🏛️ Borno State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)
Borno State operates with a variety of MDAs to ensure efficient governance, development, and service delivery across sectors. Each MDA is either headed by a Commissioner, Director-General, or Executive Chairman, depending on its function.
🏢 Key Ministries
Here are some of the core ministries in Borno State and their respective focuses:
| Ministry Name | Focus Area / Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Justice | Legal affairs, prosecution, drafting laws |
| Ministry of Budget and Planning | Budget preparation, economic planning |
| Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development | Gender advocacy, women and child protection, social services |
| Ministry of Works and Housing | Infrastructure development, roads, public buildings |
| Ministry of Environment | Waste management, climate, and environmental control |
| Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation | Primary to tertiary education, technology innovation |
| Ministry of Local Government and Emirate Affairs | Supervises LGAs, traditional institutions |
| Ministry of Water Resources | Water supply, borehole drilling, irrigation |
| Ministry of Information and Internal Security | Public communication, internal security strategy |
| Ministry of Religious Affairs | Religious harmony and regulation |
| Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement | IDP reintegration, housing reconstruction |
| Ministry of Health | Primary to tertiary healthcare, immunization programs |
| Ministry of Finance | State treasury, revenue mobilization |
| Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Farming, livestock, forestry |
| Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Investment | Business promotion, trade, and investment facilitation |
| Ministry of Poverty Alleviation, Sports and Youth Development | Youth empowerment, sports, and social safety nets |
| Ministry of Inter-Governmental Affairs and Special Duties | Liaison with Federal bodies and development partners |
🏢 Major Departments and Agencies
These are parastatals and semi-autonomous bodies that implement policies or provide specific services.
| Agency / Department Name | Function |
|---|---|
| Borno State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) | Oversees primary and junior secondary education |
| Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA) | Waste management, sanitation, environmental laws |
| Borno State Geographic Information System (BOGIS) | Land administration, GIS mapping |
| Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) | Disaster response, humanitarian coordination |
| Borno State Civil Service Commission | Recruitment, promotion, and discipline of civil servants |
| Borno State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) | Tax collection and revenue generation |
| Borno State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) | Rural water supply and hygiene programs |
| Borno State Agricultural Development Programme (BOSADP) | Extension services and agro-support |
| Borno State Housing Corporation | Affordable housing development |
| Borno State Scholarship Board | Scholarships for indigent and qualified students |
| Borno Radio Television Corporation (BRTV) | State-owned broadcast services |
| Borno State ICT Development Agency (BICTDA) | ICT policies, digital transformation initiatives |
| Borno State Investment Promotion Agency (BOSIPA) | Attracting and facilitating investments |
| Borno State Health Management Board | Manages hospitals and health facilities |
| Borno State Pilgrims Welfare Board | Organizes Hajj/Umrah operations for Muslim pilgrims |
📍 Coordination and Oversight
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All MDAs are coordinated under the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and the Head of Civil Service.
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The Governor’s Office supervises the strategic direction and ensures policy alignment among the MDAs.