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About the Ministry of Finance, Borno State
The Borno State Ministry of Finance is responsible for the management of the state’s financial resources. It ensures fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability in public finance. The ministry plays a critical role in planning, budgeting, and implementing financial policies that support the economic stability and growth of the state.
🎯 Mandate
The Ministry of Finance is mandated to:
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Formulate and implement financial policies for the effective management of state resources.
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Prepare the state’s annual budget in collaboration with other ministries, departments, and agencies.
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Manage public revenue and expenditure, ensuring efficiency and accountability.
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Oversee taxation and revenue generation bodies like the Borno State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS).
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Maintain financial records and reporting, in line with international best practices.
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Coordinate donor funding and financial aid, ensuring proper utilization and compliance.
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Mission
To mobilize and manage the financial resources of Borno State efficiently and transparently to support inclusive economic growth and development
Our Goals
Enhance Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) through tax reforms and automation Improve budget transparency and performance through digital systems.
Vission
To be a world-class ministry ensuring prudent, accountable, and transparent financial management for the sustainable development of Borno State.
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Borno State Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance, Borno State, is the government body responsible for managing and coordinating the financial operations of the state. As a key organ of governance, the ministry ensures that public funds are allocated, utilized, and accounted for in a transparent, efficient, and equitable manner.
Our operations are guided by best practices in public financial management, with a focus on improving revenue generation, promoting fiscal discipline, and strengthening economic governance. The ministry plays a vital role in ensuring that government programs and policies are financially sustainable and deliver value for money to the people of Borno State.
We serve as the financial backbone of the state government—coordinating all financial transactions, disbursement of public funds, budget preparation and implementation, debt management, and fiscal policy development. Our systems are continuously evolving to meet the growing needs of the state and adapt to global economic dynamics.
🧩 Departments and Units
To carry out its mandate effectively, the Ministry is structured into the following key departments and units:
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Budget Department
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Treasury Department
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Debt Management Unit
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Accountant General’s Office
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Internal Revenue Coordination
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Expenditure Control & Monitoring Unit
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Public Procurement Oversight
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Finance and Accounts Unit (FAU)
Our Mandate
Qualities & Policies
The Ministry of Finance is mandated to:
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Formulate and implement financial policies for the effective management of state resources.
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Prepare the state’s annual budget in collaboration with other ministries, departments, and agencies.
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Manage public revenue and expenditure, ensuring efficiency and accountability.
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Oversee taxation and revenue generation bodies like the Borno State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS).
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Maintain financial records and reporting, in line with international best practices.
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Coordinate donor funding and financial aid, ensuring proper utilization and compliance.
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Empowering Farmers, Protecting the Environment
At the heart of the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, we believe that a prosperous agricultural future begins with the empowerment of farmers and the careful stewardship of our natural resources. By equipping farmers with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need, we are shaping a future where agriculture thrives alongside the preservation of our environment. Through targeted programs, innovative practices, and community-driven solutions, we are transforming challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.
Our work is centered on ensuring that agriculture not only meets the demands of today’s world but is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. Whether it’s through promoting sustainable land management, investing in water conservation technologies, or improving soil health, we are creating the foundations for a resilient agricultural system that benefits everyone—farmers, communities, and the planet.
📘 Borno SSG Unveils “5th Verdict”, as Media Aides Celebrate Zulum @55
Media aides to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State have released the “5th Verdict” to showcase his achievements and commemorate his 55th birthday, celebrated every August 25th.
The Secretary to the Borno State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bukar Tijani, who represented Governor Zulum, officially unveiled the compendium.
The unveiling took place on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Governor’s Office, Musa Usman State Secretariat, Maiduguri.
According to a statement by Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, Zulum’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media and Deputy Editor of the Compendium, the publication includes:
- News reports
- Analyses and commentaries
- Features and columns
- Discourses and editorials
- Selected speeches
- Performance Scorecard (May 29, 2023 – May 29, 2024)
The compendium project was initiated by Zulum’s late spokesperson, Malam Isa Gusau, who led a dedicated team to document the media landscape and decisions during the Governor’s tenure.
The “5th Verdict” is a comprehensive 307-page document organized into 22 sections, including highlights of visits by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who commissioned people-centered projects in the state.
Two newspaper editorials praise Governor Zulum’s achievements in the education sector and his compassionate efforts in addressing the economic effects of fuel subsidy removal.
📊 Sectoral Breakdown in the “5th Verdict”
- 25 stories on humanitarian engagements
- 21 news and discourses on security
- 7 on resettlement and reconstruction
- 13 on transport, infrastructure & energy
- 27 on education
- 9 on healthcare
This fifth edition not only celebrates a milestone birthday for Governor Zulum, but also documents a year of impactful leadership and historic progress for Borno State.
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Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Borno State
Our commitment at the Ministry of Finance is to drive economic resilience through prudent financial management, digital reforms, and inclusive growth strategies. We believe transparency and accountability are the foundations for a prosperous Borno State."
— Hon. Umar Lawan Dalorima
Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Borno State
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