Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has inaugurated three high-level strategic committees to foster Governance and Development in the state.
The inauguration ceremony took place at the Conference Room of the Governor’s Office at Musa Usman Secretariat, Maiduguri, with the Secretary to the State Government, Mal Bukar Tijani, representing the Governor.
These committees will focus on revitalising cultural heritage, enhancing technical and vocational education, and promoting urban development through systematic street naming and house numbering.
The Committee on Resuscitation and Rehabilitation of Museums, Historical, and Heritage Sites is Chaired by Prof. Abba Isa Tijjani, a renowned expert and former Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments. The committee comprises distinguished members, including Dr. Bulama Mali Gubio, Alhaji Zannah Bogma, and representatives from various cultural institutions.
Their mandate is to assess the condition of existing museums and heritage sites, recommend rehabilitation plans, and propose new museum locations in all 27 Local Government Areas and seven emirate councils. The committee is expected to submit its report within six weeks.
The other Committee is on the Review of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), led by Mal. Goni Ibrahim, Special Technical Adviser on Vocational Training to the Governor. This committee brings together experts in education and training, including Dr. Aliyu Idris and Dr. Maryam Abdulkadir Ayeye.
Their task is to evaluate the current TVET structure and propose reforms to strengthen vocational skills development in the state. The committee’s report is due in eight weeks.
The Committee on Street Naming and House Numbering chaired by Prof. Usman A. Tar, Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Information and Internal Security, this committee aims to enhance urban planning, improve navigation, and preserve Borno’s cultural identity.
The committee’s terms of reference include conducting a comprehensive review of existing street names and house numbers, naming or renaming streets to reflect Borno’s cultural and historical identity, and updating data in Google Maps, public directories, and official records.
Other members of the committee include representatives from relevant Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and security agencies.
These committees play a vital role in supporting administrative efficiency, improving emergency response systems, and boosting infrastructural organization in Borno State.