Tag: Babagana Zulum

2023: ‘APC will present a united front to ensure Nigeria’s progress’, Says Zulum

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Contending interests in forthcoming presidential primaries and other elections will not stop the All Progressives Congress (APC) from establishing a consensus that would consolidate party unity and national progress, Borno State governor, Professor Umaru Zulum has said. Speaking while welcoming members of the Progressive Consolidation Group (PCG) to his office on Friday, Governor Zulum emphasised that Borno State will work with the party’s hierarchy, members of the National Assembly and leaders at ward and State levels to ensure the actualisation of decisions to be made by President Muhammadu Buhari, who…

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“We’re working towards ending insurgency by 2023” – Zulum

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…Says over 30,000 Boko Haram fighters have surrendered to Nigerian Army Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed confidence the menace of Boko Haram terrorism will vanish before President Muhammadu Buhari hands over in 2023. Zulum stated this shortly after he met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House yesterday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, to apprise him of progress in the surrendering of Boko Haram terrorists The governor also disclosed no fewer than 30,000 repentant terrorists from the Boko Haram and Islamic State’s West African Province (ISWAP)…

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“Boko Haram would be a child’s play if ISWAP is allowed to grow” – Zulum warns

Aminu Imam

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed concerns over the increasing strength of the Islamic State in West African Province, (ISWAP). Addressing newsmen on the state on internal security, relocation of Internally-Displaced Persons, (IDPs) and collaborations between the State and the Federal Government at the State House in Abuja yesterday, the Governor said Boko Haram would be a child’s play if ISWAP is allowed to grow. While urging the Nigerian Army to re-strategise and defeat ISWAP, the governor further stated that the group pose a threat to the entire nation.…

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‘Boko Haram, ISWAP openly celebrating marriages, collecting taxes without confrontation’ – Zulum

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Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, yesterday, lamented the activities of Boko Haram/ISWAP in the State. Zulum lamented that Boko Haram terrorists openly celebrate marriages and collect taxes in the State without confrontation by armed forces. He spoke during a meeting with lawmakers and some military personnel, at the state’s Government House, in Maiduguri, the State capital. Zulum lamented that some areas of the State are still under the control of Boko Haram. According to him, “Presently, Guzamala and Abadam local government areas are still under the control of Boko Haram.…

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State visit: Zulum urges rousing welcome for Buhari

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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has urged residents of Maiduguri to give President Muhammadu Buhari a rousing welcome during his expected visit today, Thursday. Zulum made the call when he inspected the completed Custom flyover project in Maiduguri, on Tuesday. According to him, President Buhari had initiated viable programmes which impacted positively on the lives of the people of the State. The President, he said, accorded priority to the restoration of peace and security as well as livelihood support to the people of the State, adding that President Buhari had…

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Borno: 79 PHCs get N418m, as Zulum launches Borno’s Basic Healthcare Fund

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Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, yesterday launched the State’s Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, with the disbursement of N418m to 79 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the State. The ceremony was held at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House in Maiduguri, with the participation of Zulum, the Minister of State for Health, who was represented, as well as the National President of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), and other healthcare stakeholders. The Fund, with a total of N418, 941,339.70, is meant for primary healthcare centres to sustainably procure drugs,…

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Maiduguri Estate Attack: Zulum asks military to wake up as he visits scene

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…To set up C’ttee on damages Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has visited the 1,000 units housing estate in Maiduguri, which was hit yesterday morning by a rocket launcher believed to have been fired by Boko Haram/ISWAP terror groups. He also said he was setting up what he called ‘a small committee’ to assess damages inflicted and advise the government on measures to avert future occurrence on the scene and other parts of the city. Zulum, who had been praising the military in the last one year, expressed his unhappiness…

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Borno governor orders 100 cars, 500 tricycles as subsidy for 2,200 Keke-NAPEP operators

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Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military over the recent gains recorded against Boko Haram’s fighters in Gwoza and the road leading to the northern part of the State. Zulum, in Maiduguri, yesterday hosted operators of ‘Keke-NAPEP’, during which he directed the procurement of 500 tricycles and 100 Toyota cars (Corolla LE) for subsidised allocations. At the Government House meeting, whichwas  held at his instance, Gov. Zulum explained that about 2000 Keke-NAPEP operators who currently do not have their own tricycles will benefit from the intervention,…

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“Today is Happiest Day of My Life”, Zulum Declares

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…As NNPC Pledges to Deliver Maiduguri Power Project on Schedule Hassan Umar Farouk Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has described the groundbreaking ceremony of the Maiduguri & Environs Emergency Power Project, (MEPP), as the happiest day of his life and a huge relief to the people of Maiduguri, who have been without power supply for nine months. According to the Governor, NNPC’s commercial investments in the 50mw combined gas power plant will ultimately increase energy supply level to Maiduguri and environs, thereby impacting the state’s economy positively, when…

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Just In: NNPC GMD, Borno Governor, flag-off Maiduguri Emergency Power Project

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Hassan Umar Farouk The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,(NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari has joined the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, to perform the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Maiduguri & Environs Emergency Power Project, (MEPP). The ceremony will officially mark the commencement of the construction of a 50-megawatt gas turbine power plant expected to generate electricity to the city of Maiduguri, Borno State, and environs. The MEPP is a Federal Government intervention strategy in tackling the perpetual power outage in Maiduguri, caused mostly as…

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