Since 2019, Borno’s Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has executed more than 1,238 capital projects across the 27 local government areas of the state. Among these were the three mega-secondary schools commissioned by the World Bank Country Director, Dr. Ndiame Diop, and the 1.2 km Shehu Abubakar Garbai Express...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Seven newly constructed landmark projects, including two housing estates, three schools, and a 1.2 km dual carriage way, executed by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum have been commissioned. Nigeria’s World Bank’s representative, Dr Ndiame Diop, commissioned the two senior and one junior secondary schools;...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has emphasized the importance of reviewing the 2019 National Youth Policy during the 7th National Council on Youths Development meeting held on Thursday in Maiduguri. Governor Zulum urged youths to break barriers and challenge the status quo, thinking boldly...
No fewer than 2 persons have been killed by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in a two-hundred housing estate under construction in Dalwa, Borno State. Available information indicated that the explosion happened around 1pm on Wednesday about the time the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum; and his Yobe...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– Borno State Government has unveiled the Emblem Appeal Fund for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration as part of its commitment in honouring the sacrifices of our veterans. The event, held at the Government House Council Chamber Deputy Governor’s office marked the commencement of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has called on the World Bank to assist in reconstructing bridges destroyed by recent flooding and dredging the silted Alau Dam. Zulum made the request during a courtesy visit by the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Monday presented the 2025 Budget, tagged the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” with a total sum of ₦584.76 billion aimed at consolidating the state’s developmental strides. The budget prioritized health, education, and economic recovery, alongside critical investments in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government has presented a cheque of N987 million for disbursement to 7,716 traders impacted by the September 10 flood disaster in Maiduguri. In addition, 500 water pump generators were distributed to farmers affected by the flood disaster. The Chairman Flood Disaster Relief...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, is set to construct an intra-city rail network to connect Maiduguri and its environs. This is the first of such project by any of Nigeria’s 19 northern state governments. The first phase of the project will commence with...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to resettling victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in a dignified and sustainable manner. The Governor made this pledge during a courtesy visit by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Nentawe...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umar Zulum, has directed his cabinet to work on shifting focus from reliance on federal allocations toward enhancing livestock production and exportation. The governor gave the order on Tuesday after supervising the swearing-in of two commissioners into the state executive...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Following series of outcries and appeals from concerned citizens and legitimate scrape metal dealers popularly known as Ajakuta, the Executive Governor of Borno State has approved the appointment Nasiru Ali Surundi as Chairman, Committee to Review the Ban on Metal Scavenging in Borno State,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, was in Ngala Local Government Area on Sunday to assess the destruction caused by flooding in the region. Gamboru Ngala is a market town on the shores of Lake Chad near the Cameroon-Nigeria border. Zulum also shared relief items...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s education system to address the disconnect between educational institutions and the needs of industries. The Governor made this statement during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The National Health Council (NHC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, and other stakeholders for their immense support in promoting health in Nigeria. In a communique issued at the end of the 65th NHC Meeting in Maiduguri on...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the allocation of N465 million and a designated space for establishing a National Orthopedic Hospital, Azare, headquarters of Hawul local government area in southern Borno. The hospital will address the pressing need for specialised orthopaedic care...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved a pay rise for medical doctors in the state civil service to match the one earned by those working with the federal government. Governor Zulum announced the approval on Wednesday while delivering his address at the...
.By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has received two awards for his exemplary leadership in providing security and public service to the people of Borno State. The award, tagged “Nigeria’s Pride Award,” was jointly organised by Beauty of Nigeria TV, Africa Leadership Scorecard, and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called for greater transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in governance. Governor Zulum, who was the Special Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 2024 ZIK Annual Award Lecture in Abuja, was represented by the Chief Whip of the Senate and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated a summit aimed at reforming the Almajiri education system, a traditional Islamic method of learning widely obtained across states in northern Nigeria. The event held at the Conference hall of Musa Usman Secretariat was graced by education...