Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. The directive followed consultations with security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the area. Malam Dauda Iliya, …
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Borno Govt to close down Muna IDP Camp
BORNO Governor, Babagana Zulum, has announced plans to close down the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri within the next few weeks. The governor made the announcement during an early morning visit to the camp on Monday. Zulum said that the decision to shut down the camp was …
Read More »Zulum Approves N850m for Rehabilitation, Upgrade of Boreholes in Flood-affected Areas
BORNO State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes across Maiduguri and surrounding communities. This is part of a decisive move to address water scarcity caused by the devastating …
Read More »Gov. Zulum Empowers 150 Men From Tsangaya School With Tools
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Wednesday presented some working tools and startup support to 150 young men from Tsangaya school who have completed vocational skills training under a state-led initiative. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was aimed at enhancing economic self-reliance. NAN also reports …
Read More »Gov. Zulum Vows to Tackle illegal Activities in Borno
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has directed state authorities to take decisive action against illegal activities contributing to the growing instability in the state. The governor gave the directives at the opening of the expanded State Security Council meeting on Tuesday in Maiduguri, Zulum said that the activities not only …
Read More »Borno Flood: Gov. Zulum Gives Palliative to 250,000 People
BORNO State Governor Babagana Zulum has given out food palliatives to 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, which affected businesses and the livelihood of …
Read More »Governor Zulum Inaugurates 3 Boards, Orders Overhaul Of Health Sector
BORNO State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has inaugurated three boards in the health sector, even as he has given a directive for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s health care service delivery. The event was held on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri. The newly …
Read More »Gov. Zulum Assents To 2025 Appropriation Bill of N615.857b Into Law
….Chairs Maiden Exco Meeting By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri BORNO State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has assented to the 2025 appropriation bill of N615,857,950 billion passed by Borno State House of Assembly with an adjustment amounting to N31.1 billion. Initially, the Governor on Monday 9th December, 2024 presented to the House about …
Read More »Governor Zulum Swears in 2 New Commissioners
GOVERNOR Babagana Zulum of Borno on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in of two new commissioners to replace those who died while in active service. The State Chief Judge, Justice Kashim Zannah, administered the oath of office at the ceremony held at the Government House in Maiduguri. The new commissioners are …
Read More »Governor Zulum Pledges to End Open Defecation in Borno
GOVERNOR Babagana Zulum of Borno has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eliminating open defecation practices across the state. Zulum made the pledge during the inauguration of the state’s roadmap to eliminate open defecation in Maiduguri on Tuesday. The campaign, aligned with SDG six to ensure water and sanitation for all …
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