100 GRADUATES GET JOBS AS BORNO MOVES AGAINST THUGGERY
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By ; Sunmola Ganiyat
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the employment of 100 unemployed graduates from Biu Local Government Area as part of efforts to tackle youth restiveness, political thuggery and other social vices.
Zulum announced the approval on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Biu, Alhaji Mustapha Mustapha II, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya.
The governor was in Southern Borno to inaugurate the 2026 wet farming season, launch the sale of subsidised fertilisers for smallholder and returnee farmers, and unveil other empowerment initiatives.
He said incidents of political thuggery had declined significantly since he assumed office but maintained that providing employment for young people remained the most effective and sustainable solution to the problem.
According to Zulum, each local government area in the state will have 50 graduates employed, while larger councils, including Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Jere, Bama, Askira/Uba and Gwoza, will have 100 beneficiaries each.
“We are here for the flag-off of the wet farming season and the sale of fertiliser at subsidised rates. I appreciate the people of Biu for their overwhelming support and warm reception,” the governor said.
Zulum stressed that empowering unemployed youths would reduce their vulnerability to political manipulation and criminal activities.
“We will be doing our youth a great disservice if we allow them to remain involved in thuggery without empowering them. You hardly find the children of governors, senators, commissioners, councillors or other prominent politicians participating in political thuggery,” he said.
The governor also warned against the vandalisation of public infrastructure, especially electricity facilities, stating that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
He urged the Emir of Biu and other traditional rulers to support the government’s campaign against drug abuse, gangsterism and related social vices.
Zulum further directed Biu Local Government to identify 100 unemployed graduates—particularly those with qualifications in health-related disciplines, English, Mathematics and Physics, including youths previously involved in political thuggery—for immediate employment.
The governor also revealed that the running mate to the APC governorship candidate, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, will be unveiled next week, noting that 27 aspirants have expressed interest in the position.
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