Zulum names Wanori as ES for new ICT development agency
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr Mohammed Kabir Wanori as the Executive Secretary of the newly established Borno State Information and Communication Development Agency.
Engr Wanori, a seasoned politician, served as the Commissioner for Environment and later Intergovernmental and special duties between 2019 and 2023.
Wanori also served as a special adviser to the governor from 2011 to 2014 and 2015 to 2019.
He served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sky Network Communications from 1998 to 2003, as well as General Manager of ABG Communications Limited’s northern zone from 1990 to 1994.
Engr Wanori holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering from the University of Maiduguri.
He received more than 15 awards and honours, including the Presidential Award for Excellent Service to the Society, Nigerian Society of Engineers (2022) and Icon of Humanitarian Services for Immense contribution to societal transformation and support to youth and students by the ECOWAS Youth Parliament.
Zulum stated that the appointment was based on merit and an excellent work record in developing ICT.
Governor Zulum, while congratulating the new appointee, looks forward to his contributions with absolute dedication to the selfless service to Borno people.
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