BY: NEWS DESK, JULY 07, 2026/ 05:37PM

Borno State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Zuwaira Gamb, has joined other government officials and advocates to launch a commemorative magazine celebrating Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s seven years of achievements in office.

The event was organized on Sunday by Youth Advocates for Good Leadership and Charity, YAGLC, at Babagana Wakil Integrated Islamic School, Maiduguri.

The magazine spotlights the governor’s key milestones, particularly in peace building, the fight against insecurity, humanitarian interventions, and other developmental projects across the state.

The commissioner was represented at the event by Hajiya Halima Chiroma a permanent secretary of the ministry.

Halima said highlighted some important lessons from the Zulum administration that 'future generations must learn from and emulate.'

She described the governor’s “people first” approach to governance as his trademark, adding that it is 'recognized all over Nigeria and beyond.'

The magazine was also launched by the General Manager of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, RUWASA, Engr. Dr. Mohammed Musa Aliyu.

While speaking, Engr. Musa said that Gov. Zulum has set a new standard for leadership in Borno and Nigeria at large.

He added that the governor has built a legacy that will last many years after him.

Engr Musa however noted that the governor’s leadership qualities and impact extends beyond building infrastructure but individuals that will shape the next generation of leadership in the state.

Explain further, the RUWASA boss recounted how Gov. Zulum supported his education up to PhD, provided him employment and later a political appointment.

Also speaking YAGLC Coordinator, Mohammed Ibrahim, said the program is aimed at recognizing and celebrating the impact of good leadership in Borno State.

He said that under Gov. Zulum, Borno has witnessed remarkable development despite facing insecurity challenges, stressing that 'such achievements deserve recognition and celebrations.'

The magazine, titled; Zulum: Crisis manager leading through insurgency was reviewed by Mal. Babagana Hussaini, deputy registrar, student affairs, Ramat Polytechnic, at the event.

He also analyzed the impact of some policies and projects highlighted in the magazine.

The event featured a public secondary schools poetry competition on Peace, Safety, and the Dangers of Conflict, as well as a panel discussion on 'Building lasting peace: Role of youth, women and community leaders.'