Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has arrived in Canada for a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening partnerships between the state and Canadian institutions, industries and investors.
The visit is part of Governor Zulum’s efforts to diversify Borno’s economy, strengthen human capital development and attract expertise and investment to support the state’s ongoing recovery and development.
During the visit, the Governor is expected to engage with representatives of leading Canadian universities, technology hubs, agricultural research institutions and private-sector organisations.
The engagements will focus on education, skills development, agriculture, livestock, technology and investment, with particular attention to technical cooperation, knowledge transfer and capacity building.
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In the education sector, Governor Zulum will explore opportunities for scholarships and academic partnerships for students from Borno, as well as vocational and technical training programmes designed to equip young people with skills relevant to modern labour markets.
The visit will also seek collaboration with Canadian technology companies and innovation hubs to promote digital literacy, technology-driven learning and the development of innovation hubs in Maiduguri and other parts of the state.
In agriculture and livestock, the Governor is expected to explore opportunities to leverage Canadian expertise and research to improve agricultural productivity, modernise livestock production, strengthen food security and develop more efficient value chains.
