Zulum Expands Education Access With Two Mega Schools In Hawul
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commenced the construction of two new mega schools in Hawul Local Government Area as part of his administration’s sustained efforts to strengthen the education sector in the state.
The first project is a 48-classroom High Islamic College located in Shafa, which will operate under the accredited curriculum of the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS).
The college is designed to provide a holistic and modern Islamic education, combining formal learning with authentic Islamic knowledge.
Governor Zulum explained that the construction of High Islamic Colleges forms part of his campaign promise to expand access to quality educational facilities across Borno State.
“The college will allow learners to study digital knowledge, numeracy, literacy, and vocational skills, in addition to Islamic studies,” Zulum stated.
The second mega school project launched by the Governor is located in Marama and is aimed at further expanding access to quality education within the local government area.
During the visit, Governor Zulum also announced plans to recruit additional teachers to address manpower shortages in schools. He said, “Due to a shortage of teachers, we must recruit competent teachers who are indigenes of Marama to teach in this school.”
The Governor was assisted during the foundation-laying ceremony by the Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe.
As part of the tour, Governor Zulum also visited the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare, a facility rehabilitated and donated by the Borno State Government to facilitate its take-off.
In addition, the Governor commissioned projects executed by Hawul Local Government, including a shopping complex and newly constructed market stalls.
The Governor was accompanied by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South); former Deputy Governors, Usman Mamman Durkwa and Ali Abubakar Jatau; Hon. Bukar Talba of the House of Representatives; the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Musa Askira; other lawmakers, commissioners, local government chairmen, and key stakeholders from Southern Borno.
