By Abdullahi Musa Makka Borno State Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Honorable Sugun Mai Mele, has praised...
Borno State Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Honorable Sugun Mai Mele, has praised Governor Babagana Umara Zulum's dedication and determination in delivering development to the people of the state.
Borno State, situated in the northeastern region of Nigeria with a land area of approximately 70,898 square kilometers, was established on February 3, 1976. Over the years, the state has been governed by various leaders, both military and civilian. However, the rapid transformation witnessed in Borno State, particularly in terms of infrastructural development, has surprised many Nigerians.
Mele emphasized that under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the state has experienced significant progress in infrastructural development, livelihood support, growth in internally generated revenue (IGR), and enhancement of commercial activities.
"The Borno State Government, under Babagana Umara Zulum, has constructed two flyovers, marking a first in the northeastern region. Additionally, approval has been granted for the construction of a third flyover in Maiduguri, the state capital," Mele stated.
Mele, serving as the chairman of the distribution committee, explained that the initiative aims to alleviate the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government. Community members have been tasked with identifying beneficiaries based on their level of poverty, with approximately 100,000 households targeted across Maiduguri and Jere Local Government Areas. This distribution is just one of many interventions undertaken by the Zulum administration.
Among the achievements recorded by Governor Zulum's administration since 2019 are the restoration of GSM lines, rehabilitation of schools destroyed by conflict, resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their respective local government headquarters, renovation of all general hospitals in the 27 local government areas, establishment of primary healthcare centers in communities, restoration of electricity supply to Maiduguri, reinstatement of traditional leaders to their domains, reestablishment of civil authority in reclaimed local government areas, establishment of skill acquisition centers, road rehabilitation, and asphalt laying in Maiduguri, among others.
Despite facing threats to his life, Governor Zulum remains steadfast in his commitment to improving the welfare of Borno State residents. Commissioner Sugun Mai Mele, who holds the record as the longest-serving commissioner in Borno State, has played a crucial role in overseeing the affairs of local government areas to ensure effective governance for the people of Borno State.
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