Jan 11, 2025
The Borno State Multi Sectorial Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) and Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy, and Development (SCDDD) have organized a one-week retreat for 27 Local Government Council officials.
The retreat aimed to enhance capacity for good governance and effective implementation of the Borno State 25-Year Development Framework and 10-Year Strategic Transformation Plan.
During his opening remarks, the State Coordinator for MCRP, Babazanna Abdulkarim, highlighted the significance of this retreat in enhancing capacity for good governance.
He emphasized the importance of aligning functions to ensure effective implementation of the 25-year development plan and 10-year strategic transformation initiatives led by Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum.
Abdulkarim stressed that the theme of the retreat showcases the collective commitment to achieving the development plan through full alignment of local government.
The founder and Chairman of SCDDD, Professor Ibrahim A. Gambari, expressed his sympathy to the Borno State Governor, government, and people regarding the recent devastating flooding in Maiduguri and its environment.
He commended Governor Zulum’s tireless efforts to ensure the best interests of his people and praised the comprehensiveness of the 25-year development plan. Gambari assured Zulum and the people of Borno that the carefully selected resource persons will work diligently to achieve the nine thematic areas of the development and strategic plan.
Deputy Governor Hon. Umar Kadafur, representing Governor Zulum, expressed his gratitude to SCDDD for their commitment to fostering dialogue, capacity building, and strategic development.
He emphasized the significance of the retreat in enhancing the capacity of elected officials to implement the Borno State 25-year development framework and 10-year strategic transformation plan.
Kadafur highlighted the 10 strategic pillars, including peacebuilding, infrastructure, human capital development, economic diversification, social protection, and good governance, which are interconnected and mutually reinforcing.
He urged participants to remain focused, proactive, and solutions-oriented, emphasizing that the future of Borno depends on collective commitments and hard work