By Abdullahi Inuwa
As Governor Babagana Umara Zulum approaches the final stretch of his remarkable second term at the helm of Borno State, it is impossible not to pause and reflect on what his leadership has come to represent, resilience in crisis, compassion amid chaos, and a relentless commitment to rebuilding what others might have abandoned.
Governor Zulum did not merely occupy office; he redefined what it means to govern in the face of near-impossible odds.
Where insurgency tried to silence hope, he became its voice. Where communities lay in ruins, he laid new foundations. In every shattered classroom and every displaced family he resettled, he reminded Borno and indeed Nigeria that true leadership does not yield to fear or fatigue.
As his constitutionally allowed tenure draws to a close, my greatest wish is that his journey does not end within the walls of the Borno State Government House.
Nigeria, now more than ever, needs Zulum’s brand of bold, people centered governance on a broader stage. His style proves that politics can be driven by principle rather than self-interest; that power can uplift rather than exploit; that even in the hardest conditions, development can take root and bloom.
From rebuilding entire towns to overhauling education and investing in grassroots empowerment, Governor Zulum has shown the courage to act where many would hesitate. His achievements are a masterclass in what public service should look like in our country.
Therefore, I hope that this is only the beginning. Whether in national service, international diplomacy, academia, or as a mentor to Nigeria’s next generation of leaders, Zulum’s intellect, tenacity, and unwavering integrity must not be confined to Borno alone.
He has set a standard that should inspire a new era of leadership across Nigeria one that places people before politics, action before excuses, and hope before fear.
May the path ahead be even brighter than the storms he has conquered. May his voice resonate on platforms where truth and integrity are desperately needed.
And may history remember him not just for what he achieved, but for the fearless, humble, and people-loving way in which he achieved it.
Governor Zulum’s tenure may be ending, but his mission and the hope he represents are only just beginning.
Abdullahi Inuwa Social Commentator ainuwa303@gmail.com
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