Zulum Approves Renaming of Borno State University to Honor Northern Nigeria First Governor

The Borno State Executive Council has approved the renaming of Borno State University to Kashim Ibrahim University, in honor of the first Governor of Northern Nigeria, Sir Kashim Ibrahim.

The decision was reached during the first State Executive Council meeting of 2025, chaired by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The meeting, which lasted over six hours, discussed key issues affecting the state, including the renaming of the university.

According to Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, the renaming is subject to legislative procedures and notifications to relevant authorities, including the National Universities Commission (NUC), Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

In addition to the renaming of the university, the council also approved a comprehensive program for street naming and house numbering in Maiduguri and other urban areas. This initiative aims to enhance urban planning and governance, with updated names and numbers reflected on Google Maps, public directories, and official records.

Governor Zulum emphasized his administration's focus on scaling up post-conflict and post-flood recovery efforts, delivering impactful projects to improve the lives of Borno citizens. He commended the council members for their commitment and support to his administration.

The Executive Council meeting also honored the outgoing Head of Service, Barrister Malam Fannami, who will retire from public service later this month.