Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has rolled out a fresh set of directives aimed at improving education infrastructure, teacher welfare, and learning outcomes across the state.
The governor announced the measures during a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the education sector at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Maiduguri.
The session was attended by the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Acting Chief of Staff, Dr. Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, as well as heads of education boards, agencies, and institutions.
Zulum stressed the need for synergy among all agencies in the sector, noting that effective collaboration would enhance service delivery to the people of Borno.
His outlined plans include constructing houses for teachers, renovating dilapidated schools, expanding professional development opportunities, and improving access to resources for educators.
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As part of his policy direction, the governor also approved the establishment of additional High Islamic Colleges in select local government areas.
These institutions, according to him, will combine traditional Islamic studies with literacy, numeracy, modern sciences, and vocational training—integrating non-formal education with the formal school system. They will also cater to Almajiri pupils and out-of-school children who have passed the standard enrollment age.
In a bid to revive reading culture, Zulum further directed the creation of new state libraries in Biu, southern Borno, and Monguno, in the northern part of the state, complementing the upgraded Maiduguri library.
“I want you to rejuvenate the reading culture by ensuring the library is effective,” the governor said. “Apart from physical books, we must put in place a mechanism for e-books.”
