By Chesa Chesa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on his birthday, describing him as an exceptional governor whose academic discipline has positively shaped his administration.
Zulum, a professor and former university lecturer, assumed office as Borno State governor in 2019 and was re-elected for a second term in 2023.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President celebrated Zulum for bringing stability and deepening development in Borno State.
Tinubu commended the governor’s people-centred leadership, particularly his investments in human capital development through projects including rural clinics, schools and skill acquisition centres.
The President also praised Zulum’s pragmatism and ability to mobilise people around common causes, noting his contributions to national unity.
“Governor Zulum is one of the exceptional governors of this dispensation. He brought the rigour and discipline of academia into governance, introduced landmark reforms, and fostered development in Borno.
“I thank him for his support and encourage him to keep providing exemplary leadership to the people,” Tinubu said.
The President wished the governor more years of good health and renewed strength as he continues to serve the people of Borno State and Nigeria.
