Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the establishment of a dedicated Borno State Industrial Hub Management Unit to boost trade and investment.

The hub, located in the capital, Maiduguri, is a multi-facility complex designed to stimulate economic growth through diversified processing and manufacturing activities.

In a statement by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bukar Tijani, the governor’s approval underscored the commitment to strengthening the hub’s operations, improving efficiency, and attracting further investment into the state.

“His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the establishment of a dedicated Borno State Industrial Hub Management Unit to further strengthen the operations of the Industrial Hub in Maiduguri, improve efficiency, and attract more investment into the state,” Tijani stated.

The statement added that the hub currently hosts production plants for solar panels, waste recycling, and food processing-including tomato, cassava, ginger, and onion – as well as manufacturing lines for corn chips, biscuits, and school furniture.

“Since its commissioning, the industrial hub has shown significant potential to revitalise local industry, generate employment, and promote industrial self-sufficiency,” it noted.

To oversee the initiative, Governor Zulum has appointed his Senior Technical Assistant, Bukar Kolomi, as the Industrial Hub Manager.