BY ABDULAZIZ BUBA, JANUARY 29, 2026 | 06:55 PM
Twenty-seven newly elected local government chairmen in Borno State have been sworn in by Umar Usman Kadafur, the acting governor.
The ceremony was held on Thursday at the Multi-purpose Hall of the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri.
The oaths of office were administered by Justice Kashim Zannah, Chief Justice of Borni, who was represented by Justice Haruna Mshelia.
In his address, Kadafur congratulated the chairmen and said their election was a responsibility to serve the people rather than a privilege.
He urged them to manage public funds responsibly, ensure prompt payment of workers’ salaries, and promote transparency in governance.
The acting governor also charged them to support security efforts, uphold the rule of law, protect the environment, and remain accessible to their communities.
Tijjani Bukar, secretary to the state government, advised the chairmen to consult widely and implement programs in line with the state development plan.
Segun Mai Mele, commissioner for local government affairs, cautioned the chairmen against absenteeism and urged them to remain accountable to their electorate and the state government.
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