Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum is impressed with the commitment of a primary school teacher in the state, Mrs Obiagelli Mazi.

Zulum, who paid an unscheduled visit to the Shehu Sanda Kyarimi II primary school as early as 6:30 on Friday but met only Mazi said he was surprised at her passion, enthusiasm and patriotism, adding that “As a government, we are mightily proud of her.”

According to a video post he personally made on his facebook page on Saturday, the governor said he was in the school to see how the government can improve the infrastructure.

“Yesterday, as early as 6:30 in the morning, I paid an unscheduled visit to Shehu Sanda Kyarimi II Primary School to see how we can improve the infrastructure therein and I met teacher, Mrs. Obliageri Mazi, an Igbo Christian from Abia State who served for 31 years in the Borno state. Although it was very early, I met none of the teachers and their pupils on ground but only her,” the post read.

“Her gender, tribe, religion or state of origin does not surprise me but her passion, enthusiasm, dedication, commitment and above all patriotism do surprised me a lot.

“As a Government, we are mightily proud of her!”

To further show his appreciation, the governor parted with some money to Mazi.

To this end, Zulum ordered her promotion from class teacher to assistant headmistress.

Executive Chairman, Borno State Universal Education Board, SUBEB, Shettima Kullima conveyed the promotion on Saturday after his recommendation was approved by the governor.