Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as significant improvements in security, education and infrastructure in Borno State, particularly in communities previously devastated by Boko Haram insurgency.
Ndume made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he highlighted developments in Gwoza Local Government Area, including the restoration of electricity to 12 communities after about 10 years of blackout and the establishment of educational institutions.
According to the senator, Tinubu’s intervention has gone beyond security improvements to creating opportunities for residents through education and infrastructure development.
“President Tinubu didn’t just restore peace in Borno State; he brought the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Federal College of Education to Gwoza. He also restored electricity to 12 communities, 10 years after blackout,” Ndume said.
Gwoza was among the communities severely affected by Boko Haram’s insurgency, particularly in 2014 when the terrorist group seized control of the area and declared a caliphate.
The attacks forced thousands of residents to flee their homes, while public infrastructure, economic activities and social services suffered extensive damage.
The Federal College of Education, Gwoza, was established under legislation initiated in the National Assembly, with Ndume sponsoring the bill in 2021.
The institution subsequently received approval for its take-off under the Tinubu administration following engagements between the President and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum.
Similarly, the Borno State Government has intensified efforts to rebuild communities affected by the insurgency.
In September 2025, Zulum commissioned a College of Nursing and Midwifery in Gwoza, alongside other development projects, and approved the recruitment of 50 nurses for the local government area to strengthen healthcare delivery.
The restoration of electricity and the return of educational and healthcare facilities represent important steps towards rebuilding communities that endured years of displacement and destruction.
Ndume’s remarks underscore the importance of sustained security and development interventions in consolidating the return to normalcy in the state.
