Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate employment of 100 unemployed graduates from Biu Local Government Area as part of efforts to tackle youth restiveness, political thuggery and other social vices in the state.
The Governor announced this during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Biu, Alhaji (Dr) Mustapha Umar Mustapha II, at his palace in Biu.
Zulum was in Southern Borno for the official flag-off of the 2026 Wet Farming Season, the commencement of sales of fertilizer at government-approved subsidized rates, and other empowerment programmes.
Speaking during the visit, the Governor said while incidents of thuggery had reduced significantly since his administration came on board, creating jobs remains the most sustainable solution.
“We will be doing a great disservice to our youth if we allow them to continue to engage in thuggery without empowering them,” Zulum said.
“You hardly find the children of prominent politicians, governors, senators, commissioners or even councillors involved in political thuggery.”
He directed Biu Local Government to identify 100 unemployed graduates for employment, with priority given to those who studied health-related courses, English, Mathematics and Physics. He added that preference should be given to youths previously involved in political thuggery.
“Your Royal Highness, we must address the rising cases of drug abuse, gangsterism and other social vices if we are to bequeath a better society to the next generation. We will continue to invest in our youth,” he told the Emir.
The Governor disclosed that each of the 27 local government areas in the state would have 50 graduates employed. Larger councils including Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Jere, Bama, Askira/Uba and Gwoza will have twice that number.
“We are here for the flag-off of the wet farming season and the sales of fertilizer at subsidized rates. I am grateful to the people of Biu for the overwhelming support and the warm reception they have always accorded us,” Zulum said.
Governor Zulum also warned against vandalization of public infrastructure, especially electricity facilities, saying offenders will face the full weight of the law.
He further revealed that the running mate to the APC governorship candidate, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, would be unveiled next week. According to him, 27 aspirants have indicated interest in the position and he urged citizens to pray for the emergence of the most suitable candidate.
The Governor was accompanied by the Senator representing Southern Borno, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume; Deputy Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Musa Askira; APC State Chairman, Hon. Bello Ayuba; commissioners, political leaders and other dignitaries.
Zulum Approves Employment of 100 Biu Graduates to Curb Thuggery
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