Maiduguri, Nigeria - December 20, 2025 President Bola Tinubu on Saturday in Maiduguri commended Gov. Babagana Zulum for sustained investments in education, health and transportation to improve livelihoods in Borno. Tinubu spoke while inaugurating electric vehicles, intra-state buses, tricycles, and three model primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools built by the state government. “I am inaugurating these primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools to the glory of God and for the continuous education of our children,” the president said. At the EV inauguration, Tinubu said the smart and visionary projects would ease intra-city transportation and economically empower residents. He said such investments aligned with his administration’s commitment to inclusive development and sustainable urban mobility across the country. The president later attended the marriage ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of former Borno Governor, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, and his bride, Hadiza Kam Salem. Tinubu stood in as father of the groom, in line with Kanuri culture, while Gov. Zulum represented the bride’s family to receive the traditional bride price. The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi, hosted the ceremony at the Maiduguri Central Mosque. The event was attended by Governors Dikko Radda of Katsina, Agbu Kefas of Taraba, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun. Several ministers, senators and senior government officials were also present.