Zulum seeks enhanced collaboration with World Bank to aid post-conflict recovery
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, has called for expanded support from the World Bank to accelerate the state’s post-conflict recovery efforts.
Zulum made this call during a meeting with the newly appointed Country Director of the World Bank, Dr. Ndiame Diop in Abuja.
This is contained in a statement by his spokesperson Malam Dauda Iliya on Saturday in Abuja.
Illiya quoted the governor as emphasizing the importance of the World Bank’s ongoing assistance in critical areas, including education, agriculture, health, and livestock development.
“I want to welcome you to Nigeria and wish you success in your new assignment.
“Borno State has a strong collaborative relationship with the World Bank. My administration is investing heavily in healthcare, education, and agriculture—sectors that are pivotal to our recovery strategy,” Zulum said.
The Governor highlighted the significant impact of the World Bank’s Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) in Borno, which has enabled the execution of numerous life-saving and transformative projects across the state.
In response, Diop pledged the World Bank’s commitment to sustain ongoing partnership with Borno State in the areas of education, healthcare, agriculture, and livestock.
He commended Borno’s performance in implementing MCRP projects, saying that the state was the best state in project execution within Nigeria.
Diop expressed his commitment to further strengthening this partnership by personally visiting the state.
“Borno is leading in the implementation of MCRP projects across Nigeria.
“The World Bank will support efforts to reduce the malaria burden and strengthen the livestock sector. Notably, Borno State contributes 50 percent of the livestock in the North East, with the sector generating approximately 3 trillion naira nationwide, 40 percent of which comes from the North East region.”
Diop further stated that as peace returns to Borno, the World Bank aims to support additional development initiatives to bolster the state’s economy and improve livelihoods for its residents.
Zulum was accompanied on the visit by the stste’ s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Baba Malam Gana and his environment counterpart Malam Mohammed Emet Kois, Chief Medical Director Hospitals Management Board Professor Abubakar Kullima, Executive Director Primary Healthcare Development Board, Professor Mohammed Arab Alhaji, Director General State Livestock Development Agency and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education.
