Zulum names Housing Estate after VP Shettima
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, has officially named the 72 metro housing estate after Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
The governor also named the Njimtilo 500 Housing Units after Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, in recognition with their distinguished leadership.
Zulum said this during the commissioning of Metro Housing Estate located on the former Police Ground in Maiduguri.
Zulum also said that the Shehu Sanda Kura Road had been named after the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai Elkanemi.
He reiterated that the projects were testimonies of his administration’s unwavering commitment to providing affordable housing, improving infrastructure, and fostering economic growth in Borno State.
“Your Excellency, your presence here today underscores the strong bond between our people and our shared commitment to regional development.
“The Kashim Shettima Housing Estate will be allocated to military officers, security personnel, and Federal Government workers in the state to alleviate housing challenges for these groups,” Zulum said.
The Governor said that total of 210 houses within the Mai Mala 500 Housing Units would be allocated to police officers currently residing in the Metro Police Barracks, facilitating the construction of a state-of-the-art International Conference Centre on the vacated site.
Zulum emphasized that Njimtilo Housing Units, Metro Housing Units, the Borno Express Flyover, and the dualization of Shehu Sanda Kura Road were designed to enhance the quality of life for residents, improve traffic flow and boost economic activities.
“Borno Express Flyover is an iconic structure that will revolutionize transportation in our state, thereby reducing travel time and providing a safer commuting experience,” the governor added.
Zulum pledged continued dedication to infrastructure development as part of his administration’s urban and rural renewal efforts.
Responding, Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, expressed gratitude for the honour and commended Borno State’s dedication to recovery and development.
“Borno and Yobe have always been one, united by shared culture and tradition. Our states are working tirelessly to recover from the challenges of Boko Haram insurgency through our Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Recovery programme,” Buni stated.
He highlighted Yobe State’s investments in education, healthcare, agriculture and economic empowerment, mentioning a multi-billion-naira agricultural programme and a N2.93 billion initiative to support vulnerable groups and small businesses.
He lauded Zulum for assembling a competent team to execute transformative projects and called on the people of Borno State to take ownership of these developments.
Buni also extended an invitation to Zulum for the upcoming commissioning of legacy projects in Yobe State.
