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By: Babagana Wakil

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the appointment of Senior Technical Assistants (STA), Senior Special Assistants (SSA), Special Assistants (SA) and Chairmen and members of various boards, agencies, and commissions.

According to the statement released by the secretary to the Borno State Government, Hon Bukar Tijjani, on Saturday night, the appointment comprises the following persons.

SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANTs

  1. Mohammed Zanna Borkoma – General Services
  2. Tahiru Shettima – Political
  3. Mai Yau Adamu – Finance and Economy
  4. Hajja Fati Gambo Dori – Planning
  5. Mohammed Umar Lamba – Cabinet
  6. Usman Abubakar Wakta – Transport and Energy
  7. Surv. Amsami Alh. Bukar – Land Matters
  8. Engr. Kolomi Bukar – Equipment and Machinery
  9. Hon. Umaru Sa’ad Yahe – Local Govt and Emirate Affairs

SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANTs

  1. Baba Kura Alhaji Bukar
  2. Kachalla Ibrahim
  3. Abba Jato Lawan
  4. Babagana Ladan
  5. Engr. Mahmud Goni Sanda
  6. Bulama Mustapha
  7. Bulama Ali Abba
  8. Hon. Nasir Tijjani
  9. Hon. Shehu Usman Aliyu
  10. Bappah Saleh Gaya
  11. Alh. Abba Chiroma
  12. Hon. Adamu Kachalla
  13. Dr. Samaila Garba
  14. Pictu Hamma
  15. Rakiya Galadima
  16. Alhaji Mohammed Hassan
  17. Yusuf Sawa
  18. Hajja Ramata Dzivama
  19. Muktar Yerima
  20. Hon. Umar Yakubu
  21. Wakil Mai Azir
  22. Alhaji Goni Mustapha
  23. Ibrahim Kolo Gaji
  24. Babagana Bayamari
  25. Mustapha Ali Kori
  26. Modu Alhaji Bukar
  27. Bukar Zanna
  28. Alhaji Mohammed Nur
  29. Ali Sheriff Galgal
  30. Sadiq Abubakar Gubio
  31. Alhaji Modu Aisami
  32. Alhaji Bako Lawan
  33. Babagana Modu Badu
  34. Baba Isa Lawan
  35. Konto Abba Zaji
    36 Lawan Bukar Wasaram
    37 Mohammed Inuwa
    38 Umar Mohammed Bello
    39 Zanna Kawuskema
    40 Atom Mohammed Tom
    41 Usman Alhaji Waziri (Muller)
    42 Comrade Lucy
    43 Hon. Abba Lawan
    44 Modu Tijjani Banki
    45 Hon. Abba Sheriff Ajiri
    46 Hajja Zara Mohammed
    47 Abdullahi Yusuf Kida
    48 Alfred Yahaya Bwala
    49 Habu Ibrahim
    50 Shuaibu Baba Adamu
    51 Amadi Md Lawal
    52 Alh. Bashir Hassan
    53 Dogo M. Shettima
    54 Alkali Bukar Isa
    55 Alh. Bukar Kolo Kashimri
    56 Zanna Lawan Ajimi
    57 Dauda G. Mshelia
    58 El Lawan Mustapha
    59 Hon. Grema Terab
    60 Hon. Yakubu Margima
    61 Hajja Bintu Tela (Bombi)
    62 Amina Kyari
    63 Amina Balarabe
    64 Hajja Aisha K. Wawa
    65 Fatima Mohammed Abbas
    66 Hajja Yakura Kyari
    67 Hon. Hauwa Sani Magaji
    68 Haj. Zainab Shettima
    69 Haj. Fatima Shettima
    70 Hon. Bala Mohammed Yusuf
    71 Hon. Babagana Modu
    72 Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi
    73 Hon. Mallam Gana
    74 Hon. Jidda Aji
    75 Hon. Suleiman Abubakar
    76 Hon. Gambo Shehu Fandi
    77 Hon. Lami Alhaji Kaumi
    78 Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu
    79 Hamsatu Umar Bolori
    80 Hon. Bukar Fari
    81 Babagana Alhaji Abdullahi Abadam

