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21/10/2025

5th ASWAN: Zulum calls for multifaceted approach to address crisis in the Sahel

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for a comprehensive and multifaceted strategy, hinged on broader regional cooperation, to tackle the escalating security and humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region.

Zulum made the appeal on Sunday while delivering a keynote address at the roundtable discussion of the 5th Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development held in Aswan, Egypt.

The governor whose state has been at the epicentre of Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin, argued that a purely military solution has proven insufficient. He emphasised that lasting peace can only be achieved by simultaneously addressing the root causes of the conflict.

“The crises of instability, terrorism and displacement that plague the Sahel cannot be solved by kinetic means alone,” Governor Zulum stated. “We must look beyond the battlefield. There is an urgent need for a multifaceted approach that combines security, development, and humanitarian assistance in a synchronised manner.”

Zulum also called for broader cooperation among countries in the Sahel region. He stressed that extremist groups and other criminal networks operate across borders with impunity, and the response must be equally transnational.

“In the Sahel context, you cannot address the challenges by just looking at two or three countries. You need to look deeper into the political region of the Sahel as defined by the United Nations Strategy, which covers 10 countries, including Mauritania, Gambia and Guinea, among others. Collaboration among the larger Sahel communities is paramount.”

Beyond security collaboration, the governor called for improved development in the Sahel countries. He identified poverty, lack of education, and climate change-induced scarcity as key drivers of recruitment for armed groups.

“For the last 15 years, we have had many interventions in Borno State, but humanitarian support is not a sustainable solution. There is a need for longer-term sustainable solutions. We received many donors, partners, and non-governmental organisations, but most of them engaged in short-term humanitarian solutions.”

“There is a need for sustainable solutions, including development. The nexus between peace, development and security need not be overemphasised. If there is no development, there cannot be peace or security.”

The roundtable features other African leaders representing various countries, including H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates; H.E. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and African Integration, Republic of Mali; and H.E. Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabes Abroad of the Republic of Burkina Faso.

20/10/2025

20/10/2025

Young woman in Gubio takes her own life after being forced into marriage

Tragedy struck in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday evening, when a young woman reportedly took her own life after being forced by her father to marry one of his friends.

According to sources , the incident occurred at about 6:20 p.m., when the young woman, said to have been under emotional distress, ended her life following pressure from her family to proceed with the arranged marriage.

A local child protection volunteer Bukar Fantami Gubio, confirmed the incident and described it as deeply unfortunate and heartbreaking.

He said the deceased had earlier expressed her unwillingness to marry the man chosen by her father, explaining that she was in love with another person of her choice.

“The emotional pain and pressure she went through as a result of this forced marriage pushed her into taking her own life. It is truly a sad situation that calls for urgent action,” Gubio said.

He called on human rights organizations, law enforcement agencies, and relevant authorities to investigate the incident and take immediate action to ensure justice and prevent similar occurrences.

Gubio also appealed to parents and community leaders to respect the rights and choices of young women in marriage decisions, stressing that forced marriages remain a major violation of human rights.

“This tragedy is a reminder of the urgent need to protect the rights, freedom, and dignity of young women against all forms of abuse and coercion,” he added.

The police and government of Borno state were yet to officially comment on the incident as of the time of filing this report.

Babagana Bukar Wakil

20/10/2025

RECKLESS BREACH OF TRADITIONAL PROTOCOL AT THE LAGOS MEETING OF TRADITIONAL RULERS

By Dr. Zanna Hassan Boguma, FCIPDM, FWIP
(Zanna Boguma of Borno / Senior Special Adviser to His Excellency, the Governor of Borno State on Culture and Regional Integration)

The recent meeting of the Council of Traditional Rulers held in Lagos has left a bitter mark of embarrassment and disappointment for those who understand and value Nigeria’s traditional order. It is with deep concern and firm conviction that I condemn the reckless breach of protocol that saw the Shehu of Borno, His Eminence, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, denied his rightful seat at the high table while rulers far below his historical and hierarchical standing were positioned above him.

Even more disturbing was that this grave oversight was not corrected by the Sultan of Sokoto nor by any other ruler present, until His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, in an exemplary show of respect, left his own seat and personally invited the Shehu to the high table. That singular gesture by Governor Buni deserves commendation, yet it does not erase the insult to an institution of over a thousand years.

