By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri-
The Borno State Government has always been the first to release counterpart funds, which states are required to pay annually as show of commitment to basic education before they can access funds from the Universal Basic Education Commission.
The UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi stated this during the weekend when he received the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum who paid him a courtesy call in his office at the commissions headquarters Abuja.
“I have always found solace in somebody in position of authority, particularly to the level of running a state to have particular interest in education. Borno has consistently shown that over the years.” Bobboyi said.
Dr. Bobboyi however expressed his delight over what he described as tremendous achievements in the education sector of Borno State despite all the lingering insecurity bedeviling the state.
He also noted that there has been cordial working relationship and cooperation between the Borno State and UBEC in terms of projects implementations and other interventions which have always been very effective.
“I find that continuity quite pleasant, where throughout the years I have spent in UBEC, Borno has never delayed in paying counterparts, infact they use to be the first, despite all the difficulties” Dr. Bobboyi said.
Speaking earlier, Governor Zulum who gave the highlight of various collaborative projects, expressed appreciation to the commission for their support.
Zulum was accompanied on the visit by the Senator representing Borno North, Sen. Abu Kyari, Chief Whip of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly, Barr. Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Hon. Bakari Ali Kotoko and former State Commissioner of Education, Hon. Musa Inuwa Kubo.
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