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25/11/2024

Zulum shares Tinibu’s 100 trucks of grains in Borno community

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum commenced the distribution of about 100 trucks of food items donated to the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ngala local government area.

The distribution took place on Monday at designated centres for residents of Gamboru, Ngala, and other communities, where food supplies were cut off in the last four months due to heavy rain and flooding.

The grains, which include maize, sorghum and millet, have been distributed to households prioritising the most vulnerable.

Speaking to journalists after flagging off the distribution, Zulum explained the choice of Ngala. He said, “This morning, we flagged off the distribution of 100 trucks of assorted grain to communities in Ngala local government.”

He added, “This town was completely cut off from the rest of the country for about four months due to heavy rainfall and flooding. The movement of food items to Ngala has been cut off. This informed our visit today to provide relief to cushion the hardships faced by the people.”

Zulum commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all relevant federal government agencies for supporting the state government in ensuring that those most in need received adequate supplies.

“All of the food items we shared today were donated to us by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President has given us 100 trucks of assorted grains, including maize, millet and sorghum. In addition, the federal government has provided 100 trucks of rice for the victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster,” Zulum said.

The governor also stated, “Let me use this opportunity to commend the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting our people in the time of their needs.”

Governor Zulum, however, explained that his administration is gradually discontinuing the distribution of food items and supporting residents through the establishment of irrigation activities in resettled communities.

He said, “The state government has put in place medium—and longer-term sustainable solutions that will ensure people cultivate their lands all year round. We are establishing many irrigation structures, particularly in Ngala local government.”

23/11/2023

22/11/2023

Buhari speaks: Zulum was my lucky chap when I was President

… He is sound, incorruptible

In his first major interview since leaving office on May 29, 2023, former President Muhammadu Buhari said while his administration recorded huge successes in fighting Boko Haram across the North East, his presidency was lucky that Borno State, which was the epicentre of the crisis, was under Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, a highly dedicated, intellectually sound and incorruptible leader.

Buhari spoke exclusively to ‘NTA News Now’, in a 54-minute interview that was yesterday posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Malam Garba Shehu, who still serves as spokesperson to the former president after working with him for eight years (2015 to 2023) as Senior Special Assistant on Media.

The interview took place at Buhari’s house in his home town, Daura, Katsina State.

Buhari, in his response to a question on whether he was able to achieve some of his goals, said: “I will like Nigerians to reflect on what the condition of the country was when we came in, especially in the North East. Most of the North East was in the hands of what they call Boko Haram… I know the government I led was lucky, and the country was lucky to get the governor. The governor of Borno State is Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. He is very intellectual and sound, he is young, he is virtually incorruptible, because it was fantastic”.

The former president apparently made a reference to Zulum’s several frank interfaces with him over security, the governor’s fearless efforts in stabilizing communities affected by Boko Haram through regular humanitarian visits, mass recruitment of hunters and volunteers, the rebuilding of communities, resettling of victims and inspiring them to discourage them from joining insurgents as well his support for the military to complement efforts of the Federal Government during the Buhari Presidency.

The former president told a story to buttress his points about Zulum’s style of leader

20/11/2023

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