BY: NEWS EDITOR, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025/ 09:47AM
Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State has announced a support package for parents of 90 students enrolled at Government Day School, Gajiganna, in Magumeri Local Government Area.
The governor made the announcement on Friday at the commissioning of the school in Gajiganna town.
According to him, each father of the 90 students will receive N250,000, while each mother will receive N50,000.
He added that each student will be allocated N50,000 to support their essential needs.
The governor also directed the provision of one square meal per day to students in Higher Islamic colleges and schools with low enrollment in Northern Borno.
The governor's directive aims to boost enrollment in the region, which has suffered devastation from over a decade of insurgency.
Gov. Zulum emphasized the need for deliberate measures to promote education in Northern Borno, citing the low enrollment rate in the area.
The Higher Islamic College, Gajiganna, blends traditional Almajiri education with formal education, operating under a curriculum approved by the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS).
The college is one of 20 similar institutions built in different local government areas to provide Almajirai with basic literacy and vocational skills.
The governor also commissioned the Government Day Secondary School, Gajiganna, which will serve as a referral center for hundreds of pupils completing their primary education in the town.
In his remarks, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, the commissioner for education, science, technology, and innovation, commended the governor for delivering over 104 mega schools in six years, describing it as a remarkable achievement that reflects the governor's vision, leadership, and commitment to education.