15/09/2026
On behalf of the entire Executive Council, leadership, and members of the Borno State Forum of Clubs and Associations (BOFCA), we wish to express our deepest appreciation and sincere gratitude to His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, MNI, FNSE, the Executive Governor of Borno State, for his remarkable commitment, dedication, and service to the people of Borno State.
Today, as we witness the completion and commissioning of another important development project, we consider it necessary to recognize and appreciate the efforts of His Excellency and all those who have contributed to the realization of this project. Such projects represent important steps towards improving the lives of citizens and strengthening the development of our dear state.
Your Excellency, your administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to the development of Borno State through various initiatives and projects across different sectors. We acknowledge the enormous responsibilities that come with leading a state, particularly one that has experienced significant challenges over the years. Despite these challenges, your administration has continued to pursue programmes and projects aimed at rebuilding communities, improving infrastructure, supporting human development, and creating better opportunities for our people.
The commissioning of this project is therefore not merely the opening of another facility or infrastructure; it is also an opportunity for us to acknowledge the importance of continuity, commitment, and purposeful leadership in the development of our society.
As a forum that brings together clubs and associations with a common interest in the progress and development of Borno State, BOFCA recognizes the importance of development that directly touches the lives of ordinary citizens. We believe that government and the people must continue to work together to build a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable Borno State.
We sincerely appreciate Your Excellency for the time, energy, resources, and commitment devoted to the development of our state. We also appreciate the government officials, professionals, contractors, community leaders, stakeholders, and citizens who have contributed in one way or another to the success of this project.
Our appreciation also goes to the good people of Borno State for their patience, resilience, cooperation, and continued support for development initiatives across the state. Development is a collective responsibility, and the cooperation of citizens remains essential to the successful implementation and sustainability of government projects.
Your Excellency, as you continue to serve the people of Borno State, we pray that Almighty God will continue to grant you good health, wisdom, strength, protection, and guidance. We pray that God will continue to give you the ability to discharge your responsibilities with sincerity and dedication and grant you success in all your lawful endeavours.
We also recognize the importance of continuity in governance and development. The progress achieved over the years can be strengthened when subsequent administrations build upon existing foundations, preserve valuable projects, and continue programmes that serve the interests of the people.
In this regard, we acknowledge the political transition and the need for responsible succession. We trust that the next administration will continue to work for the peace, development, unity, and prosperity of Borno State, while building upon the useful foundations already established. We pray that whoever assumes the responsibility of leadership will be guided by wisdom, humility, dedication, and a sincere commitment to the welfare of the people.
As members of BOFCA, we remain committed to our responsibility as a civil society platform that brings together clubs and associations across Borno State. We will continue to encourage citizens to support peaceful coexistence, community development, environmental responsibility, social engagement, and constructive participation in matters affecting our communities.
We believe that the development of Borno State should remain a shared responsibility between government, traditional institutions, civil society organizations, community groups, religious organizations, professional bodies, youth groups, women’s groups, and the general public.
Your Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, MNI, FNSE, we once again sincerely appreciate your service and your contribution to the development of Borno State. We appreciate the efforts made by your administration and the many individuals working behind the scenes to ensure that government projects are successfully delivered.
We also appreciate the people of Borno State for recognizing the importance of peace, unity, cooperation, and development. It is our collective hope that the progress being recorded will continue and that future generations will benefit from the investments and foundations being established today.
On behalf of the BOFCA Executive Council and the entire membership of the Borno State Forum of Clubs and Associations, we say:
THANK YOU, YOUR EXCELLENCY.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your commitment to the people.
Thank you for your contribution to the development of Borno State.
Thank you for the projects and initiatives delivered during your administration.
As you continue your journey beyond this stage of public service, we wish you good health, peace, wisdom, success, and God's continued guidance.
May Almighty God continue to bless you and your family, bless the government and people of Borno State, and grant our dear state continued peace, stability, unity, progress, and prosperity.
May the good people of Borno State continue to move forward together in peace and unity.
Once again, on behalf of the Borno State Forum of Clubs and Associations (BOFCA):
THANK YOU, YOUR EXCELLENCY, PROFESSOR BABAGANA UMARA ZULUM, MNI, FNSE.
Long live Borno State.
Long live the good people of Borno State.
Long live unity, peace, and development.
Signed:
The Executive Council
Borno State Forum of Clubs and Associations (BOFCA)
(bofca)