BORNO’S HISTORICAL STANDING CANNOT BE DIMINISHED
In both historical and cultural terms, the position of Borno is unassailable. It is the oldest continuous political entity in Nigeria and among the oldest in Africa. When most of today’s emirates were yet to exist, especially those that emerged from the 19th-century Fulani Jihad, Borno had already stood for over a millennium as a sovereign empire, commanding diplomatic, military, and spiritual influence across the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin.

The Kanem-Bornu Empire was contemporaneous with global powers like the Ottoman, Persian, Benin, Oyo, British, and early German empires. Its influence stretched from the Mediterranean through the Fezzan and Lake Chad Basin, westwards to the Hausa states, and southwards to the Kwararafa lands. Such a civilization cannot, and must not, be treated with casual disregard.

The Shehu of Borno is not just a traditional ruler, he is the spiritual and temporal head of all Kanuris, a custodian of centuries of Islamic scholarship, governance, and heritage. To treat his throne as secondary is to attempt to rewrite Nigerian history itself.

A RECURRING PATTERN OF DISRESPECT
This is not the first time such a slight has occurred. During the reign of the late Shehu of Borno, and a similar breach happened in Kaduna to the present Shehu when the seat reserved for the him was usurped by the Emir of Gwandu, in full view of the Sultan and other dignitaries. On that occasion, Ambassador Hamza Yirima (of blessed memory) had to walk up to the Sultan to remind him of the established order of precedence in the Northern Traditional Council, and the matter was promptly corrected.

For the same mistake to be repeated decades later in Lagos is unacceptable. It points to either deliberate disregard or ignorance of historical hierarchy, both of which are intolerable.

A CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESTORATION OF ORDER
Traditional institutions derive their strength from order, respect, and historical consciousness. Any attempt to politicize or distort that order undermines not just Borno, but the very foundation of traditional governance in Nigeria.

We therefore demand an explanation and an immediate reaffirmation of the Shehu of Borno’s rightful position as number two in the Northern Traditional Rulers hierarchy, a recognition that has stood the test of centuries.

The Borno Emirate will never accept any act, deliberate or otherwise, that diminishes its place in history or the dignity of its throne.
The Shehu’s seat represents continuity, a legacy of kings, scholars, and warriors who defined the character of this region long before colonial or modern administrative boundaries existed.

CONCLUSION
The Lagos incident was more than an oversight, it was an affront to history, culture, and decorum.
We urge the Council of Traditional Rulers, the Sultanate Council, and all relevant authorities to ensure that never again shall such an act of disrespect occur against the throne of the Shehu of Borno or any ancient institution that predates the modern Nigerian state.

Respect for tradition is the foundation of unity.
And in respecting the Shehu of Borno, we honor not just Borno, but the enduring soul of Nigeria itself.

Dr. Zanna Hassan Boguma, FCIPDM, FWIP
(Zanna Boguma of Borno)
Senior Special Adviser to His Excellency,
the Governor of Borno State on Culture and Regional Integration.

20/10/2025

Zulum's Shuttles Of Resilience And Nigerian Borders Security

By Dauda Iliya

Leadership is indispensable: decisions must be made, trust earned, promises kept, a way forward proposed- Henry Kissinger.

The recent tour undertaken by the Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum to Diffa region in the Republic of Niger, as well as the border towns of Kirawa and Banki was not only strategic but a pragmatic decision.

The visit fulfils the Governor’s pledge to secure a sustainable peace for the state, with its central aim being the repatriation and resettlement of those displaced by the Boko Haram conflict, who have been seeking refuge beyond Nigeria's borders.

Governor Zulum and Boko Haram/ISWAP terror group seem engaged in a startling clash of strategies that launches a new phase in the 15-year Northeast terror war.

Troops have virtually squeezed the terrorists out of major sections of Borno State and tamed them along Nigeria's borders with the three neighbouring countries of Chad, Niger and Cameroon, and the Lake Chad Tumbus (islands); but the terrorists seem solid in their resolve to maintain a firm grip of the borders.

