Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday visited frontline troops at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Mairari, as part of his resilience-building tour of northern Borno.
Mairari, a strategic community in the state, came under insurgent attacks twice in December, but troops successfully repelled the assaults, preventing any major security breach.
During the visit, Governor Zulum commended the officers and men for their courage and sacrifice, describing them as the backbone of peace and stability in Borno State.
“Your resilience and commitment inspire confidence in our people,” the governor said. “I want to assure you that my administration will continue to provide all necessary logistics and welfare support to boost your morale and enhance your operational effectiveness. Mairari will not fall.”
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment, in collaboration with the Federal Government and the military high command, to ensure a steady supply of operational logistics, mobility support and welfare packages to keep troops combat-ready.
The Commander of Sector 3, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Suleiman Saidu Tilawan, praised Governor Zulum for his consistent and proactive support to the military.
“The support we receive from the Borno State Government and the Theatre Commander has been exceptional,” he said. “It has translated into improved logistics, enhanced morale and renewed confidence among our troops to confront threats head-on.”
Governor Zulum also met with residents of Mairari, listening to their concerns and commending their resilience in the face of repeated attacks. He announced cash assistance to victims of the recent incidents to alleviate hardship and support recovery efforts.
Zulum Inspects Dilapidated FGC Monguno.
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Earlier, the governor inspected the abandoned Federal Government College (FGC) in Monguno, where he assessed extensively damaged classrooms, vandalised laboratories and deteriorating staff quarters, reflecting the impact of years of insurgency on public infrastructure.
Governor Zulum said the visit was aimed at evaluating the level of damage and identifying practical steps towards the full rehabilitation of the school.
“Education is the foundation upon which any peaceful, prosperous and resilient society is built,” he said. “Rebuilding schools is central to the long-term recovery and stability of our dear state.”
He assured residents that his administration would make every effort to restore the institution to enable children from Monguno and surrounding communities access quality education.
During the inspection, the governor interacted with widows who had taken refuge in parts of the abandoned school.
He provided them with cash assistance and facilitated the admission of some of their qualified daughters into the Monguno College of Nursing and Midwifery, offering them opportunities for education and future self-reliance.
