By Kabir Muh’d Getso
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday flagged off the construction of two new mega schools in Hawul Local Government Area.
The first project, a Classroom High Islamic College, is located in Shafa. It will operate under the accredited curriculum of the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), offering a holistic blend of modern Islamic and formal education.
Governor Zulum noted that the construction of High Islamic Colleges aligns with his campaign promise to integrate formal education with authentic Islamic knowledge. The schools will also provide digital literacy, numeracy, and vocational training to equip students with diverse skills.
The second mega school is being constructed in Marama town as part of the administration’s effort to expand access to quality education across the state.
“I am pleased to lay the foundation for a mega school in Marama. In line with our campaign promises to transform the education sector, the government will construct a befitting two-storey building with 36 classrooms and other necessary facilities,” the Governor said.
Zulum also announced plans to recruit competent indigenous teachers from Marama due to the shortage of qualified educators in the area.
The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, joined the Governor for the foundation-laying ceremony.
Governor Zulum also visited the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare a facility rehabilitated and donated by the state government to support its operational take-off.
In addition, he commissioned several projects executed by the Hawul Local Government Council, including a shopping complex and market stalls.
He 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), Deputy Speaker Hon. Abdullahi Musa Askira, members of the State Assembly, commissioners, local government chairmen, and other stakeholders from Southern Borno.