Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has been serving as governor of borno state of Borno State since May 29, 2019, under the APC Party.
👤 About Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum
Professor Babagana Umara Zulum is the Governor of Borno State since 2019. A Professor of Agricultural Engineering, he is widely praised for his hands-on leadership in rebuilding the state, resettling IDPs, and delivering infrastructure despite security challenges.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum |
| Title / Role | Governor of Borno State |
| State | Borno State |
| Party | APC |
| Date of birth | January 1, 1969 (57 years old) |
| Education | B.Eng, M.Sc, PhD Agricultural Engineering |
| In office since | May 29, 2019 |
| Geopolitical zone | NE |
🏆 Key Achievements
Re-elected Governor. Massive reconstruction drive, education, health and infrastructure development in post-insurgency Borno.
🏛 Role of the Governor of Borno State
The Governor of Borno State is the chief executive and head of government of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the governor is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, renewable once. The governor heads the state executive council, assents to bills passed by the State House of Assembly, and directs the allocation of the state's budget and resources.
Borno State is part of the NE geopolitical zone, with Maiduguri as its capital. Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum currently serves as governor since May 29, 2019.