June 3, 2026
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri
MAIDUGURI — The Borno State Government has directed the immediate activation of cholera prevention and control measures in schools following a confirmed outbreak of the disease in Maiduguri and surrounding communities.
The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, issued the directive on Wednesday, describing the outbreak as a public health emergency requiring urgent and coordinated action across all educational institutions in the state.
Wakilbe instructed Education Secretaries, school administrators, principals and head teachers to activate epidemic prevention and control plans in line with guidelines issued by the Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
