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Borno Daily Information, Maiduguri, Maiduguri (2026)

04/09/2026

Borno: School Enrolment Hits Record 1.8 Million as Wakilbe Unveils Census Report

Borno State has recorded its highest-ever school enrolment figure, with 1,801,295 learners captured in the newly presented 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Annual School Census (ASC) Report.

Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe unveiled the report on Friday at the Ministry of Education Work Hub, Musa Usman Secretariat, Maiduguri and it indicates a jump of more than 1 million pupils over nine years.

He described the figures as proof that the state's rebuilding of its education system is paying off.

"When you look at where we started, 766,551 learners in 2017/2018, and see where we are today, this is not just a number; it is evidence that parents and communities once again trust our schools with their children's future," Engr. Wakilbe said.

The Commissioner attributed the renewed public confidence in education and sustained state investment in rebuilding and expanding the sector to the improved enrolment which grow steadily from 766,551 in 2017/2018 to the current 1,801,295.

Engr. Lawan Wakilbe credited Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his sustained commitment to education, and Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, for driving the national education data agenda, including the Digital National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS).

He also thanked enumerators, head teachers, Local Government Education Authorities and EMIS staff who conducted the census.

Teaching workforce grows alongside enrolment:

The Commissioner for Education said the teaching workforce across primary, junior secondary and senior secondary levels rose from 15,563 in 2024/2025 to 17,565 in 2025/2026.

At the senior secondary level alone, teacher numbers grew from 2,314 to 2,998 and are projected to reach 3,998 in 2027 following the recruitment of 1,000 additional senior secondary teachers in August 2026. Including facilitators supporting Sangaya and mass literacy programmes, the state's combined teaching workforce now stands at an estimated 19,316.

"We cannot talk about access without talking about the people who stand in front of the classroom every day. That is why, alongside rising enrolment, we have deliberately grown our teaching workforce because more pupils must mean more qualified teachers, not more overcrowded classrooms," the Commissioner said.

System expansion and Sangaya integration:

The Census, according to the Commission, shows that the number of functional public secondary schools rose from 34 in 2021 to 129 in 2026, and that the state achieved 100 per cent reporting coverage across pre-primary/primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, and science and technical schools in this census cycle.

He added that the establishment of the Arabic and Sangaya Education Board, the development of High Islamic Colleges, and the ongoing registration and verification of Sangaya centres, enumerators, facilitators, and Islamiyya schools reflect the state's push to integrate Sangaya education into the wider system formally.

The Educational Management Information System (DNEMIS) currently records 127,652 verified Sangaya learners. However, an ongoing verification exercise by the Sangaya Board has so far identified 498,295 learners across 5,335 centres. The Sangaya Board and the State Agency for Mass Literacy together deploy 1,751 facilitators supporting these learning centres.

The event was attended by the Executive Chairman, SUBEB, Prof. Bulama Kagu; Executive Chairman, BSSEB, Prof. Yusufu Gana Balami; Executive Secretary, Arabic and Sangaya Education Board, Dr Abdulkadir Abdulkarim; Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Hajiya Yakaru Mustapha; Permanent Secretary, SUBEB, Dr Hyelni Mshelia. AGILE Coordinator, Engr. Ibrahim Baba; representative of the Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Alhaji Adamu Idris Bako; Dr Yusuf Isma, who led the UNICEF and donor partners' delegation; and Mohammed Abdullahi Director, Borno Civil Society Organisations' delegation.

Also present were Suleiman Askira (Director-General, Statistics), Alhaji Abba Bukar (Chairman, SBMC), Abba Kurama (DPRS, representing the Executive Secretary, Education Trust Fund), along with Eduas well asretaries and Directors from across the sector.

04/09/2026

Engr Gubio Thanks Constituents for Warm Welcome as APC Appreciation Tour Returns Home
... “Gubio is my home; it is a political tradition to come,” Gubio says

The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for Borno State, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, FNSE, has expressed appreciation to the people of Gubio Local Government Area for their warm reception, solidarity and continued support for the party as the APC Appreciation Tour across Northern Borno reached his hometown.

Speaking during the visit, Gubio thanked residents, party leaders and supporters for the massive turnout, describing the visit as a reflection of the political tradition of personally engaging with and appreciating one’s people.

“Gubio is my home. It is not necessary to come, but it is a tradition of politics to come,” he said.

He reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of the people of Gubio and to the overall development of Borno State.

