By Joseph Jaja,Damaturu <\/p>\n
Yobe state Governor Hon (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, has began to translate into concrete opportunities, as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has identified a US$250,000 innovation grant opportunity for Yobe State under its Innovation Challenge initiative.<\/p>\n
The development emerged during a follow-up technical meeting in Damaturu and a UNDP delegation led by Mr. Charles, Mback, Head of UNDP Northeast Sub office, who briefed the State Government on the proposed innovation support and other ongoing development interventions.<\/p>\n
A statement signed by Ibrahim Baba Saleh Media Coordinator\/Liaison
\nOffice of the SSG, stated that the meeting represents a significant follow-up to last week’s high-level engagement in Abuja between Dr. Goje, acting on Governor Buni’s directive, and the UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Elsie G. Attafuah.<\/p>\n
According to him the focused on repositioning the longstanding Yobe\u2013UNDP partnership beyond humanitarian assistance towards sustainable recovery, private-sector investment, innovation, youth empowerment and inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n
Statement added that a major highlight of the renewed engagement is the proposed establishment of a University Innovation Pod (UniPod) at Yobe State University, Damaturu, as a strategic platform for advancing digital skills, applied research, entrepreneurship and technology-driven solutions to local development challenges.<\/p>\n
The proposed innovation facility is intended to connect Yobe’s growing youth population with emerging technologies, enterprise opportunities and innovation networks, while supporting the State’s transition towards a more diversified, knowledge-driven economy.<\/p>\n
The UNDP delegation also provided updates on the implementation of the Durable Solutions Programme and ongoing interventions in education, healthcare and other priority sectors, reinforcing the importance of coordinated, government-led development partnerships.<\/p>\n
According to the statement the commitment of Governor Buni’s administration to providing the necessary institutional coordination and technical support to advance the proposed initiatives and facilitate their successful implementation, subject to the applicable programme requirements.<\/p>\n
He highlighted the administration’s sustained investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, livelihoods and institutional development, noting that Yobe State is increasingly focused on converting recovery gains into sustainable economic opportunities and long-term development outcomes.<\/p>\n
The proposed US$250,000 innovation grant opportunity and UniPod initiative signal encouraging progress in translating Governor Buni’s high-level diplomatic and development engagements into practical cooperation.<\/p>\n
The renewed Yobe\u2013UNDP partnership underscores the administration’s commitment to leveraging international expertise, development financing and innovation to strengthen resilience, expand economic opportunities and position Yobe State for sustainable, inclusive growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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