ZDA Constitutes Committees for 2026 Lhmb Zaar Cultural Festival

Reports from various sources indicate that the Zaar Development Association (ZDA) has constituted a number of committees to coordinate and organize the 2026 Lhmb Zaar Annual Cultural Festival, one of the most significant cultural events of the Zaar people.

According to the committee list dated 6 August 2026, the committees were established to oversee key areas of planning and implementation for the festival. The committees include:

Central Planning Committee

Security Committee

Works Committee

Entertainment and Welfare Committee

Protocol Committee

Publicity Committee

Health Committee

Logistics/Vendors Committee

The Central Planning Committee is chaired by Mr. Adamu Sumi Gizo, with Dr. John Emmanuel Gagara serving as Deputy Chairman and Barr. Gashion Daniel Danna as Secretary.

The Security Committee is headed by Mr. Emmanuel Yakubu Magani as Chairman, while Arc. Samson Rufai serves as Secretary.

The Publicity Committee, responsible for information dissemination and media coverage of the festival, is chaired by Dr. Ishaku Foli, with Mr. John Habila Murai serving as Secretary.

The document further indicates that representatives from various ZDA branches are expected to participate across the committees to ensure broad representation and effective coordination.

Lhmb Zaar remains a major cultural celebration that showcases the rich heritage, traditions, unity, and identity of the Zaar people. The festival annually attracts sons and daughters of Zaar land from within and outside Nigeria, as well as cultural enthusiasts and guests from different communities.

Stakeholders have expressed optimism that the newly constituted committees will work diligently to ensure a successful and memorable 2026 Lhmb Zaar Cultural Festival.

Lim Forum Media Team
7th August 2026.

Official Notice

This image shows personal message send to people of Lim by the First Miss Zaar Lim, Miss Risror Amos after she was crowned as the First Miss Zaar Lim on December 2025.

OFFICIAL NOTICE

The current Miss Zaar Lim 2025, Miss Ristor Amos, is currently being honored with an official featured display of her Vote of Thanks on the Lim Forum Facebook page.

This means that whenever anyone visits the page, her Vote of Thanks flyer will appear prominently at the top before other posts. 

This is our way of recognizing and celebrating the office of Miss Zaar Lim—both now and for future titleholders.

She shall enjoy this official featured display for a period of one year, ending on 26 December 2026, after which it will be replaced in accordance with Lim Forum's tradition of recognizing subsequent titleholders.

May God continue to bless Miss Zaar Lim 2025 and the entire people of Lim, both at home and across the cities.

Signed:

Yohanna Sunday Atiku 

21 July 2026.

A New Dawn for the Lim Development Association, Lagos Branch.

This image shows group photo of Lim Development Association Lagos Branch during Meeting at Obalende on 12 July 2026.

By Yohanna Sunday Atiku

16 July 2026.

On Sunday, 12 July 2026, what had seemed impossible for many years began to take shape as a reality. This journey started on 29 March 2026, when the first committee meeting was held in Obalende to develop strategies for bringing people together from every section of the Lim community living in Lagos State.

Today, that vision has become a reality with the successful hosting of the first general meeting. It was encouraging to see members come together with a shared commitment to rebuilding and strengthening our association.

The next major milestone is the election scheduled for February 2027.

However, some important questions remain:

1. What challenges prevented this process from succeeding in the past?

2. What new measures have been put in place to address those challenges?

3. How can the incoming leadership sustain this renewed momentum after assuming office in February 2027?

These are questions that the new leadership will need to address as they take on the responsibility of leading the association.

I therefore encourage both old and new members to join this movement of rebuilding our community. The unity of Lim is in our hands, no matter where we live. Distance should never be a barrier to unity and progress.

Let us work together to build a stronger, more united, and more prosperous Lim community.

May God bless the people of Lim.

Thank you.

Should Politicians Include Tackling Insecurity in Their Promises to Nigerians During the 2027 General Election Campaign?

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By Yohanna Sunday Atiku

6th July 2026.

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, political campaigns will once again be filled with promises on the economy, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and job creation. However, one issue that deserves to be at the center of every campaign is insecurity.

In my opinion, Nigerians do not need another round of promises on tackling insecurity. What they are more likely to appreciate is results. The promises have already been made over the years; what has been lacking is consistent and practical action to fulfill them.

For many Nigerians, insecurity is no longer just a national concern—it is a daily reality. Communities continue to face challenges such as banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, communal clashes, and other violent crimes. These problems have affected lives, livelihoods, education, agriculture, and business across different parts of the country.

While no government can promise to eliminate insecurity overnight, every candidate seeking public office should present a clear, realistic, and measurable plan for improving security. Nigerians deserve to know not only what politicians intend to do, but how they plan to achieve it.

Ultimately, security is one of the primary responsibilities of government. As voters prepare to elect new leaders in 2027, they should carefully examine each candidate's proposals and commitment to protecting lives and property. 

Campaign promises should go beyond slogans and focus on practical solutions that can restore public confidence and improve national security.

