By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has stressed the critical role of agricultural investment in addressing insurgency and conflict in Nigeria and across Africa. Governor Zulum stated this during a high-level panel discussion on “Public-Private and Development Partnerships for Agri-Food Transformation” at the...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, presided over the swearing-in of the newly appointed head of the state’s civil service, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Ghuluze. Zulum appointed Dr. Ghuluze as part of the broader strategy to strengthen governance and ensure efficient service delivery across the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara, has approved the appointment of key officials for the newly established Borno State Hajj Commission. In a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, the governor stated that Alhaji Mohammed Dawule Mainok has been appointed as the Executive Chairman,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has emphasised that the reconstruction of the Alau Dam will restore the dignity and livelihoods of the people of Borno, who were severely impacted by the devastating flood disaster of 2024. The Alau Dam collapsed on September...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has rolled out food palliatives for 250,000 beneficiaries across the 27 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, Zulum noted that the distribution was to mitigate the impact of last year’s flood disaster...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of palliatives provided by the House of Representatives member for Marte, Monguno, and Nganzai Constituency, Engr. Bukar Talba. About 3,000 constituents benefited from the distribution, with each receiving food items and cash donations....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged his commitment to supporting the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to ensure a successful conduct of the 2025 Hajj exercise. The governor made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the management of NAHCON...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has been awarded as the 2024 New Telegraph Governor of the Year, celebrating his exceptional leadership and transformative achievements in the state. Governor Zulum received the prestigious award on Friday at the Grand Ballroom of the Lagos...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Kadafur, who also serves as the Supervising Commissioner for the Ministry of Livestock Development, has inspected facilities at the Rimirgo Ruga Resettlement in Uba town, Askira/Uba Local Government Area The visit was aimed at assessing the level of...
Accomplished more than 20 Impact-driven Engagements in One Month. Global testaments: Zulum’s policies, programmes and projects are credible milestones to Borno rebirth Dauda Iliya Often, the beginning of the year is typically devoid of splendour and fanfare following the festive season. However, this was not the case for the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has been nominated by the NGO Founders Global Network (NFGN) to receive the 2025 iconic award this coming April in Bayern, Germany. The NGO Founders Global Network is the official and largest umbrella body of non-governmental and non-profit...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday, presented the newly appointed Shehu of Dikwa, Ibrahim Ibn Umar El-Kanemi, with the staff of office. Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar emerged as the 13th Shehu of Dikwa following the passing of the late monarch, Alhaji Mohammed...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has presented Staff of Office to the 13th Shehu of Dikwa, Dikwa Emirate, HRH, Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar Ibrahim Al- Amin El-Kanemi, on Sunday at a mammoth crowd that converged from far and near within and outside the state...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by rehabilitating and expanding the permanent orientation camp in the state. Governor Zulum made the announcement while receiving the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved 54 patrol vehicles and motorcycles for military to enhance their operational capabilities in the fight against insurgency in New Marte located in the northern part of the state. Zulum announced the approval on Thursday during a visit...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving N80 billion for the reconstruction and upgrade of Alau Dam. Alau Dam collapsed on the 10th of September, 2024, triggering a devastating flooding of Maiduguri metropolis and parts of Jere Local...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– Borno State First Lady, Dr. Falmata Zulum, on behalf of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially launched the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme, tagged: “Recapitalization Grants”, for 5,000 women petty traders affected by flood disaster in Maiduguri city. The event was...
By SAIDS ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has donated N30 million to the family of the late Army Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, who lost his life in the ongoing battle against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle recently. The donation was made...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maidugiri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has emerged as the New Telegraph’s Governor of the Year for his outstanding achievements in 2024. Zulum will be honoured alongside seven other governors who will receive awards in education, infrastructure, health, projects, good governance, rural development, and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Ali Abdullahi Isa as the acting Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). Zulum’s Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, released a statement on Wednesday announcing the appointment. Ali Abdullahi, who...