SPECIAL ASSISTANTTANTs

1 Barama Amodu Bukar
2 Modu Kagu Banki
3 Modu Gusami
4 Bukar Alhaji Kyari
5 Mohammed Abuna
6 Bishara Musa Lawan
7 Bakura Lawan
8 Mallam Bukar Sadiq
9 Kalali Ibrahim Kalali
10 Bukar Alhaji Zanna
11 Babagana Bukar Mustapha Chilulu
12 Hassan Atom Mohammed
13 Hon. Musa Mohammed Kaleri
14 Sheriff Alajawa
15 Rabiu Alhaji Haruna
16 Zanna Alhaji Shettima
17 Baba Sale Gur
18 Joseph Bulama
19 Tahiru Bakari
20 Alfred Yahaya Bwala
21 Abdullahi Garba Diouf
22 Adamu Hamma Zange
23 Hon. Audu Ali
24 Hussaini Mohammed Buma
25 Dauda Isimiya
26 Mustapha Imam
27 Dahiru Bakare
28 Hon. Zakka Modu
29 Hon. Samuel S. Maina
30 Grema Mallam
31 Garba Lawan
32 Modu Masta Gashigar
33 Bukar Mustapha Kareto
34 Abba Kurama Mustapha
35 Mustapha Mohammed Kukawa
36 Maina Ajimi Lawan
37 Musa Abatcha
38 Ibrahim Alhaji Bukar
39 Abdulkarim Babagana
40 Lawan Modu Ngamma
41 Goni Alhaji Sheriff
42 Ahmodu Kuya
43 Dayi Bulama Alwali
44 Ali Baba Shettima Njine
45 Alhaji Grema Goni Abdullahi
46 Binta M. Azir
47 Musa Mohammed (Mile 90)
48 Hajja Nana Ahmed VIO
49 Ya Chilla Aisami
50 Zainab Abdulkadir
51 Mary Abdulkareem
52 Fati Mohammed Shuwa
53 Allamin Mustapha Alkali
54 Comrade Shettima Umar
55 Mai Buyoma Ngala
56 Sulaiman Mohammed Yero
57 Lawan Shuwa Lawan
58 Hakeem Mohammed
59 Kalli Mohammed Kubti
60 Alhaji Jibir Ahmadu
61 Amina Abba Wajes
62 Fatima Umar Sarki (Celine Dion)
63 Amina Garba Kano
64 Hajja Mairam Abba (Alhaji Maina)
65 Hajja Amina Kashim
66 Fatima Abubakar (Amshuhur)
67 Fusam Ibrahim Imam (Hajja Karu)
68 Yagana Gambo
69 Falmata Abubakar
70 Hadiza Mohammed Ahmed (Hadi)
71 Fati Lawan
72 Hajja Bintu Zanna
73 Hauwa Musa (Hauwa Dogo)
74 Hajja Hauwa Zanna Ali
75 Adama Mohammed Saddam
76 Aishatu Dodo (Shatuwalle)
77 Hajja Inna Kassim
78 Babagana Malari

BOARDS/ AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION BOARD

01 Honourable Mahmud Lawan Maina – Chairman
02 Wakil Abbas Jilbe – Member
03 Zannah Dalatu Kullima – Member
04 Galdi Garba Shani – Member

URBAN PLANNING BOARD

01 Alhaji Ibrahim Magaji Wala – Chairman
02 Zannah Mustapha (Premier) – Member
03 Hon. Ba’aji Kachalla – Member

BORNO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICE (BOGIS)

01 Alhaji Zannah Mahdi – Chairman
02 Yagana Abba Gumsu – Member
03 Engr Lawan Umar Grema (Kaga) – Member
04 Barrister Abba Buba Chekene – Member

EDUCATION TRUST FUND

01 Prof Hauwa Biu – Chairperson
02 Lydia Gora – Member
03 Kaka Alhaji Abba – Member

AUDIT SERVICE COMMISSIONION

01 Ibrahim Mohammed Lawalam – Chairman
02 Mohammed Kauje – Member
03 Lawan Gana Mustapha – Member
04 Mohammed Joromi – Member

INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY

01 Bulama Laminu – Executive Secretary

STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (SEMA)

01 Sheriff Bukar – District Coordinator
02 Mada Saidu – District Coordinator
03 Mustapha Kagu – District Coordinator

REVENUE SERVICE BOARD

01 Bukar Lawan – Chairman
02 Hajja Ba’ana A. Modu – Member
03 Barrister Ibrahim Kaigama – Member

BORNO EXPRESS COOPERATION

01 Engr Babagana Moruma – Chairman
02 Zanna Wuroma – Member
03 Hajiya Hauwa Ali Abubakar (Baraka) – Member
04 Shettima Bukar – Member
05 Hajja Yawo Gaji – Member
06 Ali Garba Amvour – Member
07 Mohammed Gaji Kafa – Member

