Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, took a significant step on Wednesday by endorsing nine different bills passed by the State House of Assembly. Among them was the “Borno State Social Investment Bill,” which aims to provide legal support for the state to extend specialized assistance to victims affected by Boko Haram attacks.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a concise ceremony held at the Government House council chambers in Maiduguri, the governor formally ratified these eight additional bills. The event witnessed the presence of key officials from the Borno State House of Assembly, led by Speaker AbdulKarim Lawan….CONTINUE READING

Governor Zulum elaborated on the significance of the “Social Investment Bill,” stating that it would enable the state to offer social services such as financial aid and essential supplies to individuals impacted by the Boko Haram insurgency.

In addition to the aforementioned bill, the Governor signed into law eight other pieces of legislation, which encompass the “Borno State Criminal Justice Administration Laws,” the “Borno State Penal Code Law,” the “Borno State Secondary Education Board Bill,” the “Borno State Investment Protection Bill,” the “Borno Primary Healthcare Development Bill,” the “Borno State Drugs and Other Medical Consumables Bill,” the “Borno State Livestock Management Bill,” and the “Borno Local Government Amendment Bill.”

Governor Zulum highlighted that the “Borno State Criminal Justice Administration Law” specifically addresses the rising cases of rape and political thuggery.

Those found involved in political thuggery could face up to seven (7) years in prison, and their sponsors would also not escape legal consequences, he emphasized.