Zulum Hosts North East Governors for Key Forum Meeting

On October 2, 2026, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Governor of Borno State and Chairman of the North East Governors’ Forum, hosted the 13th regular meeting of the Forum in Maiduguri. The meeting included five other governors: Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, Dr Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, and Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State.

Zulum welcomed the governors and distinguished guests, emphasizing the importance of the meeting. The two-day event, taking place at the Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Maiduguri, is set to conclude on October 3, 2026.

The governors are expected to address various issues affecting the subregion, focusing on enhancing good governance, promoting peaceful coexistence, improving security, and boosting the socioeconomic well-being of the North East's populace. The North East Governors’ Forum serves as a platform for regional cooperation and coordinated development across the states involved.