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Zulum appoints Special Advisers…
Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of four Special Advisers and a Senior Technical Assistant, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and accelerate the post-insurgency recovery programme of his administration.
Key Highlights
- Governor Zulum makes new appointments: Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum appointed four Special Advisers and one Senior Technical Assistant to strengthen governance.
- New Special Advisers named: The appointees are Ali Goni Lawan, Ali Sheriff Galgal, Bukar Aliyu Daja, and Makinta M. Zarami.
- Senior Technical Assistant appointed: Gujja Bukar Dalori was appointed as Senior Technical Assistant on Reconstruction.
- Constitutional backing: The appointments were made under Section 196(1) of the Constitution, according to a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya.
- Focus on post-insurgency recovery: The appointments are aimed at accelerating Borno State’s reconstruction, effective governance, and sustainable development after more than 17 years of insurgency.
The newly appointed Special Advisers are Ali Goni Lawan, Ali Sheriff Galgal, Bukar Aliyu Daja, and Makinta M. Zarami. Governor Zulum also appointed Gujja Bukar Dalori as senior technical assistant on reconstruction.
The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, who said they were made pursuant to the powers conferred on the Governor under Section 196(1) of the constitution.
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According to the statement, the appointments are intended to reinforce the administration’s commitment to effective governance, reconstruction, and sustainable development as Borno State continues its recovery from over 17 years of insurgency.
Governor Zulum congratulated the appointees and urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication, professionalism, and selfless service.
He also charged them to leverage their wealth of experience and expertise to advance his administration’s vision of rebuilding communities, consolidating peace, and delivering quality services to the people of Borno State.

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