By Olukayode Michael, Maiduguri
Borno State Government has declared Thursday (today) as
public holiday to enable every residents of the state capital, Maiduguri troop
out to give visiting President Muhammadu Buhari a rousing welcome.
An announcement by the state commissioner for information, Dr. Mohammed Bulama
on Wednesday read: “Sequel to the impending official visit of His Excellency
Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Borno
State, the Borno State Government has declared tomorrow, Thursday, 25th April,
2019 as public holiday.
“In view of this, members of the general public are hereby urged to troop out
en masse to receive Mr. President and his entourage.
“Government regrets any inconvenience that may be caused to the general public
and appeals for their support, understanding and cooperation during the visit.
Meanwhile, Borno State capital, Maiduguri has been given a facelift as
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to commission some projects built by
Governor Kashim Shettima.
During the president’s visit, he is expected to commission projects in health,
education and housing sectors.
Eleven projects have been slated for the president’s commissioning within
Maiduguri metropolis.
As at Wednesday when our correspondent went round the town, many things have
been put in perfect condition.
The roads were been touched and many edifice repainted, which made the town
wear a beautiful look.
A security source, who spoke to our correspondent, said the people of the town
should brace up to little inconvenience as many of the roads may be closed
during the visit.
Among the projects to be commission, include Njimtilo industrial layout and
State University, two mega schools, Aliko Dangote school, Legacy Garden,
General Hospital project and Chest Clinic, Osibanjo Rural Electrification Board
and 10-kilometre Pompomari bypass.