Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has launched an empowerment package worth N1,000,000,000 targeting thousands of young residents, mostly GSM repairers and technicians.
The initiative targets 1,050 youths who will be trained on phone repairs and maintenance; about 3,000 other apprentices will receive cash.
Each of them will receive a...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced scholarships for 220 lecturers at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) to pursue Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs.
The Governor made the announcement shortly after being conferred with an honorary Doctor of Science degree during the university’s 25th Combined Convocation ceremony. The...
Promises Equitable Distribution of Projects
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a donation of N100 million to the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), to enhance research and infrastructural development at the institution.
Governor Zulum made the announcement while receiving the Vice Chancellor, Professor Lawan Bala Buratai, and...
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the establishment of a dedicated Borno State Industrial Hub Management Unit to boost trade and investment.
The Industrial Hub, located in the state capital, Maiduguri, is a multi-facility complex designed to stimulate economic growth through diversified processing and manufacturing activities.
In a...
Calls for More Federal Medical Centres in Borno
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged the Federal Government to establish additional medical centres in the state to tackle emerging health challenges resulting from over a decade of insurgency.
Governor Zulum made the appeal on Thursday during the signing...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday inaugurated a committee to combat the rising cases of social vices in Maiduguri, the capital city of the state. The committee will address issues such as drug abuse, youth restiveness and all other forms of violence.
The Governor emphasised the urgency of...
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has presented working tools to 150 almajirai students trained in vocational skills by his administration.
The training covered a variety of trades, including electrical installation and repair work, solar installation and repair work, leatherwork, welding, carpentry and building construction.
The initiative also includes cash support...
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has distributed 110 brand new operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles and 280 houses to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies.
The distribution was flagged off by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who commended the initiative and described the governor as a "performing...
Orders construction of 5 general hospitals
'Borno first to get eye/dental hospitals in all senatorial zones'
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday inaugurated the state-of-the-art eye and dental hospitals as well as a mega secondary school in Biu Local Government Area in the southern part of the...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, 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, with Honourable Haruna Kukawa serving...
