By Abdulkareem Haruna


MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Member of the House of Reps,  and Chairman of the House Committee on the North East Development Commission, Usman Zannah, on Tuesday lauded Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, praising his approach to governance as ‘leadership in its most human form.

The commendation came as a House of Representatives delegation arrived in Maiduguri for the official handover of projects completed by the North East Development Commission (NEDC).

Hon. Usman Zannah, who chairs the House Committee on the NEDC, spoke on behalf of his fellow lawmakers during a visit to Governor Zulum at the Government House Maiduguri.

While acknowledging Borno State’s cooperation with the NEDC, Zannah also expressed deep sympathy for the recent rise in attacks by insurgents.

“It’s another painful reminder of the ongoing security issues facing our country,” Zannah said, noting how these challenges continue to steal peace and safety from citizens.
The lawmakers were particularly impressed by Governor Zulum’s recent action: spending a full week in communities hit by the violence. Zannah highlighted that Zulum chose to “walk among your people, to see their pain firsthand” instead of sending someone else or just making a brief appearance.

“This is leadership in its most human form,” Zannah stated, pointing to the governor’s strong character, care for others, and bravery. He emphasized that Zulum’s presence sent a clear message: “No citizen of Borno State is forgotten, no village is too remote to matter, and true governance is based on understanding, action, and being accountable.” Zannah mentioned specific examples like Gwoza and Kala-Balge.
The National Assembly, Zannah assured, stands with the people of Borno and will continue to support efforts to strengthen national security, protect citizens, and end the long-running insurgency.

Finally, Zannah also praised Governor Zulum’s leadership style and strength in tough times, as well as the strong teamwork between the state government and the NEDC. The visit, while celebrating new development projects, strongly highlighted the human cost of the conflict and the kind of leadership needed to navigate these difficult challenges.