The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has disclosed that leadership often entails many unexpected challenges.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by prominent sons and daughters of Gubio Local Government Area, alongside the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, Mustapha Gubio, Zulum identified insecurity as the greatest challenge he has faced since assuming office in 2019.
He also disclosed that he saw his children only three times during the first 55 days of becoming the Governor of Borno.
Governor Zulum added that the demands of tackling Borno’s security and humanitarian crises required enormous personal sacrifices but noted that things are getting better.
“When I took over the leadership of the state, in the first 55 days of my administration, I saw my children only three times. The first four years were really challenging, but Almighty Allah has helped us to see light at the end of the tunnel,” he said.
Zulum added that his administration remains committed to consolidating the gains made over the years and laying a stronger foundation for sustainable development.
Naijaonpoint reports that he vowed to hand over a more stable state to the incoming administration.
“Security is the most difficult issue. Insha Allah, before I leave, the situation will be better than now. I will hand over a more stable, more prosperous and more secure government to Engr. Mustapha Gubio, Insha Allah,” Zulum added.
According to him, sustaining the gains of achievements is more difficult than attaining the heights themselves.
“What matters is not just success; managing success is more difficult than achieving success itself. Managing success and managing the affairs of Borno State is not easy, but with collective support, prayers and guidance, God will give him the wisdom and energy to succeed as a candidate and, Insha Allah, as governor,” he added.
Zulum also expressed confidence in Gubio’s leadership abilities, describing him as a man of integrity, humility and composure whom he has known for more than two decades.
“Alhaji Mustapha Gubio, I have known him for the past 26 years, since he was a student at the University of Maiduguri. His integrity is evident; he is humane, very gentle and composed. Insha Allah, God will help him to steer the mantle of leadership of Borno State,” he stated.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Gambo Gubio, commended the governor for his role in the emergence of Mustapha Gubio as the APC governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
He also praised Zulum’s achievements in security, infrastructure development and governance, noting that the governor was making significant progress in the state.
