Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a series of new measures aimed at improving education infrastructure, enhancing teachers’ welfare, and boosting learning outcomes across the state.
The governor made the announcement during a high-level meeting with education stakeholders at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Maiduguri.
Zulum called for greater synergy among all agencies in the sector to ensure effective service delivery. His plans include constructing teachers’ quarters, renovating dilapidated schools, expanding professional development programmes, and improving educators’ access to resources.
As part of his policy direction, the governor approved the establishment of additional High Islamic Colleges in select local government areas. The colleges will blend traditional Islamic studies with literacy, numeracy, modern sciences, and vocational training—integrating non-formal education with the formal school system. They will also provide learning opportunities for Almajiri pupils and out-of-school children above the standard enrollment age.
To promote reading culture, Zulum directed the creation of new state libraries in Biu, southern Borno, and Monguno in the north, in addition to the recently upgraded Maiduguri library.
“I want you to rejuvenate the reading culture by ensuring the library is effective,” Zulum said. “Apart from physical books, we must put in place a mechanism for e-books.”