Gov Zulum renames Borno State University to honour first Northern Governor Kashim Ibrahim
In honour of Sir Kashim Ibrahim, the first Governor of Northern Nigeria, the Borno Executive Council has approved the renaming of Borno State University (BOSU) to Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri,
According to reports, the decision was taken during the first council meeting of 2025, chaired by Gov. Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri.
Speaking to newsmen on the development, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, said that the renaming would take effect after the necessary legislative amendments and notifications to regulatory authorities.
He said, “Council approved that Borno State University shall be renamed Kashim Ibrahim University.
“This decision is subject to legislative processes by the State Assembly to amend the law establishing the university and actions by the Ministry of Education to inform relevant bodies such as the NUC and the JAMB,” he added.
He said that the council approved a comprehensive programme for street naming and house numbering in Maiduguri town and other urban areas as part of the state’s urban renewal efforts.
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“Council decided that relevant MDAs will work with stakeholders to develop a naming and numbering template.
“This will ensure that updated names and numbers are reflected on platforms like Google Maps and public records to enhance urban planning and governance,” he added.
Earlier, while addressing the council members, Zulum expressed appreciation for their commitment and outlined plans to intensify recovery efforts and implement impactful projects in 2025.
“In 2024, my administration made significant progress, and I am committed to achieving even more this year.
“Our focus will remain on post-conflict recovery, urban renewal, and the improvement of citizens’ welfare,” Zulum said.
Source: Vanguard newspaper
