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President Tinubu Commends Zulum over dividends of Democracy even as he commissions new projects in Borno
President Tinubu Commends Zulum over dividends of Democracy even as he commissions new projects in Borno
By: Bodunrin kayode
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commended Prof Umara Zulum for doing a good job even as he delivers series of new project for his people.
The President who made the remarks during the commissioning ceremony of several projects performed separately, commended Governor Zulum for his transformative leadership which is really touching the lives of the people.
“I congratulate the Governor and the people of Borno State for this transformation. Government is all about people, and Professor Zulum is doing a very good job of caring for people.” Said Tinubu.
Tinubu had Commissioned three newly constructed mega schools and a fleet of 620 fully electric vehicles and tricycles delivered by the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum.
The President highlighted the projects as tangible evidence of effective governance and a blueprint for holistic state development needed in times like these.
The commissioned schools include: Mafoni Day Secondary School, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Government Day Secondary School and Mafoni Primary School.
They are part of Governor Zulum’s ambitious 104 Mega School Initiative designed to drastically improve access to quality education and rebuild the sector after over a decade of insurgency.
Each of the school complexes is equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities and an administrative complex to create a conducive learning environment.
Earlier, the President had also commissioned the international terminal of the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri, in preparation for the commencement of international operations.
Responding to the President’s gesture Zulum expressed gratitude for the federal government’s support and reiterated his administration’s commitment to rebuilding Borno’s infrastructure, economy and human capital.
President Tinubu concluded his state visit by attending the wedding ceremony of the son of the former Borno State Governor Senator Modu Sheriff’s, conducted at the Maiduguri Central Mosque in front of the Palace of the Shehu of Borno state.
The event was attended by state government officials, traditional rulers community leaders and a group of federal officials in the Presidential convoy.
President Tinubu Commends Zulum over dividends of Democracy even as he commissions new projects in Borno