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Borno govt establishes equipment maintenance unit
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Borno govt establishes equipment maintenance unit
By Madu Mohammed, Maiduguri
Governor, Babagana Zulum of Borno state, has approved the establishment of a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Unit to ensure the optimal use and maintenance of heavy equipment.
Governor Babagana Zulum in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government(SSG), Bukar Tijani, said that the creation of the Unit aligns with the state’s ongoing development projects and recent procurement of heavy equipment.
The newly established Unit, which will be domiciled under the Governor’s Office, is designed to provide proper oversight and coordination of all heavy machinery owned by the state government.
“This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, extend the lifespan of critical assets, and achieve significant cost savings” the statement said.
“In line with ongoing development projects and the procurement of heavy equipment by Borno State Government, the Executive Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the establishment of a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Unit placed directly under the Governor’s Office to ensure proper oversight and coordination, Tijani stated.
The statement added “The creation of the unit is a strategic step toward effective management of the government’s heavy equipment assets which aligns with the governor’s commitment to transparency, efficiency, and sustainable development” .
The newly established Unit would be headed by a qualified engineer with relevant experience in heavy equipment maintenance and management.
