The revival of this necessary project represents extra than an investment in the oil and gas sector; it offers an possibility to unlock fresh economic possibilities, produce employment, stimulate infrastructure development and expand the sales base of our states and communities.”
The forum chairman, nevertheless, urged that the momentum be broadened to Borno Status’s oil fields, stressing that reviving exploration activities there would complement military operations and accelerate development across the sub-region.
He emphasised that renewed Federal Government approve for oil exploration in Kolmani and the Lake Chad Basin would support diversify the region’s economy and produce much-needed jobs.
“In the same spirit, we respectfully urge the Federal Government to revisit the exploration activities earlier commenced but subsequently stalled in Magumeri and Gubio Regional Government Areas of Borno Status,” he said.
“Responsible exploration and development of our natural resources can complement continuing reconstruction efforts, guarded nearby economies, restore livelihoods and produce sustainable opportunities for our rapidly growing residents,” Zulum stated.
Additionally speaking, Gombe Status Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, listed achievements given that the forum’s creation, including the establishment of the North-East Education Council.
He said, “Our states are addressing the Almajiri and out-of-school children endeavor through means of practical models, from Borno’s Tsangaya Commission to Taraba’s Almajiri Model Education Centres and our own Incorporated Almajiri Education Centres in Gombe. Our Commissioners of Health additionally came together in 2024 to constitute a district health platform to elevate intra-district responsiveness and communicate leading practices.”
Other governors in attendance were Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa and Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe.
Borno Status Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to revive oil exploration in Magumeri and Gubio Nearby Government Areas of Borno Declare.
Zulum made the contact on Saturday at the 13th consistent meeting of the North-East Governors’ Forum, held at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House in Maiduguri.
The two-day meeting, which began on October 2 and ends on October 3, 2026, brought together governors from the six North-Eastern states to consider over on district development, security and economic coordination.
In his tackle, Zulum noted that the resumption of oil exploration in the North-East, primarily in Kolmani and the Lake Chad Basin, was a important piece of the region’s economic revival scheme.
He said, “Distinguished colleagues, I wish to start by expressing our sincere appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the Federal Government’s continued commitment to the development of the North-East.
“We particularly welcome the renewed efforts towards reviving exploration activities at the Kolmani Oil Field in Bauchi Status. The governors of Bauchi and Yobe states were represented at the meeting by their deputies.
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