{
  "id": 7354567,
  "title": "Shettima: Musa Usman Laid Foundations For North-East Development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/shettima-musa-usman-laid-foundations-for-north-east-development",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:45:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/shettima-musa-usman-laid-foundations-for-north-east-development/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice-President Kashim Shettima praised the late Brigadier Musa Usman for establishing the groundwork necessary for the development of the North-East region, with a particular focus on transforming Maiduguri into a modern regional capital. In a public presentation of a book detailing Usman's life, career and legacy, Shettima highlighted Usman's role in establishing a functioning state, developing infrastructure, and fostering cooperation among communities that now inhabit six states. Shettima, a former Borno State governor, noted that successive administrations had built upon Usman's foundations, and under the current Borno State governor, reconstruction and development continue despite ongoing challenges. The Vice President emphasized the need for contemporary leaders to pursue selfless public service and development, urging them to apply the principle of selfless service to various sectors such as reconstruction, agriculture, education, transportation, energy, industrialization, employment, environmental restoration, peace and security. Shettima stressed that leadership should be measured by the impact that continues after the leader has left office. The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, praised Usman for his integrity and impactful governance, highlighting the legacy of projects and initiatives that laid the foundation for the region's economic potential, including the Ashaka Cement project. The book, which documents Usman's contributions to the North-East, also pays tribute to his wife, Jumai, and his family.",
  "summary": "Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the late Brigadier Musa Usman laid critical foundations for the development of the North-East, particularly through the transformation of Maiduguri into a modern regional capital. Shettima stated this on Monday in Abuja while speaking through his representative, Aliyu Mudibo, at the public presentation of Service and Impact: Brigadier Musa Usman […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}