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Zulum approves N1.4 billion for dualization of Airport road
Zulum approves N1.4 billion for dualization of Airport road
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of N1.4 billion for the immediate dualization of 1.9km road from Ngomari junction to Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri.
The approval was given at the maiden state executive council meeting held at the Government House.
Briefing journalists at the end of the Council’s deliberations, Commissioner for Works, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, said the road network will ease movement of people in and out of the Airport which will soon commence International flight operations.
“Apart from the N1.4 billion approval made for dualization of the Gomari Junction to Muhammadu Buhari International Airport up to the Hajj Operational Unit at the airport, more roads and drainages would be executed across communities in the three senatorial district this fiscal year”.
Engr. Gubio said various roads and drainage have been completed across the state, including laying of asphaltic structures on many washed away roads following the devastating flood disaster that wreaked havoc on critical infrastructures in the state.
On his part, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Professor Baba Malam Gana, noted that his ministry is determined to meet up with the needed Universal Health Coverage, as more funds have been allocated to the sector.
He emphasized that with the allocation of 15% of the total state Budget size by the governor to the health sector, more medical doctors, nurses and midwives would be trained to meet up with modern medical services, even as more hospitals and clinics would be rebuilt, equipped for proper diagnosis and treatment across the state.
“The state has lost 45% of its institutions due to insurgency, hence the need to reconstruct and build more health facilities. The two colleges of nursing in Monguno and Gwoza will also be completed this year to help produce more frontline health workers”, Gana said.
Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe assured that the state government is working assiduously to reduce the number of out-of-school children from the current 700,000 to 200,000 by 2027.
Zulum approves N1.4 billion for dualization of Airport road
Zulum inaugurates 3 boards, orders overhaul of health sector
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has inaugurated three boards in the health sector as he gives 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 inaugurated boards include Borno State Hospital Management Board, Borno State Primary Healthcare Development Board, and Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital Management Board. The boards are tasked with overseeing initiatives designed to enhance healthcare delivery.
Zulum, during the inauguration, outlined his vision for the health sector, directing reforms to address issues such as inadequate facilities, insufficient staffing, and lack of essential medical supplies in some health facilities.
He said: “We are currently witnessing pressure on our secondary health facilities because primary healthcare is weak. I want you to take all hospitals on a case basis and enumerate all problems in terms of staffing, equipment, and medical supplies so that we can address the issues affecting our health facilities holistically.”
Meanwhile, the governor also inaugurated Borno State Local Government Service Commission Board which comprises the Chairman and four permanent commissioners.
In their separate remarks, the Chairman of Kashim Ibrahim Teaching Hospital Management Board, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, and that of Local Government Service Commission, Alhaji Modu Musa, expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity and also pledged to justify the confidence reposed on them.
Zulum inaugurates 3 boards, orders overhaul of health sector
Governor Zulum Decorates ADC With New Rank of Superintendent of Police
By: Our Reporter
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has decorated his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Ashigar Baba Kulbu, with his new rank of Superintendent of Police (SP). This decoration follows Ashigar’s promotion to the rank by the Nigeria Police.
The governor was assisted in decorating the ADC by Commissioner of Police Lawal Muhammad Yusufu in a brief ceremony held at the Government House, Maiduguri.
Governor Zulum congratulated Ashigar on his promotion, wishing him more success in his career. Ashigar’s rise through the ranks is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and loyalty. He joined the Nigeria Police in 2016 as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) II and has since been promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) before his current decoration as Superintendent of Police (SP) in 2025.
Governor Zulum Decorates ADC With New Rank of Superintendent of Police
Breaking: Ondo SSG is dead
By: Our Reporter
The Government of Ondo State Announces the Passing of SSG, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi
A statement from Otunba ‘Wale Akinlosotu
Hon. Commissioner for Information & Orientation
Ondo State said it is with profound sadness that the Government of Ondo State announces the passing of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), on January 4, 2025.
He was involved in a ghastly car accident on Sunday, 15th December, 2024, while traveling to Ibadan and was subsequently hospitalised.
Hon. Oluwatuyi was a dedicated public servant whose unwavering commitment to administrative coordination, policy advisory, and implementation had a significant impact on Ondo State.
He served with distinction and played a crucial role in the state government, working closely with the Governor and other top officials of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
Having served government in various capacities, including as Chairman of Akure South local government, Commissioner and twice as SSG, Hon. Oluwatuyi will forever be remembered for his invaluable contributions to the development of Ondo State.
The Government of Ondo State extends its deepest condolences to the Oluwatuyi family of Akure, friends, and associates during this difficult time.
Further details regarding memorial arrangements will be shared as they become available.
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