Zulum Picks Certificate of Return, Says He Has No Time Luxury
Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, yesterday, shortly after picking his certificate of return, said he did not have the luxury to waste time, claiming all that he had left was the commitment to work round the clock for another four years for his people.
He noted that his programmes and policies in the second term would be focus on security, health, education, agriculture and food security, job creation, youth and women empowerment, urban renewal, flood prevention, rehabilitation and resettlement.
“I want to assure the people of Borno State that insha Allah, we will not relent in our efforts to reposition Borno State to greater heights. I will commit to making sure that insha’Allah, we will work 100% for the benefit of the citizens of Borno State,” he said.
Zulum while expressing gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting him during his first term, described the president as his greatest pillar.
He said, “Let me use this opportunity to commend the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, for his continued support to my administration. Our situation couldn’t have been like this without his support.”
The governor also appreciated the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, the Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, his predecessor in office and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for supporting him.
He further expressed appreciation to the state chapter of the APC, led by Ali Bukar Dalori for its unflinching support in the last three and half years.
Also presented with Certificate of Return aside Zulum were the 25 members-elect of the Borno State House of Assembly, who were given their certificates of return.
The deputy governor, Usman Kadafur and three members of the House of Assembly, who were not in the country at the moment, have been scheduled to collect theirs, when they return.
INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Borno State, Ibrahim Magaji, presented them the certificates.
