FIC Report (Borno State) – Speaking during an engagement with media professionals and stakeholders in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Wednesday, October 15th declared Borno as Nigeria’s Most resilient state.
The minister was in Maiduguri as part of activities to mark the meeting of the APC Commissioners of Information forum.
Borno, bordered to the west by Yobe, the South west by Gombe and the South by Adamawa is also the only Nigerian state that borders up three Counties, Niger, Chad and Cameron.
With its name taken from the historic Emirate of Borno, the Northeast state which was created in 1976 has faced challenges from the impact of insurgency which followed the emergence of Boko Haram in 2002.
Some of the impacts of the activities of Boko Haram and other splinter cells from the dreaded terrorist of the state, health challenges, destruction of schools, government and private properties across the state.
Recently, the state has also been hit with the worst level of natural disasters like flooding which left several Communities and households across Borno devastated.
However, speaking in Maiduguri, the Honourable Minister of information said Borno State has indeed mastered the art of overcoming challenges.
“Borno State is clearly Nigeria’s Most resilient state, against the backdrop of the Severe Challenges it has experienced in the last decade,” Idris said.
He also stated that the people of Borno State deserve to be praised by every Nigerian for their ability to always bounce back from difficult situations.
The people of Borno State symbolise the strength and the staying power that Nigerians are imbued with, and it is therefore appropriate for all other Nigerians to not only praise the citizens of the state, but speak proudly of their ability to overcome challenges ” Idris added.
Mr Folorunso S Aluko,DG progressive governors forum (PGF) at the PGF Quarterly strategy meeting of Honourable Commissioners for information of APC governed states held at multipurpose government house Maiduguri, Borno State describe Maiduguri is beautiful, cool, calm and friendly- I love the Tuwo Chinkaffa, the Fluffy Masa, the irresistible Suya, and the people’s outstanding hospitality, I can’t wait to come to Borno State again. He made this at his speech, he also thank His Excellency the Deputy Governor for finding time to attend and represent the Governor well.
Declaring the meeting open, Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum mni, represented by his deputy, Dr Umar Usman Kadafur, said the events choice of venue was significant given Borno’s transformation and recovery journey and hope from rehabilitating Communities and reconstructing schools to revitalising our agrarian economy, he said.
Governor Zulum highlighted the state’s 25 year development plan and 10 year strategic Transformation initiative, which he described as blue prints for lasting peace, inclusive growth, and sustainable prosperity.
He urged information commissioner’s to use strategic communication to build public trust, encourage civic participation, and counter misinformation.
The meeting concluded with an inspection tour of key federal and state projects in Borno, including the solar power plant at the University of Maiduguri, the Mohammadu Buhari International Air port upgrade, the Maiduguri mega power plant, Tinubu Mega School and newly constructed Flyovers at Customs, West End and Borno Express.
Among the dignitaries attended the event, Honourable Speaker Borno State House of Assembly, represented by Clark of the house Honourable Dige Mohammed, Shehu of Borno Dr. Abubakar Umar Garbai Ibn Al Kanemi represented by the Waziri of Borno, Alhaji Mutawali Shettima Bukar, Borno State Secretary to the state government, Dr. Bukar Tijani,Head of service, Acting Chief of Staff, Honourable Commissioners of Information, DG Governor’s Forum, DG FRCN, DG NTA,DG VON, Special Assistance on Media and members of Borno elders forum among others.
Signed
B.A.Abdulsalam
HOC, FIC Maiduguri
15th October,2025
