Zulum Moves to Complete Legacy Projects

Zulum Moves to Complete Legacy Projects

By Tada Jutha, Maiduguri

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has intensified efforts to ensure the completion of major infrastructure and social development projects across the state before the expiration of his tenure in May 2027.

The governor has embarked on a comprehensive inspection tour of ongoing projects in Maiduguri and several local government areas, directing contractors to accelerate work and meet delivery timelines.

Among the projects receiving attention are the Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital, Borno State Orthopaedic Hospital, General Hospital Kaleri, the Post Office Flyover, Tashan Kano–Mashidimami Express Road, the 4,000-capacity International Conference Centre, and the Tandari–Nietel Shoe Factory Express Road.

The inspection exercise continued over the weekend with visits to Kukawa and Monguno local government areas.

In Monguno, Governor Zulum assessed the expansion of the College of Nursing, a project aimed at increasing the state’s capacity to train healthcare professionals and address shortages in the health sector.

Addressing journalists after the inspection, the governor said his administration remains committed to delivering projects that would have lasting benefits for the people of Borno.

He noted that completing ongoing projects and putting them to use before the end of his tenure remains a top priority.

Zulum also inspected construction work at the Monguno Central Market, where new shops are being built to stimulate commercial activities and improve livelihoods. He further disclosed plans by the state government to facilitate the reopening of Government Senior Science Secondary School, Monguno.

Speaking during the visit, the Senator representing Borno North and Senate Chief Whip, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, commended the governor for executing numerous development projects across northern Borno.

According to the senator, the projects have improved access to essential services and brought relief to communities recovering from years of insurgency.

He said the interventions have delivered tangible benefits to residents and contributed to rebuilding lives and livelihoods affected by the Boko Haram conflict.

Governor Zulum’s inspection tour is widely viewed as part of his administration’s drive to consolidate its development achievements and ensure that critical projects are completed and fully operational before he leaves office in 2027.