16/07/2026
Ali Isa Abdullahi: The Ideal Deputy Governor for a Recouping Borno
In the quest for effective governance, the choice of a deputy is never merely ceremonial; it is a strategic decision that can make the difference between vision and ex*****on. As Engineer Mustapha Gubio prepares to lead Borno State into its next chapter, one name stands out as the perfect complement to his transformative agenda.
Ali Isa Abdullahi. With a career steeped in humanitarian service and financial prudence, an intimate knowledge of Borno's terrain, and a character forged in integrity, Abdullahi, popularly known as (Ali SEMA), offers everything needed to keep the government's wheels turning from day one.
His journey is one of quiet dedication and relentless service. Hailing from Biu Local Government Area in southern Borno, he began his career as an Audit Assistant in 1991. Over more than three decades, he rose through the ranks to become Chief Administrative Officer (Audit) and, in 2017, was appointed Assistant Director of Administration at Government House.
But it was his tenure as Director of Research and Statistics at the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and subsequently as its Acting Director General that truly defined his calling. In this role, Abdullahi has been at the forefront of Borno's humanitarian response, overseeing the distribution of relief to thousands of families across Borno, supervising support for rescued individuals, and coordinating assistance for returning refugees.
He has also led rapid assessments in flood-affected communities, documenting damage to houses across affected LGAs. These are not desk jobs; they are boots-on-the-ground operations that have taken him to every corner of the state.
Just as Mustapha Gubio earned his stripes as Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement, he spearheaded the restoration of schools, healthcare facilities, and essential services in conflict-affected areas.