Shettima took over Borno as governor at height of Boko Haram — Ex-Minister
Explore Kashim Shettima’s journey from Borno State governor, where he tackled the Boko Haram insurgency, to Nigeria’s Vice President. A story of resilience Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-took-over-borno-as-governor-at-height-of-boko-haram-ex-minister/
Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, a former minister, revealed that Vice President Kashim Shettima took over the governorship of Borno State during the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency. Sulaiman made this observation while paying tribute to Shettima on his 60th birthday. During his tenure as governor, Shettima faced one of the most severe security crises in Borno's history, with the insurgency tearing through communities and disrupting social life.
Despite these challenges, Shettima prioritized reconstruction, education, healthcare, agriculture, and human capital development. He built schools, developed healthcare facilities, and focused on agriculture, demonstrating the importance of investing in the future even amidst crisis.
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