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"content": "AprokoNation, your boy Gbaja is here with heavy heart and a heavy message. The recent suicide bombings in Maiduguri on March 17, 2026, that killed 23 and injured over 100 people are a tragic reminder of the security challenges we face. These attacks, targeting the post office, market areas, and the University of Maiduguri teaching hospital, demand more than just condolences; they demand accountability.\n\nOur leaders, especially Governor Zulum, made promises to tackle insecurity, complete projects, and improve our lives. We need to hold them to every single word. His administration's commitment to security, education, and human capital development must be seen in action, not just heard in speeches.\n\nIt's time for us to wake up and track every kobo of our state's money. Borno State's approved budget was N615.86 billion for 2025 and N892.448 billion for 2026, with a significant N69.8 billion allocated to education in 2025 alone. We need visual \"promise vs. delivery\" scorecards to clearly see what has been achieved.\n\nCitizens, learn to differentiate between state and federal projects. Governors often claim federal work, so know the difference so you can challenge them with facts. Tools like the Eyemark app can help track federal projects, showing their location, cost, and progress, helping you identify what is genuinely state-funded. We must calculate the real cost per project to expose any inflation or padded figures.\n\nLet's put names to faces: we need to know which commissioners are responsible for which ministries and assess their performance. The Borno State Ministry of Budget and Planning is mandated with ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic allocation of resources. Their performance and that of other ministries should be public knowledge.\n\nParticipate in state budget consultations; your voice matters in how our resources are spent. Information on how to engage in these processes is available, usually through your elected representatives or direct advocacy. You can reach the Borno State Government via [email protected] or [email protected], or through their secretariat in Maiduguri.\n\nOrganize "governor report card" town halls in your communities. Share your findings on social media with receipts and evidence. We voted them in, and we can vote them out, but first, let's show them we are watching. We demand good governance and tangible results for our safety and development. Gbaja out.",
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