By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has been congratulated by the All progressives Congress (APC) for clocking 51 years of age.
“We join teeming APC members, associates, and the good people of Borno State in celebrating a true servant leader whose hands-on approach to governance in the state has been exemplary and a reference point,” said a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena.
It claimed that Zulum’s administration has ensured judicious use of state resources by completing many infrastructural projects initiated by the administration he took over from.
APC recalled that he rewarded Obiagelli Mazi, a dedicated teacher, with money and accelerated promotion, saying his rewarding hard work and diligence has provided an impetus for service delivery in the state bureaucracy.
“There is a new disposition among civil servants in the state that it is no longer business as usual.
“Indeed, Borno State has grappled with its security challenges which has taken a serious toll on the state’s economy and livelihoods ….
“[But] Zulum has managed to grow the state’s economy by mobilising farmers for his ‘back to farm’ programme and encouraging other local ventures to resume operations,” the statement said.
It added that the APC stands as partners with his programmes and policies to develop and uplift the state, and prayed for his good health and wisdom to continue to steer the affairs, and to contribute to the growth of the party and national development.
