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10/07/2026

Zulum Conducts Official State Duties from Biu, Meets Security Chiefs.

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, performed his official government duties from the Zonal Department of Monitoring, Evaluation and Special Projects Office in Biu, Biu local government area.

This underscores his administration’s commitment to grassroots governance and bringing government closer to the people.

The Biu Zonal Office which operates under the Governor’s Office, was established and commissioned by Governor Zulum in 2022 to strengthen public service delivery, enhance accountability, improve project monitoring and evaluation, and accelerate infrastructural development across Southern Borno Senatorial zone.

Similar zonal offices have also been established in Monguno and Bama to serve the Northern and Central Senatorial Districts, respectively.

Thursday’s engagement marked the first time Governor Zulum officially operated from the Biu Zonal Office since its establishment, making a significant milestone in the decentralisation of government operations.

The Governor while in the office met with Sector 2 Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Brigadier General Edet Effiong, and the Brigade Commander, 29 Taskforce Brigade, Benishiekh, on how to consolidate on the recent gains in the counter insurgency operations.

The Governor’s decision to conduct official state business from the facility reflects his leadership philosophy of taking governance to the grassroots rather than confining government activities to Maiduguri.

Throughout the past seven years, Governor Zulum has maintained a unique style to governance, travelling extensively across all 27 local government areas to personally assess projects and engage directly with the communities.

In addition to operating from the Government House, the Governor has, since assuming office in 2019, regularly conducted official functions from Musa Usman Secretariat, which serves as his second operational office for attending to state affairs.

Governor Zulum is currently on a working tour of Southern Borno. On Wednesday, he flagged off the 2026 Wet Farming Season and launched the sales and distribution of 200 truckloads of NPK fertiliser at 50 per cent subsidised rates, alongside the distribution of free agrochemicals, knapsack sprayers, certified seeds, water pumps and 10,000 bicycles to smallholder farmers in Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area.

During the visit to Biu, the Governor also announced the employment of 100 unemployed graduates from Biu Local Government Area as part of measures to tackle youth restiveness, political thuggery and other social vices. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Biu, Alhaji (Dr.) Mustapha Umar Mustapha II.

Governor Zulum also met with members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Biu, where he announced a welfare package of ₦50,000 for each corps member.

As part of the intervention, corps members who are nursing mothers will receive an additional ₦200,000 each, while the NYSC Zonal Inspector was given ₦250,000. Other NYSC officials, including the Liaison Officer, received ₦100,000 each in recognition of their service and commitment.

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Zulum moves to complete ongoing projects before tenure ends

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has embarked on an intensive project inspection tour across the state, signalling a decisive push to fast-track the completion of all ongoing developments before his tenure officially ends in May, 2027.

The governor, who spent the week assessing multiple project sites in the state capital, Maiduguri, issued firm deadlines to contractors and demanded accelerated work schedules to ensure timely delivery.

Part of the projects lined up for completion are Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital, Borno State Orthopaedic Hospital, General Hospital, Kaleri, Post Office Flyover, Tashan Kano-Mashidimami Express Road, 4,000-capacity International Conference Centre, Tandari-Nietel Shoe Factory Express Road, among many others.

He continued over the weekend, visiting Kukawa Local Government Area on Saturday before proceeding to Monguno on Sunday.

In Monguno, Zulum inspected the ongoing expansion work at the College of Nursing, a strategic initiative aimed at significantly increasing human resources for the health sector. The upgraded facility is expected to train more nursing professionals, addressing critical manpower shortages in Borno’s healthcare system.

Speaking to journalists after the tour, the governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to leaving a legacy of completed, functional projects that directly benefit citizens.

Zulum also inspected Monguno Central Market works where new shops are being constructed, which, according to him, have huge economic value addition. He also noted that the state government will work towards the reopening of the Government Senior Science Secondary School, Monguno.

Senator representing Borno North and Chief Whip
of the Senate, Senator Mohanmed Tahir Monguno, expressed appreciation to Governor Babagana Zulum for the numerous developmental projects executed in the area, describing them as impactful interventions that have improved the livelihoods of the people.

“We sincerely thank Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for all the well-meaning projects he has executed in Monguno Local Government Area and across northern Borno. These projects have brought real dividends of democracy to the door steps of the people and has brought succor to the people especially against the backdrop of the devastation occasioned by Boko Haram insurgency,” Monguno said.

The governor was accompanied on the trip by the Senator representing Northern Borno, Mohammed Tahir Monguno; the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar; the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele; the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Mustapha Ali Busuguma; the Chief Medical Director, Hospital Management Board, Professor Abubakar Kullima, among other senior government officials.

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06/01/2026

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Assistant organizing secretary of bulukumtu GSM market

30/12/2025

Zulum Commissions High Islamic College, Other Key Projects in Gubio

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has commissioned a 48-classroom High Islamic College, a Shopping Complex, three blocks of nine classrooms at Gubio Junior Day Secondary School, an ultra-modern primary healthcare clinic, and the Gubio Oil Mills.

Welcoming the Governor, the Chairman of Gubio Local Government, Hon. Mali Bulama Mali Gubio, expressed deep appreciation to the Governor, describing the projects as historic and life-changing for the people of the area. He assured the Governor of the continued support of the people of Gubio.

The Commissioner for Education, Hon. Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, highlighted the significant progress recorded in the education sector under Governor Zulum, noting that Gubio is a major beneficiary of the administration’s commitment to educational development.
Similarly, the Arabic and Tsangaya Education Board, through its Secretary, commended the Governor for establishing the Board, describing it as a visionary initiative that has positively impacted education across the state.

Goodwill messages were delivered by Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno and the Member representing Gubio in the Borno State House of Assembly, where they both praised the Governor for his unwavering commitment to development in Northern Borno.

The Governor noted that the visit was also aimed at engaging stakeholders on strengthening security in Gubio and its surrounding communities.

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30/12/2025

The Super Eagles cruised to a comfortable 3–1 victory over Uganda Cranes in their final Group C match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco on Tuesday.

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