.ProfZulum rejects naming of school project after him via thecableng
The governor announced his decision on Monday during the commissioning of two blocks of hostels renovated at the polytechnic.
According to a statement issued by the state, the renovated hostel facilities have the capacity to accommodate 1,500 students. The plaque announcing the project read “Engr. Professor Babagana Umara Zulum male students’ hostel” but as soon as it was read out, Zulum declined the naming of the project after him.“I will not allow any project named after me while I am in office. It should be after my tenure in office” Zulum was quoted as saying.
The governor praised the efforts of Babagana Mallambe, Borno commissioner for higher education, science, technology and innovation for the smooth running of the polytechnic’s affairs.The Borno governor had also obtained a national diploma in engineering from the polytechnic in 1988, before he proceeded to the University of Maiduguri and University of Ibadan for higher degrees.
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