Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, has commissioned a 72-unit housing complex, comprising two and three-bedroom apartments, for teachers in Mafa local government area of the state.
The project is part of efforts by Zulum’s administration to address the critical shortage of teachers’ accommodations and improve welfare in the education sector.
The commissioning ceremony, which was held on Tuesday, was part of the administration’s ongoing efforts towards revitalising education, particularly in rural communities that were affected by over a decade of insurgency.
Zulum, while presenting the keys to the beneficiaries, said the welfare of teachers is paramount to achieving qualitative education.
According to the governor, providing decent and secured housing is one of his administration’s key priorities.
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The newly commissioned complex comprises 24 two-bedroom semi-detached units and 48 units of eight blocks, three-storey buildings, three bedrooms, and basic amenities. Each unit was designed to provide a comfortable and dignified living space for teaching staff and their families.
Earlier, Lawan Abba Wakilbe, commissioner for education, science, technology and innovation, explained that the beneficiaries were selected from primary and secondary schools.
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Wakilbe commended Governor Zulum for prioritising the welfare of teachers by providing them with a decent accommodation.
