In a statement made available to newsmen, the foundation expressed serious concern about the recently reported arrests of nursing mothers, teenagers, and children at 'illegal mining sites' across Niger State.
Led by Mike Alade, a member of the Governing Council and the National Publicity Secretary of the association, the council members also filed a suit against Yarima and the trustees of the association at the Federal High Court Abuja in suit no: FHC/ABJ/CV/2024.
She said the theme of this year's commemoration, 'The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention,' underscores the crucial need for proactive measures to address the issues before they take root.
He said the theme of the retreat "Efficient Management of Federation Account" is apt and timely as FAAC remains the major source of revenue for the federal, state and local governments to fund developmental projects.
A statement by the Executive Secretary, Scholarship Board, Dr. Kagu Abubakar, said the gesture by the governor was to ensure that no Yobe indigene is denied the opportunity of attending law school as a result of lack of funds.