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About the Ministry

A New Ministry with a Bold Mandate

Created by His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum mni FNSE CON, the Borno State Ministry of Planning and Economic Development serves as the strategic engine for the state's long-term growth, fiscal coordination, and development planning.

We coordinate across state ministries, local government authorities, and international development partners to transition our beloved state from post-conflict humanitarian relief into sustainable, private-sector-led prosperity and economic resilience.

Strategic Planning
Economic Recovery
Data & Statistics
M&E and Partner Coordination
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Core Pillars of Planning & Economic Development

Planning Department

Formulates state medium and long-term development plans, coordinating policy frameworks across all 27 LGAs.

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Economic Development

Drives economic recovery, resilience, and growth strategies for post-conflict communities.

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Administration and Supply

Manages human resources, procurement, and general administrative services for the Ministry.

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Leadership Spotlight

Executive Leadership

His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum mni FNSE CON
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Appointing Authority & Visionary

His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum mni FNSE CON

Executive Governor of Borno State

Under the visionary leadership of Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum mni FNSE CON, the Borno State Government has pioneered an unprecedented governance model centered on evidence-based policymaking, accountability, and structural recovery. Recognizing that sustainable development requires institutional foresight beyond emergency relief, His Excellency officially established the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development in June 2026.

Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum mni FNSE CON’s 25-year development roadmap champions data modernization, robust public-private partnerships, and strict monitoring and evaluation to ensure every citizen across all 27 Local Government Areas enjoys the dividends of peace and economic resilience.

Pioneer Commissioner

Honourable Maina Yaumi

Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development

Assumed office on 17 June 2026 as the Pioneer Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Borno State. Prior to his appointment, Hon. Maina Yaumi served with distinction as the Executive Secretary of the Borno State Education Trust Fund (BOETF) from its establishment in 2020 until June 2026, where he provided visionary leadership in driving transformative reforms and investments in the education sector across the state.

During his tenure at the Borno State Education Trust Fund, Hon. Yaumi spearheaded the construction, reconstruction, and renovation of schools across Borno State, expanded access to quality educational infrastructure, supported teacher development and digital literacy initiatives, provided scholarships and educational support to vulnerable students, strengthened institutional capacity, and championed strategic partnerships that significantly improved the delivery of education services. Under his leadership, the Fund executed numerous landmark projects that continue to enhance teaching and learning outcomes throughout the state.

"Our commitment is to drive evidence-based planning, strengthen strategic partnerships, and translate government policies into sustainable programmes that promote inclusive growth, accelerate economic recovery, and improve the quality of life for the people of Borno State."

Hon. Maina Yaumi, Pioneer Commissioner
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News & Press Releases

NEC IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING COMMITTEE CONCLUDES NORTH-EAST FIELD VISITS IN BORNO STATE
Official News Aug 2026
NEC IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING COMMITTEE CONCLUDES NORTH-EAST FIELD VISITS IN BORNO STATE

The National Economic Council (NEC) Implementation Monitoring Committee (IMC), established under the chairmanship of the...

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Hon. (Dr) Maina Yaumi Attends Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026
Official News Aug 2026
Hon. (Dr) Maina Yaumi Attends Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026

The Honourable Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development, Borno State, Hon. (Dr.) Maina Yaumi, was honoured to a...

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MOPED Convenes Inter-Ministerial Capital Project Harmonization Meeting
Official News Jul 2026
MOPED Convenes Inter-Ministerial Capital Project Harmonization Meeting

Planning directors across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) convened at Musa Usman Secretariat to harmoni...

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Frequently Asked Questions

MOPED is the central coordinating agency responsible for formulating strategic development plans, steering economic recovery initiatives, publishing reliable state socio-economic statistics, conducting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) across public capital projects, aligning international donor partnerships, and budgeting multi-year capital expenditures across Borno State.

The Ministry was officially created in 2026 by His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum mni FNSE CON. The decision was part of a strategic governance restructuring designed to transition Borno State from immediate post-conflict humanitarian crisis relief into long-term, private-sector-led economic growth, resilience, and prosperity.

MOPED headquarters is located inside the Musa Usman Secretariat in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Our offices serve as the central administrative hub for state planners, statisticians, M&E directors, and international development liaisons.

The Ministry acts as the primary gateway and coordinating clearinghouse for all bilateral, multilateral, UN, and NGO development assistance across Borno State. By aligning external donor resources with official state recovery plans, MOPED eliminates project duplication and ensures transparent, equitable development across all 27 Local Government Areas.
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The Borno State Ministry of Planning and Economic Development coordinates strategic development planning, official statistics, multi-year budgeting, M&E, and international development partnerships across all 27 LGAs.

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Musa Usman Secretariat, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

+234 800 000 0000

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