By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commenced the construction of two new mega schools in Hawul Local Government Area, as part of his administration’s efforts to improve the education sector in the state.
The first project is a 48-classroom High Islamic College located in Shafa, which will operate under the accredited curriculum of the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS). The college is designed to provide a holistic and modern Islamic education, blending formal education with the study of authentic Islamic knowledge.
Governor Zulum explained that the construction of High Islamic Colleges is part of his campaign promise, aimed at expanding access to quality educational facilities across the state.
“The college will allow learners to study digital knowledge, numeracy, literacy, and vocational skills, in addition to Islamic studies,”Zulum stated.
The second mega school project launched by the Governor is situated in Marama, and is aimed at further expanding access to quality educational facilities in the local government area.
During his visit, Governor Zulum also announced a plan for the recruitment of additional teachers, stating, “Due to a shortage of teachers, we must recruit competent teachers who are indigenes of Marama to teach in this school.”
The Governor was assisted with the foundation-laying by the Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe.
Governor Zulum also visited the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare, a facility that was rehabilitated and donated by the State Government to fast-track the take-off of the hospital.
Additionally, the Governor commissioned projects executed by Hawul Local Government, including a shopping complex and market stalls.
The Governor was accompanied by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South); former Deputy Governors, Usman Mamman Durkwa and Ali Abubakar Jatau; Hon. Bukar Talba (House of Representatives); the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abdullahi Musa Askira; members of the State Assembly; commissioners; local government chairmen; and other stakeholders from Southern Borno.