BORNO INVESTMENT COMPANY

01 Alhaji Goni Dunoma – Chairman
02 Ali Kachallah Damasak – Member
03 Rep of Ministry of Trade & Investment – Member
04 Rep of Governor’s Office – Member
05 Rep of Ministry of Justice – Member
06 Rep of Ministry of Finance – Member

HOUSING COOPERATION

01 ESV Mustapha Kori – Chairman
02 Ayuba Bulus Dawa – Member
03 Mamman Zak – Member
04 Suleiman Kamba – Member
05 Hon Kamselem Allamin – Member
06 Alh. Rabi’u Bayo – Member
07 Mahmud Lawan Bakura – Member
08 Jibrin Mohammed – Member
09 Mohammed Lawan Bukar – Member
10 Fatime Umaru Fula – Member
11 Mallam Ali Abubakar Alkali – Member
12 Jiddum Bukar – Member

BORNO STATE DRUGS & MEDICAL CONSUMABLES MANAGEMENT AGENCY

01 Pharmacist Ibrahim Abba Masta – Chairman
02 Rep of Min of Health – Member
03 Rep of Min Justice – Member
04 Rep of HMB – Member
05 Rep of Central Senatorial District – Mallam Grema Gawa – Member
06 Rep of North Senatorial District – Alhaji Bukar Aji – Member
07 Rep of South Senatorial District – Abubakar Adamu Betara – Member
08 Rep of BOSCHIMA – Member
09 Rep of NDLEA – Member
10 Rep of Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)- Member
11 Rep of Association of Medical Lab Science of Nigeria (AMLSN) -member
12 Executive Secretary – Abubakar Umar Abdulkarim – Secretary of the Board

BORNO STATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

01 Engr Saleh Yuguda Vungas – Chairman
02 Rep of Min of Finance – Member
03 Rep of Min Women Affairs – Member
04 Rep of Ministry of Justice – Member
05 Rep of Central Senatorial District – Bashir Bulama Wulgo – Member
06 Rep of North Senatorial District – Bunu Kaigama – Member
07 Rep of South Senatorial District – Idrisa A Mbaya – Member
08 Rep of Min of Youth – Member
09 Rep of Min LG Affairs – Member
10 Rep of Min of Agric – Member
11 Rep of Market & Traders – Member
12 Rep of Financial Institutions
13 Rep of Nigeria Police
14 Rep of NSCDC
15 Secretary – Dr Lawan Hamdan Lawan – General Manager

BORNO STATE LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT AGENCY & OTHER MATTERS

01 Alhaji Mohammed A Dili – Chairman
02 Rep of Min of Finance – Member
03 Rep of Min Women Affairs – Member
04 Rep of Ministry of Justice – Member
05 Rep of Central Senatorial District – Dr Mohammed Bashir – Member
06 Rep of North Senatorial District – Bukar Mustapha – Member
07 Rep of South Senatorial District – Hon Ayamu L Gwasha – Member
08 Rep of Min of Youth – Member
09 Rep of Min LG Affairs – Member
10 Rep of Min of Agric – Member
11 Rep of Market & Traders – Member
12 Rep of Financial Institutions
13 Rep of Nigeria Police
14 Rep of NSCDC
15 Secretary – Dr Bukar Ali Usman – Director-General/Secretary of Board

BORNO STATE INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

01 Dr. Idris Yelwa – Chairman
02 Dr. Mustapha Tijjani – Member
03 Harami Balami – Member
04 Hon. Zanna Lawan Ajimi – Member
05 Rep. Governor’s Office – Member
06 Rep. Min of Education, Sci, Tech. and Innovation – Member
07 Rep. Min of Justice – Member
08 Nigerian Society of Engineers, Borno State Chapter – Member
09 Nigeria Computer Society, Borno State – Member
10 Standard Organization of Nigeria, Borno Zonal Office – Member
11 Engr. Mohammed Aji Wajiro – Member
12 Mohammed Idi – Member

The statement noted that the appointment was by powers conferred upon the governor by Section 208(2)d of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended.

Hon Bukar Tijjani said Governor Zulum congratulated the appointees, and he looks forward to their contributions to the development of Borno State.

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NHRC Honours Ford Foundation for Sustained Support to Human Rights in Nigeria

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NHRC Honours Ford Foundation for Sustained Support to Human Rights in Nigeria

By: Michael Mike

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has honoured the Ford Foundation for its sustained contributions to advancing human rights in Nigeria, reinforcing a partnership that has played a critical role in strengthening access to justice and institutional capacity.

