The Borno governor had ordered the direct payment of monthly federal allocations to the state’s 27 local government areas. He stated that the decision was aimed at boosting transparency and empowering local government chairpersons to drive grassroots development. The former lawmaker described the directive as commendable and in line with the constitution, democratic due process, and the interests of the masses. The former lawmaker said posterity would remember Governor Zulum’s action as an emblem of transparency and ethical leadership. “I am highly excited that such a succinct directive came from an incumbent state chief executive.

Source: Punch February 04, 2026 11:20 UTC