....100,000 households to benefit in Maiduguri, Jere.
...200,000 households targeted, including 7 LGAs in Southern Borno.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has begun the distribution of food items to over 100,000 households in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Jere Local Government Area. The distribution aims to alleviate the hardship caused by the rising costs of essential commodities in the state. Governor Zulum officially kicked off the distribution at the Maiduguri Sports Centre, where each household received a 25kg bag of rice and another bag of maize.
Speaking to journalists, Governor Zulum emphasized the importance of continuous support to the people in order to address the prevailing hardship. He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to prioritize the welfare of the people, particularly those facing extreme difficulties due to the Boko Haram insurgency. Governor Zulum also acknowledged the global nature of the current economic crisis, extending its impact to Borno State.
Furthermore, Governor Zulum announced that the distribution of palliatives would be extended from 100,000 households to over 200,000 families, covering additional areas including seven local government areas in southern Borno. He explained that communities affected by insurgency often experience food shortages due to limited access to agricultural land. Governor Zulum assured the residents that palliative distribution would continue as long as he remains in office, while also investing in agriculture to address the underlying causes of food crisis.
Governor Zulum urged those without a means of livelihood to engage in agriculture and promised them necessary support, such as free buses, agricultural inputs, and cash assistance. He also highlighted the agricultural schemes implemented by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and emphasized Borno State's commitment to strengthening irrigation and commercial farming.
However, Governor Zulum sternly warned against individuals attempting to disrupt peacebuilding efforts or exploit the food crisis for political gain. He stated that anyone who incites public disturbances or politicizes the food crisis would face severe consequences.
Under Governor Zulum's administration, Borno State has been distributing food palliatives since 2011, and the government will continue to do its best to mitigate the effects of hardship on its citizens. The governor urged the public to exercise patience and assured them that the government is actively addressing the crisis.
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