From JOE Hemba, Maiduguri
The Borno State Government is launching a 25 Years Development Plan, articulating key priorities and action plans for short, medium and long term development drive across all sectors in the state.
The event is about to start now at the Multipurpose Hall, Borno State Government House, Maiduguri.
The auspicious event will be hosted by The Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor (Engr.) Babagana Umara Zulum.
Other dignitaries expected to grace the event include the Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed; • Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mallam Mele Kyari; • Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development; Hon. Sadiya Umar • Sen. Kashim Shettima, Senator Representing Borno Central Senatorial District • Amb. Babagana Kingibe (GCON), Former Vice-President-Elect and SGF; • Hajiya Hadiza Mustapha, Chief Registrar, Supreme Court of Nigeria; • Honourable Members of National and Borno State Assembly; • Honourable Commissioners and other senior state officials; • The United Nations Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Vincent Lelei.
The 25-year Borno State Development Plan (BSDP) aims at restoring the age-old honour, dignity, and prosperity of Borno State, while ensuring that all citizens and future generations have access to basic necessities and thrive at every stage of their lives.
The plan will incorporate a 10- year strategic transformation plan, with the objective of reaching a self-reliant Borno State, with over 70% productive population by 2030. The BSDP is a testament of the state government’s unrelenting commitment to drive stabilization, recovery and development across all sectors despite the devastating impacts of over a decade of insurgency.
The Plan will be implemented through nine strategic pillars including human capital development which will prioritize education, social reorientation and skills acquisition, leadership in agriculture, focus on value addition, health that prioritises prevention and primary healthcare under one roof, sustainable environment and regional trade hub driving inclusive growth.
Other core areas include reconstruction, rehabilitation & resettlement, purposeful infrastructure, accountable governance and peace & security, which cut across all transformation initiatives of the plan.
An inclusive and participatory approach was adopted to develop the strategy and development plan which included a joint needs analysis and a consultative workshop to define the objectives and priorities.
Details shortly
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