a Hasashen Siyasar Najeriya, PDP Na Neman Sauya Fuskar Siyasar 2027 Biyo Bayan Mika Tikitin Kudu
Tikitin takarar shugaban kasa na jam'iyyar PDP zuwa Kudu zai dawo da tasirin siyasar Arewa a 2027 ko kuwa farkawa ne ga jam'iyyar APC don gyara rikice-rikicen da take fuskanta Arewar don fuskantar zaben 2027 da kwarin gwiwa da gaskiya? A yau an samu wani yunkuri daga babbar jam’iyyar adawa ta PDP wanda zai iya nuni da makomar siyasar 2027 da kuma bayyana irin damar da Arewa da jiga-jigan siyasar Arewa za su samu gurin tafiyar da tsarin mulkin dimokuradiyya da kwarewa idan ‘yan siyasar Arewa...
OPINION:
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, and Jonathan: New Situation and Change in Nigerian Politics Forecast, PDP Seeks to Change the Face of 2027 Politics as the Party Zones it's Presidential Tickets to the South Will the PDP’s Presidential Ticket to the South bring back the influence of Northern Politics in 2027 or is it a wake-up call to correct the mistakes of the APC from our North to face the 2027 elections with confidence and reality? Today, there was a move from the main opposition party, the PDP, that ...
Damaturu City Transformation: The Ongoing Construction of Mega Motor Park as Samsud Construction Nig. Ltd Vows to Complete in 12 Months
The Ongoing construction of the Mega Motor Park in Damaturu City has been moving ahead in a systematic manner as Governor Buni has vowed to transform and modernize Damaturu City into a modern and vibrant city. In April, 2024, the Yobe State Government under the leadership of His Excellency the Executive Governor Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni FCIA, CON, COMN, signed the contract agreement for the construction of the New Damaturu Mega Motor Park worth about 6.1 billion with a promise of completion wi...
Hon. Salisu Muktari stands firmly for the unity, peace, and well-being of Potiskum LGA's APC stakeholders, the entire party exco, and its members
... The Chairman's presence has prevented political conflict and stood firm to promote unity among the party members in Potiskum LGA. • • The Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari, stayed firm for the unity and peace of Potiskum LGA's APC stakeholders, the party exco, and its entire membership. Potiskum Local Government Area was before now a local government like every other local government in Yobe State that has been plagued by political conflict, triba...
Gyara Da Sauya Fasalin Garin Damaturu: Shirye Shirye Na Karfafa Jihar Yobe Da Inganta Ci gaban Tattalin Arzikinta
Gwamna Buni ya himmantu wajen aiwatar da aikin sake Sauya Fasali da raya birnin Damaturu, shirin da zai karfafa jihar Yobe da inganta tattalin arzikinta. Jihar Yobe tsohuwar jiha ce da ke da tasiri a bangarori da dama da ke bukatar kawo taswirarta a babban birnin jihar domin bunkasa albarkatun jihar da wayar da kan masu yawon bude ido, wanda zai taka muhimmiyar rawa wajen jawo masu zuba hanun jari. Aikin bunkasa Babban birnin jihar da Gwamnan Jihar Yobe H.E. Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni FCIA, CON,...
Damaturu City Redevelopment: A Strategic Plan to Strengthen Yobe State and Improve Its Economic Growth
Governor Buni has committed to the Damaturu City Redevelopment Project, a plan that will strengthen Yobe State and improve its economic growth. Yobe State is an old state with influence in many areas that needs to bring its influence to the state capital to promote the state’s resources and create awareness among tourists, which will play a vital role in attracting investors. The capital development project that the current Yobe State Governor H.E. Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni FCIA CON COMN has ...
Gov. Buni’s Policy: Yobe State is now at peace due to the impact of curbing insecurity and creating sustainable development
The policies of the Executive Governor of Yobe State, H.E. Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni FCIA CON COMN, have played a significant role in creating a better life for the youth, curbing the effects of insecurity, and creating sustainable development. Yobe State has succeeded in becoming a state with a positive impact on peace now because Governor Buni has played a significant role in changing the political landscape and creating jobs for the youth in various sectors to improve their lives and create w...