At a ceremony held Friday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, the NHRC presented an Award of Appreciation to the Foundation in recognition of its longstanding support.

The award was received by the Foundation’s Regional Director for West Africa, ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, during a high-level engagement with directors and senior officials of the Commission.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu commended the Ford Foundation’s consistent backing, particularly in initiatives aimed at expanding access to justice and strengthening the Commission’s operational capacity.

He stressed that given the breadth and complexity of human rights challenges in Nigeria, the Commission cannot function in isolation.

According to him, sustained collaboration with development partners remains essential to transforming human rights protection from policy intentions into tangible outcomes for citizens.

In her remarks, Aniagolu-Okoye described the recognition as both significant and encouraging, reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to promoting human rights. She noted that a key focus of the Foundation’s work is ensuring that citizens are not only aware of their rights but are also supported in seeking justice when those rights are violated.

She, however, emphasized that awareness alone is insufficient without strong and effective enforcement systems. Gaps between knowledge of rights and actual access to justice, she said, can weaken public trust and diminish the impact of human rights initiatives.

“Trust in institutions grows when people experience fairness and accessibility in justice delivery,” she noted, adding that strengthening such systems is critical for sustainable human rights protection.

The engagement also underscored the importance of continued cooperation between the Commission and its partners in addressing evolving human rights challenges across the country.

In a vote of thanks, Senior Human Rights Adviser to the Commission, Hilary Ogbonna, expressed appreciation for the Ford Foundation’s enduring partnership. He highlighted key institutional advancements, including initiatives such as the MOVE project and the Commission’s dashboard system, noting that many of these efforts benefitted from the Foundation’s early support.

Ogbonna also commended the leadership of the Executive Secretary and the dedication of the Commission’s directors, whose commitment, he said, has sustained progress despite operational constraints.

He further acknowledged the role of the media as a vital partner in the human rights ecosystem, describing the press as the “fourth estate” that amplifies, documents, and brings critical human rights issues to public attention.

The event reaffirmed the shared commitment of the NHRC and its partners to strengthening justice delivery systems and enhancing the protection of human rights in Nigeria.

NHRC Honours Ford Foundation for Sustained Support to Human Rights in Nigeria

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Borno APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Shettima for 2027, Signal Early Political Realignment

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Borno APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Shettima for 2027, Signal Early Political Realignment

By: Michael Mike

In a move that underscores early political positioning ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections, key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for a second term in 2027.

The endorsement, announced during a high-level gathering at the Government House Multipurpose Hall in Maiduguri on Saturday, signals a consolidation of political support in one of the APC’s strongest northern bases. Party leaders, government officials, and influential grassroots mobilizers unanimously pledged to rally voters across the state to ensure the continuity of the Tinubu administration.

Addressing the stakeholders, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum described the endorsement as both a vote of confidence in the current administration and a strategic commitment to sustaining ongoing reforms. He emphasized that the Tinubu-Shettima leadership had demonstrated resolve in tackling Nigeria’s complex security and economic challenges.

According to Zulum, Borno State—long at the epicenter of insurgency—has witnessed renewed federal attention in security coordination, humanitarian interventions, and reconstruction efforts. He noted that continuity in leadership would be critical to consolidating these gains, particularly in the North-East where recovery from years of conflict remains fragile.

“The support for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima is rooted in performance and trust,” Zulum said. “Borno has seen firsthand the impact of leadership that understands our realities and is committed to long-term stability.”

Borno’s Strategic Role in APC Politics

Borno State holds significant political weight within the APC, not only as a consistent electoral stronghold but also as the political base of Vice President Shettima, a former governor of the state. Since the party’s formation in 2013 and its landmark victory in the 2015 elections, Borno has remained central to APC’s dominance in the North-East.

The state’s political influence is further amplified by its frontline status in Nigeria’s fight against insurgency. Years of conflict involving Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents have shaped national security policies and elevated Borno’s importance in federal decision-making. As a result, endorsements from the state often carry symbolic and strategic significance for national campaigns.

Political analysts view the early endorsement as part of a broader effort by APC stakeholders to stabilize internal party structures and project unity well ahead of the 2027 elections. It also reflects a growing trend of pre-election alignments aimed at discouraging intra-party rivalries and consolidating incumbency advantages.

