I Have Spent Almost ₦100 Billion On Security This Year – Borno Governor Zulum Claims

Babagana Zulum, the Borno State Governor, has disclosed that his administration spent approximately ₦100 billion on security initiatives across the state in 2025.

Zulum made this known during a condolence visit to the Emir of Uba, Alhaji Ali Ibn Mamza, at his palace, following recent attacks in the area that claimed several lives.

The governor praised security agencies and local communities for their swift efforts, which led to the successful rescue of 12 abducted female farmers, stressing that such successes highlight the resilience of the people.

He explained that his visit was aimed at assessing the security realities in Askira/Uba and identifying immediate solutions to persistent threats in the region.

Zulum lamented that security challenges had forced contractors to abandon critical road reconstruction and other infrastructural projects in the area.

“My visit is to do a lot of work and most especially assess the security situation. I will meet with the security agents to make sure we have security in Askira/Uba,” he said.

According to him, insecurity remains a major obstacle to the state’s development.

“Security is important; without it, there would be no peace. I have plans to construct roads but the problem is no contractor will want to come down here and work,” he stated.

The governor said his administration had established a quarry site in Gwoza and procured 100 trucks to enable the Borno State Road Maintenance Agency to construct roads without relying on external contractors.

Reaffirming his development agenda for Askira/Uba, Zulum said he was committed to delivering key educational and health infrastructure before the end of his tenure.

“On higher institutions, I promised to build a higher institution before I leave office. I will also build a Computer Institute and JAMB center and a tertiary campus in Uba,” he said.

He added: “In this year, what I spent on security was about N100 billion… We have a lot of plans for education, health and more. We spent a lot to make the structures on the ground.”

Responding, the Emir of Uba thanked the governor for visiting at a difficult time and commended him for the numerous projects executed across the state.

“You’ve done a lot for us in terms of many projects and you promised to do more. If not for your efforts, we would be suffering by now. If the Constitution were amendable, we would have asked you to continue with the good works. May God bless you,” the monarch said.