Identifying the Real People

A Case Study of the Statement by Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

By Yohanna Sunday Atiku

1 July,  2026.

Recently, Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, encouraged Nigerians, particularly young people, to consider small businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn, and kulikuli.

Her statement quickly attracted criticism on social media. Many people mocked it, while content creators used it to produce humorous content. Some also argued that it reflected a lack of meaningful economic solutions.

This article is not about defending or condemning her statement. Rather, it seeks to identify the people the message was most likely intended for.

One of the basic principles of communication is audience identification. Every message has a target audience, criticizing it negatively without identifying its intended beneficiaries can lead to a wrong conclusion.

Her advice does not mean that someone already running a successful business should abandon it to start selling akara, roasted corn, or kulikuli.

Many of those criticizing the statement may not even be the people it was meant to reach. Some already have stable incomes and can comfortably provide for themselves and their families.

The message appears to be directed at ordinary Nigerians—the unemployed, low-income earners, and young people looking for a way to earn an honest living.

Starting with a small business does not mean you will remain there forever. 

Many successful entrepreneurs began with little capital. Growth comes through consistency, discipline, and proper management of profits.

Nigeria has a wide gap between the rich and the poor. While this challenge did not begin today, encouraging people with little or no capital to start small businesses can be a practical step toward self-reliance.

If you are financially comfortable, the statement may not apply to you. However, that does not change the fact that many Nigerians can still benefit from starting with small businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn, or kulikuli, etc.

Rather than viewing the statement as an insult, it may be more helpful to see it as advice for people who simply need a starting point.

Not every message is meant for everyone. In this case, the "real people" are Nigerians with little or no startup capital who are looking for a legitimate opportunity to begin. Every successful business has a starting point, and no honest means of earning a living should be underestimated.

Protect Our Schools Like We Protect Our Oil Pipelines

  

This image above shows school children returned by security personnel after their abduction in Borno State Nigeria.

By Yohanna Sunday Atiku

30 June, 2026.

It is high time for schools in Nigeria to be recognized and protected as critical national infrastructure, just like oil pipelines and other strategic national assets.

The alarming increase in attacks on civilian schools, particularly those attended by children, is deeply disturbing. These attacks are not merely assaults on educational institutions; they are deliberate attacks on education, literacy, and the future of our nation.

The continued neglect of this growing security threat by relevant stakeholders is a clear indication that schools at every level must be accorded the same level of protection as other critical national infrastructure. Regardless of the ideology or motive behind these attacks, Nigeria can no longer afford to treat the safety of students, teachers, and other school personnel as a secondary concern.

A mini Joint Task Force (JTF) security unit should be established in schools across the country to provide visible security, deter attacks, and ensure a rapid response to any emerging threats.

Considering Nigeria's large population, the recruitment of more security personnel, supported by adequate funding for salaries, welfare, training, and operational logistics, is both necessary and achievable. Furthermore, recovered proceeds from financial crimes should be invested significantly in improving the welfare and operational capacity of security personnel.

Community and family sensitization against terrorism, violent extremism, and other forms of insecurity should be intensified. In addition, security education should be made a compulsory part of the curriculum at all levels of education, with lessons tailored to the age and educational level of learners.

Until schools are officially recognized and protected as critical national infrastructure, perpetrators of these dastardly acts will continue to exploit them as soft targets due to inadequate security.

Governors across the federation should also see the establishment of state police as an opportunity to strengthen the protection of vulnerable critical infrastructure, especially schools, through community-based policing, intelligence gathering, and rapid response mechanisms.

Finally, the high level of security deployment, coordination, and operational readiness often witnessed during elections demonstrates that Nigeria has the capacity to protect its citizens and strategic assets when it chooses to do so. The same commitment, manpower, and resources should be deployed to safeguard schools, where harmless, peaceful, and conducive learning environments must be preserved for the benefit of future generations.

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Court Restrains Caretaker Committee and Orders Status Quo in ZAYODA Dispute

Yohanna Sunday Atiku, 27 June 2026.

The High Court of Justice, Bauchi State, granted an interim injunction restraining the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee from interfering with the affairs of the Zaar Youth Development Association (ZAYODA), including its administration, elections, and other lawful activities. The Court also restrained the Commissioner of Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) from recognizing, assisting, or enforcing any directive issued by the Caretaker Committee concerning the management or elections of the association.

Additionally, the Court directed all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice. In legal terms, this means that no party should take any further action to alter the existing situation until the Court has fully heard the case. Consequently, the Caretaker Committee should not assume or exercise control over ZAYODA, while the Police and NSCDC are prohibited from recognizing or supporting it.

The Respondents were ordered to appear before the Court and show cause why the interim orders should not be sustained. The matter was adjourned to 14 July 2026 for the hearing of the Motion on Notice.

Importantly, the interim order does not validate or approve the suspension of the ZAYODA Constitution. Rather, the Court's order appears to preserve the position existing before the disputed actions by preventing the Caretaker Committee from exercising authority until the substantive application is determined. The order is therefore a temporary measure aimed at preserving the subject matter of the dispute, not a final judgment on the merits of the case.