Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has assured communities displaced by insecurity in Monguno that the state government is working closely with the military to provide immediate humanitarian assistance and long-term support.
The governor gave the assurance during a visit to internally displaced persons in Monguno on Sunday, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safe and dignified resettlement of affected residents to their ancestral communities.
Key Highlights:
- Babagana Zulum visited displaced persons in Monguno and promised immediate humanitarian support.
- The government plans to provide essentials like water, shelter, and sanitation for affected communities.
- Zulum said long-term plans are being developed to safely return displaced residents to their ancestral homes.
- He called on citizens to support security agencies by reporting suspicious activities.
- The governor also supported health workers in Monguno with financial assistance to improve healthcare delivery.
During the visit to the IDP camp, Gov. Zulum interacted with displaced families, listening to their concerns as women, children, and elderly residents gathered around him.
“We have examined the situation critically alongside the hierarchy of the Nigerian military, and it has been concluded that we shall provide immediate humanitarian support to these displaced communities, especially in the areas of water, shelter, and sanitation,” the governor said.
He added that the government is also developing medium and long-term strategies aimed at achieving sustainable solutions acceptable to the affected communities.
“Apart from this, we shall also ensure that medium and longer-term sustainable solutions are being adopted, which is acceptable to this community and their ancestral home,” he stated.
Gov. Zulum pledged to improve the living conditions of displaced persons, stressing that the government would not allow citizens to continue enduring hardship without urgent intervention.
The governor also called on residents to support security agencies by providing timely information on suspicious activities within their communities, noting that security remains a collective responsibility.
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“Security is everybody’s business. Communities must continue to support security agencies with timely and useful information,” he said.
The governor disclosed that there are over 50,000 returnees currently in Marte, adding that plans were underway to facilitate the return of more displaced persons to the town as part of the state’s medium and long-term recovery efforts.
He directed the secretary to the state government, the commissioner for local government, the commissioner for internal security, and the chairman of Marte Local Government Area to work out modalities for implementing the recommendations reached during the visit.
The governor sympathized with residents affected by the recent insecurity and reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities across the state.
As part of his visit to Monguno, Gov. Zulum also met with health workers at the Monguno Eye Hospital, where he commended them for continuing to provide healthcare services despite difficult working conditions and limited resources.
He announced financial support aimed at improving their welfare and boosting healthcare delivery in the area.