Momentum Builds Toward 2027

Saturday’s declaration comes amid ongoing national debates over economic reforms, security challenges, and governance priorities under the Tinubu administration. While opposition parties are expected to intensify criticism in the coming years, the APC appears to be laying the groundwork for a coordinated re-election campaign.

Stakeholders at the Maiduguri meeting pledged to embark on extensive grassroots mobilization, voter engagement, and party strengthening initiatives across all local government areas in Borno. They also called on other APC-controlled states to replicate similar endorsements to build a nationwide consensus.

As Nigeria moves deeper into its current electoral cycle, the Borno endorsement highlights how regional political blocs are already shaping the contours of the 2027 race—long before official campaigns begin.

Borno APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Shettima for 2027, Signal Early Political Realignment

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Southern Borno Youths Rally Behind Ndume with N38.5m War Chest for 2027 Senate Bid

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Southern Borno Youths Rally Behind Ndume with N38.5m War Chest for 2027 Senate Bid

By: Michael Mike

In a powerful demonstration of political loyalty and grassroots mobilisation, thousands of youths from Southern Borno Senatorial District on Saturday pooled N38.5 million to back the fifth-term ambition of Muhammadu Ali Ndume ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The fundraising event, held at Forshams Hall in Maiduguri, attracted more than 2,000 participants drawn from all nine local government areas of the district. The contributors, largely youth groups and community associations, said their financial commitment was a deliberate move to retain what they described as a “fearless and people-driven legislator” in the Senate.

Leading the initiative, youth coordinator Alhaji Babandi Shehu said the intervention was not merely symbolic but a calculated political statement at a time when, according to him, Nigeria needs courageous voices in governance.

“Senator Ndume has distinguished himself as one of the few leaders who consistently speaks truth to power,” Shehu declared. “This is not just about funding forms; it is about safeguarding representation that prioritises the people and holds the executive accountable.”

The atmosphere at the venue reflected a rare level of political consensus, with chants of solidarity and pledges of continued support echoing throughout the gathering. Participants insisted that Ndume’s track record in both legislation and constituency development justifies their early and collective endorsement.

Reinforcing this position, Ndume’s Senior Legislative Aide, Junaid Jibril Maiva, outlined what he described as a legacy of impactful service spanning over a decade. He noted that the senator has sponsored more than 70 bills focused on national development while also facilitating landmark federal institutions in Southern Borno and the wider North-East.

Among these, he listed the Nigerian Army University, Biu, the North East Development Commission, and the Federal College of Education, Gwoza, as well as ongoing efforts to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kwaya-Kusar and a Federal College of Agriculture in Shani.

Maiva further highlighted Ndume’s role in humanitarian interventions, particularly in communities devastated by insurgency. “Beyond legislation, he has directly supported resettlement efforts, including the construction of 200 housing units in Gwoza and 80 in Damboa for displaced families,” he said.

A breakdown of the funds raised showed a broad-based contribution pattern across the district. Biu, Kwaya-Kusar, Hawul, Bayo, and Shani collectively donated N8 million, Askira-Uba contributed N5 million, while Damboa added N2 million. Additional support came from trade and transport groups, including the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers and the Baga Road Timber Sellers Association, each donating N1 million.

Political observers say the scale and timing of the mobilisation point to a well-entrenched support base and a strategic effort to secure early momentum ahead of the 2027 race. The move also reflects a broader trend of pre-election alignment within the All Progressives Congress, as key actors position themselves for what is expected to be a highly competitive electoral cycle.

A Career Shaped by Advocacy and Controversy

Since his election to the Senate in 2011, Ndume has remained one of the most outspoken members of the National Assembly of Nigeria. Representing a region at the heart of Nigeria’s insurgency crisis, he has consistently pushed for stronger federal intervention in security, reconstruction, and humanitarian response.

His tenure has been marked by a willingness to challenge authority—even within his own party—earning him both admiration and criticism. Supporters view him as a principled advocate for accountability, while critics argue that his confrontational style sometimes stirs political tension.

Nonetheless, Saturday’s event suggests that within Southern Borno, his influence remains firmly intact.

Early Signals for 2027

With the 2027 elections still over a year away, the fundraising initiative underscores how political structures are already taking shape across Nigeria. For Ndume’s supporters, the message is clear: continuity, experience, and assertive representation are non-negotiable.

As the crowd dispersed in Maiduguri, one sentiment stood out—this was more than a fundraiser. It was an early declaration of intent, a grassroots-powered endorsement that could set the tone for the political battles ahead.

Southern Borno Youths Rally Behind Ndume with N38.5m War Chest for 2027 Senate Bid

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