They seemingly do so for twin reasons: to maintain their frightening presence to the Nigerian nation, seemingly saying: "We are still very much around; we are only watching you from the borders"; and, therefore to carry out sporadic unsuspected attacks, especially on resettled communities in border local government areas.

Zulum, leveraging the success achieved in the war over the last six years he has governed Borno State, he, with the instrumentality of the UN-hailed 25-year Development Plan and Borno Model, launched a comprehensive and expansive recovery, reconstruction and resettlement phase that has facilitated the return and resettlement of hundreds of communities in their ancestral abodes to rebuild their lives and, consequently, facilitate the rapid restoration of prosperity for the state.

Zulum seems strategically resolved to ensure the terrorists, even if not completely exterminated, remain squeezed to, and tamed along, the borders where the four Chad Basin nations can easily crush them in what may seem a decisive phase in wiping out terror from their respective terrains and the entire Chad Basin.

Over the last one year, the terrorists have been marauding into the Borno terrain from their border enclaves, tormenting resettled communities, killing scores to, apparently, scare Zulum from going ahead with his UN-praised Borno Model of societal recovery.

Zulum, leveraging the fascinating successes of the security agencies - The North-East Operation Hadin Kai Theater Command in Maiduguri and the Multi National Joint Task Force headquartered in Ndjamena, Chad Republic, seem solidly determined to ensure that Borno recovers from the terror-inflicted humanitarian crisis and, as a competent representative of the Nigerian authorities, squeeze terror out of the shores of Nigeria.

Zulum and the terrorists seem in a fierce clash of strategies in a fresh phase of the Northeast terror war, which portrays the incontrovertibly uncommon determination of the governor to sn**ch his dear Borno from the calamitous fangs of terror.

Excitingly undeterred by the persisting resurgence of terror across the Northern, Central and parts of the Southern zones of the state, the Mr. Resilience called Governor Babagana Zulum, smouldering with an uncommon determination and daredevil stance on recovery, trots round resettling communities and injecting them with the required resilience to withstand the terror resurgence.

He is injecting in them with the determination to rebuild their lives and economic activities as a critical part of the non-kinetic approach to ending the conundrum.

The Zulum administration has so far repatriated over 30,000 families from Diffa in the neighbouring Niger Republic and resettled them in their ancestral homes in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.

Other communities resettled by the Zulum administration, where socioeconomic activities picked up include, Kekeno, Cross Kauwa, Doron Baga and Kukawa town, all in Kukawa local government area in Northern Borno.

Also resettled are: Ngom, Koshobe, Ajiri, Gajibo, Wulgo, Banki and Darajamal, while efforts have reached advanced stage for the resettlement of Mayanti, Bula Yobe, Tarmu’a in Bama local government.

Majority of these are either border communities or communities close to the borders. He now strategically shuttles among them, planting the seeds of resilience and determination to rebuild their lives amid what seems an unending terror.

While at the Nigeria-Cameroon border community of Kirawa in Gwoza Local Government Area, where the terrorists invaded, during a 5-day strategic shuttle to some border communities to strengthen security and plant the seeds of resilience recently, Zulum assured them that arrangement have been concluded to station a military formation to guard to the border town.

"I want to assure you that we will do everything possible to ensure that Kirawa does not fall to Boko Haram insurgency. We must not allow this town to be displaced again, because once affected, then other adjoining communities like Pulka, Ngoshe and even Gwoza would be vulnerable ," Zulum warned.

Sowing the seeds of resilience, he declared: "I promised to rehabilitate all the houses destroyed, I promise build a befitting General Hospital in the town because it will not only serve the people of this community but also the Cameroon Republic part of Kirawa, and also look into the possibility of compensating victims of community that lost their assets in the attack."

The governor continued: "I have discussed with the Theatre Commander, Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), and General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, we have agreed that within the shortest possible period, the military will deploy troops to Kirawa."

Another measure taken, he disclosed, is to provide additional support to members of Civilian JTF, hunters and vigilante to enable them secure the town.

The storming terrorists burnt down eight vehicles, including heavy equipment and about 50 houses at the border town.

