Zulum Seeks Reopening Of Baga, Chad Republic Waterway

Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has visited Baga town to discuss modalities for the reopening of the waterway linking it to the Republic of Chad.

According to the governor, the move is critical to restoring trade, commerce and cross-border cooperation between the two nations.

Zulum held a high-level security meeting with military commanders in Baga and Kukawa with the discussion primarily centred on how to facilitate the clearance of the water routes, which have long been inaccessible due to insurgent activities.

Speaking to newsmen, Zulum said, “Our visit to Baga was to interface with the Nigerian military to discuss the modalities for clearing waterways from Baga to the Republic of Chad.”

He added, “we have discussed many issues, and insha Allah, the clearance exercise will resume very soon. The governments of Chad and Nigeria are working together to determine how commodities will move between the two countries.”

Following the closed-door session, the governor embarked on an inspection tour of three landmark projects aimed at boosting healthcare, education, and social reorientation.

He assessed the ongoing work at a General Hospital, a Mega Primary School, and the High Islamic College all in Kukawa town.

The High Islamic College offers a second chance to out‑of‑school children and Almajiri pupils. The college will integrate Islamic and Western curricula, enabling graduates to qualify for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria.

In addition to infrastructure and educational facility inspection tour, the governor also announced an agricultural support plan to complement the waterway reopening. He stated that the government would soon distribute farming tools, implements, and improved seedlings to local farmers and returnee fishing communities.