The Senator representing Borno North Senatorial District, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, commended the people of Gubio LGA for their continued support and urged them to remain committed to their son, Engr. Gubio, whom he described as a worthy son of the soil with the capacity and experience to lead the state.

Monguno also commended Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for endorsing Gubio as the APC candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in the party’s success, In Sha Allah.

Meanwhile, the APC Deputy State Chairman, Hon. Garba Mulima, speaking on behalf of the State Working Committee, clarified that the ongoing engagements across Northern Borno are an Appreciation Tour and not a campaign.

According to him, the tour is primarily aimed at appreciating APC members, supporters, traditional institutions and communities for their steadfast support and contributions to the party.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of Gubio Local Government Area, Hon. Mali Bulama Mali Gubio, expressed appreciation to the delegation for visiting the local government and for recognising the contributions of its people to the APC.

The visit to Gubio further underscored the strong grassroots support enjoyed by the APC, as residents, community leaders and party members turned out in large numbers to welcome the delegation and reaffirm their commitment to the party.

03/09/2026

SEN. MONGUNO AND AMG TAKE THE THANK-YOU MESSAGE TO MOBBAR

The people of Mobbar LGA welcomed Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno and Alhaji Mustapha Gubio as part of their thank-you tour across Borno North.

The visit was a demonstration of genuine appreciation for the people of Mobbar and their unwavering support, loyalty, and commitment. It also provided an opportunity for meaningful interaction with community leaders, stakeholders, and supporters at the grassroots.

Beyond expressing gratitude, the engagement reinforces the shared commitment to unity, stronger grassroots mobilisation, and a more formidable political structure across Borno North.

Mobbar stands strong. The people remain united. The movement marches forward!

03/09/2026

SEN. MONGUNO, ALONGSIDE ALHAJI MUSTAPHA GUBIO, STORMS MAGUMERI ON THANK-YOU VISIT

In continuation of the thank-you visit across Borno North, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, alongside the Borno State APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Alhaji Mustapha Gubio, has stormed Magumeri Local Government Area to appreciate the people for their unwavering support, loyalty, and confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The visit provided another opportunity for Senator Monguno and Alhaji Mustapha Gubio to connect directly with the people, express profound appreciation for their continued support, and reaffirm their commitment to strengthening the bond between the APC leadership and the people of Borno North.

Addressing the people of Magumeri, the delegation conveyed a message of gratitude and unity, emphasizing that the support of the people remains the driving force behind the party’s progress and political strength.

The warm reception accorded to Senator Monguno and Alhaji Mustapha Gubio once again demonstrated the strong grassroots connection and growing enthusiasm for the APC across Borno North.

02/09/2026

SEN. MONGUNO, ALHAJI MUSTAPHA GUBIO STOPS AT MAIRARI AND NGAJIRAM TO APPRECIATE CONSTITUENTS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

Still on the ongoing thank-you visit, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, alongside the Borno State APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Engr. Alhaji Mustapha Gubio, stopped at Mairari and Ngajiram on their way to Maiduguri to personally appreciate the people for their steadfast support, loyalty, and confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The visits provided an opportunity for Senator Monguno and Alhaji Mustapha Gubio to express their profound gratitude to the constituents and party supporters for standing firmly with the APC and its leadership.

In both communities, they were warmly received by enthusiastic supporters, whose overwhelming show of solidarity further demonstrated the strength of the APC at the grassroots. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, unity, and renewed commitment as the people reaffirmed their support for the party and its progressive agenda.

The stopovers at Mairari and Ngajiram once again underscored Senator Monguno’s strong connection with his constituents and his commitment to maintaining meaningful engagement with the people.

02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

Mairari Welcomes Engr. Gubio, MT Monguno as Northern Borno APC Appreciation Tour Continues

The ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) appreciation tour across Northern Borno has reached Mairari Town in Guzamala Local Government Area, with the APC gubernatorial candidate for Borno State, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, FNSE, and the Senator representing Borno North, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, receiving a warm welcome from party supporters, community leaders and other stakeholders.

The visit formed part of the ongoing appreciation tour aimed at expressing gratitude to the people of Northern Borno for their continued support, solidarity and commitment to the APC.

Speaking during the visit, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, FNSE, expressed appreciation to the people and stakeholders of Guzamala Local Government Area for the warm reception accorded him and members of his entourage.

Gubio assured the people of his continued support and pledged to remain accessible and committed to addressing their aspirations and contributing to the development of the area.

He further pledged to build on the achievements of the present administration, saying, “I will continue where my boss, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, stops, In Sha Allah.”