“We are looking into the possibility of getting some technological equipment that will enhance the security operation in the general area. We are also building their resilience

To boost border security, Zulum recently trotted to Diffa in Niger Republic Community, where over a hundred thousand of Borno families are taking refuge from Boko Haram, to review and fine-tune Lake Chad shores and border security with authorities there.

The visit, which comprised a high-level security and economic delegations, focused on strengthening the existing collaboration between Nigerian and Nigerien forces in the ongoing fight against terror and insurgency, particularly around the shores of Lake Chad.

Zulum was received by the Governor of Diffa, Brigadier General Mahamaduo Ibrahim Bagadoma, and other senior officials. The leaders held closed-door meetings centered on joint patrols, intelligence sharing, and sustaining the recent gains that have pushed insurgents out of many of their former strongholds.

At the Nigeria-Cameroon border town of Banki in Bama Local Government Area, Zulum assured residents that robust security measures would be adopted to protect them from further attacks by Boko Haram terrorists.

He commended the people for their courage and resilience in the face of a recent attack, urging them not to be disheartened.

“I purposely came to Banki to salute your courage; your act of bravery is really encouraging,” Governor Zulum stated. “We should not allow a few bad elements to displace this town whose businesses and economic activities have been thriving.”

He continued: “I want to assure you that the insurgents will not succeed, Insha Allah. We will strengthen the security of this border town and will support our youth volunteers, hunters, and vigilantes to further fortify this area.”

Governor Zulum undertook a two-day tour to some frontline locations in the southern and central parts of the state to inspect key resettlement projects as critical ingredients of community resilience building.

The projects include 500 resettlement houses and over 3,000 temporary shelters in Mayinti and DaraJamal.

Zulum's resilience building initiative has been yielding gladdening socioeconomic results at Dikwa, Marte, Kala Balge, Gamboru-Ngala, Limankara and Gwoza, after his weeklong tours there some few months ago.

With the startling strategies of resilliance building adopted by Governor Zulum, now roaring and reverberating across the border areas, the path to enduring peace is just few a meters away.

Dauda Iliya is the Special Adviser on Media/ Spokesperson to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.

19/10/2025

Mallam Aliyu Mai-Bornu (1919–1970): Nigeria’s First Indigenous Governor of the Central Bank

Mallam Aliyu Mai-Bornu occupies a distinguished place in Nigeria’s economic history as the first indigenous Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). His life and career symbolized the transition from colonial administration to a sovereign Nigerian economic leadership rooted in discipline, integrity, and intellectual excellence.

Early Life and Education

Born in 1919 in Yola, present-day Adamawa State, Mai-Bornu hailed from the Kanuri ethnic group. Like many children of his time in Northern Nigeria, he was raised in a traditional environment that placed modest value on Western education. Initially, his father opposed formal schooling, but close family friends intervened, persuading him to allow young Aliyu to attend school—a decision that would later shape the trajectory of Nigeria’s financial independence.

Mai-Bornu began his education at Yola Elementary School, progressed to Yola Middle School, and later attended Kaduna College, where he trained as a teacher. His early professional years were spent in the classroom and later in the colonial administrative service, where he demonstrated exceptional intellect and dedication.

Driven by a deep desire for knowledge, he furthered his studies abroad at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, graduating in 1957 with a degree in Economics. His academic journey coincided with Nigeria’s preparation for independence, a period when the nation urgently needed skilled citizens to replace expatriates in key public and financial institutions.

Career and Rise in the Central Bank

Upon returning to Nigeria, Mai-Bornu joined the newly established Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 1958, just one year after its founding. His remarkable analytical mind, professionalism, and understanding of fiscal policy quickly distinguished him among his peers.

In July 1963, he achieved a historic milestone when he was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, succeeding Mr. Roy Pentelow Fenton, a British economist. His appointment marked the end of foreign leadership in the apex bank and the beginning of true Nigerian control over the nation’s monetary policy.

Governor of the Central Bank (1963–1967)

During his tenure as CBN Governor (1963–1967), Mallam Mai-Bornu initiated several transformative policies that strengthened Nigeria’s financial institutions and advanced the nation’s economic sovereignty. His leadership focused on:

Promoting financial independence, ensuring that the Central Bank’s policies reflected Nigeria’s developmental priorities.

