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Zulum Vows to Reduce Medical Tourism
Zulum Vows to Reduce Medical Tourism
…Inspects International Conference Centre, other Legacy Projects
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, stated that the Borno State Teaching Hospital, when completed, will significantly reduce medical tourism among indigenes of the state and the wider North East region.
Governor Zulum made this known on Monday during an inspection tour of the ongoing construction of the multi-billion naira facility located along the Maiduguri-Damaturu Road.
The 400-bed Teaching Hospital, which has 15 specialised departments, will serve as a training centre for medical students from Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, while providing high-quality healthcare services to residents.
Speaking to journalists after the inspection visit, Governor Zulum emphasised the importance of the project in delivering affordable and efficient healthcare to the people of Borno State.
“The reason we established this Teaching Hospital is to ensure a quality and affordable healthcare delivery system for our people. It will significantly reduce medical tourism, as many of our indigenes currently seek treatment in Cairo and other countries,”the Governor stated.
He further pledged to equip the hospital with cutting-edge medical technology, qualified professionals, and a 5-megawatt solar power facility to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for the hospital and surrounding infrastructure.
“I believe if we can have a befitting hospital with the state-of-the-art equipment, people will prefer patronise the Teaching Hospital than to travel overseas to Cairo and India. I am ready to provide all what it takes to make this gigantic hospital a befitting one,” he added.
Governor Zulum highlighted that the Teaching Hospital will generate over 1,000 skilled employment opportunities upon completion”This hospital will provide job opportunities for no fewer than 1,000 qualified professionals. Currently, the construction phase alone is employing between 2,000 and 3,000 workers,”he noted.
During the inspection, the Governor was briefed by the Chief Medical Director, Professor Ibrahim Kida, and the site engineer, Engr. Usman Tijjani. He inspected sections of the hospital, including medical and surgical wards, the General Outpatient Department (GOPD), accident and emergency unit, physiotherapy and radiology departments, operating theatres, and the conference hall.
Governor Zulum assured residents that the hospital would be fully operational by the end of September.
The Governor also visited the 4,000-capacity International Conference Centre, where he commended the contractor for the quality of work and directed that the project be completed by the first quarter of 2026.
“I urge you to expedite construction to meet the first-quarter 2026 deadline. A state like Borno deserves a world-class conference centre to host international events,” he said.
Additionally, Governor Zulum inspected the Post Office flyover—the fourth overhead bridge constructed under his administration and the 2.8-kilometre Kogin Tifa drainage project.
Governor was accompanied on the inspection visit by the member representing Gwoza, Damboa and Chibok federal constituency, Hon. Ahmed Jaha; Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bukar Tijani, commissioners, advisers and top government officials.
Zulum Vows to Reduce Medical Tourism
Zulum Appoints Engr Peter Samuel as General Manager BOSAMA
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr Peter Samuel, MNSE, MNIAE, as the General Manager of Borno State Agricultural Mechanization Authority (BOSAMA).
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the appointment was based on Engr Samuel’s outstanding professional competence, proven track record, and experience in agricultural engineering and mechanization.
The statement noted that Engr Samuel possesses the requisite qualifications, technical expertise and leadership capacity required to reposition BOSAMA in line with Governor Zulum’s agricultural transformation agenda.
The newly appointed General Manager is an Agricultural Engineer with academic, professional, administrative, and practical experience in agricultural mechanization, farm power and machinery, irrigation engineering, and agricultural infrastructure development.
He holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Farm Power and Machinery from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi), a Postgraduate Diploma in Farm Management and Production Economics from Nasarawa State University, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Agricultural and Environmental Resources Engineering from the University of Maiduguri.
Engr Samuel has distinguished himself through years of meritorious service in teaching, research, agricultural engineering practice, and project implementation. He currently serves as a Lecturer in Farm Power and Machinery at Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri.
Over the years, he has held several strategic leadership positions, including General Manager of a commercial agricultural enterprise, Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, and Consultant on numerous agricultural development interventions implemented by reputable national and international organisations.
He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE).
Governor Babagana Zulum congratulated the new General Manager on his appointment and urged him to deploy his wealth of knowledge, technical expertise, and experience in agricultural mechanization to strengthen the operations of BOSAMA
Zulum Appoints Engr Peter Samuel as General Manager BOSAMA
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
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