By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri 

The lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Midala Usman Balami, yesterday held a strategic meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots development, party growth, and effective representation of his constituents.

Dr. Balami noted that his constituency projects and interventions are deliberately aligned with the long-term development vision of Babagana Umara Zulum and the state’s 25-year development framework, particularly in areas of education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and humanitarian support.

During the meeting which took place at the APC State Secretariat in Maiduguri, Dr. Balami announced a financial support of twenty million naira to strengthen party activities and structure within the constituency. 

He said the gesture was part of his responsibility “to support the party’s organization and mobilization efforts at the grassroots”.

He assured party leaders of his commitment to the success of the APC across Askira-Uba and Hawul, stressing that service to the people remains his top priority.

The First Time Lawmaker also highlighted his legislative footprint at the National Assembly, noting that, he has so far sponsored 10 people-oriented bills and moved over fourteen motions addressing critical needs of his constituency and the nation.

Some notable initiatives he added include: “HB 279 (2023)- Establishment of a Federal College of Science and Health Technology, Askira-Uba — to expand access to healthcare education.

“HB 280 (2023): Establishment of a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Hawul — to strengthen the health workforce and reduce maternal and infant mortality.

“HB 1797 (2024): Federal College of Entrepreneurship and Skills Acquisition, Hawul — to promote youth empowerment and job creation, an HB 1798 (2024): Federal College of Fisheries and Apiculture, Askira-Uba — to enhance food security and agricultural development”.

Dr. Balami also sponsored Motions on the Need to prevent killings and deploy urgent security measures

in Sabon Gari, Kelle, Dille, Lassa, and Mussa towns of Askira-Uba and Hawul Local Government Areas of Borno State, purposefully to address intermittent attacks, killings, and destruction of lives snd property.

Another Motion was on the need to address challenges faced by students writing JAMB, WAEC/SSCE

In Mussa, Dille, and Lassa communities of Askira-Uba LGA, Borno State.

This aims to ensure safe examination environments and collaboration with security agencies for affected students.

In addition, a motion for establishment of a Vocational and Sports Centre in Askira-Uba and Hawul Local Government Areas, to promote youth empowerment, skills development, and community engagement through sports and training, and the need for urgent rehabilitation of the Biu–Garkida–Gombi Road

In Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, Borno State and many others were scaled through by the Lawmaker.  

Earlier, the APC Chairman, Hon Bello Ayuba, commended Midala Usman Balami for what he described as outstanding representation, noting that the party had closely followed his impactful work even before his formal defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 

Party leaders at the meeting commended Dr. Balami’s track record, describing his defection and support as a major boost to the APC’s strength and outreach in the constituency and beyond, given his vibrant influence across the state. 

They expressed confidence that his experience, projects, and legislative contributions would further energize the party’s presence and performance in Askira-Uba/Hawul.

In attendance at the meeting were the Deputy State Chairman, Alh. Garba Mulima; State Secretary, Barr. Mustapha Loskuri; Assistant Secretary, Alh. Musa Dogo; Zonal Chairman Central, Alh. Abdul Kareem Abdulrahman; Zonal Chairman North, Alh. Mustapha Gadobe; and State Women Leader, Haj. Zara Mohammed.

Others were Deputy Women Leader, Haj. Rakiya Galadima; Organising Secretary, Alh. Tukur Shani; State Legal Adviser, Barr. Babashehu Zanna; Publicity Secretary, Alh. Ibrahim Mamman; State Treasurer, Alh. Goni Abatcha Kadai; Welfare Officer, Mallam Bulin; Financial Secretary, Alh. Mohammed Bulama; and Youth Leader, Abdulrahman Musa. End