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Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by References: 9:38pm On May 29, 2019 |
Babagana Umara, a professor, was today, administered with the oath of office as the 7th democratically elected governor of Borno State. He was sworn in alongside his deputy, Umar Kadafur, by the Chief Judge of Borno State, Kashim Zanna. The inauguration, however, had to be cut short after Mr Umara coughed persistently while reading his speech. The new governor takes over from Kashim Shettima, whose eight-year tenure winds up today. While delivering his inaugural speech, Mr Umara said his administration will hit the ground running with a 10-point agenda for speedy development of the state. He thanked the former governor, Mr Shettima, for not only assisting him to become governor but also for laying a ‘solid foundation of development upon which he would build upon.’ He said his government will work with the newly established North East Development Commission (NEDC), UN system and other development partners towards the rebuilding of Borno State. Reeling out his 10-point agenda, Mr Umara said his government will focus on security; education, job creation, and good governance. He also said there would be the “replacement of ‘political thuggery’ with job creation.” He said this will be carried out under a proposed Entrepreneurship Development Skills centre. “The era of political thuggery, known as ECOMOG, has constituted a nuisance in the state for over two decades. Mr Umara said the restoration of security will be the number one cardinal agenda of his government. He said he will support the Nigerian security agencies to ensure that Borno State is made safe again. The governor said he would support the Nigerian security in the area of acquiring and deploying modern security technologies for more effective tackling of insecurity in the state. The professor of irrigation engineering said his government will invest massively in the area of agriculture, especially by establishing buffer zones in locations that are secured by the military “in order to return Borno as the food production hub of northern Nigeria. “My focus is on improving the security of the state as insecurity is the major impediment that affected people’s lives for a decade. “I will ensure the return of our displaced people to their farmlands to ensure national food security. “I will also fight unemployment and poverty among youths and embark on the massive reconstruction of destroyed communities. “This will enable the people to return to their ancestral homes, while we seek more support from humanitarian donor agencies across the globe.” He also promised to run an all-inclusive government where all policies and programmes of government shall have the support and inputs of all stakeholders. “This administration will be devoid of personal/group interests, politics, religion or ethnicity among the various communities in Borno,” he said. While Mr Umara was midway into reading his speech, he suddenly began to cough as though he was chocking. As he struggled to read his speech, the coughing became persistent that his security aides had to ask him to pause for a while. He was asked to return to his seat. Having paused for about five minutes, the governor stood up to continue his speech. But the coughing resumed. People around the podium began to complain about a police officer who mistakenly released a tear gas near the area where the governor was reading his speech. Mr Umara had to sit down again as the former and present deputy governors climbed up the podium to check if he was okay. He was not offered water because he was fasting. The situation became a bit disturbing, especially as the crowd began to show concern, asking if all was okay. After assessing the situation, the security chief at the arena advised that the rest of the ceremony be put on hold. They call on the police band to chant the national anthem. From the podium, the governor stood for the National Anthem after which he stepped down and waved at the large crowd which thundered with cheers before he left the arena for the airport with the former governor, Kashim Shettima. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/332373-borno-governors-inauguration-ends-abruptly-after-he-coughed-persistently-while-reading-speech.html 1 Like
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Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by backnbeta(f): 9:41pm On May 29, 2019 |
This one is strong...eleyi gi di gan 4 Likes |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by Amuocha: 9:44pm On May 29, 2019 |
Looks like Boko things Shettima should quickly give him some pepper fruit to chew APC sef 'Mr Umara had to sit down again as the former and present deputy governors climbed up the podium to check if he was okay. He was not offered water because he was fasting.' --- Buhari sef 32 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by amaniro: 10:00pm On May 29, 2019 |
Ineffectiveness has already taking the best of him. (The men I'm looking up-to) Seyi makinde Jide sanwolu Emeka ihedioha Dapo Abiodun 28 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by References: 4:26am On May 30, 2019 |
The man is sick .... 2 Likes |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by freemanbubble: 10:38am On May 30, 2019 |
Okay |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by fukushaki(m): 10:38am On May 30, 2019 |
Eyha! Wonti get é 2 Likes |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by Lincoln275(m): 10:39am On May 30, 2019 |
Why sick people always be leaders in this country? May God not allow our enemies to succeed on their plans toward us. |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by Onlinealaba(m): 10:39am On May 30, 2019 |
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Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by KingOfAllIgbos: 10:39am On May 30, 2019 |
Village people comments would soon come. Go and use lozenges, my friend! 2 Likes |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by ngwababe(f): 10:39am On May 30, 2019 |
Na dem 1 Like |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by YoungAncient1: 10:40am On May 30, 2019 |
Umama is a brilliant scholarand administrator; i hope he lives up to expectation. 1 Like |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by Lovelyn451(f): 10:41am On May 30, 2019 |
Microphone assasination 2 Likes |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by Xinzu: 10:41am On May 30, 2019 |
amaniro: Sanwolu and Ihedioha are who I'm optimistic about. The rest are just pawns 2 Likes |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by Pavore9: 10:41am On May 30, 2019 |
He should go check himself up. |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by Pidginwhisper: 10:44am On May 30, 2019 |
TB!!!!!!!!! 1 Like |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by joe120120(m): 10:45am On May 30, 2019 |
References: Osendi owendi 4 d lovers of one Nigeria 1 Like |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by id4sho(m): 10:46am On May 30, 2019 |
late President Yar'adua comes to mind. |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by tydi(m): 10:47am On May 30, 2019 |
He thought his coughing gimmicks will stop BOKO boys from striking.. This time they would be bringing it down to the government doorsteps |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by Sonnobax15(m): 10:48am On May 30, 2019 |
Na PDP People qo do am! |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by MrBONE2(m): 10:48am On May 30, 2019 |
amaniro: And Governor General of Bureau De Change #GANDOLLAR 3 Likes
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Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by Nobody: 10:49am On May 30, 2019 |
We don catch this one |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by chukwuibuipob: 10:49am On May 30, 2019 |
Ge should take strep throat abi wetin dem dey cal am |
Re: Inauguration: Babagana Umara Zulum Coughs Persistently While Reading speech by MrBONE2(m): 10:51am On May 30, 2019 |
KingOfAllIgbos: 1 Like
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