Get Guardian on GoogleGovernor Babagana Zulum has announced ₦50,000 support for each soldier preparing to be deployed to the two frontline communities of Maiwa and Koshebe in Borno State.
Zulum’s Spokesman, Dauda Illiya, in a statement on Friday, said made the announcement during a visit to the headquarters of the 24 Task Force Brigade in Dikwa Local Government Area, where he met with the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Aminu Gumel.
Illiya said the governor also assured that he will provide the needed support to strengthen security along the Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala highway to enhance safe travel, and revive trade in communities recovering from the 17-year Boko Haram insurgency.
“My visit is primarily aimed at exploring measures to strengthen security along the strategic economic corridor, which connects Maiduguri to several communities in eastern Borno and serves as a vital route for trade, transportation and cross-border commercial activities,” said Zulum.
The 135-kilometre border road, Illiya added links communities along the corridor to markets and facilitates the movement of agricultural produce, essential commodities and other goods.
Addressing troops preparing for deployment to Maiwa and Koshebe villages, Illiya said the governor pledged to provide operational logistics and sustain welfare support.
“He announced ₦50,000 support to each soldier preparing for deployment to the two communities” Illiya noted.
The Governor was accompanied on the visit by the member representingMonguno/Nganzai/Marte Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Engr Bukar Talba; member representing Dikwa Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Mohammed Zakariya; Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar; Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele; and other senior government officials.
