Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has explained why he anointed his commissioner for works, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, to succeed him in 2027.
The Governor anointed Gubio as the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) when Gubio presented him with the expression of interest and nomination forms he purchased, in Abuja.
In a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, Zulum said the decision to anoint Gubio as a candidate was to sustain the momentum the state has experienced under his administration.
“I know how I came in as the commissioner of RRR, and how the office shaped to set a governance standard that changed the lives of our citizenry.
“Engr Gubio has been defined by similar discipline, courage, and an uncommon commitment to public service.
“He demonstrated exceptional capacity in overseeing critical infrastructure, particularly in housing development across metropolitan and rural communities, which has significantly contributed to improving living conditions in the state,” the statement noted.
Beyond infrastructure, his public service profile is defined by a strong focus on rebuilding communities affected by insurgency. As Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement, he spearheaded initiatives to restore essential services and public facilities in hard-hit areas.
“He is widely recognized for driving reconstruction efforts in conflict-affected communities such as Bama, Konduga, Damasak, and Mafa Local Government Areas, ensuring the restoration of schools, healthcare facilities, and other critical infrastructure,” the statement added.
According to the statement, these efforts align closely with Governor Zulum’s broader vision of recovery, stability, and sustainable development, making Gubio a natural choice to sustain ongoing progress.
“His dedication to rebuilding lives and communities, coupled with his proven administrative competence, underscores the confidence reposed in him to consolidate the gains already achieved and advance the development agenda of Borno State,” it stated.
The anointment, it added, reflects a strategic decision anchored on continuity, experience, and a commitment to ensuring that the state remains on the path of peace, resilience, and transformational governance
