By Sam Kaye
The Executive Secretary Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS), Engr. Adam Bababe, has called on staff members to build on the agency’s remarkable achievements and remain steadfast in their commitment to excellence.
He stated this during a meeting with staff following the renewal of his appointment by Governor Babagana Zulum.
Bababe commended the management and staff for their contributions so far adding that the agency’s significant milestones are a testament to their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to service delivery.
In 2024 alone, BOGIS signed over 650 Certificates of Occupancy and generated an unprecedented revenue of over 1.4 billion naira, the highest in Borno State’s history. He attributed these successes to the public’s trust and confidence in the agency.
Bababe urged staff to maintain discipline and professionalism even as they uphold the agency’s reputation, while cautioning against absenteeism and other forms of laxity, which he warned would attract serious consequences if not stopped.
On the status of ad hoc staff, Bababe assured that the agency would consider their permanent appointments, especially as 43 staff members are set to retire this year.
To ensure continuous growth and improve capacity, he outlined plans for robust capacity-building programs, combining in-house and external training to equip staff with modern skills and knowledge.
The Executive Secretary also unveiled incentives to reward outstanding performances for staff. The best-performing staff member will receive a Hajj or Jerusalem seat, while others will be allocated land as a token of appreciation for their dedication.
Acknowledging the financial challenges of January, he announced allowances for all staff members and directed the Finance Department to disburse them according to respective levels.
In separate remarks, members of the management team commended Engr. Bababe for his visionary leadership, describing him as the driving force behind the transformation of land administration in Borno State. They also urged all staff members to remain committed to achieving the agency’s goals.
Bababe was appointed as the pioneer Executive Secretary of BOGIS in January 2020, with his first tenure ending on January 17, 2025.
During his first term, the agency achieved remarkable milestones, including generating over 5 billion naira in revenue, processing and issuing more than 2,500 Certificates of Occupancy, approving over 2,000 land-related consents, and implementing significant infrastructural improvements.