Gov. Zulum commissions BOGIS projects

Gov. Zulum commissions BOGIS projects

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has officially commissioned two key projects completed by the Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) today at their Maiduguri headquarters. The projects include an auditorium with a capacity of 180 seats and a media studio.

Engr. Adam Bukar Bababe, the Executive Secretary of BOGIS, explained that these initiatives were undertaken to enhance infrastructure and ensure more efficient service delivery. He highlighted that BOGIS plays a critical role in land administration, particularly in the digitization of land processes, such as the automated issuance of certificates of occupancy.

Since its establishment in 2019, under the leadership of Engr. Bababe, BOGIS has made significant progress. The agency has signed over 2,500 certificates of occupancy during Governor Zulum’s administration, surpassing the 1,700 certificates signed from 1999 up to the time Zulum took office.

The funding for these projects came from BOGIS’s statutory collection fees, which cover both operational costs and capital expenditure. Engr. Bababe noted that less than 5% of the agency’s total funds were used for these projects. Governor Zulum praised Engr. Bababe and the entire BOGIS team for their dedication to serving the people of Borno.

Gov. Zulum commissions BOGIS projects