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The Borno State Ministry of Water Resources is responsible for the sustainable management, development, and distribution of water resources across the state. The Ministry plays a vital role in ensuring access to safe, clean, and reliable water for domestic use, agriculture, sanitation, and industrial purposes.
In a region recovering from conflict and climate-related challenges, the Ministry is focused on expanding access to potable water, rehabilitating damaged water infrastructure, and promoting sustainable water practices. Through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, we are improving water governance and building climate resilience for communities.
Our work is guided by the principles of sustainability, equity, and public service—ensuring that every citizen, regardless of location, has access to this essential resource.
Our Mandate
- To provide sufficient clean and portable drinking water for all to satisfy the demand of man and animals as contained in the United nation MDGs.
- To develop and implement policies that drive development and growth in Borno State
- To manage special projects and initiatives that benefit the people of Borno State
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To foster collaboration and deliver special interventions that enhance good governance and development.
Our Goals
To coordinate inter-governmental relations and execute special duties for inclusive growth.
Vission
To be a catalyst for effective partnerships and responsive governance in Borno State
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About Us – Borno State Ministry of Water Resources
The Borno State Ministry of Water Resources is the government agency responsible for the development, management, and regulation of water resources across the state. The Ministry ensures the provision of safe, adequate, and sustainable water supply for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and environmental needs.
It plays a vital role in promoting water security, improving public health through clean water access, and supporting livelihoods through irrigation and rural water development. The Ministry also collaborates with development partners to drive water infrastructure development, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives across urban and rural communities.
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Workshop for MDAs Officials in Borno State on Transformative/Transitional Justice
Sunday, September 26th at 7:00 pm
📘 Borno SSG Unveils “5th Verdict”, as Media Aides Celebrate Zulum @55
Media aides to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State have released the “5th Verdict” to showcase his achievements and commemorate his 55th birthday, celebrated every August 25th.
The Secretary to the Borno State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bukar Tijani, who represented Governor Zulum, officially unveiled the compendium.
The unveiling took place on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Governor’s Office, Musa Usman State Secretariat, Maiduguri.
According to a statement by Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, Zulum’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media and Deputy Editor of the Compendium, the publication includes:
- News reports
- Analyses and commentaries
- Features and columns
- Discourses and editorials
- Selected speeches
- Performance Scorecard (May 29, 2023 – May 29, 2024)
The compendium project was initiated by Zulum’s late spokesperson, Malam Isa Gusau, who led a dedicated team to document the media landscape and decisions during the Governor’s tenure.
The “5th Verdict” is a comprehensive 307-page document organized into 22 sections, including highlights of visits by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who commissioned people-centered projects in the state.
Two newspaper editorials praise Governor Zulum’s achievements in the education sector and his compassionate efforts in addressing the economic effects of fuel subsidy removal.
📊 Sectoral Breakdown in the “5th Verdict”
- 25 stories on humanitarian engagements
- 21 news and discourses on security
- 7 on resettlement and reconstruction
- 13 on transport, infrastructure & energy
- 27 on education
- 9 on healthcare
This fifth edition not only celebrates a milestone birthday for Governor Zulum, but also documents a year of impactful leadership and historic progress for Borno State.
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