Babagana Zulum

Zulum approves free eye surgeries for 10,000 Borno residents

 Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved a free eye surgery programme targeting 10,000 residents suffering from various visual impairments, including cataracts. The initiative, which began on Monday, was flagged off by Governor Zulum in collaboration with Senator Ali Ndume,…

Borno releases N8bn for retired teachers’ gratuities

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved N8 billion for the payment of outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retired primary school teachers and other civil servants in the state. The governor announced the approval on Wednesday at the Council…

Borno Governor opposes proposed tax reform bills

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed strong concerns over the proposed tax reform bill, warning that it could have devastating consequences for the northern region and other parts of the country.  In an interview with BBC Hausa on…

Zulum assents to 2024 Borno budget

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has assented to the 2024 appropriation bill of N358,732,146,000.00 passed by Borno State House of Assembly. The Governor on Wednesday gave his assent to the budget which had an adjustment amounting to N18.1b. The revised…