Also speaking, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno commended Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his efforts in restoring hope to the people of Mairari and facilitating the resettlement of the community.

Senator Monguno also appreciated the people of Guzamala for their consistent support and the warm reception accorded the delegation during its visit.

He urged the people to sustain their support for the APC and rally behind Engr. Mustapha Gubio, whom he described as the party’s incoming Governor of Borno State in 2027, In Sha Allah.

The delegation was received by a large gathering of enthusiastic supporters, community leaders and residents who turned out to demonstrate their solidarity with the APC and its leadership.

The visit also provided an opportunity for the party leadership to strengthen grassroots engagement, foster unity among members and deepen consultations with stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on behalf of the APC leadership, the Deputy State Chairman of the party, Hon. Garba Mulima, commended the people and stakeholders of Guzamala for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to the delegation.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of Guzamala Local Government Area, Hon. Lawan Sheriff, expressed appreciation for the visit and assured the delegation of the readiness of the people of the local government to continue supporting the APC and do the needful during the 2027 general elections, In Sha Allah.

The high-powered delegation accompanying Engr. Gubio included Hon. Garba Mulima, APC Deputy State Chairman; Engr. Bukar Talba, Member representing Marte, Monguno and Nganzai Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives; Hon. Muhammad Gambomi Marte, Member representing Marte Local Government Area; Hon. Bugu Maroma, Member representing Gubio Local Government Area; Barr. Mustapha Loskori, APC Borno State Secretary; and Dr. Zanna Modu Gubio, elder statesman and APC chieftain.

Also on the delegation were members of the Borno State Executive Council; Hajiya Fati Kakenna, House of Representatives candidate; Engr. Yuguda Saleh Vungas, Chairman of the Borno State Social Investment Programme Council; local government chairmen from the zone; members of the APC State Working Committee; elected representatives; party leaders; and other critical stakeholders.

The appreciation tour is expected to continue to other communities and neighbouring local government areas across Northern Borno as the APC leadership continues its grassroots engagement and consultations ahead of the 2027 elections.

01/09/2026

SENATOR MONGUNO ACCOMPANIES ALHAJI MUSTAPHA GUBIO ON A THANK-YOU VISIT TO KUKAWA TOWN.
..Together, we move forward. Together, we build a greater Borno!

The Chief Whip of the 10th Senate and Senator representing Borno North, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, accompanied the Borno State APC Governorship Candidate, Alhaji Mustapha Gubio, on a thank-you visit to Kukawa town, the Kukawa Local Government Area headquarters

The visit allowed Senator Monguno and Alhaji Mustapha Gubio to express their heartfelt appreciation to the people of Kukawa and surrounding communities for their unwavering support, loyalty, and confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC).

During the visit, Senator Monguno and Alhaji Mustapha Gubio engaged with community leaders, political stakeholders, youths, and community members in the communities, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the bond between the APC leadership and the grassroots.

Senator Monguno expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and continued solidarity of the people, while Alhaji Mustapha Gubio conveyed his gratitude and reaffirmed his commitment to a leadership agenda centred on development, empowerment, peace, inclusion, and improved opportunities for the people of Borno State.

The visit further demonstrated the growing unity within the APC and the importance of grassroots engagement in building a stronger political movement. From Baga to Kukawa, the message was one of gratitude, unity, solidarity, and renewed commitment to the people.

With Senator Monguno’s leadership, Alhaji Mustapha Gubio’s vision, and the unwavering support of the people, the APC family remains united in its pursuit of a more peaceful, prosperous, and developed Borno State.

01/09/2026

Appreciation Tour Storms Monguno Local Government Area as Engr Gubio, MT Monguno Lead APC Delegation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Borno State, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, FNSE, alongside Senator representing Borno North, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, has led the party’s appreciation tour to Monguno Local Government Area.

The delegation received a warm reception from APC supporters, traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, women and other stakeholders as part of the ongoing Northern Borno thank-you tour following Gubio’s emergence as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

Gubio thanked the people of Monguno for their support and pledged to remain connected to the grassroots while building on the developmental achievements of the Zulum administration, particularly in security, infrastructure, economic empowerment and inclusive development.

Senator Monguno called on the people of Northern Borno to remain united and support Gubio, whom he described as “their son,” ahead of the 2027 election.

The tour is expected to continue across other communities in Northern Borno as the APC leadership engages stakeholders and strengthens grassroots mobilisation ahead of the election.

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