Governor Zulum, has approved the construction of a major water works project in Bama Local Government

Bama was overrun by Boko Haram militants in 2014, but was liberated by the Nigerian military in March 2015.

Governor Zulum announced this approval on Thursday during a visit to the Shehu of Bama, Dr Umar Kyari Umar Elkanemi, at his palace in Bama town.

His administration has already constructed nine major water projects across the state, including those in Ngarannam, Moramti, Pulka, Chibok, Azare, Madinatu, and Shokwari located in Jere, Gowza, Hawul, Chibok, Konduga, and the Maiduguri metropolis.

In addition to the water projects, Zulum also announced plans to rehabilitate the township road networks in Bama to improve transportation and facilitate movement within the area.

“Bama is one of the communities most affected by the Boko Haram insurgency; the destruction was unimaginable. However, we have made significant progress in our rebuilding efforts in Banki, Darajamal, Mayenti, and several other settlements,” Zulum stated.

Furthermore, the governor ordered the establishment of a high Islamic college in Bama to integrate formal education with non-formal education and provide certification for Almajiri education.

Before meeting with the Shehu of Bama, Zulum visited Abbaram town, a village located east of the Kur Mohammed military barracks, to assess the damage caused by Boko Haram militants. This visit aimed to facilitate the resettlement of people who have been displaced from their communities for over a decade due to the insurgency.

Governor Zulum was accompanied by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, who represents Borno Central, and House of Representatives members Bukar Talba and Abdulkadir Rahis.