From HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has distributed cash, food and non-food items to over 30,000 households in Ngoshe and Pulka Communities.
The relief item is intended to provide succor to victims of the recent attack in the communities.
According to the governor, each male and female heads of household in Ngoshe will receive N30,000, while married women will receive N20,000.
In addition, mattresses and clothing will be distributed to men and women.
The governor disclosed that the intervention would also cover Pulka community which has been impacted by the influx of displaced persons from neighbouring areas.
He acknowledged the support of the federal government and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who donated 30,000 bags of 10kg rice to support vulnerable populations in the state.
“We are distributing both food and non-food items not only to Ngoshe, but also Pulka, which is also a displacement-affected community,” Zulum noted.
The governor also held a security meeting with the brigade commander, military officers, security personnel and the Civilian JTF to discuss strengthening security in the area.
“Leadership is not about living in your comfort zone and addressing people and their concerns, but coming directly to the doorsteps of the less privileged. This has been my tradition; this has been my culture since I assumed duty as the governor of the state.
“I cannot remember when I lived consecutively for 10 days in my office or even one week since I assumed duty. I am always in remote areas attending to the people and I believe this is what we should do from now on till the end of my administration,” he said.
Zulum also called on residents of the affected communities in Gwoza to remain patient and cooperate with security agencies, assuring them of sustained efforts by the federal and state governments to restore lasting peace.
“They should give the necessary cooperation to security agencies with a view to identifying the culprits within the society. Information is a very valuable tool in addressing insecurity. Without the support of the community, insecurity will never end,” he added.
Items distributed include rice, maize, guinea corn, mattresses and plastic mats.
