By Sam Kayode
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has commenced the construction of two new mega schools in Hawul Local Council Area in Borno state.
The school a 48 classroom High Islamic College located in Shafa will operate under the accredited curriculum of the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), designed to provide a holistic and modern Islamic education for children.
Zulum explained that the construction of the High Islamic Colleges is part of his campaign promise, meant to blend formal education with the study of authentic Islamic knowledge and allow learners to study digital knowledge, numeracy, literacy, and vocational skills.
The second mega school project launched by the Governor is situated in Marama is aimed at expanding access to quality educational facilities across the council areas by the Zulum administration.
During his visit, Governor Zulum also announced a plan for the recruitment of additional teachers, stating that, “I am happy to lay the foundation of a mega school in Marama town. We are going to support you in all ramifications. In line with my campaign promises to deliver and transform the education sector, this government will construct a befitting two-storey building with 36 classrooms, in addition to other facilities.
“Due to a shortage of teachers, we must recruit competent teachers who are indigenes of Marama to teach in this school,” Zulum stated.
Zulum was assisted with the foundation-laying by the Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Wakilbe.
Similarly, Governor Babagana Zulum visited the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare, also in Hawul council Area, a facility that was rehabilitated and donated by the State Government to fast-track the take-off of the hospital.
Governor Zulum also commissioned projects executed by Hawul Council, including a shopping complex and market stalls.
On the Governor’s trail was Senator Mohammed Ndume (Borno South); former Deputy Governors, Usman Durkwa and Ali Abubakar Jatau; Reps member Bukar Talba; the Deputy Speaker, Abdullahi Askira; members of the State Assembly; Commissioners; local council chairmen; and other stakeholders from Southern Borno.
