Borno
Tinubu Unveils Schools, Nurses’ Housing, Rolls Out Food Bank in Borno
Tinubu Unveils Schools, Nurses’ Housing, Rolls Out Food Bank in Borno
Tada Jutha,Maiduguri
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday commissioned a series of landmark projects in Borno State, including newly built accommodation for health workers and two large-scale primary schools delivered by Governor Babagana Zulum.
The housing facility, situated near the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri, comprises eight blocks with six flats each. The apartments are fully furnished and fitted with air-conditioning systems, aimed at improving the welfare and retention of healthcare personnel in the state.
At the same event, the First Lady also inaugurated Aliyakeri and Abbaganaram Mega Primary Schools, both designed to accommodate large numbers of pupils. Each school features 48 classrooms, ICT centres, sports facilities, e-learning infrastructure and solar-powered electricity to support uninterrupted academic activities.
Speaking during the ceremony, Mrs Tinubu commended the governor’s investment in critical sectors, noting that the projects would strengthen healthcare delivery and expand access to quality education.
“What I have seen here reflects a strong commitment to the people. These investments will make a meaningful difference,” she said.
Governor Zulum’s administration has so far completed over 100 mega schools across the state, with additional projects ongoing in various communities.
In a parallel initiative, the First Lady flagged off the North-east National Community Food Bank Programme, a nationwide intervention spearheaded by her office to address hunger and malnutrition, particularly among children.
She explained that the programme targets vulnerable children under the age of six, ensuring access to nutritious food through community-driven systems. According to her, the scheme is being implemented in collaboration with key institutions, including the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, and the Bank of Agriculture.
“The idea is to connect areas with surplus food to communities in need, while building a sustainable structure that supports families and protects children from malnutrition,” she said.
As part of empowerment efforts, Mrs Tinubu also launched a N200 million support package for 2,000 vulnerable women across Borno’s 27 local government areas. Each beneficiary is to receive N100,000 alongside a sewing machine to support small-scale businesses and improve household income.
The distribution covers 400 women in Maiduguri, 200 in Jere, 100 in Biu, while the remaining local government areas have 50 beneficiaries each.
She praised the state government’s commitment to social welfare, describing the intervention as a practical step toward reducing poverty and improving livelihoods.
In recognition of outstanding service, keys to new utility vehicles were presented to eight top-performing education personnel, including teachers and administrators.
In a separate gesture, Governor Zulum awarded a house to a long-serving ministry staff member, Baba Modu Fandi, acknowledging his years of dedication. The First Lady further supported him with a cash gift of N2 million.
Mrs Tinubu also urged spouses of governors in the North-east to rally support for the food bank initiative, stressing the need for collective action in tackling malnutrition and food insecurity across the region.
