Engr. Bababe addressing staff
The Executive Secretary of the Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS), Engr. Adam Bababe, has tasked staff of the Agency to build on its remarkable achievements and remain focused in their commitment to excellence.
Bababe gave the charge during a meeting with staff following the renewal of his appointment by Gov. Babagana Umara Zulum for a second and final term of five years.
A statement from BOGIS said Bababe commended the management and staff for their contributions, emphasizing 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.
“He urged staff to maintain discipline and professionalism to uphold the agency’s reputation, cautioning against absenteeism and other forms of laxity, which he warned would attract serious consequences.
“On the status of ad hoc staff, Engr. Bababe assured that the agency would consider their permanent appointment, 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 performance. 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,” the statement aided.
According to the statement, Bababe acknowledged the financial challenges of January, and announced allowances for all staff members, and directed the Finance Department to pay them according to respective levels to ameliorate the hardship.
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.
Engr. Adam 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.
