The Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) has started paying compensation to over 700 landholders whose property will be impacted by the Maiduguri Ring Road project. 
 
According to a statement released by BOGIS SA Media Halima Abatcha Jarawa, the compensation follows a comprehensive valuation and assessment by the government, adhering to the Land Use Act of 1978 (Sections 28 and 29).
 
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s commitment to fair treatment for landowners is exemplified by this initiative. 

He is ensuring vital infrastructure development progresses while prioritising fair compensation, with the ultimate goal of strengthening regional connectivity and economic growth. More than 700 landholders are expected to benefit from this project.
 
The Maiduguri Ring Road is a large-scale infrastructure project currently in its initial construction phase. The project encompasses the creation of a 113-kilometre ring road that will encircle Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, aiming to connect the eastern, western, and southern areas of the city. 
 
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum initiated this project as part of his urban renewal program. It is expected to address several key challenges in Maiduguri, including.

Construction is being rolled out in phases, with the first phase covering 16.5 kilometres starting from Maiduguri-Kano Road to Maiduguri-Monguno Road via Maiduguri-Gubio Road. 
 
As reported by the Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS), compensation is underway for over 700 landholders whose property will be impacted by the project.
 
This initiative reflects Governor Zulum’s commitment to fair treatment for landowners while pushing forward vital infrastructural developments aimed at boosting regional connectivity and economic growth.