Babagana Zulum has approved jobs for 100 graduates in Borno State. The move aims to reduce youth restiveness and discourage political thuggery in Biu.
MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE — Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, has approved the employment of 100 graduates from Biu Local Government Area as part of efforts to tackle youth restiveness and political thuggery. The approval was announced during an official engagement in the state, according to a statement from the Borno State Government.
According to the state government, the beneficiaries will be recruited into the Borno State civil service after completing the required documentation and screening process. Officials said the initiative forms part of the administration’s broader plan to create opportunities for young people and reduce unemployment across the state.
Governor Zulum said providing meaningful employment remains one of the most effective ways to discourage young people from engaging in criminal activities and political violence. According to the statement, he urged the beneficiaries to remain law-abiding, serve diligently, and contribute positively to the development of their communities.
The Borno State Government has introduced several youth-focused programmes since Governor Zulum assumed office. These initiatives include employment opportunities, vocational training, educational support, and entrepreneurship schemes designed to improve livelihoods and strengthen security in communities affected by years of insurgency and economic hardship.
The development means more graduates in Borno could gain access to public sector employment while supporting the state’s efforts to improve security and social stability. Observers say the initiative may also encourage other state governments to expand job creation programmes aimed at reducing youth unemployment and preventing political violence.