Empowering Nigerian professionals through training, localization of key positions, and capacity building within the banking sector.

Supporting industrial and agricultural growth by aligning monetary policy with national economic development goals.

Stabilizing the national currency, laying the groundwork for a resilient and self-sustaining financial system.

His administration was guided by discipline, integrity, and patriotism, values that shaped his vision of an economically independent Nigeria capable of managing its financial destiny.

Later Years and Legacy

After completing his term in June 1967, Mai-Bornu continued his service to the nation as Executive Director of the Nigerian To***co Company (NTC), contributing his expertise to the private sector. His illustrious career was cut short when he passed away in 1970, at the age of 51.

In recognition of his pioneering contributions, the Central Bank of Nigeria immortalized him by featuring his portrait on the ₦1000 note, alongside his successor, Dr. Clement Nyong Isong—a testament to the legacy of two visionary Nigerians who helped lay the foundation of modern banking in the country.

Enduring Influence

Mallam Aliyu Mai-Bornu remains a towering figure in Nigeria’s economic history—a pioneer who demonstrated that Nigerians could manage the nation’s most critical financial institutions with competence and foresight. His journey from a modest childhood in Yola to the pinnacle of Nigeria’s financial system is a story of determination, intellect, and national pride.

His life continues to inspire generations of economists, bankers, and policymakers who share his dream of a prosperous and self-reliant Nigeria.

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Quick Facts:

Full Name: Mallam Aliyu Mai-Bornu

Born: 1919, Yola, Adamawa State

Died: 1970 (aged 51)

Education: B.A. Economics, University of Bristol (1957)

CBN Governor: July 25, 1963 – June 22, 1967

Predecessor: Roy Pentelow Fenton

Successor: Dr. Clement Nyong Isong

Honour: Portrait featured on the ₦1000 note

May his soul continue to rest in peace.

19/10/2025

Here’s a refined and stylistically elevated version of the biography, rewritten in a smooth, professional narrative style suitable for publication, documentation, or broadcast:

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Mallam Aliyu Mai-Bornu (1919–1970): Nigeria’s First Indigenous Governor of the Central Bank

Mallam Aliyu Mai-Bornu occupies a distinguished place in Nigeria’s economic history as the first indigenous Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). His life and career symbolized the transition from colonial administration to a sovereign Nigerian economic leadership rooted in discipline, integrity, and intellectual excellence.

Early Life and Education

Born in 1919 in Yola, present-day Adamawa State, Mai-Bornu hailed from the Kanuri ethnic group. Like many children of his time in Northern Nigeria, he was raised in a traditional environment that placed modest value on Western education. Initially, his father opposed formal schooling, but close family friends intervened, persuading him to allow young Aliyu to attend school—a decision that would later shape the trajectory of Nigeria’s financial independence.

Mai-Bornu began his education at Yola Elementary School, progressed to Yola Middle School, and later attended Kaduna College, where he trained as a teacher. His early professional years were spent in the classroom and later in the colonial administrative service, where he demonstrated exceptional intellect and dedication.

Driven by a deep desire for knowledge, he furthered his studies abroad at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, graduating in 1957 with a degree in Economics. His academic journey coincided with Nigeria’s preparation for independence, a period when the nation urgently needed skilled citizens to replace expatriates in key public and financial institutions.

Career and Rise in the Central Bank

Upon returning to Nigeria, Mai-Bornu joined the newly established Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 1958, just one year after its founding. His remarkable analytical mind, professionalism, and understanding of fiscal policy quickly distinguished him among his peers.

In July 1963, he achieved a historic milestone when he was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, succeeding Mr. Roy Pentelow Fenton, a British economist. His appointment marked the end of foreign leadership in the apex bank and the beginning of true Nigerian control over the nation’s monetary policy.

Governor of the Central Bank (1963–1967)

During his tenure as CBN Governor (1963–1967), Mallam Mai-Bornu initiated several transformative policies that strengthened Nigeria’s financial institutions and advanced the nation’s economic sovereignty. His leadership focused on:

Promoting financial independence, ensuring that the Central Bank’s policies reflected Nigeria’s developmental priorities.