Hon. Salisu Muktari Yayi Kira Ga Al’ummar Karamar Hukumar Potiskum, ‘Yan Kasuwa, Ma’aikatan Gwamnati, Da Matasa Da Su Sabunta Ko Rijistar Sabon Katin Zabe
... Kiran ya biyo bayan hada-hadar masu ruwa da tsaki na "ci gaba da rijistar masu kada kuri'a" a karamar hukumar Potiskum. • • Shugaban karamar hukumar Potiskum Hon. Salisu Muktari, ya yi kira ga al’ummar karamar hukumar Potiskum, ’yan kasuwa, ma’aikatan gwamnati, da matasa da su sabunta ko yin rijistar sabbin katunan zabe. Shugaban ya kuma bayar da tabbacin cewa dole ne a mai da hankali wajen wayar da kan al’umma kan ka’idojin rajista, ya kuma yi kira ga wadanda suka kai shekaru...
Hon. Salisu Muktari Calls on Potiskum Local Government Area People, Businessmen, Civil Servants, and Youth to Renew or Register the New Voter Cards
...The call followed the "Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration" stakeholder engagement in Potiskum Local Government Area. • • The Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari, has called on Potiskum Local Government Area's people, businessmen, civil servants, and youth to renew or register their new voter cards. The chairman also assured that there must be a focus on sensitizing the public on the rules of registration and called on those who have reached the...
Hon. Salisu Muktari's policies are on the path of improving the lives of people, civil servants, and all the residents of Potiskum LGA
... The chairman plays a key role in ensuring that civil servants, politicians, and the community are receiving effective support. • • The Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari's policies are on the path to improving the lives of the people within and outside the government, where the policies directly impact the lives of the residents of Potiskum LGA. Hon. Salisu Muktari has gained political fame by being honest and ensuring that the right things are don...
Hon. Salisu Muktari to Reconstruct, Renovate Potiskum Local Government Area Secretariat's Central Mosque
The Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari, to Reconstruct and Renovate Potiskum Local Government Area Secretariat's Central Mosque. The chairman has taken the initiative to renovate the central mosque that's inside the local government secretariat following the destruction and burning by protesters on 1st August and September, 2024, which resulted in the destruction of the mosque and other parts of the local government secretariat. The chairman vowed to cont...
Hon. Salisu Muktari ya yi gwanjon motocin karamar hukumar Potiskum da aka kona a ranar 1 ga Agusta, 2024, a sakatariyar karamar hukumar Potiskum
... Wannan ya biyo bayan ka'idojin da suka ba 'yan kasuwa da jama'a damar shiga kasuwannin gwanjo na gwamnati. • • Shugaban karamar hukumar Potiskum Hon. Salisu Muktari, tare da hadin gwiwar kwamitin gwanjo da shiga jihar Yobe, sun yi gwanjon motocin da suka kone na karamar hukumar biyo bayan zanga-zangar ranar 1 ga watan Agustan 2024, ga ‘yan kasuwar karamar hukumar. An gudanar da gwanjon motocin da suka kone din ne cikin tsari ta hanyar buga kararrawa tare da baiwa masu sha'awar saye da...
Hon. Salisu Muktari auctions off Potiskum LGA's vehicles that were burnt during the August 1, 2024, protests at Potiskum LGA's Secretariat
... This follows the regulations that allowed traders and the public to participate in government auctions. • • The Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari, in partnership with the Yobe State Auction and Accessing Committee, auctioned off burnt vehicles of the local government area during the August 1, 2024, protests to the local businessmen. The auction of the burnt vehicles was conducted in an orderly manner by ringing a bell and allowing interested buye...
RESPONSE:
Gov. Buni has taken major steps to curb the spread of the kidney health crisis and facilitate its treatment for the good people of Yobe State My Response to Dan-Bello's Critics who used a Satire Approach to criticize Governor Buni and other baseless allegations that show Dan-Bello's lack of investigative journalism skills. The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Dr. Mai Mala Buni, FCIA, CON, COMN, has taken effective steps and continues to take bold steps to identify the causes of the kidne...
Hon. Salisu Muktari repairs, upgrades, and converts Garin-Makwai borehole to solar-powered borehole
... This is part of the chairman’s efforts to curb the scarcity of daily water and improve the quality of life of the community. • • The Executive Chairman of Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari, has upgraded and converted Garin-Makwai borehole to solar-powered borehole to provide the residents with sufficient water. Garin-Makwai is a village located 24 kilometers from Potiskum Central under Danchua Ward and is a village with a rich history and community. The village had ...
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