BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026/ 07:56PM
Dr. Usman Ali Busuguma has been elected as the pioneer Chairman of the University of Maiduguri Alumni Association, Borno State Chapter.
Dr. Busuguma was announced winner on Saturday after polling 620 votes in the just concluded elections.
He will lead the affairs of the association for a period of two years.
In an interview with Lake Chad Times shortly after his victory, the newly elected chairman outlined key priorities for his tenure.
His plans include boosting ongoing enrollment onto the official alumni portal, organizing various reunion gatherings, and ensuring younger graduates get opportunities such as scholarships and job placements.
He also pledged an inclusive administration.
'My plans simply are: carry every single Alumni along. It’s going to be an all encompassing exco, where every congress member takes part in major decisions... which means we shall be calling for congress at intervals,' he said.
Dr. Busuguma further stressed the need for youth mentorship, adding that his exco will ensure younger graduates utilize the mentorship program on the portal effectively.
In an appreciation message to members, Dr. Busuguma expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah and to all alumni of the Borno Chapter for the massive turnout and confidence reposed in him.
'With profound gratitude to Almighty Allah, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to all members of the University of Maiduguri Alumni Association, Borno State Chapter, for the massive turnout, support, and confidence reposed in me through my election as the pioneer chairman of our chapter, with a total of 620 votes,' he said.
He described the victory as a collective milestone and commended the Global Executive of the UNIMAID Alumni Association for providing a platform that ensured peaceful, transparent and credible elections.
He also lauded the Electoral Committee and the University Administration, particularly the office of Prof. Shehu Mustapha Liberty, for their support in the conduct of the elections.
The new chairman assured members of leadership guided by integrity, inclusiveness, and accountability.
'As your chairman and the pioneer leader of the Borno State Chapter, I am fully aware of the great responsibility and task ahead. I assure you that I will diligently discharge my duties to the best of my ability,' he said.
Dr. Busuguma said his aspiration is that by the end of the tenure, the Borno chapter would be remembered for unity, service, meaningful engagement and tangible impact.
'Together, we shall CONNECT. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM,' he concluded.