In a moving gesture of gratitude and recognition, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has awarded a fully-furnished two-bedroom home to a dedicated health worker, Mrs. Marbel Ijeoma Duaka, who has served in the insurgency-hit town of Mafa for over two decades.

Mrs. Duaka, originally from Anambra State, has spent 24 years working at the Primary Healthcare Centre in Mafa and was praised for her unwavering commitment, particularly during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency when many fled the area.

Presenting her with the keys to the house, Governor Zulum paid tribute to her resilience and service, noting, “She has remained in Mafa without interruption for more than two decades, even during the peak of the Boko Haram crisis. While others fled, she stayed—despite being a non-indigene.”

Zulum, who revealed that Duaka had treated members of his own family, including his mother, further instructed that the property be allocated directly in her name. “Do not leave Mafa, even after your retirement,” he urged.

In addition to the housing gift, the governor announced an automatic employment offer for Duaka’s son, Anthony, a graduate of Banking and Finance. He is to assume a position at Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, with immediate effect.

The recognition came as part of a larger ceremony in Mafa Local Government Area, where 72 teachers and health workers were granted housing units in appreciation of their service to the state.

This isn’t the first time Governor Zulum has recognized non-indigenous workers for their dedication. In 2022, he awarded a house to Mrs. Obiageli Mazi, a teacher from Abia State, after 31 years of exemplary service in Borno.

An emotional Mrs. Duaka described the day as the most joyful of her life. “Today is the happiest day for me. His Excellency has honored me beyond words. He gave me a scholarship to pursue a BSc in Health Education, and now he’s given my son a job and me a house. I am truly grateful.”

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