Empowering Nigerian professionals through training, localization of key positions, and capacity building within the banking sector.

Supporting industrial and agricultural growth by aligning monetary policy with national economic development goals.

Stabilizing the national currency, laying the groundwork for a resilient and self-sustaining financial system.

His administration was guided by discipline, integrity, and patriotism, values that shaped his vision of an economically independent Nigeria capable of managing its financial destiny.

Later Years and Legacy

After completing his term in June 1967, Mai-Bornu continued his service to the nation as Executive Director of the Nigerian To***co Company (NTC), contributing his expertise to the private sector. His illustrious career was cut short when he passed away in 1970, at the age of 51.

In recognition of his pioneering contributions, the Central Bank of Nigeria immortalized him by featuring his portrait on the ₦1000 note, alongside his successor, Dr. Clement Nyong Isong—a testament to the legacy of two visionary Nigerians who helped lay the foundation of modern banking in the country.

Enduring Influence

Mallam Aliyu Mai-Bornu remains a towering figure in Nigeria’s economic history—a pioneer who demonstrated that Nigerians could manage the nation’s most critical financial institutions with competence and foresight. His journey from a modest childhood in Yola to the pinnacle of Nigeria’s financial system is a story of determination, intellect, and national pride.

His life continues to inspire generations of economists, bankers, and policymakers who share his dream of a prosperous and self-reliant Nigeria.

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Quick Facts:

Full Name: Mallam Aliyu Mai-Bornu

Born: 1919, Yola, Adamawa State

Died: 1970 (aged 51)

Education: B.A. Economics, University of Bristol (1957)

CBN Governor: July 25, 1963 – June 22, 1967

Predecessor: Roy Pentelow Fenton

Successor: Dr. Clement Nyong Isong

Honour: Portrait featured on the ₦1000 note

May his soul continue to rest in peace.

19/10/2025

Kebbi and Borno Forge Closer Ties Through Media and Cultural Exchange

In a giant stride to enhance information dissemination, the Kebbi State Government has announced the approval of new radio stations and a comprehensive upgrade of its state-owned media facilities.

The State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, disclosed these developments during a courtesy visit to the newly appointed General Manager of the Borno Radio Television Corporation (BRTC), Alhaji Aliyu Mamman Shuwa, in Maiduguri on Friday.

Commissioner Ahmed attributed this media expansion to the pro-press stance of Governor Nasir Idris, which he stated is rapidly transforming Kebbi from one of Nigeria's most underreported states into a more open and accessible one.

"Beyond Governor Idris's naturally accessible approach to working journalists, he has demonstrated a firm commitment to strengthening government-owned media houses," Ahmed stated. He elaborated that this includes "the provision of critical equipment to make information dissemination more effective."

Outlining specific projects, the Commissioner revealed that the Governor has approved the establishment of a new 10-kilowatt FM radio station in Yauri, with construction set to begin imminently. Similar FM stations are planned for Birnin Kebbi and Zuru to ensure coverage reaches "all nooks and crannies of the state."

Furthermore, he announced that a new 50-kilowatt digital AM band transmitter has been approved to replace the old one in Birnin Kebbi. The renovation of the state printing press has also been completed and is ready for operation.

"Governor Idris is committed to upgrading the capacity of both the state radio and television stations to empower them to discharge their duties effectively," Ahmed assured, emphasizing the administration's dedication to funding these "megaphones of the state" to educate, inform, and entertain the public.

In his response, BRTC General Manager Alhaji Aliyu Mamman Shuwa commended the people of Kebbi for electing "a man of proven character." He also praised the cooperative relationship and shared vision between the Governors of Borno and Kebbi, highlighting its importance for national unity.

Calling Commissioner Ahmed a "mentor and a dedicated lover of Borno," having previously served at BRTC for a decade, GM Shuwa proposed enhanced cooperation between the media organizations of both states to foster cultural and tourism exchanges.

He also noted that, under Governor Babagana Zulum's directives, BRTC is itself undergoing a significant rejuvenation to become a broadcaster of international repute.

The Commissioner was accompanied on the visit by Alhaji Musa Hamidu Kidah, Executive Director of the Damnaish Human Capacity Building Initiative and a former Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Borno State Council.