Nigeria, March 30 -- The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has dissolved the State Executive Council.

The Secretary to the Borno State Government, Bukar Tijani, announced the development in a statement shared on Monday by the governor's spokesperson, Dauda Illiya, on Facebook.

Mr Tijjani said the decision is to provide an enabling environment for members of the council who may wish to contest in the 2027 general elections.

"The Governor has therefore directed all Commissioners to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to the Permanent Secretaries on or before Friday, April 3, 2026.

"Governor Zulum expressed his profound appreciation to the outgoing Commissioners for their dedication, commitment, and invaluable contri...