Zulum – My dream was to become UniMaid VC, not governor

The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, said his initial dream was to become the Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, and not a governor. ..Read Full Article

Mr Zulum, who disclosed this during the send-off ceremony for the outgoing vice chancellor of the university, Prof. Aliyu Shugaba, at the weekend, said his goal lies in the academies.

He, however, expressed his desire to achieve their lifelong dream at the end of his tenure as governor of Borno State.

“I never aspired to be the governor of Borno State; my ambition was to become the vice chancellor of the University of Maiduguri. I don’t know if the university would consider me for the role.

“It’s not about the money, but about contributing to the educational system,” he said.

While addressing professors and academics, Mr Zulum solicited their support in fulfilling his lifelong ambition, highlighting his previous roles as a lecturer and student among them.

He identified funding as a significant challenge for the university and called for innovative solutions to generate sustainable revenue.

The governor also proposed four key areas for investment, particularly in livestock production, poultry, and commercial agriculture.

He also pledged to address issues related to power, water, and academic challenges facing the university.

He praised the outgoing vice chancellor for maintaining relative peace during his tenure despite challenges such as COVID-19, the Treasury Single Account ,TSA, and the IPPS.