January 08, (THEWILL) – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of N1.4bn for the dualization of the 1.9-kilometer road from Ngomari Junction to Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri.
The approval was granted during the maiden State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Maiduguri.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, explained that the project aims to ease movement to and from the airport, which is set to begin international flight operations.
“In addition to the N1.4 billion approval for the dualization of the Ngomari Junction to Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, the government has plans to construct more roads and drainage systems across communities in the three senatorial districts this fiscal year,” Gubio said.
He further noted that significant progress had been made in road infrastructure across the state, including laying asphalt on roads damaged by the recent floods that wreaked havoc on critical infrastructure.
In a related development, the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Professor Baba Malam Gana, disclosed that the state government is committed to achieving Universal Health Coverage.
He highlighted the allocation of 15% of the state’s total budget to the health sector as a critical step towards improving healthcare delivery.
According to Gana, the funds will be used to train additional medical personnel, rebuild hospitals, and equip clinics across the state.
“The state has lost 45% of its health institutions due to insurgency, making it imperative to reconstruct and expand health facilities. The two nursing colleges in Monguno and Gwoza will also be completed this year to increase the workforce of frontline health workers,” he said.
On education, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, revealed plans to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state from 700,000 to 200,000 by 2027.
Zulum’s administration continues to prioritize infrastructure, healthcare, and education as part of its broader strategy to rebuild the state after years of insurgency.
The approval of these projects underscores the government’s determination to enhance the quality of life for residents and create a foundation for long-term development in Borno State.
