Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has appointed Engr. Ali Abubakar Baware as the pioneer Director-General of the newly established Borno State Rural Access Road Authority (RARA), as part of efforts to improve rural road infrastructure across the state.
The appointment marks the beginning of the operational phase of the agency, which was established to manage, develop, reconstruct, rehabilitate and maintain Class D roads in Borno State.
The Borno State Rural Access Road Authority, which came into effect on July 14, 2026, is also responsible for the construction and maintenance of supporting infrastructure, including bridges and drainage systems, aimed at improving connectivity between rural communities and urban centres.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, Baware was until his appointment the immediate past Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Housing.
A seasoned engineer and administrator, Baware brings years of experience in public service and infrastructure development to his new role.
He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), and the Nigerian Institute of Civil Engineers.
His appointment is for an initial period of four years.
Governor Zulum, while congratulating the new Director-General, charged him to use his professional experience and administrative skills to establish the agency on a strong foundation and ensure it delivers on its mandate.
The creation of RARA is expected to enhance rural accessibility, support agricultural activities and improve movement of goods and services across communities in Borno State.
