Borno Govt spends N3bn, boosts road construction capacity with quarry, 70 trucks

BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, APRIL 14, 2026/ 12:22PM

The Borno State Government has announced that it has at least spent N3 billion for the establishment of a quarry centre in Pulka Town, Gwoza Local Government Area, to tackle road construction challenges caused by insecurity and contractor shortages.

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum announced this on Monday while flagging off the distribution of 70 brand-new Howo pickup trucks at Government House, Maiduguri.

The trucks were handed over to the ministry of works and the Borno State Road Maintenance Agency (BORMA) to accelerate infrastructure development across the state.

According to Gov. Zulum, the Pulka quarry plant has a processing capacity of 120 tons per hour and will supply granite, gravel, and sharp sand for ongoing and future road projects.

The move is aimed at reducing dependence on external suppliers and cutting costs.

'We have achieved a lot in health, education, agriculture, security, and road construction among others. However, we still have challenges of constructing roads within the state, especially in rural communities.

'My administration has established a quarry plant in Pulka with a processing capacity of 120 tons per hour. The State Government spent at least 3 billion to establish the quarry plant,' he said.

The governor noted that prevailing insecurity has made most contractors unwilling to deploy equipment to project sites in Borno.

'You know, no serious contractor will take the risk of deploying his equipment to most of the implementing areas, so this is the reason we are here,' he said.

To address the gap, the state is strengthening its own agencies.

'So, we have no option but to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Works, the capacity of Borno State Road Maintenance Agency (BORMA), the capacity of special projects, monitoring departments and other MDAs that are responsible for road construction,' the governor added.

The 70 Howo trucks are expected to boost operational capacity by enabling swift delivery of materials to sites and faster intervention on distressed roads.